Refreshments in Salford

“My daughter and her friend did the 2 day level 1 sailing course and loved it. To have these water sports opportunities in the middle of a City is fantastic.”

“I will start by saying that this is a Premier Inn, so you know what you are getting from the very beginning, which is why I try to book PI when I go away as I know I will have a decent sleep in a comfy bed and an excellent breakfast the next morning. This Premier Inn was very easy to find, it was a very short walk from Media City tram stop, which was itself a very smooth journey from Manchester Piccadilly station. On this occasion, we had paid a little extra for a Premier Plus room, it was only £10 more than the standard room at the time of booking and it was more than worth it. Check in was nice and easy and the staff member was incredibly helpful, showing us how to activate a second key card for the room. Navigating to our room was also a very simple process (you have to use your key card to get through to the lifts and then again to use the lift, which is excellent security). The Premier Plus room was beautiful and exceeded our expectations, it was roomy, well decorated and had a fridge, iron and ironing board, Nespresso machine and a glorious rainfall shower. The room was spotlessly clean with no faults. We were very excited to see that we had a view that peeked a little onto "The Cobbles" (Coronation Street) as this was the reason for our visit. There is a Co-op a very short walk around the corner from the hotel, which proved very useful and is excellent placement. As always in a Premier Inn, we enjoyed an excellent nights sleep. We also booked breakfast for the next morning to set us up for our day out (I always recommend booking a PI breakfast). We were very impressed with the options available at breakfast, which has something for everyone and suits all dietary requirements. The very lovely, friendly and warm Lizzie ensured we were given the allergen menu (one of us is coeliac) and quickly ordered a plate of "vegan bacon" for us on request. The restaurant was smaller than the one at the last Premier Inn we were in, but we actually preferred this as it felt more intimate but didn't impact on the choice available, which was great! Unfortunately, the coffee machine was broken at breakfast, but there was still instant coffee and tea bags available to make a hot drink and this absolutely does not impact my review at all, as this is something that cannot be helped and we had a Nespresso machine in our room for a proper coffee anyway! Checkout was swift and straightforward, again, as we would expect from Premier Inn. We will definitely be returning when we visit Manchester again and really hope that we see Lizzie next time, as she was outstanding!”

“Had a great experience here tonight. We were looked after by Jade and Eve and they were both so helpful. I have a gluten allergy (celiac) and they were really helpful and reassuring. Very on it with allergy’s and cross contamination. Overall great experience”

“My first visit to Avesta was a great experience! The salon has a lovely atmosphere, and everyone was very welcoming, friendly, and professional. Anita did an amazing job with my curly hair; she really understood what I wanted and gave helpful suggestions. The haircut turned out beautifully. I also appreciated the nice coffee and the relaxing head massage and the massage chair while my hair was washed. I definitely recommend! Thank you :)”

“I’ve been to this aesthetic clinic twice now, and I’m absolutely thrilled with the experience. Both times I was treated by Meg, who is not only incredibly skilled but also passionate and her precision and professionalism are unmatched. From the very first visit, Meg made me feel completely at ease. She took the time to understand my goals, explained the treatment in detail, and ensured I was comfortable every step of the way. The results have exceeded my expectations! The clinic itself is beautiful, spotless, and has a serene, welcoming vibe that makes the entire experience even more enjoyable. You can tell a lot of care and love goes into every aspect of the business. I wholeheartedly recommend this place to anyone looking for high-quality aesthetic treatments in expert hands. Meg is truly amazing at what she does—so grateful to have found this gem!”

“I’m currently on my third laser session on my intimate area and I’m already seeing such great results. I’m getting hardly any regrowth and didn’t even need to shave between the second and third session! I suffer a lot with ingrown hairs, but these have also calmed down so much after getting laser, which I’m thrilled about. Sam works with me during the session to keep pain as minimal as possible whilst still doing it on a high enough setting to see fast results.”

“Amazing cut from sam, got me lit with my skin fade. Absolutely recommend guys.”

“All of the girls at cypress quay are so welcoming and professional. My therapist Abbie is amazing at her job! So understanding and pays attention to detail so you get the perfect result everytime. Going to miss her whilst she’s on mat leave but I wish her all the best of luck and can’t wait to continue my journey with the rest of the Cypress Girls! I couldn’t recommend enough :)”

