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About The Salutation
The Salutation is a traditional pub in Doncaster on S Parade, with a Thai restaurant on the floor above. The upstairs kitchen serves Thai dishes including beef massaman curry and Tom Yum soup, and set menus are available there. Some Thai dishes are also served in the downstairs pub, where wings come with a sweet chilli dipping sauce. The bar pours seven real ales, and football is shown on the pub's screens. Live music and a quiz night fill some evenings. Dogs are welcome in the pub.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention thai restaurant upstairs, beef massaman curry, tom yum and tom kha and cask beer selection.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention thai restaurant upstairs, beef massaman curry, tom yum and tom kha and cask beer selection.
Customer Review Summary
The Thai restaurant above the pub is what reviewers praise most, with the beef massman curry described as full of flavour and so tender the beef fell apart. Others single out the Tom Yum and Tom Kha soups, crispy wings with a sweet chilli dipping sauce, fried beef and a set menu with huge portions, all called fresh and authentic. Close behind is the pub below, with a good choice of drinks including cask beer, a lively and noisy Saturday night with live music, and a quiz night that gets really busy. Staff are repeatedly called welcoming, friendly and quick. Reviewers raise a few smaller drawbacks. The decor is a little dated, the men's toilets may need expanding given how busy the pub gets, and the Thai menu has no pictures, which made choosing a bit of a gamble for one diner unfamiliar with the cuisine. Another first-time Thai diner had the waitress recommend a meal that turned out great.
Customer Review Summary
The Thai restaurant above the pub is what reviewers praise most, with the beef massman curry described as full of flavour and so tender the beef fell apart. Others single out the Tom Yum and Tom Kha soups, crispy wings with a sweet chilli dipping sauce, fried beef and a set menu with huge portions, all called fresh and authentic. Close behind is the pub below, with a good choice of drinks including cask beer, a lively and noisy Saturday night with live music, and a quiz night that gets really busy. Staff are repeatedly called welcoming, friendly and quick. Reviewers raise a few smaller drawbacks. The decor is a little dated, the men's toilets may need expanding given how busy the pub gets, and the Thai menu has no pictures, which made choosing a bit of a gamble for one diner unfamiliar with the cuisine. Another first-time Thai diner had the waitress recommend a meal that turned out great.
Featured reviews
- cica mica
“Salutation is everything you’d expect from a traditional English pub—lively, noisy and full of good atmosphere, especially on a Saturday night. Last night, the place was buzzing with great live music. The Thai restaurant upstairs was fantastic. The food was absolutely delicious, and the service was friendly and quick. My only suggestion would be to add pictures to the menu. As I’m not familiar with Thai cuisine, choosing without knowing what the dishes looked like was a bit of a gamble—but luckily, I chose very well! Highly recommended.”
- Tony H
“This is a restaurant situated above a fabulous traditional pub.Service is ist class..Excellent delicious Thai food with great service. Atmosphere was vibrant although decor a little dated.. Shall definitely eat here again!”
- Tim Brooks
“Nice little place, Good food. I had pizza which was really good and my mate had fried beef off the thai menu and said it was the best beef hes ever had. Good price on shandy too. It was quiz night so it was really busy but a good atmosphere”
- The Intruder.!
“A Doncaster favorite pub, with Thai restaurant above, perfect stop off for our overnight stay in the town. Food was good, fresh ingredients & comprhensive menu of classic Thai dishes.”
- Babs Babs
“5 stars We visited Thai at The Sal for the first time after a long week apart, and it turned out to be the perfect reunion dinner! ❤️🔥 The restaurant impressed us with both flavour and atmosphere. We tried the Tom Yum and Tom Kha soups – both absolutely bursting with authentic Thai flavours and beautifully presented. 🍲✨ The wings were crispy and full of taste, with a perfect sweet chilli dipping sauce. 🍗🌶️ Everything was fresh, delicious, and served on beautifully traditional tableware. Service was warm and friendly, and the food came out promptly. 🕒 A great spot for a date night or just a comforting Thai meal – we’ll definitely be back! 🥰🍽️”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Whatever your fancy, Quiz Night Tuesday, Sports on Everyday, Impressive Beer Garden, Top Service, The Sal doesn’t let down. This Award Winning Pub boasts 7 Real Ales and above it, The Award Winning Restaurant, Thai @ The Sal! Delivering Doncaster’s most authentic Thai food!”
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Delivery
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- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
- Highlights· 7
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
- Trivia night
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Offerings· 5
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Free water refills
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Trendy
- Dining options· 3
- Outside food allowed
- Seating
- Table service
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Parking
Location
Bars near The Salutation
- Yorkshire Grey Doncaster4.26160.2 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
sunday dinner, dj and dance floor, beer garden
- Mañana Mañana4.13040.2 mi£1–40Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
free upstairs private hire, engagement party venue, cocktails and beer range
- Yates - Doncaster4.28500.2 mi£1–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
bottomless brunch, all day breakfast, mighty stack burger
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The SalutationReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.51,576 | — | £10–30 | thai restaurant upstairs, beef massaman curry, tom yum and tom kha |
| Yorkshire Grey DoncasterReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.2616 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | sunday dinner, dj and dance floor, beer garden |
| Mañana MañanaWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.1304 | 0.2 mi | £1–40 | free upstairs private hire, engagement party venue, cocktails and beer range |
| Yates - DoncasterReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.2850 | 0.2 mi | £1–30 | bottomless brunch, all day breakfast, mighty stack burger |
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