Bodega in Salford

Poor experience, my wife ordered a vodka and coke. Coke was flat and the vodka was definitely not Smirnoff. We used to come here some time ago and was always a great place to go for cocktails, what a shame.

I’m going back to when this place first opened, my husband and I tried to get in, but the meat head at the door would not let us in, and was very rude. Acted like he owned the place, as all the kids inside gave us the finger! We have never bothered again!

Myself and my family have been to Bodega on many occasions for nights out and even day time get together's in the bar upstairs. I've attended Baby Showers, Hen 'days', wedding anniversaries, birthdays etc, etc! Whatever is needed, the staff are very obliging. The cocktails are absolutely gorgeous and at times, they are £10 for 2 (or they were the last time I went in...). Well worth a visit on a night out.

Had a good cocktail menu here and the staff were all friendly - especially the bouncers. The 2 for £10 deal is good value on the cocktails. Only thing that ruined this for me was the drum and bass music on far too loud and early in the night.

I always meet up with my friend and our first drinks are always in Bodega. Before 8pm, cocktails are 2-4-1 so porn star martinis are definitely the order. The atmosphere is variable - sometimes quiet, other times can’t hear yourself think! One thing that always stays the same is the excellent staff. It doesn’t matter who serves you, you always get a great smile, good banter but from our visit last night, Oliver was definitely the top barman - he was the usual mentioned above but he brought our drinks to us and took our pomegranate piece away (don’t want this bit!) and was always very polite. It was quiet but we loved it. I would recommend it if you are in the village.

Didn’t enjoy it here. No atmosphere. Won’t be back. Oh, the bar is in Monton but for some reason listed under Eccles.

I'm lucky enough to live in Monton Village so this little beaut of a bar is literally on my doorstop. I'm in my 50's so prefer to get in before 8pm as the bar fills up with the young and trendiest later on. The five stars are simply for the best porn star martini I've ever had... I'll soon be going back for more.

Looked through the windows and it looked empty but they were playing music so we gave it a go. But turned away by the doorman as the don't allow shorts. Ridiculous policy considering it was still 20 degrees and every other bloke on the high Street was wearing them. Pretensions of grandeur I suppose. I'm not sure what kind of behaviour the shorts-wearing demographic are synonymous with and why they're keen to discourage it. Me, I just wanted a bottle of wine and perhaps a bit of a dance with my wife.

Rubbish owner. Nasty bouncers and always something dodgy going on. Plus it’s overpriced. Wouldn’t recommend.

I only say this because we went a while back and were entertained by a 50’s 60’s singer Elvis. His name was James. He was fantastic and me and my friends had a great time. We asked if he would be in again and we we were told that he would be. We kept on checking but he has never been back which is a shame. As the other entertainment out on has never been as good. Besides that. It was a great night, the place is tidy and has a nice ambiance

The cocktails are very good and the staff are very friendly. If you visit during happy hour then the cocktails are excellent value for money. Last time I went we purchased a buffet and it was good value!

Called in to meet friends the Saturday before Christmas and what a brilliant night we had. The music was fantastic as was the atmosphere. Fantastic night had by all - really enjoyed it here.

I write this review with the hope the management will listen to constructive feedback, from a customer who really did enjoy the atmosphere and service on offer at Bodega. The cocktail offers were a great touch, the service was on point, you felt valued and looked after from the bar staff and the quality of drinks being served were of a high standard. All be it the drinks still maintain, the great standard in taste, gone have the early offers, gone has the atmosphere, gone has the service with a smile, and of late the DJ unless you are 18/25yrs doesn't accommodate any music from any other era than banging house music, not what the clientele wants to here. He seems to just play his own playlist For himself and his small fan base of no more than a third of the customers. And I do have to agree although always pleasant to myself and my friends, the doormen are getting more aggressive as the time goes on, and I feel this is due to how the management are letting he standards drop and attracting the wrong type of custom. I don't know why this big change has come about, but you really do need to go back to basics and start again, or ask yourselves the question What does my Customer Need? As at the moment, it's not what your providing, and it's a great shame as you will lose a good customer base you tried hard to build up. I really hope you can get back on track, even if you start with a new DJ and service with a smile.

Been here a couple of times, the cocktails them selves all though over priced are actually nice,as like with most bars? the setting an area is good, BUT it's always rammed with no where to sit, with wana be wags and posing men! there is an upstairs which only opens at a certain time and that gets packed too. The bar staff aren't too helpful or friendly and do what their paid for,i.e. Make ur drink and take ur money that's it! The door men are EXTREMELY rude! Miserable bad mannered and aggressive as though you should be fully aware of EXACTLY where you should stand if you go outside for a cigarette or take ur drink outside. There is not one friendly bone in their bodies,to the point I rather go elsewhere than have to deal with the drama and watch them let the "power" of their badges go to their heads!

Went here as part of a night out in Monton. Went to the upstairs bar which is nice. Decent member of staff up here who makes good drinks. Cocktails were 2 for £10 which is good value, this was just ending when we got there. Cocktails were well made. I couldn't pay for them in the upstairs bar so I was sent downstairs which I did not mind and told to ask for a particular individual. I asked the bar staff if they knew where this person was and they replied with a sharp one word NO! I asked again as I thought he hadn't understood me and he had a go at me for asking telling me how busy he was! Won't be going back just for the way staff treat their customers. Not good.

