The Block & Gasket in Trafford

We only went for a couple of drinks and the staff were fantastic. The first time I went in and was quite nervous as it was the first time I'd been anywhere for a while. I was reassured by the staff at the door who took me though all of the measures in place. Thank you !

This is a prime example of a fine pub getting the social distancing spot on! We will definitely be coming back!

Great staff, really friendly & obliging . Always get served fairly quickly even when bar is busy Good bar to watch sport in Sale & food is decent as well

Where do I start, the work pub trip from heaven! I was gathered by a warm and bubbly atmosphere and at this point I knew I was in for a good night! The solo bar maid was certainly amazing. I believe Erin was her name, pulling a excellent pint was definitely her game! She made sure we enjoyed our night and spared no effort! 10/10 would come againDyos

Met a few friends to catch-up and try different beers. The welcome was immediate and friendly. Decent crowd of people. Gaz, the barman, welcomed us, listened as we told him what types of beer we liked and advised us of possible choices; we tasted a couple and quickly chose. Service was great. Everyone was friendly. My first visit. I’ll be visiting again. Thanks Gaz.

It's been a while since we visited, considering the last time was very underwhelming. Things have improved though, I'm happy to say. Service and food quality were much better this time around. They could do with removing the juvenile bathroom humour on the inside of the ladies room stalls. Literally.... jokes about pooing painted on the doors. Who thought that was a clever idea??? So chavvy. Despite that, we'll surely be back to watch MUTD.

Great food n drink local people and atmosphere was amazing really nice place.beer was a fair price,tapas was so good ordered it twice

By far the best product range in sale. Food good and football atmosphere is amazing. Team work their socks off and are really friendly

Went there for the first time today as we were celebrating my nieces 18th Birthday.Asked if they were still serving food and was told yes so we ordered deserts and drinks. My 18 year old niece was at the bar with me when I ordered and so was the Deputy Manager.We were served our drinks and food then the woman who served us came over, the time at this point was 9.10pm and said she needed to see id's as it was after 9pm and children were not allowed in. We didn't have any children with us.. My niece wasn't drinking and but as she hadn't brought id we agreed to leave once we'd finished our food and drinks. 10 mins later the deputy came over and asked us to leave before we'd finished. We asked why her staff took our order and money at 9pm and didn't say anything to us regarding their no children policy to which she tried to say the order was taken before 9pm, which it wasn't. Very disappointed with the way this was dealt with spoiling our evening.

Best place to drink in Sale. Not only, is there plenty of seats, the drink selection suits everyone’s needs and the staff will go above and beyond to give you the best experience. Food is always good too and overall service is class. Would highly recommend.

Excellent bar staff, particularly Swayze, Jess and Gaz. Superb selection of drinks and offers on a Monday. Food looks superb and everyone is welcoming.

The food here always exceeds expectations! Plenty of veggie and vegan options. The small plates are great especially the beef burnt ends. Also - the staff are always really friendly and welcoming

For me it's the best place to watch football in Sale, although consequently it can get very busy on match days. Food is of the above-average pub-grub variety. It's still my favourite place to take on the 30 hot-wing challenge whilst watching cricket!

Popped in on a Monday to be surprised it was £2.50 a pint. Good atmosphere an sports on the TVs Friendly bar staff! Will be returning!

Fab pub in the heart of Sale. Good for football. Good drinks selection and food pretty decent and cheap too!

We had 45mins to spare ahead of attending a wedding at Sale RO so looked around for somewhere to have a quick drink. This pub is directly opposite and was perfect. We had a coffee and soft drink and sat watching doing some people observing guests at the previous wedding. Drinks fine and very reasonably priced. Others were eating - can't comment on how the food tasted but it looked good. Toilets are downstairs which proved a slight challenge in some very high-heeled shoes! Everywhere nice and clean - would recommend.

I’m feeling a bit generous with that ‘meh’ too. I think they are going for ‘edgey’ ‘Urban’ ‘cool kids’ but it just doesn’t translate. Great for a few cold bottles but I’m afraid that’s about it.

If you haven't tried this place yet, you need to give it a go. Great food at reasonable prices and the drinks are well priced as well. Staff are friendly. We've had the vegetarian breakfast regularly which is always excellent (last served by Buzz Light-year - possibly not his real name and he was polite and friendly). So I highly recommend this place.

I took my American guests there for a meal and the England football match last night, as you can imagine it was packed yet the staff delivered an excellent service, food came out when they said it would and helped contribute to an incredible night!

