The Salutation Pub

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1. Xi Wang ★☆☆☆☆

   We had a drink in this historic pub, it was nice in sitting area, but my partner complained late that male toilet needs deep cleaning as it was dirty like in 1970’s.

   almost 3 months ago
2. Steve Morgan ★★★★★

   An excellent find on a return visit 50 years after starting university studies in the nearby department of planning and architecture. A wonderful example of retaining a lovely old pub building despite surrounding it with modern developments. The university and students have fought to save the pub and it fully deserves the consistent level of trade witnessed on a Tuesday afternoon. A goid range of well kept ales on handpump.

   almost 4 months ago
3. Hugh Blair ★★★★☆

   Beautiful pub dwarfed alas by 'recent' construction. Still,well worth a visit with 5 cask ales on when I called. Very quiet for lunchtime though ..

   1 year ago

1. John Carr (Corinne and John) ★★★★★

   Very good pub owned by Manchester Metropolitan University and run by the student union. The pub is a tap for the Bollington Brewery and had five cask beers - and 1 cider - on handpump when I visited. Lots of outdoor seating most of it covered.

   almost 2 years ago
2. Nick Wilkinson ★★★★★

   I used to frequent the Sal when I lived in Hulme, long before it was taken over by the University. It was at that point a little rough around the edges, and it's future didn't exactly look bright - still, Frank Sidebottom was an ad-hoc performing regular, and that made it all OK. Fast forward to one winter's night in 2022, and although it clearly hadn't moved an inch, it looked and felt like it was in a completely different place - from the outside, lit-up and surrounded by shiny and modern looking University buildings, you feel like you're in some kind of grandiose museum - unusual, but I quite like that. If this is what it takes to save a wonderful building like this, then so be it On the night of me and my friend's visit, England were playing in the football World Cup so we were in need of some urgent respite away from the tanked up hoards of Christmas jumper bells and nowty security guards. Inside, the pub was refreshingly calm, and happily the interior hadn't changed much - the exquisite ceiling design was still in place (rest assured the pattern pre-dates the birth of a certain Austrian dictator's political party). The ale - provided by Bollington Brewery - was confidently given the thumbs up by myself and all in my party. I had Bollington Best - it was fresh and light tasting. They also do food, but I'm yet to indulge. The staff, which at that point seemed to be made up mostly of University students, were friendly, chatty and very helpful. All in all I'd say this is now one of the best pubs in Manchester - a few minutes walk from the city centre, but a world away its late-night slightly chaotic nature.

   almost 3 years ago
3. David Goldsack ★★★★★

   Great pub - genius idea - proper immaculate Victorian boozer (superb architecture) - as a student union bar. Tucked away amidst the increasingly impressive high rise MMU campus - it's a real oasis with decent ale and well priced grub (Inc selection of Pie Minister specials). Nice touch with a blue plaque inside commemorating Frank Side Bottom's last go. Well worth checking out.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Neil Causey ★★★★★

   Great old style, traditional looking Pub. Great beers, even greater choice of beers, ales, ciders, wines, spirits and liqueurs. All served by excellent bar staff. Also, great food on offer all accompanied by a pleasant, friendly atmosphere. Will definitely eat and drink there again, no problem.

   almost 3 years ago
2. Mike Gorman ★★★★☆

   The Salutation was a wonderful place to end my nostalgic stroll around the campus. The pub is in great condition & so is the range of Bollington cask ales. Well done Dermot! Looking forward to another visit in september & listening to some more of your Mcr tales!

   almost 3 years ago
3. Charles Richard Manchester ★★★★★

   Charlotte Brontë who is said to have started her famous "Jane Eyre" at this 19th century inn might have saved this placed from eaten up by this interchangeable faceless university buildings. The dark stout beer and the veggy burger are good, staff is nice and the typical locals complete the picture of an normal pub - just avoid looking out of the window, it's too bizarre. Highly recommended!

   almost 3 years ago

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