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Matchstick Man, Salford Quays

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Operator: Hungry Horse (Greene King)
Capital Quay, Salford Quays, M50 3WL (View on Google Map)
(0161) 876 7463
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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
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted twice.
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Matchstick Man, Salford Quays.

ABV 5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly at Matchstick Man, Salford Quays.

ABV 3.4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Morland - Old Speckled Hen TasteMatch Prediction

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Morland - Old Speckled Hen
Morland - Old Speckled Hen Premium Bitter • 4.5%
Morland - Old Speckled Hen
Morland - Old Speckled Hen

This beer is served regularly at Matchstick Man, Salford Quays.

ABV 4.5%
Dispense Handpump
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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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
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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

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