We went here for a few drinks with friends from sale as we had arranged to meet them for lunch at the bridge which We find a lovely place . After we were served ( not in order ) we tried to kook for a table but ended to having to sit outside in the cold on what I can only say ate the worst seating I’ve ever come across . Very old rusty table and chairs , cold and uncomfortable. It might not have been so bad if the heaters outside actually worked. We eventually got a table in side.

Plenty of craft beers on sale, but the cask real ale is given little consideration. Choice of two mediocre bitters.

Had a breakfast yesterday ( Saturday) went in , the place was empty. Ordered 2 full breakfast and waited, tea & coffee came quick but not the breakfast. When it came, I had to send it back as toast, hash browns and bacon were only just warm. The quality of the food embarrassing, sausages not the best, the bacon reminded me of yesteryear bacon abroad and the teaspoon full of beans not nice. I would not recommend this place for breakfast.

Went for lunch with family. Very relaxed and quiet so we could chat. Food was good value for the money.

Went in with a group of mum friends with our toddlers in buggies. Staff very unhelpful and had a very bad attitude towards us. We ended up leaving to find somewhere else as we felt so uncomfortable. We go in there a lot as it is convenient for us to have lunch together and feed our children but I don't think we will bother again. There is one staff member in particular who was very spiteful to us and incredibly nasty.

An intriguing menu made unintentionally more appetising by having run a half marathon before ordering. What none of us knew was that we could have stopped running at the finish line & then completed a full marathon before arriving at our table and still the food would not have been ready.....

£5.50 for a meal deal inc soft drink..£1 more if you upgraded to a pint...well you would wouldnt you. I had a mac and cheese served with garlic bread and a pint ...very good and great value

Visited this address 30/09/2017 and was surprised by basic mistakes by this chain of restaurants.

interesting lay out for a bar and it works, menu looks interesting and service was OK but what seemed like good value and prices when you ordered turned out to be rather poor value as the portions are small

Nice relaxed atmosphere, food pretty average, of the high street pub chain quality. Service ok, would only probably only return for a drink.

to this place---busy but not easy to get served--beer a bit pricey and not a good atmosphere---didn't eat any food but looked like the usual pub fare.

We came here on a Sunday evening for a few drinks and a meal, knowing it was a slug and lettuce originally we didn't have great expectations.

Had been good some days, poor on others. Today they're playing bad music as loud as they can. No thanks.

First time in the Block and Gasket, Great first impressions service at the bar was great, great beer and what looked to be a good menu....

Arrived Easter sunday morning for breakfast, full english for a £5, went down a treat, staff really friendly ,food also pretty good, beer not bad either, all in all went back Monday for a few beer before going home, if you are in or near school road give it a go you might be surprised

Made my first visit to watch football in the evening. They sell real ale. First pint fine but second pint cloudy. Went for a third drink about half 9 and was told the bar had closed because they had run out of glasses. There were six staff behind the bar, five serving and one glass collector. I said I would have bottles if there were no glasses and was told the bar is closed.

Visited with grandson for lunch

Food ordered and didn't wait long, lovely when it arrived no complaints we enjoyed it. I could only suggest a Sunday lunch be served even if football is on.

We went in for dinner last night. Although the beer was good, and the food was fine for the price, the music was so loud it wasn't very pleasant to be in there. It just didn't seem appropriate for a Sunday night. I normally like this pub but if the music is this loud again I won't return.

I don't like to write reviews often but, having been to the other Block & Gasket, I felt that this business is lacking heart, nothing was wrong but nothing stood out as good, when I've been stood alone at the bar in other pubs staff will generally try to chat and make you feel at home but experienced none of that, very cold, I won't be returning.

You get what you expect - cheap food that looks & tastes as though its been portioned frozen & microwaved just for you.

Visited on a Sunday wating for the SuperBowl to start. Good selection of beers and staff were friendly enough. Would visit again when it was busier.

Saturday evening, from the outside good first impression, attractive looking bar and good location....but inside service was very slow, the place wasnt busy at all, but staff seemed to be conferring with each other around how to operate the tills, the real ale choice practically non existent (three empty handpumps - so only one on, which was distinctly average/past its best). Other customers semed to be very grumpy about it too.

I have been to this place a few times. However, lately prices have gone up and the quality of food has markedly deteriorated. The lasagna, for example, tasted like a frozen supermarket ready meal. There is still a good selection of craft beers, but avoid the food

The menu looks good and as a pub it's not a bad spot, but that's where it stops. The standard and quality of food only leaves a sad feeling as you know you would have been better off staying at home and making a sandwich. There were Yorkshire puddings that would have been better placed being used as a brick to build a house. We complained about this and we were told they had been made fresh, clearly they were made fresh a week ago. The kids burgers were horrendous and clearly the quality needs to be improved, as you know there is an issue when your hungry boy who will eat anything doesn't want to eat it. My pie had pastry sides that a car would struggle to drive through. The other meals people had didn't get finished and we all felt that the food was very very poor. The overall view was that we would not go back for food every again, so unfortunately for the Block and Gasket it will just be beer going forward.