“Dishoom Spinningfields is one of my favourite restaurants in Manchester. When it first opened back in 2018, it was Dishoom’s first restaurant in Northern England, and since then they’ve set a remarkable standard of both food and service quality and certainly left me coming back for more. The interior is super impressive, cool and unique. Dishoom is based on the old Irani cafés in Bombay, and the interior is so large and feels like no other restaurant in the city. My go-to dishes are the Chicken Ruby with Basmati Rice and occasionally the Gunpowder Potatoes. The portion sizes are generous, and the rich spices of the curry are super good — it’s obvious they use great quality ingredients and seasonings. For drinks, again the selection is vast, with my favourites being the regular Chai and the Mango Lassi, which are both really good. There is always a staff member walking around topping up tap water, so you’ll never go thirsty. The pricing is a little high, but I feel it is worth it for the quality. Matka Holders can also roll a dice at the end of their meal to potentially earn everything for free, food and alcohol included, during certain times. This makes it all fun, being able to put the meal on the roll of a dice. Due to having an allergy, I can scan a QR code on the menu for the latest information, and all the staff members are well trained in dealing with allergies. They’re aware of coeliac disease and the danger of cross-contamination, and always keep my items separate from my friends’ when I dine in a group. Overall, this is one of the places to be in Manchester if you’re looking for good food with fantastic allergy awareness, overall ambience/vibes, food and service quality. It’s a place that you can go for a special occasion or even a quick lunch (although a lunch menu / meal-deal offer would make it even more enticing for sure!).”

“John was so helpful, the work on my car was such good quality you would never even know there was any damage to begin with. 100% recommend to anyone with bodywork damage to go here!”

“Kofa’s barbing saloon is clean, hygienic and the services are top notch, no long queue as he have many staff that work professionally and friendly.”

“Well what can I say this is the best barber shop here being such a kind professionalistsout here asking first what we can get and listen carefully Highly appreciated! shout out to SIN man Do get the cut from him and see the best work by yourself”

“Love my nails every time. David has been doing my nails for years and always does an amazing job, wouldn’t go anywhere else!”

“Skin Luxe laser hair removal treatment has been a fantastic experience for me! I'm in the middle of my full-face sessions and I've already noticed a huge difference. The hair growth has significantly slowed down, and the hair that does grow back is much thinner and softer. I'm so happy with the results so far and can't wait to see the final outcome. The staff is professional, and the whole process has been comfortable and easy. I highly recommend Skin Luxe!”

“Very pleasant experience and iced coffee and hot chocolate were great!”

“The staff is lovely and taught me a lot about Manchester. They truly seemed to care about the food quality and were very friendly and conversational. The food is fresh and the afternoon tea is worth every pence (also very affordable compared to other afternoon teas). It's a lot of food too!”

“Great service for an even better price. I was so happy with my hair!”

“Great as usual, price more than reasonable, friendly staff, would I definitely recommend.”

“Been a few times and always very happy with the cut. Good prices and friendly barbers.”

“Fantastic theatre experience! The performances are always high quality, and the staff are friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere and a perfect place to enjoy live shows. Highly recommend visiting Quays Theatre!”

“Anna is a lovely character, professional and knows how to add a touch of beauty to her work, as she does it with love and passion. She did exactly what I wished for, and her company was really lovely that the time flied quickly, and you leave the salon with a big boost of positive energy Xx”

“I was born and bred in Thailand and this is the best Thai fusion food you’ll ever find in Manchester - It is a little pricey but it’s well worth it for a special night out. I cannot find any Thai restaurant in Manchester that offers Kao-Soi(Northern-style curry noodles) and Sai-Oua (lemongrass and herbs sausage) on the menu! I was very impressed with how they executed both. Went twice and will return. Cocktails are nice too.”

“I was new to the quay as I moved offices and found this barbershop. Got in with Alex and he has sorted me out every time, I went from once every 3 weeks to once a week now just because the first cut was so sharp I had to keep it up to that standard. Spending more a month on trims but it’s worth it for this shop because they sort you out to the fullest.”

“I got my hair cut by Alice who did such a good job that I’m changing barbers to here. She pays a lot of attention when giving a haircut to make it perfect, which is why I’ve left with the best haircut I’ve ever had.”

“Amazing service especially abu very kind and always dose a good job 100% recommend”

“Visited 2/2/26. As a Disabled customer and I went on my own Firstly the hotel and restaurant are fully accessible. The entrance has a lift from street level and a button to call staff for assistance to operate the lift. Staff are very accommodating. There's a lift to the basement where the studio bar and lounge is located, it a jazz and singer style bar. Sophia was the most friendly and professional of bar tender The restaurant is a classic American bistro but in a refined and chic way and the food was succulent and favourful. The meat was *chef kiss. I highly recommend this place but male sure you book in advance.”

“Excellent shop. Friendly staff. Good selection of products!”

“Delicious and cheap food in a well-decorated establishment.”

“absolutely love coming here! The ladies are always so friendly and welcoming, and the service is great. My nails always last for weeks, and I come back every month I wouldn’t want to go anywhere else. Mary and Tina are fantastic with acrylics they always make my nails look perfect!”

“Peter was super passionate about haircutting and the whole experience was great. He gave me exactly what I wanted and gave lots of great tips for looking after my hair. Really knowledgeable and gave me a great short curly cut!”