the swinton hop house craft keg & cask ale bar in salford

Keg & cask aleS in Swinton

The Swinton Hop House is a comfortable little boozer on Pendlebury Road, Salford, Greater Manchester. We’re all about proper craft ale, top atmosphere, great banter and plenty of northern soul.

Our cask ales are dead local and well looked after. You’ll also find plenty of crafty bevs on our keg range and in our fridge, something for everyone, as well as vegan and gluten-free beers.

EXPLORE OUR BEER
EXPLORE OUR BEER
Decorated cosy bar with yellow walls, beer posters, shelves of bottles, tables with chairs, flowers in vases, and ceiling banners.
Bartender pouring beer at a bar with five beer mugs and a row of beer taps behind him, bottles of alcohol on shelves, neon sign that says 'The Swinton Hop House,' and warm ambient lighting.
A hand holding a clear glass mug filled with a frothy, light-colored beer. The background features a wall decorated with various colorful stickers, many related to beer, music, and pop culture.
A man standing at a wooden bar counter in a cozy bar or pub, with an assortment of beer taps and glasses behind it. The bar area has warm lighting, with bottles and glasses on shelves and a neon sign on the wall. The man is wearing glasses, a patterned shirt, jeans, and sneakers.
A glass of beer with a foam head on a bar table, with bar decorations, bottles, and neon signs in the background.
A glass of beer with a foam head on a bar table, with bar decorations, bottles, and neon signs in the background.

POP IN FOR A PINT

Within easy walking distance of Swinton train station and with loads of regular buses into Manchester, our friendly craft ale pub is perfectly located for a proper pint on your day out in Salford. Check our guide to getting here by bus and train if you’re travelling in from the city. There’s a wide variety of other pubs and bars nearby, as well as some top places to eat and local walks down to Monton or up to the Irwell.

Pop in, see what’s pouring, try something new whilst relaxing in a cosy corner and make some new friends. Our bar has a relaxed, friendly atmosphere, whether you’re a regular or it’s your first visit. There are no cliques ‘ere!

BRAGGIN’ RIGHTS

CAMRA Salford branch AREA PUB OF THE YEAR 2026

Featured in Manchester’s Best Beer, Pubs & Bars Second Edition by Matthew Curtis

WHAT THE PUNTERS SAY

“The service? Spot on. I felt like royalty the moment I walked in – friendly, attentive, and never rushed. The atmosphere? Think cosy charm meets creative buzz.”

— Princess Purple Metaheart

“A welcoming place that serves top-quality local brews. Well worth a visit alone, with your better half or your mates.”

— William Murray

“Big selection of largely local craft beers on cask and keg. Reasonably priced, well worth a visit.”

— Christopher Hoyle