The Matchstick Man — Pub in Salford

You can find The Matchstick Man at Capital Quay in Salford, just outside the city. It’s a family-friendly pub with live sport screening and an app-based free drink promo, especially popular on weekends. Kids Eat for £1 until 10th April, and curry and drink bundles cost under £10. Some come for quick drinks during weekday afternoons; others stay through weekend events or to catch live football. The outdoor seating offers views of the Manchester skyline.

About The Venue

The Matchstick Man is a brick building with a quadruple saltbox roof at Capital Quay, Salford. It’s part of the urban development near Media City and overlooks the River Irwell. Inside, moderate lighting and contemporary decor support high-energy crowd density during events. The noise level stays high when toddlers run around outdoors, especially during live sports broadcasts. Visitors often stay through weekday afternoons or weekend gatherings in Greater Manchester.

Typical Experiences

You can find The Matchstick Man at Capital Quay in Salford, a family-friendly pub known for live sport screening and an app-based free drink promo. Weekdays offer quieter times with the Kids Eat for £1 deal; weekends bring larger groups watching football. With outdoor seating overlooking Manchester skyline views, it’s worth staying through lunch or evening drinks. The curry and drink bundles cost under £10.

Notable Features

  • Kids Eat for £1 deal
  • Live sports broadcasting
  • App-based free drink promo
  • Live sport screening
  • Staff service
  • Proximity to Salford Quays and Media City
  • High energy atmosphere with children
  • Outdoor seating with view of Manchester skyline
  • Brick building with quadruple saltbox roof

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Information about this venue is based on publicly available sources and may be incomplete. Last updated in April 2026.