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Sokrates Greek Taverna (Horwich)

Meal takeaway Mediterranean restaurant Delivery service Greek restaurant

One of the Top rated Meal takeaways in Horwich


Address

80-84 Winter Hey Ln, Horwich, Bolton BL6 7NZ, United Kingdom

Website

www.sokratestaverna.co.uk

Contact

+44 1204 692100

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (585 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Friday: 5 to 10:30 pm
  • Saturday: 5 to 10:30 pm
  • Sunday: 4 to 9:30 pm
  • Monday: (Summer Bank Holiday), 5 to 10 pm, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 5 to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 5 to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 5 to 10 pm

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  • 5/5 Daniel W. 1 year ago on Google
    It goes to show how great my time was here, in that I forgot to take as many photos as I would've liked as I was so distracted by how good a time I was having. I have wanted to eat in Sokrates for a long time as my wife has eaten here a few times and couldn't recommend it enough... and now neither can I! I love Greece, I adore it in fact. The notion that I can go to this lovely little restaurant in the heart of Horwich and get my Greek fix whilst I'm trapped in the confines of the North of England is a real blessing. The atmosphere and the ambiance of the place is like being in a real Greek taverna with beautiful blue and white walls, lovely string lights across the ceiling and other touches and trinkets straight out of Greece. They even play authentic music. The service was absolutely lovely. Very polite and smiley and informative. My squad of four was eating the meze, and they explained every dish to us as it was brought out. We even got extras. And then the food itself. The meze was incredible. No over exaggeration here, the calamari was the best I've ever eaten; and the lemon chicken wings right up there with some of the best wings I've ever eaten. And everything else on top of that was absolutely delicious and we were completely full by the time we had finished. Should add that we also finished with a Greek yoghurt cheesecake too which was a nice light way to cleanse the pallet before leaving. Sokrates is not a cheap place, and nor should it be. The food was perfectly fairly priced for what we ate, and we left full and satisfied. I will absolutely be going again in the future and I will be eating the meze again and taking more photos.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John S. 2 years ago on Google
    Brilliant restaurant. Been many times. Went to do some research for our daughters high school project. As always was great and the staff even helped us with some extra research despite it being really busy. Top Class.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rachel H. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely food, brilliant waitstaff and front-of-house, food is freshly prepared. I will just say that the portions are very small for the price and the drinks are pricey at £4.20 for a coke. The atmosphere is nice, plenty of parking nearby, will definitely be coming here again. :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Deborah G. 9 months ago on Google
    Fabulous graduation celebration meal for 9 people. Catered beautifully for 2 vegans, 1 vegetarian, 6 regular mezze diners and a nut allergy. The food was hot, fresh and plentiful and well explained and the service was faultless. As one of the vegans I can vouch for the beautiful vegan subs that were made to complement the dishes served alongside the regular mezze ones....Will definitely be back!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lewkir 8 months ago on Google
    Friendly staff and great food. Ordered the vegan mezze and was pleasantly surprised at the number and quality of the dishes

  • 5/5 Barry S. 2 years ago on Google
    Fabulous real Greek food. Sorry about the photos - was so good I forgot to take them until both mains were half eaten!! Mixed souvlaki with salad and tzatsiki, and kefthedes with orzo pasta in tomato sauce. Both wonderful!

  • 5/5 Alan J. 8 months ago on Google
    Excellent restaurant. Great food and service. Just make sure you book, because it's always busy.

  • 5/5 Tammy Gabriella (. 8 months ago on Google
    Amazing ! Service was absolutely lovely so helpful and really down to earth - we don’t know a lot about Greek food and the staff were very helpful and recommended the mezze which was absolutely unbelievable I couldn’t of asked for a better 30th birthday meal - everyone and everything was perfect!

  • 5/5 Chris C. 8 months ago on Google
    First time here and we could not fault a thing … Food was delicious and lovely staff. My partner and I had the Meze, the gentleman explained every dish and made recommendations, also brought an extra bowl of Imam which was delicious !! Also, the lady front of house was really friendly and great sense of humour … new fave restaurant 😁

  • 5/5 Lynette B. 9 months ago on Google
    Wow. We had the Meze and it was amazing. Such a variety of foods included and they were all delicious. Staff are fab too 😀

  • 5/5 Alex H. 11 months ago on Google
    Fantastic, authentic Greek food. Probably the best I’ve had in the UK. Well priced too and a nice and relaxed atmosphere. Could not recommend more!

  • 5/5 Jayne E. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this restaurant, staff are very friendly and helpful, food is amazing, we had the Mezze which is excellent value considering the amount of food you get, we were all stuffed! Highly recommend.

