Salford Quays can be a stunning place to wander on a summer's evening. Admittedly it's something…read moreI've never really done until a friend of mine moved here recently but I'm glad I did. It was whilst on one of these walks I discovered Reflexion Shisha Lounge. The lounge is extremely well run and the interior is immaculate. A posher version of Rusholme's Shisha cafe offerings is how I'd probably describe it. The Scene Indian kitchen shisha terrace probably gives it a run for its money but I think Reflexion wins out, just! The quality of the shisha is very good and despite it being a tad more expensive, given the waterside views is worthwhile. As well as Shisha they also have an extensive F&B menu although it's diffficult to see anyone venturing here for that alone if you're not into shisha. This place has definately given me more of a reason to explore what this locale has to offer.

Te service was amazing with amazing staff and one of my best lounges to go to. Khalaf was very…read morehelpful and overall a great experience

Great versatile place for catch ups with friends. Be it breakfast, lunch, dinner or a night out,…read morethis is a perfect location. Breakfast is really good here...Lounge eggs are so yummy. Catch up here with my girlie friends when we can. Have also been here in the evening for drinks...cocktails are good despite the long wait for them. There's a nice atmosphere at the Bevano Lounge...it's often a place where friends catch up. Love this place, love the decor, atmosphere, food and drinks. Pop in if you're ever in Urmston

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.

Having worked in Salford Quays for several years and with a significant number of other 'young…read moreprofessionals' around and about, we were in desperate need of a decent bar. Yes there's Lime Bar near the Lowry Mall, but that's more for grabbing a drink before you eat there. When Dock Bar first opened, the novelty of it consisting of four shipping containers (one as a bar, the other three as a roomy lounge) had me worried it was just going to be a flash in the pan. The fact it's still there and thriving (I'm hoping!) means it'll thankfully remain as a permanent 'temporary' bar for us local beer lovers. FYI the Chocolate Marble beer from Marble Brewery in Manchester is a particular favourite of my drinking buddy and I - buy it!. I think MediaCity UK missed a trick not having included a few more drinking holes in their masterplan, to keep staff local when they sign off for an evening, but if Dock Bar is all there will be for the foreseeable future, we're not that badly off in my humble opinion.

Dock Bar is a great little addition to Mediacity, much needed too!…read more It's right in the centre of the piazza surrounded by the BBC buildings, there's a big screen (great for watching Wimbledon last week), they have deck chairs for sitting outside in the sun, a cosy lounge inside of a shipping container (doesn't sound too cosy does it? But it is) and they serve food, BBQ style similar to Oast House (no hanging kebabs as yet :-( ). There's also a homemade ice cream place there too which I keep meaning to try. It's a great location for anyone visiting the quays but they also have a great entertainment programme going on over at Mediacity too, last week Gok Wan was filming his 'Stripping for Summer' show there, each week they have screenings from the Royal Opera House on the big screen...add them on facebook to keep up with what's happening, last week they had a little tennis camp going on too teaching people to play. Drinks and food prices are moderate, there's not much competition around there so it's not expensive really, the tram drops you off right there and runs pretty late so it's easily accessible and it's also a good place for some celebrity spotting if you're into that.

Very slow service. We ordered drinks and didn't get them until halfway through our meals. The mixed…read moredrinks were not good at all. The sushi was decent. Loud bar environment

This is a strange king of place, there was nothing wrong with it per se, I just didn't love it…read more We rocked up here for a late lunch having spent the morning exploring the museums and galleries in Salford Quays. We decided to sit outside as the sun was shining and pushed a couple of tables together to seat all six of us. Unfortunately, there were dirty plates and glasses left on the table and we eventually had to ask for these to be removed as none of the staff seemed keen to do this. You order your food at the bar. The inside of Lime is a massive void of a place decorated in brass with illuminous lighting. Not particularly pleasing to the eye and certainly more suited to the evening crowd. The menu is quite eclectic and has something to suit pretty much everyone. I went for the homemade burger. The food came pretty quickly. The burger was ok, the meat was decent but under seasoned and unfortunately the garnish made the bun soggy and it disintegrated in my hands before I got to the end. The chips were chunky but a little soggy and sadly there was approximately six of them - I have a hangover, I need more carbs! Other dishes including the club sandwich, sea bass and steak sandwich were well received but the noodles were missing from the oriental platter. However, this was quickly resolved by the wait staff. Overall, Lime is probably a better option than the standard chain restaurants that otherwise fill Salford Quays, it just seems to lack a certain je ne sais quoi.

