CAMRA - Campaign for Real Ale logo
Pubs & Clubs
Beers & Breweries
Pubs & Clubs
Beers & Breweries
CAMRA - Campaign for Real Ale logo
Join Us

Matchstick Man, Salford Quays

You have visited this venue
View all visits
Directions
You want to visit - You have this in
Open
Real ale discount scheme
Operator: Hungry Horse (Greene King)
Capital Quay, Salford Quays, M50 3WL (View on Google Map)
(0161) 876 7463
Email
Website

Reopened June 2012 as Matchstick Man. Branded as a 'Hungry Horse' pub selling Greene King IPA, Abbot Ale and Old Speckled Hen on handpump. The side closest to the metrolink stop is a mainly drinking area. The other larger area of the pub is given over to dining. There is also an upstairs area for dining.

Information for this venue is provided by the Salford (Sub branch) Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Salford District (B)
Last updated
20/06/2025
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Greene King
Pub ID
MAN/9905
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm

Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted twice
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Spotted twice
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 3.4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Morland - Old Speckled Hen
Morland - Old Speckled Hen Premium Bitter • 4.5%
Morland - Old Speckled Hen
Morland - Old Speckled Hen

Premium Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

Your scores

Join CAMRA to access beer scoring and view scores for other pubs. Become a member.
Retrieving scores
You have no beer scores submitted.
Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Games Games
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% discount off cask beer for CAMRA members
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
Close to metro (100m)
Salford Quays
Closest station (1950m)
Salford Crescent
Directions
Opposite Salford Quays metrolink stop

Help keep our information accurate!

Notice an error or missing details? Help us keep our pub & club information accurate by sharing any corrections or updates you spot.

Suggest an edit

Explore the local area

Curated guides are specially put together for your enjoyment! These trips are crafted by specialists along with dedicated volunteers with local knowledge.

Premium Guide
Manchester Bars & Beer Cafes

Manchester Bars & Beer Cafes

50 minutes 8 curated stops

You’ll find great cask and keg options along the way, and all the venues on this route are dog friendly so your four-legged friends can come too.

Premium Guide
Manchester Heritage Tour

Manchester Heritage Tour

40 minutes 7 curated stops

Take a tour through Manchester's history with this selection of heritage pubs, offering everything from hidden backstreet gems to iconic Manchester institutions. 

Premium Guide
Manchester Traditional Pubs

Manchester Traditional Pubs

1 hour 10 curated stops

See the best of Manchester's traditional pubs,  with unique  décor, oak paneling, tiles and fabulous cask ales.

Nearby

Waterside
Pub, in Salford Quays
Cask Ale not available
(Pub). Published on 01-01-2014
Open
Quay House
Beefeater (Whitbread) Pub, in Salford Quays
Cask Ale not available
Premier Inn Manchester Old Trafford
Hotel, in Trafford Park
Cask Ale not available
Open
11 Central
Pub, in Salford
Cask Ale not available
(Pub, Key). Published on 17-02-2015
Open
Craftbrew
Pub, in Salford Quays
2 Changing Beers
Open
Alchemist
Pub, in Salford Quays
Cask Ale not available
(Pub, Key). Published on 29-11-2015
Open
Pier Eight
Pub, in Salford Quays
Cask Ale not available
(Pub). Published on 17-10-2013
Open
Welcome Inn
Pub, in Ordsall
Cask Ale not available
Club 3000 Bingo
Club 3000 Bingo Other Drinking Establishment, in Old Trafford
Cask Ale not available
Manchester United Football Club
Manchester United Football Club Other Drinking Establishment, in Old Trafford
Cask Ale not available

Recently Viewed

(Pub, External, Key). Published on 28-08-2021
Open
Queen Hotel
Pub, in Chester
Cask Ale not available
Published on 13-06-2021
Open
Matches
Pub, in Ashford
1 Changing Beer
Heritage Pub
Sussex Arms Ale & Cider House, Twickenham. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 06-03-2013
Open
Sussex Arms
Twickenham Green Taverns Pub, in Twickenham
4 Regular, 8 Changing Beers
  • CAMRA discount scheme
(Pub, External). Published on 31-05-2013
Open
Bush
Pub, in Costessey
2 Regular Beers
(Pub, External, Key). Published on 03-07-2021
Open
Beeropolis
Independent Pub, in Burton upon Trent
2 Changing Beers
Newly decorated. (External, Key). Published on 25-11-2023
Open
Silver Plough
Chickpea Group Pub, in Pitton
3 Regular Beers
(External). Published on 07-02-2018
Open
Cross Keys Inn
Pub, in Glanamman
Cask Ale not available
Hart Street Tavern - looking south Jul 2020. (Pub, External, Key). Published on 18-11-2020
Open
Hart Street Tavern
HSHG Ltd Pub, in Henley-on-Thames
Cask Ale not available
(External, Key). Published on 23-11-2023
Open
Red Clover
Stonegate Pub, in Stratford-upon-Avon
2 Changing Beers
Pub Walk Shoes Icon

Love Cask Beer?

Join CAMRA to support the campaign to access more features plus access to a range of different benefits.

Become a member
© Campaign for Real Ale 2023 - 2025 (ce-9)
Facebook Twitter Instagram Youtube
Home

Privacy Overview

We use cookies, which are small text files, to improve your experience on our website and to show you personalised content. You can allow all or manage them individually.

Necessary

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.

Non-Necessary (Analytics)

These cookies help us to improve your web experience. They allow us to gather feedback on your behaviour and to show adverts relevant to you. You can turn this off here.

Cookies

We use cookies, which are small text files, to improve your experience on our website and to show you personalised content. You can allow all or manage them individually.