Looking for the best pubs in Salford? Chapel Street real-ale legends, Greengate riverside pubs, and MediaCity bars across the Irwell from Manchester. From long-established locals to busy town-centre bars, drinking out in Salford reflects the wider pub culture of Greater Manchester. Whether you want real ale, pub food, or a quiet corner for a pint, Salford's top hostelries are a fine introduction to the area.
The best pub in Salford
Must visit
2 Liverpool Street, Salford, Salford, Greater Manchester, M5 4AZ
A Salford institution and perennial CAMRA favourite, with a legendary cellar, well-kept cask ales, and a fiercely loyal local crowd.
Highly Recommended
11 Bloom Street, Salford, M3 6AN
An art-filled Bloom Street pub with a theatre upstairs, eclectic events, and one of the most characterful interiors in Greater Manchester.
Recommended
386 Liverpool Road, Salford, M5 5AA
A handsome Victorian corner pub with polished tiles, a warm welcome, and a solid lineup of cask and keg beers.
19 Chapel Street, Salford, M3 5NH
A Chapel Street local with bags of personality, honest Pub food, and a convivial atmosphere close to the river.
43 Greengate, Salford, M3 7NG
Greengate's no-nonsense local with live sport, well-priced pints, and a loyal crowd from the surrounding streets.
129 Chapel Street, Salford, M3 5JT
A smart Chapel Street gastropub with seasonal cooking, craft beer, and polished rooms in a restored Victorian building.
MediaCityUK, Salford Quays, M50 3AZ
A spacious MediaCity pub with canal-side seating, a broad beer range, and views across the Manchester Ship Canal.
30 Chapel Street, Salford, M3 5JS
The taproom for First Chop Brewing, pouring fresh house beers alongside guest ales in a stripped-back Chapel Street space.
36 Stanley Street, Salford, M7 4LZ
A friendly neighbourhood local with karaoke nights, well-kept ales, and a welcoming crowd in a residential Salford street.
413 Liverpool Street, Salford, M6 5GY
A restored Langworthy pub with open fires, cask ales, and a relaxed atmosphere in one of Salford's most improved neighbourhoods.
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