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Greek restaurant in Bolton
What should I order at Sokrates Greek Taverna (Horwich)?
What to order
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Meze Banquet
Recommended multiple times as the standout choice for sharing, with reviews praising the variety, generous portions, and the way it lets diners sample many dishes at once.
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Calamari
Specifically singled out as part of the meze and described as the best one reviewer had ever eaten, making it one of the most praised items.
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Lemon Chicken Wings
Highlighted in a meze review as being among the best wings the reviewer had ever eaten, noted for strong flavor and quality.
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Pistachio Cream Cheesecake
Called absolutely amazing and worth visiting for on its own, making it a memorable dessert recommendation.
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Greek Yoghurt Cheesecake
Mentioned as a nice light finish to the meal and praised as a satisfying dessert after the meze.
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Meatballs
Specifically mentioned as generously portioned and well received by one group, showing it as a solid main or shared dish.
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Dip Platter
Recommended as a strong starter to share, with reviewers enjoying it alongside bread and noting it as a great way to begin the meal.
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Sample Platter
Praised for letting diners try a bit of everything, making it a good choice for first-time visitors who want variety.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 5 to 10 PM |
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| Tuesday | 5 to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 5 to 10 PM |
| Friday | 5 to 10:30 PM |
| Saturday | 5 to 10:30 PM |
| Sunday | 4 to 9:30 PM |
About Sokrates Greek Taverna (Horwich)
Colourful taverna-style dining room serving traditional Greek/Cypriot meze, grills and stews.
Amenities
Service options
- Curbside pickup
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Romantic
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Frequently asked
What is Sokrates Greek Taverna (Horwich) known for?
It is best known for its meze, especially the meze banquet that brings out dips, cheese, meats, fish, and stews in a sharing format. Reviewers repeatedly praise the authentic Greek and Cypriot flavours, the generous portions, and the staff who explain each dish as it arrives.
What dishes are most recommended at Sokrates Greek Taverna (Horwich)?
Reviewers most often highlight the meze banquet, sample platter, lamb koftas, aubergine imam, and the pistachio cream cheesecake. The cheesecake is specifically called out as worth a visit on its own, while the savoury dishes are praised for being hot, well presented, and full of flavour.
What is the atmosphere like at Sokrates Greek Taverna (Horwich)?
The atmosphere is described as cosy, authentic, and taverna-like, with blue and white decor, string lights, and Greek music. It suits groups and families well, and reviewers also mention it as a good spot for a relaxed meal with friends or a date night.
Is Sokrates Greek Taverna (Horwich) good value?
Yes, the restaurant is priced at £20–40, and reviewers say it is well priced for the amount of food served. Several mention leaving with leftovers after the meze banquet or other large portions, which adds to the value.
Do you need to book ahead at Sokrates Greek Taverna (Horwich)?
Dinner reservations are recommended, and the restaurant accepts reservations. Reviewers also note that the food comes out in a steady sequence during the meze, so booking ahead makes sense if you want an unhurried evening.
Is parking available at Sokrates Greek Taverna (Horwich)?
Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Usually plenty of parking is available.
Does Sokrates Greek Taverna (Horwich) have vegetarian options?
Yes, Sokrates Greek Taverna (Horwich) offers vegan options.
Is Sokrates Greek Taverna (Horwich) kid-friendly?
Yes, Sokrates Greek Taverna (Horwich) is good for kids.
