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Matchstick Man

📍 0.5 miles from Old Trafford

About this Pub

Matchstick Man
The Matchstick Man is a popular venue for both home and away football fans, especially those attending matches at Old Trafford. It offers a vibrant matchday atmosphere with multiple big screens showing live football from Sky Sports, TNT Sports, Amazon, and terrestrial channels. The pub provides a range of food options, including pub classics and Hungry Horse specials, with hot food delivered directly to tables. Additionally, fans can enjoy drink deals, such as 10% off selected drinks and a free drink when using the Greene King Sport App. The venue is within walking distance of Old Trafford and offers a welcoming environment for supporters of all teams.

Why it's great for Matchdays

The Matchstick Man is a popular venue for both home and away football fans, especially those attending matches at Old Trafford. It offers a vibrant matchday atmosphere with multiple big screens showing live football from Sky Sports, TNT Sports, Amazon, and terrestrial channels. The pub provides a range of food options, including pub classics and Hungry Horse specials, with hot food delivered directly to tables. Additionally, fans can enjoy drink deals, such as 10% off selected drinks and a free drink when using the Greene King Sport App. The venue is within walking distance of Old Trafford and offers a welcoming environment for supporters of all teams.

Venue Details

Overall Rating
4.2
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Based on 4334 Google Reviews
Opening Hours
  • monday11 AM–11 PM
  • tuesday11 AM–11 PM
  • wednesday11 AM–11 PM
  • thursday11 AM–11 PM
  • friday11 AM–11 PM
  • saturday11 AM–11 PM
  • sunday11 AM–11 PM
Address
Capital Quay, Salford, M50 3WL, United Kingdom
Phone
+44 161 876 7463

Matchday Vibe

Onsite servicesDine-inGreat beer selectionGreat wine listKaraokeRooftop seatingSportsCasualCozy

Matchday Menu

Last updated from Google: June 15, 2026

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Starters

Crispy King PrawnsServed with lettuce and a sweet chilli dip.
Halloumi StripsServed with a sweet chilli dip.
Garlic Breaded MushroomsServed with a garlic & herb ranch dip.
Onion BhajisServed with lettuce and mango chutney.
Cheesy Garlic Bread
Garlic Bread

Sharers

Ultimate Big ComboBuilt for sharing: scampi **, onion rings, garlic bread, chicken wings, southern-fried chicken goujons, crispy chicken strips, chicken nuggets and salsa-topped nachos. Served with Texan BBQ sauce and mayo.
NachosTortilla chips drizzled with nacho cheese sauce and topped with salsa, sour cream, guacamole and jalepenos.
Onion Ring Horseshoe StackerOur signature stacker. Served with Texan BBQ sauce, sour cream, and salsa dip.

Wings 'N' Things

Wings 'N' ThingsMix and Match Your Favourites: Chicken Wings Crispy Chicken Strips Impossible Nuggets Then pick a sauce or seasoning: Korean BBQ Sauce Texan BBQ Sauce Peri Peri Sauce Sweet Chilli Sauce Garlic & Herb Ranch Sauce Tingly Ted's Sauce ...

Subs - Classics

Chicken & Bacon SubToasted sub roll with sliced roast chicken breast, bacon, red onion, lettuce and mayo. Served with chips.
Southern-Fried Chicken SubToasted sub roll with crispy southern-fried chicken goujons, lettuce and mayo. Served with chips.
Impossible BBQ SubToasted sub roll with Impossible nuggets, coleslaw and Texan BBQ sauce. Served with chips.

Subs - Signature

Philly Steak SubToasted sub roll filled with rump steak, peppers & onions, Cheddar & Emmental melt, Texan BBQ sauce, and topped with crispy onions. Served with chips and onion rings.
Nacho Cheese Chicken SubToasted sub roll filled with crispy southern-fried chicken, bacon, lettuce, mayo and nacho cheese sauce. Served with chips and onion rings.

