Craftbrew
📍 0.6 miles from Old Trafford
About this Pub
Why it's great for Matchdays
Craftbrew is a relaxed café-bar located in Salford Quays, close to The Lowry Theatre and MediaCityUK. It offers a selection of craft beers, wines, and a wholesome all-day grazing and deli menu, including wraps, sandwiches, and handmade cakes. The venue features a sun-trapped outdoor seating area, making it a pleasant spot for a pre-match or post-match drink and bite. Its proximity to key cultural landmarks and its laid-back atmosphere contribute to its appeal for those attending events in the area. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Recent Fan Reviews
I've given this one a 5 star for their food to be generous, as though my partner and I just enjoyed drinks in there, seeing others eating nearby in there, it looked as though they did snacks only, sandwiches and toasties perhaps in there, so not a place as you may go to, in the hopes of getting a 3 course meal though. I like the layout of this cafe, the massive wall painting of how one street area may have looked like, in Victorian times perhaps and can see it may have been a copy of one of L S Lowry's painting also., really good. They have pretty lighting on the ceiling in there also and when Steven & I first went in there, not many in but others came along after though and it never got too loud in there, that you couldn't talk properly. Just one person I saw behind the counter, a young lad as I purchased chamomile tea from and when it arrived, a descent sized tea pot at that too. I would like to go back there, at some point ahead also. My partner, Steven, enjoyed one of their alcohol free lagers instead. The only thing about their food also is, I didn't see a lot of cakes on display, when I went in there and certainly none of the little that was showing there, was vegan also., so maybe it had been busy and they'd practically sold out that day then possibly.
A lovely looking venue, lots of outdoor seating and comfy sofas inside. Friendly service however the name is a bit decieving as the craft bar selection on draft is poor. There are two cask ales on which looks like they rotate and one true craft beer, again a lovely guest from Ponoma on this occasion. Shipyard IPA and Brooklyn Pilsner are Carlsberg Marston brands and Peroni is also on tap. The fridge behind the bar looks more promising but awkward to see what is in it.
Our go to place if we’re looking for a drink in the area. Nice vibe inside and friendly staff.
31/10/22: a quick stop off before watching The Shawshank Redemption at The Lowry. Quite a poor selection of draft craft ale. The name does not depict the venue and sadly lets it down. About 4 craft ale lines, the rest was lager. Standard brews, nothing out of the ordinary. However, they did have a fully stocked beer fridge with cans and bottles. I felt we would have been better suited staying in The Dockyard that had plenty more choice on draft. Chose to have Polly's Brewery pale ale and a Best Bitter.
Lovely venue. Fabulous furnishings and surroundings. Friendly and thoughtful staff.