Union Tavern, Salford

Holt's pub on the west side of the city centre that has been partly opened out and given a modest refurbishment in recent years. The bar area is still quite plain, but the side room and rear lounge (with pool table) have slightly more decoration. Although only one of the handpumps was in use, my pint of the regular Bitter (£2.95) was in fine form and excellent value.

The Union Tavern is a Holt’s Pub with a bar to the right of the entrance that supports their keg range alongside one of their real ales. The bar faces a couple of tables where some locals were tucking into some take-away pizza. In the right rear behind the bar is a pool table and in the left hand side of the pub is a large rectangular seating area. Televisions for showing Sky Sports are found throughout. I found the barman and locals in the bar area to be very friendly and I would have no problem returning, although this pub is a way off the main drag.