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Salt Dog Slim's Manchester — Cocktail bars in Manchester

Salt Dog Slim's Manchester

Cocktail barsManchester

4.6 out of 5 stars4.6(231 reviews)

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Quick info

17 Bow Ln, Manchester M2 4FW, United Kingdom

About Salt Dog Slim's Manchester

Salt Dog Slim's Manchester is a cocktail bar at 17 Bow Ln in Manchester, set in a basement down a short flight of stairs. A secret bar called MDNT is hidden underneath it, so the venue holds a second bar for anyone who goes looking. Writing covers the walls, and music sets a punk-leaning tone. Cocktails sit alongside a hot dog menu that includes veggie dogs, and hot dogs are served late at night with a happy hour deal. Atomic sauce is the spicy topping to try. The Salt dog millionaire comes with a show when it is ordered. A pool table is on site and requires a deposit, and industry deals are offered for hospitality workers.

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Reviews

4.6/5
231 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention hot dogs, pool table, secret cocktail bar and veggie dogs.

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Customer Review Summary

Hot dogs anchor the praise at this basement dive bar, served late into the night and at happy hour. Reviewers like the veggie dogs, with one meat eater rating them as good as the meat ones, and warn that the atomic sauce really is spicy. Close behind are the cocktails, called well made and delicious, with one reviewer saying the salt dog millionaire comes with a show and that you gotta have at least one. Diners also mention the great music, the pool table (a deposit is required, and it comes covered in fried onion dust) and a secret cocktail bar underneath called MDNT. Staff are mostly described as friendly and funny, greeting people like old friends, and one reviewer notes good industry deals. The main complaint comes from one reviewer whose good mood was dampened when a male employee made unsolicited remarks, saying "painful to watch" to a group simply having fun. Another reviewer's night was made when a bartender took special requests for a sister's birthday.

Featured reviews

  • Maruf Taiwo Lawal
    “Pop in here If you like to have fun when the world is sleeping. Here is one of the most rewarding Night Life in Manchester city centre. #HotDogs served Hot #PlayPool #Sip&Dance #LifeBandInManchester 17 Bow Lane, Manchester”
  • alyx brodie
    “It was my first time coming here, great atmosphere but what made our night was the bar man zimbo, he was really great with us and made my sister's birthday by taking special requests for her and treating her like a princess, thank you to him x”
  • Jay C
    “This place has been my favourite bar for several years, and for good reason. Bartenders greet you like an old friend. Whether you’re a first timer or a seasoned regular, you can expect a warm welcome and great service. Hot dogs on all night for the late night munchies. Veggie dogs also on offer - as a meat eater I find the veggie dogs just as good if not better sometimes! (Be careful with the atomic sauce. They’re not lying when they say it’s spicy). Cocktails are 10/10. Top tip: If you ask for a salt dog millionaire, expect a show. If you come here, you gotta have at least one. Overall - this place is a great place to visit for great vibes, great company, great music, great late night bites. If you’re feeling fancy, there’s also a secret bar underneath here… look up MDNT. I won’t spoil it. It won’t disappoint. Best gaff in Manchester, by far!”
  • Cerys Gill
    “Best bar in manchester. Couldn't ask for anything more, drinks were absolutely delicious and the hospitality was even better! Very friendly vibe, felt very looked after - will be coming back every chance I get.”
  • Mads Læsø Christensen
    “Perfect basement waterhole. Writing on wall trashy, solid fluids(!), great taste in music and even a secret cocktail bar to add to the fun. What’s not to like? 😎”

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Good to know

“Salt Dog Slim's is a dive bar located off Bow Lane in Manchester City Centre. Bringing steins, brines and good times to the city!”

  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair-accessible car park

Amenities

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park

Location

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