'Prairie Schooner'? Were the owners playing a game of Scrabble when deciding on a name, I wondered…read more After an online search out of curiosity, I found it's actually the nickname for those horse-pulled covered wagons you see pioneers riding on in Wild West films. I was still perplexed as to why a micropub and bottle shop in suburban Urmston chose it as their moniker, but I suppose it's memorable. Anyway, I digress. Though it looks fairly compact from the outside, when you step through the door you find it actually stretches back quite far, with a 'drinking parlour' towards the back behind the bar (which has a small number of pumps serving cask ale and cider). They also have perry, wine, Prosecco, whisky, small-batch gin and old-fashioned soft drinks made by independent producers. When I asked the friendly proprietor he mentioned that they also do quiz nights, tastings, DJ sessions and Bring Your Own Vinyl nights. To the side, they have a decent selection of American, European and local bottled beers on the shelves to take away. Some are fridge-chilled and ready for drinking. This place is only four miles from my home in Sale; if it was within easy walking distance I'd be in here far too frequently.

First time here tonight. Really enjoyed the chilled out atmosphere. Did the quiz which was pretty…read moretricky. Beer choice is extensive when taking into account bottled beer. On tap guests were very nice also. People were friendly. Would definitely go back her for a drink and would just as comfortable on my own having a beer reading the paper as I would with friends. Very nice.

This is quite a striking large space with very high ceilings and one wall covered with rows and…read morerows of paintings and groups of big colourful light shades. I like that you can order food at the bar so you don't have to wait around for your bill. Although it was busy our food came pretty quickly. The menu is quite eclectic - there are burgers, paninis and salads but some more random stuff like a Mexican bowl my friend said she liked. She advised me to avoid the tapas, apparently they are not that great. I had the smoked salmon fish cake which surprisingly didn't taste of much. I liked the textural combo of the poached egg on top but the whole dish could have done with something to give it a bit more bite. Overall a decent option if you're in Urmston, but I wouldn't travel here especially for it.

One of the bars established within the Eden Square complex. The bar is popular and spacious it also…read morehas a mezzanine area that is quieter if you prefer to have a chat with your drink. Good at busier times. Serving tapas ,burgers and pasta. There is something for all. Reasonably priced and friendly staff. They are also dog friendly offering water and biscuits complementary for your canine friends.

What a shame this big underground space is not frequented more and better designed and promoted. I…read morewent a couple of times when it opened and it had brilliant live bands mostly playing irish tunes as its an Irish pub however due to lack of custom the bands no longer play and its too quiet to have a good night there. You need a crowd for athmosphere and craic . They serve good guinnness there and it could be great.

I purchased a groupon (shock, horror!) for a 'Hot Stone Steak With Wine For Two For £16'. We were…read moreserved a steak that we could cook ourselves on a hot volcanic rock platter. The steak came with the biggest jacket potato I've ever seen, plus a side salad. One potato was big enough to share, and the other was wrapped up in tin foil for my guest's lunch the following day. I wasn't drinking, but my guest seemed to enjoy the 2 glasses of wine. We were too full to entertain pudding, but I bet it would be good judging by our mains

As it was a bit hidden - under the station - we hadn't tried although we live fairly local. The…read moreatmosphere here is great .. a real traditional pub with a traditional feel. Food was absolutely gorgeous especially the garlic mushrooms. The burgers were huge and very tasty .. Ive also tried the hot stone steak offer on Groupon and wasn't disappointed. Definitely a hidden gem.

The Moss Vale is as traditional pub as you are ever going to find in Mancheter. It's not far from…read morethe Trafford Centre and it's my family's local pub. It's not closest to any of our houses anymore but it was closest to my Grandad's and we go here for any and every family occasion. We even have our own table. It's a great little place serving really good food at a good price. I'm talking pub food but very good pub food. My Grandad used to have the gammon everytime and everytime he would always finish it and always tell us how good it was. Quiz night on a Monday is worth popping down to and live sport is also shown there so it's hugely popular on match days. My favourite pub.

