The Black Lion
The Black Lion is a Victorian pub with rooms at 65 Chapel Street in Salford, just across the Irwell from Manchester city centre. Downstairs is a gastropub showing sport, upstairs are 13 bedrooms each themed on a Manchester street or landmark. It suits sports fans and visitors who want pub character over a chain hotel.
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The Black Lion Hotel
The rooms
The building dates from 1876. Its 13 bedrooms are individually furnished and named after Manchester streets and landmarks, which gives the place more personality than most budget stays in the area. Guests have 24-hour access to their rooms. Each room has its own look, so it is worth checking photos when booking if you have a favourite part of the city.
The pub
The ground-floor bar serves a gastropub menu of British pub food at breakfast, lunch and dinner, with weekend lunches too. It shows live sport and runs quiz nights, along with darts and pool, so evenings can be lively. If you prefer quiet, ask for a room away from the bar.
Location
Chapel Street is Salford's main road into Manchester, and the pub is a short walk over the river to Deansgate, Manchester Cathedral and the shops. The Old Wellington, one of the city's oldest pubs, is about five minutes away, and Manchester Victoria station is within walking distance for trams and trains to the AO Arena area. Spinningfields and Deansgate's bars are also within walking distance, which makes it a sensible base for a night out without needing a taxi home.
Highlights
- Pub with rooms in an 1876 building
- 13 bedrooms themed on Manchester landmarks
- Gastropub menu
- Live sport, quiz nights, darts and pool
Good to know
- The pub is busy on match days and quiz nights.
- Guests have 24-hour access to their rooms.
Frequently asked questions
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Sources: thatsup.co.uk