Classics

Steak & Ale PieTender pieces of steak in a rich ale gravy, encased in a shortcrust pastry. Served with peas and your choice of chips (444 kcal) or mashed potato (252 kcal).
Classic Fish & ChipsHand-battered fish and chips. Served with your choice of peas (60 kcal) or mushy peas (111 kcal).
Greek SaladLettuce, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, orzo pasta, feta and black olives, drizzled with yoghurt & mint sauce.
Classic Chicken New YorkerRoast chicken breast topped with bacon, melted cheese and Texan BBQ sauce. Served with chips, onion rings and peas.
Roast Veggie LasagneA classic roasted vegetable lasagne, served with a fresh, dressed garden salad.
Chicken Tikka MasalaServed with basmati rice, poppadom and mango chutney.
Classic Beef LasagneServed with a fresh, dressed garden salad
Classic Scampi & ChipsWholetail scampi and chips. Served with your choice of peas (60kcal) or mushy peas (111 kcal)
Sausage & MashPork sauages, mashed potato, peas, Yorkshire pudding and gravy.
All Day BreakfastPork sausage, rashers of bacon, free-range fried eggs, a flat mushroom, baked beans, and hash browns.
Mac 'n' CheeseServed with a fresh, dressed garden salad.

Burgers - Classic

The Gravy OneCrispy southern-fried chicken burger, topped with melted cheese, hash brown and smothered in our speciality burger gravy.
Southern-Fried Chicken Burger
Bacon Cheeseburger
Cheeseburger
The K-BBQ BurgerImpossible burger with Cheddar & Emmental melt, Korean BBQ sauce and crispy onions.
Impossible BurgerImpossible burger in a toasted seeded bun with mayo, red onion and lettuce with chips

Burgers - Signature

Triple StackDouble bacon cheeseburger topped with crispy-fried buttermilk chicken and nacho cheese sauce
The Smoky RancherDouble crispy-fried buttermilk chicken topped with melted cheese, smothered in Texan BBQ and garlic & herb ranch sauces, finished with crispy onions.
The Tingly TedsterDouble crispy-fried buttermilk chicken tossed in tingly teds sauce with ranch slaw, halloumi fries and garlic & herb ranch sauce.
The Big MeltDouble beef burger with Cheddar & Emmental melt, BBQ beef burnt ends and crispy onions.
Korean BBQ ChickenDouble crispy-fried buttermilk chicken tossed in Korean BBQ sauce, with sweet chilli slaw. Served with salt & pepper chips.

Grills & Sizzlers

Full Monty Mixed GrillRump steak, pork sausages, roast chicken breat, and gammon steak, with a free-range fried egg and grilled pineapple. Served with chips, onion rings and peas.
Mini Mixed GrillRoast chicken breast, pork sausages, and gammon steak, with a free-range fried egg and grilled pineapple. Served with chips and peas.
16oz* Rump SteakTwo 8oz rump steaks. Served with chips, onion rings and peas
8oz* Rump SteakServed with chips, onion rings and peas.
8oz* Grilled GammonTopped with a free-range fried egg and grilled pineapple. Served with chips and peas
FajitasServed on our sizzling skillet of peppers & onions. Served with tortilla wraps, cheese, salsa, guacamole, sour cream and tortilla chips.
Burger Sizzler ComboBacon cheeseburger, chicken wings, and a rump steak with Texan BBQ sauce on our sizzling skillet of peppers & onions. Served with chips.
8oz* Smothered Steak SizzlerRump steak on our sizzling skillet of peppers & onions, topped with flat mushrooms, melted cheese, and peppercorn sauce. Served with chips, onion rings and peas.
Salmon SizzlerGrilled salmon fillet on our sizzling skillet of peppers & onions, served with corn on the cob and sweet chilli dip.

Roasts

Duo of MeatsHand-carved roast beef and turkey.
Hand-Carved Roast Beef
Hand-Carved Roast Turkey
Vegetable TartShortcrust pastry filled with roasted vegetables and topped with mixed seeds. Served with gravy.

Mix It Up

Mix It Up1: Pick One Main Southern-Fried Chicken Skewers Chicken Skewers Southern-Fried Chicken Skewer and Chicken Skewer Crispy Chicken Strips Impossible Nuggets 8oz Rump Steak Halloumi Fries Grilled Salmon Fillet 2: Add Two Sides Buttered Jac...

