THE BEST CRAFT ALE PUB IN SALFORD
wE’RE PROUD TO POUR SOME OF THE BEST CRAFT ALE from independent breweries IN THE North, including proper local craft cask ale. By keeping our cask ale local, we ensure the freshest pints and the highest quality.
Trust us, we know our stuff when it comes to craft ale.
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What makes us the best craft ale bar in Salford?
It's not just talk… Here's what sets us apart
A cellar run properly. Cask ale lives or dies on how it's looked after. We keep our lines clean and our cask temperature right, because a badly kept pint is worse than no pint at all. We put pride and passion into every pour. No excuses!
A range that changes every week. Our core range stays constant, but the guest taps rotate constantly, so there's always something new to try, sourced from the best independent breweries in the North.
Genuinely local. We work with breweries on our doorstep; respected names from across Greater Manchester and beyond.
No cliques, no attitude. Whether you're a regular or it's your first time in, you'll get the same welcome. That's the atmosphere we've built the pub around.
Recognised by the people who know beer best. See our accolades below.
Accolades
Salford CAMRA Pub of the Year 2026 — recognised by the local branch of the Campaign for Real Ale for our cask ale quality and top atmosphere.
Featured in Matt Curtis's Manchester's Best Beer, Pubs and Bars (Volume 2) — included in the second edition of the CAMRA Books guide to Greater Manchester's best pubs, bars and taprooms, written by Pellicle co-founder and award-winning beer writer Matthew Curtis.
Breweries we’ve poured
We regularly feature some of the best independent breweries in the North. Our lineup of quality craft keg and cask beer changes from week to week and through the year, highlighting the latest brews that pique our interest, meaning there’s always something fresh to sup when you pop in to the Swinton Hop House. This is just a small sample of the wide range of breweries we’ve worked with, to give you a taster of what to expect…
Tartarus Beers
LEEDS
Known for bold, experimental craft beers inspired by mythology. From big stouts to inventive sours and hop-forward IPAs, their beers are as striking visually as they are in flavour.
BIG TRIP
ANCOATS, MCR
Modern, easy-drinking craft beers with a laid-back, cheeky and playful personality. Their range focuses on approachable pales and hazy styles packed with flavour and character.
MALLINSONS
HUDDERSFIELD
A strong reputation for crisp, hop-forward cask ales and single-hop beers. Since 2008, they’ve specialised in clean, flavourful brews that showcase a wide variety of hops.
COLEY’S
SALFORD
Independent brewery focused on producing small-batch beers with a modern craft approach, bringing fresh local brewing talent into Greater Manchester’s beer scene.
FARM YARD
COCKERHAM
Progressive craft beers with a focus on quality, sustainability and creativity. Their award-winning range includes everything from crisp lagers to juicy IPAs and rich stouts.
What is craft ale?
Craft ale is independently brewed artisan beer made in small batches by passionate brewers who care deeply about flavour, quality and creativity. Every pint is shaped by skill, character and a love for the craft, resulting in beers with their own unique personality. Unlike mass-produced beers brewed on a global scale, craft ales are created by real people, for people who enjoy discovering and sharing great beer.
Whether it’s poured from the cask or the keg, it’s all proper craft beer.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Swinton Hop House on Pendlebury Road is Salford CAMRA's Pub of the Year 2026 and features in Matt Curtis's Manchester's Best Beer, Pubs and Bars, with a rotating range of independent craft cask and keg beer.
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Our core range includes Marble Manchester Bitter on cask, Tartarus Cactus Cat on keg, Hacker-Pschorr continental lager, Brightside Keller local lager, and Lilley's cider, alongside rotating guest beers from independent breweries.
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We don't serve food ourselves, but there are excellent places to eat within easy reach, including Pucci's and other local favourites. See our food guide.
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Swinton train station is a short walk from the pub, with regular trains from Manchester Victoria taking around 15 to 20 minutes, plus frequent bus routes. See our full getting here guide.
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Yes. Marble Manchester Bitter is our permanent cask ale, alongside rotating guest casks from independent breweries across the North.
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Well-behaved dogs are welcome and must be kept on a lead at all times. Children are welcome until 7 pm… They should be in bed by then!