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13 NOVEMBER 2025 Visit our website: www.independentnewspapers.co.uk Independent CHRISTMAS WINE & DINE THE BAYLEAF LOUNGE RESTAURANT THIS award-winning restaurant is looking forward to offering cus- tomers its warm festive welcome. The Bayleaf Lounge in Bolling- ton has built up a first-class reputation for customer service, led by the venue’s founder and owner Foysol Syed and his ded- icated team. Its awards include being named best restaurant in the NorthWest including the English Curry Awards and caterer of the year for the North West from the Bangla- deshi Caterers’ Association. A firm favourite for a fes- tive get-together, the Bayleaf’s wide-ranging menu includes the chef’s signature dishes of Bayleaf Special, which includes a quarter BBQ chicken, lamb tikka, chicken tikka and seekh kebab, cooked in a spicy bhuna spice. Other popular dishes include Dilrubar Chicken, a medium spicy dish prepared with gar- lic, ginger and peeled tomatoes producing a rich, thick sauce with fresh pepper and green chillies and a garnish of cheese and coriander. Foysol, who is also a chef, is looking forward to welcoming customers new and old over the festive period. He says: “We pride ourselves on our quality, quan- tity and price, as well as our cus- tomer service. “We are all dedicated to providing professional, warm welcoming service and that has been the case since we opened our doors in 2006. “Great service is a top priority and one of the most important aspects of our restaurant; our food will be served fresh and hot, every time.” The Bayleaf Lounge Restau- rant onWellington Road, Bolling- ton, is open seven days a week from 5pm to 11pm. www.bayleafloungebollington.com