Big Plate Specials

Lamb Kofta FlatbreadA warm flatbread, loaded with lettuce, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, orzo pasta, feta, black olives and sweet potato fries, topped with lamb koftas. Drizzled in yoghurt & mint sauce.
Impossible FlatbreadA warm flatbread, loaded with lettuce, cucumber, red onion, cherry tomatoes, orzo pasta, feta, black olives and sweet potato fries, topped with Impossible nuggets. Drizzled in yoghurt & mint sauce.
Chicken Tikka Masala PlatterServed with basmati rice, naan bread, poppadom, vegetable samosa, onion bhaji, mango chutney and a yoghurt & mint dip.
Katsu Curry FeastBreaded chicken schnitzel smothered in katsu curry sauce, served with basmati rice, salt & pepper chips and extra sauce for dipping.
Chicken ParmigianaBack by popular demand. Breaded chicken schnitzel topped with Neapolitana sauce and Cheddar & Emmental melt. Served with coleslaw, a fresh, dressed garden salad and your choice of cuttered jacket potato (252kcal) or chips (444 kcal).
The Loaded New YorkerA larger portion of roast chicken breasts, topped with bacon, melted cheese, and Texan BBQ sauce. Served with chips, onion rings*, peas and coleslaw.

Sides

Salt & Pepper Chips
Cheesy Chips
Sweet Potato Fries
Chips
Buttered Jacket Potato
Mac 'n' Cheese
Fresh, Dressed Garden Salad
Onion Rings
Coleslaw
Bread & Butter

Pudssss

Baileys Caramel Profiterole SharerProfiteroles layered with chocolate and vanilla flavoure ice cream, Baileys caramel sauce, chocolate flavour sauce and fluffy cream.
The Ultimate Big CandymaniaChocolate and vanilla ice cream with cookie dough pieces, topped with candy-coated milk chocolate, chocolate flake, fluffy cream and chocolate flavour sauce.
Trifle Baked AlaskaA vanilla sponge, layered with raspberry sauce and frozen vanilla custard, topped with toasted meringue. Served with fresh berries.
Lemon Meringue PieServed with vanilla flavour ice cream and raspberry coulis.
Millionaire's CheesecakeVanilla cheesecake with chunks of chocolate cookie dough, topped with caramel and chocolate fudge sauce. Served with vanilla flavour ice cream.
Indulgent Chocolate TorteA cruncy chocolate biscuit base topped with an indulgent chocolate mousse with a hint of mocha, served with fresh berries and drizzled with chocolate flavour sauce.
Chocolate Fudge CakeA signature chocolate and caramel fudge cake, drizzled with chocolate flavoured sauce, served warm with vanilla flavour ice cream.
Sticky Toffee PuddingServed warm with custard
Apple CrumbleServed warm with custard
Mini Millionaire BrownieA mini chocolate brownie topped with caramel, coated in chocolate flavour sauce and served with vanilla flavour ice cream.
Mini Baileys Profiteroles3 profiteroles with Baileys caramel sauce and vanilla flavour ice cream.
Ice CreamChoose 3 Scoops Vanilla Flavour Ice Cream (97 kcal, per scoop) Chocolate Flavour Ice Cream (113 kcal, per scoop) Strawberry Frozen Yoghurt (88 kcal, per scoop) Add a Sauce Chocolate Flavour Sauce (55 kcal) Strawberry Flavour Sauce (63 kcal...

Recent Fan Reviews

Old School Caretaker
Old School Caretaker7 months ago
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This is a great pub! Named for Lowry, it has a massive picture in his style upstairs. The upstairs seating looks great, shame it wasnt open, but it was a monday. The bar staff were very accommodating and the locals were friendly. The tram stops right outside, so has great transport linkz. It is a massive place and, apparently, heaving on match days. I'd come here again...not on match days though! Oh, and well priced... five drinks for £17!

Patrick Mooney
Patrick Mooney3 months ago
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We had dinner here after the United game on Sat. There is a gluten free menu which was a great help. The food was served very quickly and it was delicious.

Andy Chung
Andy Chung9 months ago
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Good food. Good location. Self service to order food & paid by app. Food order is fast & hot. Different deals on every week & promotions. Plenty of parking spaces in a private carpark. Will come back again.

Lisa Mckay
Lisa Mckay3 months ago
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Amazing! We were served by what I can only describe as the wonderful AJ today. Above and beyond seems to be his nature! What an absolute asset to your team he is. Made is feel welcome, individual and as if we were friends! What was just a quick lunch break turned i to a very enjoyable experience.

Courtney Edwards
Courtney Edwards4 months ago
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Absolutely amazing atmosphere and lovely service. I come here at least once a week and every time is a pleasure food and drink wise. Levi, Ellie, monique and AJ are always welcoming and helpful the best pub I have ever been in.

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