Thought I'd better update this. I've been drinking in the…read moreMoss Vale for over 10 years, currently it's being missmanaged (it's been on the slippery slope for about 4-5 years now) The beer is very overpriced (the dearest pub in the area, nights out on deansgate cost less!) the pub is so understaffed that I have often seen customers walk out without being served (Kym Marsh was in last week and she left after 10 minutes without having been served at an almost empty bar!) The locals (myself included) just tollerate this as we are all set in our ways. It's not the fault of the staff who are all good at their jobs and usually try their best to be efficient. For some reason there is rarely more than 1 member of staff behind the bar and that person has to serve drinks, take food orders and serve food to tables. This often leaves the bar unattended which is frustrating when you are waiting for a drink. The food has deteriorated to such a point where the staff won't eat there (even though the food to them is free, they would rather pay for a chippy meal) and it is unusual for someone to eat a meal and not complain. The toilets are disgusting, It seems that recently someone has reduced the number of times the urinals flush (in an effort to save water?) which has ended up making the toilets stink. The cleaning rota has taken a dive recently, to the point where the tables are sticky, the carpets in some areas are thick with rotten food and beer slops. There has been a steady flow of landlords/landladys over the past few years, each of which have tried to improve the pub, but they are all replaced by the owner when he decides he needs to save some money, with new management always comes a cut in investment (and now the basics of hygene are being cut) If you've never been it might be worth a visit, it's a brilliant lesson in how to ruin what could be a great pub but if you want a drink and a nice meal then I'd give it a miss. I'll still go 4 times a week though. :-(

This is a really nice pub. It is a nice large place and it has a beer garden at the front and back…read moreof the property. They also have live bands playing on a friday and saturday night. The drinks are reasonable and the staff are very friendly. It is a nice location, outside of Manchester City Centre and past Old Trafford Football Ground.It would be a nice place to go for a pub lunch on a sunday afternoon. They serve food all day. They have pool tables and various large screen TVs too. I really like this pub as it is never full of yobs!!

I have worked pub speak out!! If a pub calls itself an Inn, it will be a lovely place to go but if…read moreit calls itself a hotel then it is a grotty hole and you should steer well clear. Odd that, I always thought inns were little huts in Harry Potter and hotels are grand buildings with a concierge. The Nags Head "Hotel" proves my theory correct. This is indeed large hence the "hotel" and it is an Urmston local full of regulars who obviously like it. I have been reliably informed by the "friend" who dragged me there that this pub was decorated a few years ago but it could do with another makeover now. Maybe I should write to 60 minute makeover or DIY SOS or some other tv programme. There would not have too be any sob story because one look at the interior of this establishment would have a TV crew full of people crying like babies. The Nags Head is a cross between The Rovers Return and a tart's boudoir- Olde Worlde dark wooden seats and sofas next to out of place chandeliers. Somebody has obviously tried but failed here. The only reason why this grubby joint has been awarded 2 stars is because of the lady at the bar, Mo. She is very welcoming and although I felt like a suspected werewolf who had walked into a bar full of suspicious yokels on the Moors, she was very friendly and put me at ease. The pub sells real ales and that ,Yelpers, is all I can say. I do not wish to be negative but I would give this one a miss.,

A local pub for local people. Best avoided. Head up the road into Urmston.read more

Wow ! This is a great place. With such great reviews we waited and took a table at 21:45 !…read moreGot seated a little early but definitely worth the wait ! Everything was amazing !! Great great place !! Try it !!!

Visited while in town for The Open. Dinner was so good we came a second night and it was just as…read morefabulous!! We enjoyed the special which was a filet on a bed of spinach with stacked fries that had a really nice spice on them. Dessert was a biscoff cheesecake... my husband doesn't usually eat dessert but we had it twice!! Lovely atmosphere and great service both nights! Joe was our waiter the first night and was so kind and knowledgeable!