As the biggest club stadium in the country, the area around Old Trafford is visited by 70,000+ people every time Man Utd play a home match. As a result, there is a need in the area for places to keep fans entertained pre-match particularly as the club itself don't have anything official in terms of fan zones.
Luckily for supporters, there are plenty of pubs near Old Trafford that are worth a visit if you are planning on arriving in plenty of time before kick-off.
Pubs near Old Trafford: Where to drink close to the stadium
The following pubs are all within one mile of Old Trafford Stadium.
The Tollgate
The Tollgate is in the perfect spot if you are getting the Metrolink to match. The pub is situated directly next door to Trafford Bar station which is a 0.9 mile walk away from the stadium. The Tollgate has frequently been the starting point of recent protest marches against the Glazers.
Postcode – Old Trafford, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M16 0LN
The Trafford
The Trafford is the closest traditional pub to the stadium, meaning it is also very quick to fill up on matchdays. When the weather is nice, they open up the garden which helps to ease the congestion inside the bar but you are going to want to arrive early if you want to get served quickly.
Postcode – 699 Chester Rd, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M16 0GW
The Bishop Blaize
Historically, the Bishops Blaize is the pub where the club's most passionate supporters have visited before a match. While that has arguably been watered down in recent seasons due to tourism, the pub is still worth a visit if you want a sing-song before the match.
Postcode – 708 Chester Rd, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M32 0SF
The Quadrant
The Quadrant is a little further away from the other pubs on this list but is still just one mile away from the ground. As it is a little ‘out of the way' it is usually an excellent option if you want to get served quickly and don't like standing up. It has a large indoor area and a reasonably sized outdoor area.
Postcode – 67 Great Stone Rd., Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M32 8GR
Cafe Football
Cafe Football is the closest place to the stadium to get a drink before the match but it isn't a ‘pub' in the traditional sense. It is housed inside Gary Neville's Hotel Football and the atmosphere inside here is a lot more manufactured and sophisticated compared to some of the other pubs on this list. Still, in terms of proximity, this is the best option.
Postcode – 99 Sir Matt Busby Way, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M16 0SZ
Pubs near Old Trafford: Pubs on the tram route to the stadium
Due to Old Trafford being on the Metrolink line, your options aren't limited to pubs in the immediate vicinity of the stadium. Many fans elect to drink in Manchester city centre before matches due to the plethora of watering holes available while others visit pubs situated next to pubs on the same line as Old Trafford. Here are a few alternative options –
- Station Hotel – Altrincham Metrolink Station – 44 Stamford New Rd, Altrincham WA14 1EJ
- The Navigation – Navigation Road Metrolink Station – 122 Manchester Road, Altrincham, WA14 4PY
- The Moss Trooper – Timperley Metrolink Station – Moss Ln, Timperley, Altrincham WA15 6JU
- The Brook – Brooklands Metrolink Station – 6 Brooklands Rd, Sale M33 3SQ
- The Kings Ransom – Sale Metrolink Station – Britannia Rd, Sale M33 2AA
- The Bridge – Dane Road Metrolink Station – Dane Rd, Sale M33 7QH