Where do I even start?! Onmy last day in Manchester, my aunt sporadically took us to The Alchemist…read morein Salford. We decided to get some cocktails and nibbles. Where was this place all along my whole trip? I wish we would have found them sooner because I would have gone ham on the menu and drinks lol. First and foremost the ambience is amazing here and the decor is absolutely beautiful. This place would be great for cocktails with the girls or a date night. The restaurant is the Media City location and located off the water in Salford so that already creates a whole ambience and vibe. The staff was super friendly, and we decided to sit at the bar. The bartender was also very helpful and patient with us. Along with that, she was knowledgeable about the drinks and definitely put on a show when making them. This made for an overall great experience! There's such a wide variety of cocktails to choose from, as I literally wanted everything on the menu lol. I decided to go for the hipflask margarita as I love me some tequila and margaritas, and this drink did not disappoint! It wasn't what I was expecting as a margarita, like I'd get in the states, but it was delicious. On top of that it comes in a super cool hipflask that you get to take home with you, and if you come back I believe the bartender said you could get £5.50 off of it each time you bring it back. I'm not quite sure what my aunt got as she told the bartender to just make her a strong drink but it was super cool and came with a cool bubbly effect. There was also a syringe shooter that came with this drink. I tried that one as well and it was another great cocktail. The other cocktail we ordered was the raspberry ripple and again that was great. And I'll be honest I was hesitant about the buttermilk chicken, but I was pleasantly surprised, and that chicken was so good along with the salt and pepper fries. I needed another order that for myself lol. If you're ever in Salford, you should check them out! I love their whole concept behind their drinks, and it's a whole vibe. I know they will definitely be first on my list to hit up when I go back as I'd love to try some more of their drinks.

Food good, staff helpful, drinks ok, not the first place you would think of to go for breakfast but…read morethe full English breakfast is actually great. Will definitely return for special occasions.

Friendly Club with excellent Staff and there are Caberets Line Dancing and Large TV's to watch all…read moreSport in the Sports Bar and a nice Lounge to Chill in I'd definatly reccommend it. The Club are doing Activities for Children in need and have Functions for all events O:-)

Metro Sports & Social Club is a newly built modern social club with excellent amenities & sports…read morefacilities you would expect. An excellent private function room which, can be hired with super on site catering for any event. It is also has good car parking is only approx 15 Minute walking distance to both Manchester United FC & Lancashire Cricket Club. Highly recommended !

Eight workmates and I ventured here as we fancied trying somewhere new for lunch; one of them had…read moreeaten here before seeing a performance at The Lowry and said it was fairly decent. Following a recent refurb, the bar and restaurant is large, airy and contemporary - there's seating for well over 100, with seven private booths available. It resembled a posh hotel lobby more than a restaurant to me. We were only there for a light-ish bite, so sat at a table by the bar and scanned their bar menu, complete with soup, salads and sandwiches (all £5-£10). I was tempted by the Ploughman's but settled on a Club Sandwich. The restaurant's lunch and early dinner menu contains more substantial dishes if you're here to eat before or after catching a show. You can have two courses for £22 or three for £27. Though it was a Friday it was very quiet in there; in fact the staff seemed to struggle to cope at times with an influx of nine people. Some of our dishes arrived fairly promptly, whereas one of our party wasn't served until some of us had almost finished eating. Overall, I probably wouldn't come back here for lunch - you get tastier Club Sandwiches at nearby CraftBrew - but I wouldn't say no at trying them for dinner. Tip: you can get a draught beer for £1 when you buy a burger from the bar menu.

Lounging at the Lowry theatre - who knew a restaurant at this place could have set such high…read morestandards. Relatively new, Pier Eight opened just a month ago. Thankfully I was able to snag a 50% off deal so took a few friends for dinner. Each of us ordered a different dish and all of us were thoroughly satisfied. Best dish: the lamb (so juicy and served with sweet bread AKA: lamb thymus...). Hit-and-miss: the pork fillet (portion was tiny, unfortunately) Pleasant surprise: Apple tartin dessert! Service was lovely and polite although still working through the kinks. Overall, great place to hit up before a show at the theatre, or after, depending on timing. Food was delicious for sure and very very fresh. Only thing that can be a bit shocking is the price. We were incredibly lucky to have the final tab sliced in half, but this is definitely a splurge for regular price meals. So...open those wallets wide!

My family stayed at the Tulip hotel in summer and we found it to be a lovely clean hotel, our room…read morewas huge and very clean, it is just across the road from the trafford centre and near to the m60 so you can easily get into Manchester city centre, but we found all we needed at the Trafford Centre. Would highly recommend this hotel to all.

I dunno why anyone would want to stay here - not the hotel itself, but because of the location. Its…read moresited close by to the Trafford Centre and a good half hour from the city centre. Maybe only ideal for professional shopaholics or the 99.9% of Manchester United fans - foreign tourists and even worse, Londoners. Its a nice enough place though, a good 3 star residence with comfortable rooms, a nice lounge bar and small restaurant and professional staff.