The Old Bill

This place is really not for me others may like it here
The first impression is not what you gleam, (if you look at my photo)
Its an old building up one of the back streets it was formerly the town house giving you a bit of history I liked it then, lol,
This place has taken over the other old bill which was known for the cop shop boozing
See menu to see what I mean the décor is I suppose is of the med style
Lots of poor lighting with candles which have seen better days ‚
The food however is filling to say the least
There is a cocktail bar down stairs, which I have been for a cocktail or two with friends on a hen night I couldn’t get back up those stairs without the push up lol, well anyway you got to try things out don’t you
(I personally will give it a miss) so see for yourself you just might like

Let me start by saying The Old Bill could not receive any less than 5*!!
This can only be described as Oldham’s little hidden gem!
Nicely situated just outside of Oldham town centre and approx 100yrds from Oldham central tram stop this well presented family run bistro is outstanding!
The very second you enter your greeted by the head of the Bissolati family, Paolo! His warm welcome and cheeky charm for the ladies and flamboyant men will have you chuckling in minuets!
Shortly after being seated Paolo will always head over and ask how you are and what you’ve recently been up to whilst hinting and suggesting his favourite dishes! You can not visit The Old bill without starting your meal off with the sexy garlic mushrooms as a starter! Words can’t start to describe the taste the second they hit your palette (and I’m not being rude here) :P
For main wether it’s, pasta, pizza, chicken, lamb or stake you want the flavours of every dish will leave you wanting to come back the very next evening for more! The English Cuisine with and Italian twist to it will keep you firmly in your seat!
Dessert and or coffee is a treat for the eyes, that’s if you’ve room for dessert after your meal…
Paolo offers an early bird menu at The Old Bill! Also due to it’s popularity, often services on a weekend night are split into two! Book early if you plan to come and not a few nights before hand :)

I’m very surprised that this restaurant has no reviews yet, as when i visited 9 months ago or so, it was very good.
Great staff who are very helpful and they really care about there food as if was being made for themselves.
… and if you order brandy they bring you a glass bigger than your head and set it on fire. The brandy not your head.
Very good.

The Old Bill Wine Bar is located 5 minutes from Oldham Town Centre and is an ideal place to start a night out, it is quite a small place but this is certainly a bonus as it makes is cosy and welcoming, comsidering this is located in the Town Centre the price is very reasonable and can expect to pay no more than £3 for a large glass of quality wine and the staff are extremly friendly which makes the night very enjoyable.