Nice area at the Media City part of Manchester with an easy walk from Old Trafford. The bar is…read moredecent but food was just average. The beer selection is pretty good with English ales, cask and a few craft brews. I would return for a drink but not food

Regular here for lunch hour at work! Nice choice of ales on tap that change regularly so always…read moresomething new to try! They do nice pub grub; pies, burgers, fish n chips etc and all is very decently priced. They normally seem to have a £5 special on the menu too! I'd also recommend here for after-work drinks, nice atmosphere and plenty of space for larger groups!

The Trafford is one of three major Manchester United pubs in the area surrounding the ground. Along…read morewith The Bishop Blaize and Sam Platts, it is one of the liveliest places to go before the game, and one of the must visit places if you want to do your visit to Old Trafford properly, a real piece of the football club. Situated on Chester Road just by Manchester FC train station, The Trafford is the first one of the big Manchester United pubs you will come across. Its got two rooms, one a huge normal pub area, and the other a square room, which looks a lot like a dance floor, with a smaller bar for bottled beers only. This in not a dance floor but a chant floor, where Manchester United fanatics gather before each game to shout and sing the classic United songs. Drinks are expensive of course, but they are the same everywhere on match day at around £3. They also have some amazing facilities for pouring beers very very fast in large quantities, so check it out. Going here are to the other two pubs (see Yelp) is a really important part of going to see Manchester United play, so don't skip it!

I've been there for the first time yesterday. I was with my boyfriend in search of a place that has…read morea pool table and because we live literally five minutes away from this pub, we've decided to give it a go. Cheap drinks as well, and it's 50p for a game of pool. You can also play darts if you want, or just sit there, relax and have a brew. They have a beers garden, and in the afternoon there are a lot of people around smoking and chatting. It's a Joseph Holt pub, so of course, some Manchester Ales can be found, like Maple Moon for instance. Very good beer, I recommend it. All in all, the staff was really friendly. As long as it's not busy, this pub is actually nicer than I've expected. Yeah, I'll probably go there again.

Live over the road in New apartments but have lived in a lot worse areas growing up. Went in to…read morewatch the Man United v's Chelsea game. Lady behind bar was friendly, played the football scratch card which helps for the free food at half time. Only one screen with limited volume. Cute girls sat around pretending to watch the game and plenty of regulars you will most likely see on a regular basis. A crazy landlady who obviously doesn't take the slightest s*** from anybody. Would I return again ? ABSOLUTELY. Pubs like this are a die'ing breed. If people don't visit them and give the support they should have then it will just be another apartment block for developers. People of LAMBA COURT SLATER HOUSE STEELE house pop over and have a pint for F***s sake ;-) Resident of Lamba Court ;-)

I came to Manchester in the hopes that I could find a place to watch the Champions League final…read moreamongst some of the Red Army, learn some chants, and be local amongst the fans of what is called the best-supported football club in the world. Sam Platts delivered. It was a ticketed event and was sold out, but the fellas at the door took a liking to my friend and I, reckoning that we'd be the only foreigners inside and impressed that we'd made the trip, so they let us in. Two hours before the game, the chants were already deafening. We stood in the tented beer garden, where the game was projected on a big screen. When Rooney scored, the explosion of hollering and beer was truly deafening. The only shame was that Barcelona had to go and win (leading to a lot of beers being thrown at the screen). Chant of the evening: "He'll shag who he wants! He'll shag who he waaaaants! Our boy Giggsy, he'll shag who he wants!"

Along with The Trafford and The Bishop Blaize, Sam Platts is one of the biggest, best and most…read morepassionate Manchester United pubs in the city. Its actually (just) my least favorite of the three, but still deserves its five stars. I have seen football matches at many a stadium across the country but these three United pubs have definitely the most passionate fan-base that I have witnessed. Every game from several hours before the game to five minutes before kick off these pubs are full of fans chanting and celebrating in advance in passionate style, with hilarious songs, chants and banter. Sam Platts has got the best garden area of the pubs around here, so perhaps in the summer months this would be the pick of the United pubs. This beer garden as got a little bar where you can buy cans of beer and get plastic cups, saving those less fussy from the extreme queue inside. Its also very close to a different side of the stadium to The Trafford and Bishops Blaize, so depending where your seats are, it may be the best place for you to ensure maximum drinking time pre-kick off. Quality.

Dear God! Called in here last night on the way to the tram stop. I blame my pal for this morning's…read moredeafness, as she wanted one more drink before heading home. First of all, how loud does the music have to be in order for them to legally have to provide free ear plugs? I guess I'm showing my age now but I just couldn't hear myself think in here - so I was unable to decide what I wanted when I walked in (aside from the nearest exit). I used to drink in here several times a week, when I worked at Rock Radio round the corner. This was an institution to be reckoned with, back in the day and it was known as the Exchange Bar and Grill. Now I don't know what to call it as there are signs saying both 'Matchstick Man' and 'Hungry Horse'. Don't think the staff know either but it's turned into some sort of chav-den better suited to the back streets of Blackpool, full of women wearing underwear two-sizes-too-small and blokes with tattooed faces. It's obviously become a haven for the deadbeats drifting in from the nearby estate. So yes, it was an unpleasant half hour, while I waited for my pal to drain her glass. The DJ talked over most of the horrendous tunage that was blasting through the speakers and my tram couldn't come quickly enough. If you want a relaxing drink and conversation where you don't have to shout across the table, just keep walking and head to The Dockyard.

