Found on Manchester Road in Heywood, The Birch Hotel prides itself on a warm and welcoming atmosphere that is generated through a combination of superb service and wonderful food created with a care and passion that is second to none – their motto ‘where people matter’ can be seen in everything that they do and this is also true in their mouth-watering menu.
There is an array of exquisite starters on offer that serve to perfectly whet the appetite and set the palate up for the delightful meal that is to come. From the green salsa drizzled Mexican origin guacamole to a delicate prawn cocktail and crispy leaf salad – not to mention the classic soup of the day – there is enough to meet any requirement. These are more than matched by an extensive selection of delectable main courses that will have even the keenest of diners scratching their head.
Straight from the grill there are a host of steak options available that will give any carnivorous individual that fantastic level of excitement that can only come with eating a big slab of meat that is cooked to perfection, while in the sea bass fillet and the king prawn diabolo, there are some glorious alternatives for those that like their food straight out of the sea.
The pan-fried scampi and the beer-battered cod bring a sense of that which is quintessentially British and is only contrasted by the succulent chicken stir fry with hoi sin sauce and the curry of the day dishes that offer patrons flavours from around the globe.
There are also a number of sweets on show that will have even the health fanatics second guessing themselves with a list that includes numerous old favourites, such as the chocolate fudge cake and the rhubarb and crumble. For those that insist on staying healthy however, there is also a bowl of fresh fruit salad and cream from which to choose.
Sat just off the M62 and a mere eight miles away from the city centre of Manchester, The Birch Hotel is easily accessible from all over and offers the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle, whilst it is also close enough to enjoy some retail therapy or to sample some of Manchester’s fantastic bars.