  • 4/5 Stuart T. 1 year ago on Google
    After a lazy afternoon at nearby Rivington, the tribe were getting restless, a quick search for "food" and Google said Sokrates was nearest. Fully expecting to be turned away, due to how busy the Taverna was, the staff immediately made us feel welcome, found us a table and settled us down with the menus. There's a good range of Greek dishes and all my favourites were there. Prices are respectable and the food delicious and plentiful. If you like tasting menus, then the Greeks have been doing this for centuries with the Meze and Sokrates' Meze was a great way to try everything on the menu. The pacing of dishes was perfect and the service was attentive and warm without being overly familiar. Desert was clearly homemade and delicious. This was a chance visit, but despite it being a 45 minute drive for us, we will be back, it's become a family favourite.

  • 5/5 Em G. 1 year ago on Google
    Always lovely service here! Waiting staff always so nice and free refills of many foods! Eg. Pitta bread and drinks usually. Food is generally good quality, and ALWAYS piping hot! Sometimes calamari can be slightly tough but nonetheless very flavourful seasoned food! And they hire greek people in the kitchen so points for that! Nice menu selection, not too big and the atmosphere is very cheerful and light. Recommend for a cheaper but nice dinner! Bathrooms are nice and clean and free sanitary products, hand cream and body spray is available! Wide range of drinks available too. 8/10! Good for price.

  • 5/5 Looney B. 1 year ago on Google
    Sokrates is fantastic food, always perfectly executed and with friendly and helpful staff

  • 5/5 Maxine F. 11 months ago on Google
    Great food, great staff, loved the decor. Not one bad word to say. Its an hour from where I live but definitely worth the travel! Can't wait to go back!!

  • 5/5 Julia H. 10 months ago on Google
    First time diners. Our meals were delicious. Friendly, welcoming staff. We will be back. Thank you

  • 4/5 Lou B. 1 year ago on Google
    My family booked a table here for New Year’s Eve. The food was a set mezze menu with alternative options for kids under 12. I must say the food was delicious, served tapas style over several small plates which were brought out steadily over the evening, almost taster menu style. The only reason it’s not a 5 star review is that in my opinion there weren’t enough serving staff taking drinks orders etc, but other than that, we had a lovely evening and will definitely be visiting again.

  • 4/5 Michelle g. 1 year ago on Google
    Food is great, service was fantastic to start but then kind of stopped. I had never been before but it seemed to get confused after the first few dishes arrived. Not sure if it was just a busy night. Definitely value for money and the food was good

  • 5/5 kellie K. 1 year ago on Google
    The food is so divine. If I could, I would eat here every day. The Mesay is the most wonderful assortment of flavours, tastes and smells and if I had to choose to never eat anything other that this again I would die forever happy. Words can not express how amazing the food here is. The staff are so welcoming and nothing is to much trouble. Gluten Free options available on almost every dish and this is such a rare treat. They even cater for Gluten Free desserts and not just the standard Ice Cream options. They do the most wonderful Gluten Free Cheesecake on a pistachio base. Which captivates the culinary palette. I really can say this is my all time favourite restaurant ever. Prices are extremely reasonable and the portions are extremely generous. Nothing could make this restaurant any better. A True Greek Feel.

  • 5/5 Matt B. 1 year ago on Google
    This place really is Horwich’s hidden gem. The food at Sokrates is both excellent quality and value and should be held up high. You can tell the chef knows precisely what he’s doing. The Staff and service were brilliant. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Chrissie N. 1 year ago on Google
    Tried the Meze experience last weekend and we were not disappointed, everything was absolutely delicious - even the dishes I didn't think I would like! Lovely place, gorgeous food and a super-friendly team looking after everyone. So good, in fact, that we've just ordered food to takeaway... Again :-D

  • 5/5 Nicola H. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved the food! We had the Meze menu so we could try loads of different things. There was a great mix of vegetable dishes and meat dishes, and they were all as delicious as each other. Will definitely be back to try food off the full menu too. Delicious! And the staff were all extremely friendly, got a proper family vibe.

  • 5/5 Shane C. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing food, great service, great value. Best Greek food we've had outside of Greece!!

  • 5/5 Sylvia J. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was excellent staff very helpful and friendly. Lovely Greek restaurant. All the family enjoyed food .service was excellent too. Definitely come again.

  • 5/5 John C. 2 years ago on Google
    Went for first time had the metze , absolutely gorgeous and tasty all the dishes were wonderful, the coated thighs of chicken are so more ish , planning to return. Great service and good price for a set meal , everyone was stuffed and satisfied

  • 5/5 Sara V. 2 years ago on Google
    Always fresh and hot food. We usually have the meze which is brought out in stages, not all at once like in some restaurants. Friendly service. House wine is not bad. We love it.

  • 5/5 TheDukeUK 2 years ago on Google
    We had the meze and were delighted with it again. The service was excellent and the sweet was delicious as usual too.

  • 5/5 Joanne F. 2 years ago on Google
    What a special restaurant! Amazing atmosphere, friendly attentive staff and the most delicious meze. Can't wait to go back. Absolutely superb.

  • 5/5 john s. 2 years ago on Google
    Absolutely fabulous. The food was amazing the staff are friendly and help guide you as it was the 1st time being in this restaurant and first time eating Greek, and loved it. Can't wait to go again. Every meal was perfect, chef is Brill. Staff are great.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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