Union Tavern

You're walking into the kind of pub that's been keeping Salford's thirst quenched for years—no Instagram filters needed. Union Tavern sits right on Liverpool Street, and it's got that lived-in feel of a place where regulars have their usual spots and the bar staff remember what you drank last time. It's Joseph Holt's operation, which means you're getting proper cask ales and lagers that don't cost a fortune, alongside decent pub grub that won't disappoint. The crowd's mixed—workers clocking off, mates meeting up, locals who've been coming since forever—but there's a genuine warmth that's increasingly rare. Nothing fancy, nothing trying too hard; just a good pub doing what good pubs do.