The Dockyard - Salford

First trip here with my son, got him the chicken tenders with fries, £12.....value for money? Well, a bit steep given not too many fries I'd say it was more of a kids meal portion , nevertheless the chicken was nice and nicely presented. Had a pint of Irish stout which was very nice. The staff, an unusual set up, served by a nice friendly guy at th bar but couldn't help noticing in the see through kitchen a lot of younger staff members play fighting and making a lot of noise maybe that's normal in here I don't know but just found that a bit odd . A lovely setting tho, brilliant tables and I'm sure it would be a lot more appealing in the summer when the sun's out to sit outside there. Would have given it 5 I think the chicken tenders and chips £8 would be more realistic but maybe it's just pricier being Salford quays. Wouldn't put anyone off going tho

If we are to play a part in the improvement of service in hospitality today, we should review the service we experience. My son, my wife, my grand daughter and me, thought The Dockyard would be a suitable place for us to enjoy a casual evening of food and refreshment. The assistant behind the bar, however chose to be obstructive and belligerent. ‘What is your table number, sorry, I’m not sure. I need your table number. It’s that one there, with the child sat there. I need the number. The table is three places from the bar. It’s there (pointing). I can’t see that far. (Other assistant intervienes) it’s table 10, I will take your order. The two younger girls bossed the service. The older girl with lighter brown hair was obstructive and contributed negatively to our experience.

Doorman quite rude and tried to make sure that they are they make the rules when we asked a question why we have to provide ID at 18:00. Manager apologised that doesn’t make sense to ask do an ID when you have adults in your family. ps we were all adults

Pretty reliable and never empty, this staple of the quays has some good beers on. To be honest, some of the pricing (for the quality of beer on offer) seemed quite dear.

We popped in for a drink and ended up having 4, or 5 maybe more! The staff where friendly and helpful and had a good range of drinks. They do food but we didn’t have anything to eat. It looked and smelt good though! They do student discount on some drinks so ask at the bar. Nice friendly atmosphere.