Turtle Bay Salford Quays

You're craving something with a bit of spice and soul, and the sleek developments around Salford Quays aren't exactly known for their Caribbean flavour. Step into this sprawling space overlooking the water and you'll find steel drums on the soundtrack, colourful murals on the walls, and the smell of scotch bonnet peppers wafting from the kitchen. The jerk chicken arrives properly charred and fiery, while the curried goat falls off the bone in all the right ways. But let's be honest – you're really here for the rum. Their cocktail menu reads like a Caribbean holiday brochure, with punches that pack enough punch to make you forget you're looking out at MediaCity rather than Montego Bay. The weekend crowd gets properly lively, especially when the steel band strikes up.