Always nice to visit. The girls who work the bar are so pleasant and very good with kids. Always a few tables at lunch and the food is good. Only ever had one issue which was rectified straight away. Usually stop for an hour have lunch and a drink. Normal bar prices but they do have deals. Usually spend about £ 25 for 2 adults a 6 year old and 1 year old to eat.

Thought we'd try it for lunch based on the free pint with a pie offer in the window. They have a few choices of pie including beef & ale and venison. I was surprised to see £7.99 on the till having ordered the venison pie (My friend ordered the Beef & Ale) so just short of £16 for the 2 of us. At those prices in my opinion you are more than paying for the pint with the pie. The pie came with a few chips and veg (cabbage and peas) and gravy. The pie itself looked large until cutting into it to find it basically hollow. My friends Beef and Ale pie contained very little filling. They do have a good choice of beers though but I won't eat there again.

My husband and I visited at Sunday teatime, the bar was not too busy and we found a table.

Former 'Slug and Lettuce' place converted into a sports bar....mainly for the younger folk in the evenings...and to be fair in Sale, there is only the Wetherspoons place further down the road that caters for 'telly addicts'....lunchtimes are Ok and you can often see people of all ages having a 'basic' lunch here....but in the evenings it puts on a different guise, and changes into more of a drinkers' pub, with TVs showing whatever sport might be on. Depending on your taste in pubs...this can be good or bad. Gets VERY crowded on a 'bg match' night. The food is what you would call 'OK'...nothing special for sure....but very reasonable...cheaper than the Slug and Lettuce which has now moved across the road. If you're looking for basic fayre, this should be OK for you, if you choose your day and time....and look at the sporting fixtures before you go! They've certainly made an effort to be different inside, with the refurbishment. Friendly service.

Went for pub lunch, can't make this too long. Pros - cold beer, and places to sit. Cons - no atmosphere, food ok, could they spare the salad( see photo)? Would I eat there again? NO Would I go for a beer again ? YES

Recently went for food with a friend on a Friday night. We had booked a table which was reserved and waiting for us on arrival. We both had burgers which were good quality and really tasty. Food service was good considering how busy it was. Would recommend.

Honestly I can't understand why this pub don't have excellent review. The food is absolutely perfect for great price. Special beers. Stuffs are awesome, especially the blondie guy. See you soon :) H.

Lovely place inside, very rustic and homely, and good prices for food but thats the compliments finished.

Visited Sale on Saturday 30 July on business and took the family as it was a Saturday. Went to one pub first and the wait for food was 1 hour so went the Block & Gasket as it looked nice from the outside. Staff really friendly and offered a taste of the beer without asking - had the American pale ale which was in good order. A bit of a wait for the food and even though we weren't complaining staff came over to up date us. Food was good value and we would go again

First off - amazing staff. Friendly, humorous and honest. I appreciated being warned about a delay in ordering, as it happened we weren't in a rush. This b`r is reasonably priced and it appears when comparing my party's food that traditional isn't always best - go for the more adventurous choice. The sausage and mash my friend ordered looked distinctively average - even I work on my presentation and don't serve lumps in mash and I don't charge. The manchego and chorizo burger that I had, on the other hand, was superb. Thanks guys!

Went in here on an off chance that it looked quiet and thought we'd give it a go.

Always really enjoy coming here at the end of the week, the staff are friendly and service is great.

They're got standard pub grub at s reasonable price and the usual drinks available at a good price. Friendly staff & good place to watch sport

I have been there for a drink with friends and the place was quite busy and all the tables were dirty and full of plates and glasses. We had to clean our table ourselves. The place is nice. Prices are very good and the food that we did not tried was attractive and well presented with a good smell. I think that probably that night they were low of staff as at least 4 people were needed to clean the room. I will be back to try the food ;)

I have to admit I thought it was soul less. The decor is up to date. The now mandatory craft ales were in supply. Detailed with chalk on a slate background. For me - there is a tedium to it. We didn't eat there and didn't observe anyone else eating. I can't say I won't be back but of the pubs in the Sale catchment area there would be others that would get first call.

Rude and un helpfull staff unless your a regular don't expect to be served until all their mates and friends have been served

I live local to the Block and have frequented it a few times. However recently the food has been of a shocking standard. Had a burger which was unbelievably dry which came in a rock hard brioche bun. Had to send it back. The replacement wasn't much better.