Cheap and cheerful is what awaits you . Good location in Salford quays . Be there or be square!!.read more

Along with The Trafford and Sam Platts, the Bishops Blaize is among the top Manchester United…read morefootball pubs in the city. In fact, my personal preference is this one, though being a huge Manchester United fan, I give all three 5 stars. This is a Wetherspoons pub, though you wouldn't know it on a match-day. Its jam packed with passionate Manchester United fans chanting and singing fantastic and hilarious Manchester United songs for the few hours leading up to kick off. Here they even have a famous guy who leads the chanting, standing on a table bellowing out the tunes to get everyone started. Great cold beers as well, perfect for the pre-match banter! You can have a swift one or two to celebrate the inevitable United win after the game too, but only till 11pm. Its got a history too, as The first Bishop Blaize inn, named after the patron saint of woolcombers, was recorded here in the mid 15th century. Though this was demolished in 1863, it still bears the name today. The only thing is, you have to show your season ticket to get in so you can't come in if you're not a massive fan!

Went here after a tour of the stadium not a game so it…read morewasn't too busy apart from locals. The environment was friendly, ordering through the app service is an awesome idea and super easy. The food (we had pizzas and fries) was so reasonably priced and delicious! Once we had ordered the food arrived so fast! Drinks were also very well priced especially the cocktail pitchers which were super cheap and yummy! We had such a good night here.

Large two storey modern beefeater . Good very good found the service to be excellent. The pub…read moreoverlooks the quay . Main eatery is upstairs with a large bar downstairs .

Poor and slow service - waited an hour for burger and chips! When it came it was cold!…read moreSlow service and rude staff - even management.

Extra cool now that's its a pub featured on Fresh Meat but I've always liked going there and I've…read morebeen to few many shows upstairs, which are always very cool also. Friendly staff, nice atmosphere but only one toilet!

Over the last decade, The King's Arms has become something of a Manchester institution. Tucked away…read moreon Bloom Street in Salford, it's a ten minute walk from Deansgate and the hustle and bustle of the city centre. The surrounding new build flats aren't the prettiest but it's worth making a special trip to enjoy a pint and a bit of culture in this charming boozer. A grand looking, red brick building with several floors, The King's Arms has been lovingly nurtured and restored back to life by current manager Jon Cooper. There's a community theatre company and a collective of visual artists and photographers based on the top floor and a performance area for local and visting bands on the first floor. There's free folk and jazz gigs every Wednesday and Greek /Klezma musicians every Thurs. There's also occasional film screenings, poetry readings and community benefits. The reason I love The King's Arms so much however, is for their gorgeous bar with comfy leather seating, high ornate ceiling and worn wooden tables. The bar staff are as welcoming as the decor and whenever I've been there's always been something cool on the stereo from Serge Gainsbourg to The Shangra Las. The fact they also serve great ales, beers, spirits and warm drinks at reasonable prices is what makes it one of Manchester's coolest drinking dens! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-52UnhQhu8

What an awesome recommendation from my hotel manager on my first night in Manchester. I wanted the…read moreEnglish experience and going with the Sunday roast (on Sunday of course) was the right thing to do! I had the mixed roast (beef and pork) for dinner. It was awesome! Served with sauteed veggies as well as some blanched. The meats were sliced thin and smothered in a tasty gravy. And of course deeply fried potatoes tied it all together. The band was so loud that I had trouble ordering but it was worth the sign language to get to where I wanted to go! I was a bit shocked when the bartender said they didn't serve English beers but then served me their house IPA that hit the spot (I'm sure it was brewed in England). This is an incredible place and everyone should check'em out!

The Wharf is definitely a "must-go" if you're in Manchester, and specifically the Castlefield area…read more The patio is large, but at the time it seemed packed, causing us to wonder if we were going to be able to get a seat. But to our surprise, the inside of the restaurant is HUGE and multiple levels, so our family of 3 had no issues sitting somewhere and getting served immediately. Everything about this place is great. The drinks and food are delicious and reasonably priced. I really love the overall aesthetic. We didn't have to wait too long to receive anything that we ordered. There was a slight snafu with one of my drinks. My husband ordered a regular grey goose martini for me, but I ended up with what appeared to be a cosmo. When we brought this up to the server, I believe she said that they only make cocktails that are listed in their drink menu. A basic martini is not on the menu, but a cosmo is. The server asked if I would like to swap that drink out for something else on their menu, which I did. The food was very good and perfectly portioned. They have a kids menu, making this a good place for families. My husband ordered the french fries, peppercorn sauce, and scallops; I ordered the Mozzarella, peach, prosciutto ham salad; and my daughter had the kids mac n cheese. The Wharf is also very dog-friendly. We noticed that dogs were allowed inside and outside of the restaurant.