Pubs near Old Trafford: Where to get a pre-match pint in Manchester

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.

At the beginning of the 2025/26 season, the club announced that they were going to be trialling a pop-up pub at the back of the Stretford End, but prior to this, it was down entirely to local establishments to feed and water supporters in the build-up to kick-off.

There are plenty of pubs in the surrounding area that are worth a visit on matchday, including those mentioned in our guide below.

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

Kargo MKT

This food court/bar can just about qualify as a pub near Old Trafford as it is located within a 20-minute walk of the stadium. Located over the river at Salford Quays, this is the place to go on a sunny day, due to its large outdoor beer garden and huge bar. It's relatively quick to get served in here, and the food on offer caters for everyone, even if it is a little pricy.

Postcode – Unit 32, Quays, Quayside Media City, Kargo MKT, Central Bay, Salford M50 3AG

Seven Bro7ers

The Seven Bro7ers outdoor pop-up bar has been in operation for around three years now, and is popular with supporters come rain or shine. Located literally in the shadows of Old Trafford, the bar serves Easy IPA and Pilsner and now also has a small indoor space with a TV connected to MUTV for fans wanting to watch the pre-match build-up.

Postcode – Unit 1, Wharfside, Trafford Wharf Rd, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17 1EX

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