Vibrant pub in Manchester

“It's a shame they don't do food here but brilliant little pub and atmosphere is great staff go above and beyond”

“Amazing experience fantastic staff went above and beyond would highly recommend food service brilliant”

“They have really nice staff member, bit I do want to know why im banned from there till October 12th wich is when im 18 even though I came in with my dad so he got me the drinks , overall they are really good though”

“Came on a Monday, and there was a buy one free one offer on Mondays! So it was super worth it for us. The portion was large and the taste was good. The staff were approachable and friendly and even asked us whether the food was alright afterwards! Overall a great experience for you to bring family and friends over!”

“Nice pub, just taken over by a new landlady who is very friendly and welcoming.”

“Does not do food Staff are lovely. It's a good place full of character where you can enjoy good company.”

“Fantastic atmosphere with Fantastic people, been many times and always great night”

“I've been going to The Urmston regularly for almost 10 years now! My friends and I started going to the Pub Quiz there on Thursdays back in 2016 and we still go to this day! We've made many friends through the quiz and we love all of the locals too. The staff here have always made us feel welcome and that's why we still go week in, week out! Plus, the food is really good too! My family and I often enjoy dropping in for a Sunday dinner now and again.”

“Massive shout out to Alex in the kitchen. Ordered 2 mixed grills this evening and they were absolutely spot on. Steak cooked exactly how we wanted, chicken nice and juicy, and everything else as you’d expect. We’ve had worse steaks from actual steakhouses! Food was out fairly quickly however standard was not compromised in the slightest”

“Good beer garden. Good beer. Nice pool table. Nice staff. Nice landlord. Fresh, clean and modern. No complaints. Would definitely recommend. Will definitely be going back.”

“Best pub in Swinton by a country mile and by far the cheapest too. DJ on at the weekends and occasionally a live singer. No real ale (it would just not sell here) But plenty of other options. Great staff and good service.”

“Absolutely love Ryan’s bar always d up leaving there with a smile on my face after a great night staff are lovely great prices in there definitely would recommend always a great DJ aswell”

“Went for a couple of drinks a few weeks ago with a group of women. Good selection, plenty of space ... The barman was super friendly and helpful”

“The oddies Monday to Thursday 7 to 11 it's happy hour, 25p off all draught beer. All day everyday 2 Buds for £5 and any 2 Sambuca or Jagermeister £5.”

“Only outside seating area available because of lockdown, but had a brilliant fish and chip lunch in the large marquee in their beer garden today. Excellent food, friendly staff, and a heated marquee. Understand they have a new chef and a new menu which includes a cooked breakfast. Looking forward to returning soon for another meal.”

“Always make space for us and are wonderful at finding a quiet table for us and our autistic daughter. Couldn’t praise the staff highly enough. Great food and drink and wonderful atmosphere. Natalie who served us tonight was brilliant, much appreciated.”

“Dawn and Rachel are so welcoming and fantastic hosts! Me and my friend visited on Friday and had the best time! Would recommend, thank you both!”

“Sanjay is a great landlord, best prices in Ashton and the beer is nice, always has deals on and a good selection to choose from. It's cash only but it reflects in the low prices. Fantastic bar staff who are always friendly, Anita is a lovely women. 2 clean pool tables that are well looked after, sports always on including the football. Doesn't open after 10pm and never has any idiots in as the landlord has no place or time for it.”

“Me and my wife enjoyed our meal here. It's a ribs or burger place really. With great offers on different nights like a jug of beer and ribs 4 2 for £20 on Wednesdays. Very retro and well lated out. It's got outdoor seating if you Wana be on the street on a hot day.”

“Out and about in Manchester with Albrecht. After a Sunday roast at the Abel Heywood Albrecht spotted this pub close by. It is many years since my last visit. It has hardly changed with a lovely wood panel interior. The pub wraps around a central bar. Sharpes Doom bar (eugh) and ( thankfully) draught Bass on handpump. Bass, once the biggest selling beer in Britain, is now a rare find. We enjoyed our Sunday afternoon pint while a singer kept the locals entertained.”

“Great pub. Cheap, friendly and good craic. Will definitely be back.”

“Met family here on route back to Scotland for lunch. Food was amazing, lots of choice for GF and veggies. Chesse and onion pie was delicious and service from Zoe was fab! Highly recommend.”

“Great music on a Sunday best DJ around”

“Attended my Uncles wake here.It was a lovely pub,the staff were amazing and the food was excellent.We decided to offer the guests a choice of a meal,anything from the menu.The price was reasonable,the food was hot when served and everyone enjoyed their meal.Thank you to the staff.You did my Uncle proud.”

“Amazing pub made even better by your hosts Simon & Sandra , thanks for a great night Guys .”

“Amazing pub! Great location cheap prices and food is above what I expected! Came with my partner and we both left with our expectations exceeded! Our server was excellent and the bar staff were polite and helpful! Will definitely be returning!”

“Absolutley amazing, very last minuite room hire due to being let down by a venue and trevor was really kind to let me have my birthday party on such short notice, couldnt thank him enough and couldnt fault him either, the music was great and he made sure we all had a great night, the bar staff were amazing they were so friendly, i will definitley be reccomending this place to everyone, thank you all for a lovely night it really will be a night ill never forget”

“Had an excellent stay. The bedroom was very spacious with a very comfortable bed. The bathroom was great with thick towels. We enjoyed a fabulous meal in the restaurant with great service and a superb breakfast the following morning. All the staff were very lovely, helpful and friendly.”

“Exceptional Service – A Standout Experience with Vicki! I have stayed in many hotels over the years, encountering a wide range of service experiences, but I can confidently say that Vicki at the Merlin Innkeepers is in the top tier of hospitality professionals. From the moment we arrived, she was polite, friendly, and genuinely welcoming. Her accommodating nature and willingness to go above and beyond made our stay truly enjoyable. What stood out the most was how effortlessly she balanced professionalism with warmth, making us feel valued and well taken care of. No request was too much trouble, and her attention to detail ensured that every aspect of our stay was smooth and comfortable. Because of Vicki, I will wholeheartedly recommend staying at the Merlin Innkeepers. Excellent service makes all the difference, and she exemplifies what true hospitality should be. Thank you, Vicki, for making our visit so memorable—we will certainly be back!”

“We stayed at this hotel as a night out delayed Valentine’s Day. The hotel is very tastefully decorated with comfortable surroundings. The room we stayed in was spacious with a nice bath tub and freestanding rainforest shower. The bed was extremely large and very comfortable however, my only gripe with the whole stay is that the pillows were quite thick and uncomfortable, we ended up getting cricked necks. When making the booking, I mentioned that it was our first night out in 6+ months since my mother in law fell ill and we were celebrating Valentine’s Day a few days later and the staff left us some chocolates, balloons and rose petals scattered around the room. It really made a nice touch to our stay!”