The Plantation Bar & Grill occupies the ground level of an iconic Ashton-in-Makerfield building, the old Queen’s Theatre. It’s now the home of classic American cooking with a menu that majors on American steaks, burgers and dogs. The Fell-bred steaks come in three cuts – Top Rump, Rib Eye and Strip Loin -- with a choice of three sauces – Plantation Peppercorn, Dirty Tomato and Bourbon – and served with skin-on fries, home-made onion rings and garnished with herbed butter, sautéed mushrooms and onions. There’s a choice of nine burgers, all served in fresh brioche buns with skin-on fries. Try the famous Smoking Rodeo, a prime beef patty served with Plantation mayo, lettuce, dill pickle, double cheese, caramelised onion and candied smoked bacon and BBQ sauce. And the Plantation ‘posh’ Dogs - Plain Jane, Ein Berliner, Chilli Dog and Bad Boy -- are made with British smoked sausage and jumbo rolls. The spacious venue can accommodate up to 400 and serves food from 5pm-9pm Wednesday to Friday and 1pm-11pm Saturday and Sunday. Then after 10pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday if you’re in the mood to party, the Plantation transforms into a clubby cocktail bar with dancefloor, right through until the early hours.
| Mon | closed | |
| Tue | closed | |
| Wed | 17:00 - 21:00 | — |
| Thu | 17:00 - 21:00 | — |
| Fri | 17:00 - 21:00 | — |
| Sat | 13:00 - 23:00 | — |
| Sun | 13:00 - 23:00 | — |
| Main dining room capacity | 100 |
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| Booking policy | Reservations accepted |
| Best seat | Booths |
| Max group booking size | 12 |
| Average 3 course evening meal price (excluding drinks) | £16 |
| Wines available | 3 |
| Alcohol license | Fully licensed |
| Vegetarian catering | Some vegetarian main course options |
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| Vegan catering | No Vegan Food |
| Halal catering | No Halal Food |
| Wheat/Gluten catering | No Wheat / Gluten Free options |
| Children's menu | Yes |
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| Baby changing | Yes |
| Wheelchair access throughout facility | Yes |
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| Dedicated disabled toilets | Yes |
| Wifi | Free |
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| Payment by credit card | Yes |
| Payment by debit card | Yes |
| Drink without food | Yes |
| Separate bar with seating | Yes |
| Takeaway services | Yes |
| Covered smoking area | No Covered Area |