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The Egerton Arms, Salford
Salford
M3 5FP
Reviews (Current Rating Average: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
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Blue Scrumpy left this review about The Egerton Arms
Fairly basic former Holt's boozer, with the brewery's signage still present.
4 handpulls were clipped when we arrived, with Holt's Bitter and 3 Salopian beers. However, only 2 of the Salopian beers were actually on, with the Holt's also off. We were left with a choice of Stolen Moment or Labyrinth. A couple of locals propped at the bar seemed amusing by the farting noise made by the Labyrinth handpull, accusing the barmaid of having a little flatulence. I would suggest that the noise was more due to a lack of use, as the beer was almost undrinkable. The Stolen Moment wasn't much better either.
So in short, real ale has returned here. But it's likely to be hit or miss.
On 8th January 2023
- rating: 4
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Rob Hunter left this review about The Egerton Arms
Passed by at the weekend and they now only have Holts Bitter on cask - which tallies with the WhatPub listing and is consistent with the previous review. A shame; used to be some good real ales in here.
On 15th September 2022
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Steve C left this review about The Egerton Arms
The Egerton Arms is a traditional red brick pub dating from the 19th century. This used to be a Holts establishment, but it was sold in 2015 when it became an independent. However, Holts signage can still be found on the exterior and Holts Bitter was the only ale option out of five hand pumps. A standard and premium keg range is also available. The interior is U-shaped with a large central bar that serves seating along the front windows and around to the right and also a pool table to the left. There is United memorabilia up on the walls and live football is shown. My visit one weekday evening last week was just before a Champions League match so the televisions were muted in favour of some background music. This place is a bit rundown, but at least it’s open.
On 14th March 2022
- rating: 5
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Rob Hunter left this review about The Egerton Arms
Visited on Saturday night. Six hand pulls at the bar, one offering Holts Bitter, but wait it gets better, the rest were more interesting guest beers. I think one pump may have been off. We went for the Abbeydale Deception at £3.40 for two half pints which was a decent beer.
Very much a "local" feeling pub, almost feels like an estate pub, but it is friendly and nice. There was a live music act on which was really quite loud and the volume seemed a bit out of place for this kind of pub.
In addition to the live music I mentioned, there was a pool table, sports screens showing boxing, rooms available to rent, and a dart board (albeit inaccessible due to the live music act being based in front of it).
One of the better "local" style pubs in the area, it had a nice vibe and a decent beer selection.
On 22nd October 2019
- rating: 7
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The Egerton Arms
Old-fashioned Holts house with a fine façade but a rather less impressive partially opened-out interior unfortunately. Basic furniture and limited decor in all three of the seating areas around the central servery. On the plus side, it does offer a range of real ale, with the traditional Bitter (£2.60) supplemented by Castle Rock Harvest Pale, Hawkshead Lakeland Gold and Phoenix Wobbly Bob on four of six handpumps.
On 18th February 2018
- rating: 6
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Al Bundy left this review about The Egerton Arms
Not great. Not bad. Right next to Salford Station. It had 3 real ales, 2 of which were from Moorhouses, 1 of which was vinegar. Still he did change it without argument so that'll do. Otherwise a pretty standard pub
On 25th September 2015
- rating: 6
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ROB Camra left this review about The Egerton Arms
Large opened up one roomer that obviously used to be more. It's effectively a horseshoe shape with some comfy chairs & sofas on the right hand side. It's a Holts pub, so you know roughly what you're going to get. It's aimed at the lower end of the market and the prices are dirt cheap for the area. 3 cask ales available on my visit. Holts Bitter, Mild & IPA. The bitter was a decent pint. It's OK to call in for one, but I prefer the Salford Arms & The Kings Arms for the beer selection.
On 12th June 2013
- rating: 6
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Spinko Spinko left this review about The Egerton Arms
Solid, unremarkable Holt's pub with lots of punters enjoying the cheap grog. An old school boozer just over the border in Salford but can be part of a Manchester crawl quite easily along with the Mark Addy. Copious portions of food served at lunchtime. One of the quickest pool tables I've ever played on.
On 28th December 2012
- rating: 7
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Alan Winfield left this review about The Egerton Arms
The Egerton Arms is a proper old looking pub that is tucked away close to Salford central station.
This pub looked like a joseph Holt tied house from the outside and there were Holts signs outside the pub but i dont think it was a Holts tied house when i visited it.
Once inside there were a few different rooms and i had a drink in the bar which was a decent enough room,there were three real ales on the bar i had a drink of Joseph Holt mild and this was a very nice drink the other beers were Holts bitter and Marstons bitter.
I was happy enough having a drink in here.
Pub visited 11/2/1995
On 11th February 1995
- rating: 8
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