The Southfields

You know what you're getting at this Green Lane spot – it's part of the Sizzling Pubs family, which means generous portions, fair prices, and the sort of dependable comfort food that hits the spot after a long day. The menu runs from classic pub grub to sizzling platters that arrive with proper theatre, plus they do a decent weekend breakfast if you're after a proper fry-up. The atmosphere is exactly what you'd expect from a neighbourhood local – nothing fancy, but warm and welcoming with that lived-in feel that makes you want to settle in for the evening. Staff are sound, the beer's cold, and you can actually have a conversation without shouting. It's the kind of place that does exactly what it says on the tin, and sometimes that's precisely what Bolton needs.