Local lad Nicholas Cullen's culinary skills come to the fore again. Having worked in several restaurants around the Bolton area, year 2001 marked the opening of his own restaurant, Nicks and there has been no looking back ever since. The interior has plenty of character and they have certainly developed a loyal client base who love heading to this corner of Chorley Old Road for an intimate meal or a celebration with the family.

The cooking relies on what is local and skilfully combines seemingly contrasting ingredients like prawn and pineapple platter with Marie Rose sauce, and tandoori chicken strips with minted yogurt. Steaks are a speciality with several versions of them appearing in the main course selection - peppered Scotch fillet, Italian style Scotch sirloin, fillet steak bordelaise, or sirloin steak chasseur - all arrive sizzling hot with interesting accompaniments.

Finish with an indulgent banoffee brandy snap basket filled with bananas, toffee ice cream, fresh cream, toffee sauce and nuts.