Nice place, great beer selection, food is a bit pricy for what it is... But Still worth a visit if just for the selection of beer

I've been here a couple of times with a friend for a couple of pints on the way home from work, and with my family.

Fantastic design, good location, friendly staff and amazing quality of beers. Do you really need anything more? Good job

Ordered drinks and food at the bar. After 20mins no drinks were brought to table as promised. We asked where they were and staff member apologised and said he had forgotten. This was forgiven as we all forget things, what wasn't forgiven was my salad when finally brought to the table. After eating most of the chicken I noticed some very mouldy celery lurking at the bottom of my bowl (see photo) I wouldn't have served this at home and it was only suitable for the bin. I complained and was offered another salad (no thanks!) I have no idea why anyone would think it acceptable to serve this, let alone charge for it. Awful.

lunchtime food for 2 Adults and 2 children Spaghetti looked microwaved but the kids enjoyed chicken burger was tasty southern fried chicken burger tasty Deal for 5,99 burger and a drink Not Bad

Previously enjoyed visits here.

The food was good and there was plenty of choice, including all day breakfast which is always good. The service was efficient and the staff friendly. An ideal place for lunch and offered good value for money.

Visited on a cold January evening. Staff were friendly and the pub boasts a good range of real ales. Almost got a Wetherspoons feel to the pub but prices and decor do not quite reach the same standard. Looks like a shop conversion from the outside and it does not really attract the eye as a pub.

Since change from former name have been in a few times,first time tables full of used plates and glasses,and stacked on floor behind the bar.Most recent visit will be my last,first of all over charged by£2.80 for 2 pints by member of staff,then ordered food ,there were 2 differently priced menus on table,when food came it was over microwaved and ruined,management of pub is poor,apart from 1 member of staff who is pleasant the rest are miserable and no social skills

Food cold, burger burnt and scampi inedible.Truly shocking food avoid. This one of the very worst meals I have been sold.

Popped in here last week for spot of lunch & a drink with girlfriend. Enjoyable experience - nice relaxing decor, friendly service, laid-back atmosphere, decent food, reasonable prices, plenty of Sky Sports tv screens for the footie. Decent boozer that used to be Slug & Lettuce, which is now over the road (was Waterside pub). Would go back.

The Block & Gasket is a lovely new addition to my home town, it has a good look, a nice feel and welcoming atmosphere. The service from the staff is good but the food is what lets it down.

Visited the Slug & Lettuce and waited too long to be served.

Extremely expensive for a large Wine that wasn't even a good one. £5.10 large £3.50 single??? Someone's maths a wrong. Wouldn't serve me a full glass of lemonade either, because they were short of it and needed it for later. Service atrocious ...... staff don't know their drinks.

The venue used to be Slug & Lettuce and has been re-branded and quite right too ! We went for a drink before Christmas ( excellent beers ) and eventually stayed for food which was excellent too........steaks and fish etc. Really good location and venue

Went for family lunch, one dish was delivered wrong and was replaced plus a more than reasonable reduction in the bill but all of the food was slow to arrive even though the pub wasn't very busy. The food wasn't great but it was edible. I wouldn't visit again for food.

I ordered a burger without salad as I'm fussy, bar man said that's how he has his, great that was easy.

The reviews I have seen about this place surprise me a little as my experience was completely different.

Since re-inventing itself from the slug and lettuce, a lot busier, better atmosphere, Same great staff, but better beer. Food ok too.

Pub is lovely we have many in the area, but will visit this one particularly for the sports! We have ate here a few times, food takes a while to arrive! Service is polite but slow! Menu is good but can be overcooked and on two occasions they have ran out of many of the menu options (especially the pies).

Nice bar for a few drinks and even better if you like sports. Food however is your typical low budget freezer food. Lacking quality. Ok if you compare it with a cheap burger van outside a stadium. On a good note: Beer selection is excellent

Terrible service, staff members looked bored and uninterested, 45 minute wait on food, tasted like it came out of a microwave. Only good thing about the place is the decor - would not recommend to anyone who a. is looking for a decent meal b. has a 1 hour lunch break c. dislikes rude people

The Block & Gasket is exactly what Sale needs, unfortunately my experience could not have been worse and I won't be returning.

This place opened recently round the corner from my house. We were really excited as it looks great inside and replaced a fairly tired old Slug and Lettuce. My husband and I went in on a Sunday for some lunch, when we went to order they did not have the options that we wanted. We left as fancied something particular.

We went for a meal with friends and family