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!

Great atmosphere and friendly staff. The locals are always in there and friendly once you get…read morechatting to them. Always playing football matches on the numerous big TVs dotted around the rooms. Would recommend

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 ;-)

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

Seven Bro7hers has been set up by, you guessed it, seven brothers (Keith, Kit, Guy, Luke, Daniel,…read moreNathan and Greg McAvoy) and is one of the newest Manchester craft ale ventures. Their microbrewery, in the Worsley area of Salford just a short distance from MediaCityUK, recently began producing beers which you can buy at nearby bars The Dockyard (http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/the-dockyard-salford) and Lime (http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/lime-salford?osq=Lime+Bar). At the moment they have their flagship beer, an India Pale Ale, plus a Watermelon Wheat beer. Their intention is to eventually sell seven staple beers, with a range of seasonal brews to be launched throughout the year. They have big ambitions, if the popularity of their launch evening was anything to go by. I'll certainly be keeping my eyes open for their bottles, knowing fully well they've been filled less than 20 minutes' walk from my desk!

A fresh new business run by a super friendly family, based in Salford. There are - surprise…read moresurprise - seven brothers (and incidentally, four sisters too) in the family and the brothers got themselves together just eighteen months ago and decided to set up their own brewery. Why not?! Each last Friday in the month, their in-house tap room opens to the public with beers and bands a-plenty creating a relaxed yet thoroughly entertaining afternoon and evening.

Well, lo and behold, I'm having to bump the New Oxford up a star. I'll tell you why I'm remarking…read moreit. One drizzly Sunday afternoon, I accompanied Vickie S to watch a couple of football matches in the New Oxford, shortly to be joined by one of our friends. Having been told there was no food at the King's Arms, I assured my mates that the New Oxford doesn't serve grub on Sundays at all. It says so on the website, in reviews, everything. As we arrived a sign greeted us informing us of which days food was served. Monday to Saturday. Cue much lip trembling from the very hungry football fanatics. Even when inside they still tried their luck and asked the bartender if there was any food at all. When met with a negative, as well as a round of drinks we bought a round of crisps. Every Seabrooks flavour you could think of. And then later, while our friend was enjoying a cigarette outside, the very sweet bartender who'd been lovely to us throughout the ridiculous crisp mountain exchange dropped a packet of mini Cheddars and a packet of pork scratchings on our table. 'Here you go, on me,' he said with a smile. We looked at each other. She, aware of my Yelping duties, turned to me and said, 'I think you're gonna have to add another star.' 'I think so too,' I responded. The pair of us gushed about just how nice that was. Free snacks and very kind service is something so rare in cities, and in that little corner of Salford, on the very outskirts of Manchester city centre, we were privileged to receive such wonderful things. New Oxford, well done. I'll be in to try the food very soon, which I'm sure will be fantastic. I also tried a new fruit beer. Passionfruit, on tap. To quote Romeo Montague, 'Did my heart love til now?' Heaven in a glass, I assure you. Utter heaven. Is it bad that I'm craving this beverage on a Wednesday morning?

I can't write only quick review about this place. I was invited for pint in this pub before…read moremeetings friends. Inside very nice and friendly atmosphere. Lots to choice of bears and drinks. It is great place to go for a drink or meeting friends. If you don't know area it is not easy to fund but for that you have GPS lol.

Only came here for drinks and had a blast. It's a happening place on Friday evening. We started at…read morethe martini bar a few doors down then hopped over here and stayed. The ambience is fun and hip. Then randomly there were people painted and dressed as fairies dancing on tables and singing to live music. From other reviews it sounds like the food is fantastic so I would definitely return.

Really great spot that is easy to enjoy. Huge and beautiful space. Multiple bar areas to…read moreaccommodate huge crowds if needed. We simply ordered at the bar and found open seating in the bar area. The 12 hr munich pork sandwich was delicious. The cheese and mustard perfectly compliment the flavor and the pork shines. Served with house fries that were delicious also; crispy, salty and delicious. The bratwurst klassic was also great; exactly what you expect in a brat. Fantastic selection of German and Czech beers to choose from. Service was great, but, it was early on a Saturday and the crowd continued to build even as we were leaving. They had a drag MC that sang requested birthday songs and occasionally had something, ie one question trivia with winner getting a prosecco bottle, to break up between dj'ed songs. It made it entertaining without overwhelming you from enjoying food, beer and conversation. Absolutely fabulous!

This is a very popular pub and there are many reasons why this is the case. They cater for their…read morecustomers brilliantly and provide a warm, friendly environment with great service. It can get very busy but it is still a friendly place and the atmosphere laid-back. The live music is great and they show horseracing and football on the TVs around the place. Best of all though is the Guinness which must be the best in Manchester!

Be fecking Jesus this a good pub. Proper Irish, not themed…read more Really cosy, friendly and inviting. Made all the better for being just off the beaten track, the best place to enjoy a Guiness in Manchester. Just a shame it shuts so early- I'm still getting used to this about Manchester.

Some pubs are just so studenty that as a student, you feel like you part own them. This is…read morecertainly the case for the Pint Pot, located in the midst of the university musos and journos. That said, in the evenings it does have the tendency to attract Salford locals, mainly for the football matches shown. In the later summer months the place gets eerily quiet, proving how much it relies on students. But the student vibe is what makes it so special and doubtless during term time you'll find plenty of wide-eyed hopefuls playing pool between lectures and munching on the extremely reasonably priced grub. People ask if you're a Pint Pot or Crescent person, but I'm both. The Pint Pot has the advantage of outdoor seating, and if Salford gets a hint of sunshine, the benches outside provide a fantastic place to sit and reflect, overlooking the surprisingly pretty River Irwell and the looming university buildings. Inside, you've got both the bar area and plenty of places to sit, all with excellent views of the TV screens, as well as many a table on which to dine. The food is pretty standard, kind of like meals you'd heat up at home, but a treat for students, with prices certainly reflecting the clientele. Many a time I've had a lovely lunch in there during my uni days. One thing you should be sure to catch at the Pint Pot is the music exams. The performances are held in the upstairs area, and it's a free gig, of which I've enjoyed plenty. Also it gives you an idea of the quality and talent of the music courses at Salford. You'd be surprised. I know I was.

Pretty good bar food! Mac'n cheese was filling and not bad. The cider was really good and the bar…read moretender was so sweet!