T John Eric Spiby, 71, a director of Wine Bar Supplies Ltd, pleaded guilty to an offence under the Spirit Drinks Regulations 2008 at Salford and Manchester Magistrates Court.

Bar encantador, personal maravilloso, excelente ambiente, buena música y cócteles estupendos. El servicio era increíble y los cócteles eran fenomenales que tiene una porno Star Martini que fue hecha a la perfección por un muchacho llamado Adam Washington, quien tiene un sentido del humor maravilloso y es extremadamente profesional.

Atmosphere and cocktails are brill music is fab on a Friday night but it's hit and miss if you can get in depends what mood the doormen are in!

Este bar está siempre limpio y el personal es muy divertido. Los cócteles son las mejores en Monton y tienen mucha variedad. Si lo que buscas no está en el menú y, a continuación, pedir al personal del bar, ya que siempre intenta hacer lo mejor para que sea para ti.

Excelente servicio y nos dieron recomendaciones para cócteles. La música nos dio un ambiente muy relajado. En los cócteles de fruta fresca, y ellos sabían increíble.

El bar siempre está muy limpio y tiene un aspecto moderno y elegante. Ofrecen estupendas ofertas en cócteles y una amplia variedad de bebidas. He estado varias veces y nunca he tenido una mala experiencia, estupendo para parejas y amigos, pero no lo recomendaría para familias como yo diría que es un bar de adultos, ofrecen sillas afuera:)

We go in here most weekends and I really like it. Usually find a seat at some point. Staff are really good and on the ball you are never left waiting for long to be served. I think the prices are reasonable but I don't drink the cocktails. The lads on the door are friendly and welcoming. Definitely worth a visit if you are in Monton.

I found it very hard to enjoy the place. no chance for a chat over a drink as it was too loud! It was fine when We came there the other night, with live music it is different. But on the evenings as a standard all you can hear is loud music, not each other. do recommend for party. not for talking.

The atmosphere wasn't great here and the drinks are very overpriced for what they are. The service was good though and the staff are friendly and attentive.The bar layout wasn't to my taste but I am sure that it would be popular with some of the locals.

A great addition to the Monton bar selection serving the best PornStar Martinis ever. Nice and spacious and another lounge upstairs if it's too crowded. Outdoor seating for summer evenings too.

Went in last weekend for the first time after hearing a lot of good things about the place especially the cocktails. Service was amazing and very friendly, bar tenders looked very experienced as the cocktails were flying out regardless of how busy it was. Cant argue with the prices as the quality of the bar is of a high standard but has a very nice relaxed atmosphere. The only down fall I can think of is it was a bit cold inside for me personally especially now we are getting closer to winter!

Came here for a few drinks with the LADS, really good service, especially the servers Ellie & Shauna. The bar manager with the curly head was cool & made sweet as cocktails. Wether your passing by or having a night out in Monton, this is the place your should definitely go to!!!

Visited with family on a Saturday night. Very busy. Music was a bit loud. Atmosphere was great though. Didn't sample and cocktails as called in while passing en route for something to eat. Wouldn't mind going again maybe mid week.

Been here many times now and never fails to please. The cocktails are really really nice especially the porn star martini! Every time I have been here it's been really busy but this doesn't affect the service from the bar staff at all. The only down fall is the door men! I don't think there is a need for them and also I feel that they are a bit intimidating and gives off the wrong vibe about the place.

Really struggled to rate this place. We visited on a quiet Tuesday evening with only a handful of patrons. Maybe this emptiness detracted from the overall ambience of the place unfairly. I'm not big on their black fixtures and fittings but clever use of mirrors made the place seem larger than it is. Decor is uninspiring.Prices were reasonably steep although there were "happy hour" cocktail offerings. Limited range of cocktails on their menu. What we tried were made well. Presentation was nothing spectacular though. Service was friendly and there's a full bar if cocktails aren't your thing. Couldn't give them four but three is maybe slightly harsh. I don't really think it has the class of a champagne bar. It's more bar than cocktails. No food.Wouldn't rush to visit twice but it was pleasant enough. I'd probably head back to Enoteca at the other end of Monton Road in preference. More ambience and not attracting patronage that makes it necessary to utilise "door staff" when busy.

We thought the name Bodega Champagne and Cocktail Bar indicated something a little different in Monton but found on a Friday night it was packed, no seats available and the noise was deafening. We don't like to have to yell at the top of our voices to have a conversation and to just stand in a crowded noisy room is not our idea of a fun night, I guess it's OK if you just want to drink but we just turned around and walked straight out past the bouncers on the door.

Opened 18 June and been there twice already! This is a brilliant new Champagne and Cocktail Bar. Quite a large area downstairs and an even bigger area upstairs, with bars on both levels. Cocktails are great and the staff are very friendly and efficient. There is an area to sit outside on warm and sunny days on Monton's large pavement areas. This is yet another welcome addition to Monton's night life scene, which just gets better all the time!