Salford's bar scene is thriving.
Whether you want a quick tipple in a laid back atmosphere or you're hoping to work your way through a cocktail menu and spot a celebrity- there are no shortages of places to choose from.
At Menagerie on New Bailey Street guests are wowed by Instagram-worthy decor and live catwalk performances.
And over in MediaCityUK, Salford Quays, bartenders at The Alchemist put on theatrical cocktail masterclasses complete with smoke and fire.
For those who want a cosy evening in style, head over to The River Cocktail Bar at The Lowry Hotel where you can enjoy live musical performances almost every night of the week.
Whatever your taste, Salford's bar scene has something for everything.
Here's a roundup of the much loved bars in Salford- including where to find them, what's on their drinks menus and exactly what it is about them that gets the city buzzing.
Menagerie Restaurant & Bar
Star-studded Menagerie Restaurant and Bar is located on New Bailey Street.
Two of its three owners - Stacey Forsey and Seema Malhotra - are stars of the popular reality television series The Real Housewives of Cheshire.
Inside the venue's lavish decor creates endless selfie oppurtunities.
The venue features a catwalk runway, gold birdcage booth, tropical wall and often hosts live shows and performances.
On the drinks menu, you can choose between cocktails like Queen B - Finlandia Classic, apple Schnapps, Jack Daniel's Honey, apple, basil and black pepper; Jealous or Crazy - Star of Bombay Gin, rose liqueur and lemon served to share in a rose bouquet; and Kiki Candy Shots - Grey Goose Vanilla, apricot Brandy, passion fruit, cranberry, apple and bubble gum (eight shots served in a Menagerie jewellery box).
Call 0161 832 3818 or email reservations@menagerierestaurant.co.uk to find our more.
Address: One New Bailey, New Bailey St, Salford M3 5JL
The River Cocktail Bar at The Lowry Hotel
The River Cocktail Bar at The Lowry Hotel hosts live performances and entertainment almost every night.
Enjoy a drink by the sleek and stylish bar-side areas or cosy up on its luxury sofa areas.
The River's signature cocktails are inspired by The Lowry.
They include Lowry Champagne made from vodka, gin, watermelon and Champagne; the Bee Keeper consisting of rum, honey and Angostura; and Talk Tonight featuring tequila, chili, lime, agave, salt.
Call 0161 827 4000 or email enquiries@thelowryhotel.com.
Address: The Lowry Hotel, 50 Dearmans Pl, Salford M3 5LH
The Alchemist MediaCityUK
The Alchemist is popular chain of bars known for its skilled mixologists and theatrical cocktails.
It's a common occurrence to see fire shooting out of drinks and dry ice and smoke pouring across the bar.
The Alchemist MediaCityUK, located at The Quays, also offer cocktail masterclasses.
On the menu you'll find alcoholic concoctions including Caramelised Rum Punch with Appleton Estate Rum, Grand Marnier, Bristol Syrup, watermelon, lime, pineapple and fire; Zombie Apocalypse with Bacardi Carta Blanca Rum, Wray & Nephew, Grand Marnier, lime, pineapple, cranberry, Zombie Mix and smoke; and Bath Bomb - Chase Rhubarb and Apple Gin, Briottet Pink Grapefruit and Peche, Double Dutch Pomegranate and Basil and Dark Fruits Bathbomb.
Call 0161 872 7396 to find out more.
Address: The Bund, The Quays, Salford M50 3AB
The Botanist MediaCity
The Ale Inventory at The Botanist MediaCityUK features Munich Gold, Daura Damm, Asahi Super Dry, Hells Lager and Alhambra Reserva 1925.
And on the cocktail menu, you'll find a range of inventive cocktails inspired by British flavours.
Drinks include English Mojito made from Bombay Dry Gin, apple liqueur, vanilla syrup, cucumber and fresh mint with apple and lime juices; Smoked Birch Old Fashioned made from Money shoulder whisky, Freya Birch spirit, fir tree liqueur, orange bitters and demerara sugar; and Poppy and Pomegranate Martini consisting of Ciroc red berry vodka, poppy and raspberry liqueur, basil syrup, pomegranata and lemon juice.
For guests who want to learn more about what they're drinking, tasting masterclasses can also be booked.
The venue hosts live music from Wednesday to Sunday and offers private spaces including The Potting Sheds, The Trees or The Terrace.
To book a masterclass call 0161 359 6763.
Address: Orange Building, MediaCityUK, Salford M50 2HE
Lime Bar & Restaurant
Lime Bar and Restaurant, located at The Lowry Outlet Mall, features a large outdoor terrace looking out over Salford Quays.
The venue offers a drinks menu including cocktails like Lemon Cheesecake - Limoncello, Pinot Frangelico, fresh lemon juice, cinnamon and gingerbread syrup, shaken with cream; Toblerone - Baileys, Frangelico, Kahlua, butterscotch Schnapps with cream; and Mango and Chilli Margarita - chili infused tequila, chili syrup, mango puree and lime.
Call 0161 869 0440 or email randal@limeuk.com.
Address: Unit G1, The Quays, Salford M50 3AG
Bijou Club & Champagne Bar
Situated on Chapel Street, the bar and club venue features a secret garden, shisha lounge, water features, a fire pit, a landscaped garden, heated seating area, a VIP area and heated terrace.
The menu features signature cocktails created by Bijou's mixologists alongside a good selection of wine, Champagne and spirits.
Call 0161 834 6377, for guest list enquiries email guestlist@bijouclub.co.uk, for table enquiries email bookings@bijouclub.co.uk, and if you have general enquires email info@bijouclub.co.uk.
Address: 1-7 Chapel St, Manchester, Salford M3 7NJ
