Best away pubs in Manchester, great breweries and cheap eats for away fans

Manchester is a city famed for its football, and whether your team is playing Manchester City or Manchester United, don't miss out on the city's vibrant culture and culinary scene, as you could easily spend the weekend here.

Best Places to Drink in Manchester

The Marble Arch Inn

Welcomes with its gleaming tiles and an archway that speaks of history, offering real ales that narrate Manchester's brewing legacy.

The Oast House

The Spinningfields district becomes a sanctuary for those seeking a good time, its outdoor seating buzzing with life beneath fairy lights.

Port Street Beer House

Port Street Beer House stands as a testament to the craft beer revolution, a place where aficionados and newcomers alike explore tastes from around the globe.

Places Where Away Fans Are Allowed to Drink

Café Football

Situated in Old Trafford, café football captures the essence of the game, a place where the passion for football and food intersect.

The Bishop Blaize

A short march to Old Trafford, offers a rousing welcome to fans from near and far, its walls echoing the chants of matches past.

The Tollgate

Located near the Etihad Stadium serves as a neutral ground where tales of footballing glory are shared over pints.

Best Cheap Eats in Manchester

Rudy’s Neapolitan Pizza

Rudy’s Neapolitan Pizza is where simplicity meets perfection, serving up slices of heaven in a bustling, no-frills setting.

This & That

Hidden in the Northern Quarter, offering a "rice and three" that's become the stuff of local legend for its taste and value.

Panchos Burritos

Panchos Burritos brings a slice of Mexico to Manchester, a vibrant spot where flavours explode and the price is always right.

Best Hipster Food Spots in Manchester

Ezra & Gil

Ezra & Gil epitomises the hipster café scene, a place where the food is as Instagrammable as it is delicious.

Federal Café & Bar

Bringing a taste of New Zealand to Manchester, Federal Café & Bar delivers stunning brunches and great coffee and will set you up for the rest of the day.

Mackie Mayor

This is a food hall that champions local, serving up a smorgasbord of delights from burgers to bao, in a beautifully restored market building.

Best Craft Beer Spots & Breweries

Cloudwater Brew Co.

Cloudwater Brew Co. has ascended to the pantheon of craft beer, its creations eagerly awaited by those in the know. Cloudwater is not just the best brewery in Manchester, it's arguably the best in the whole of the U.K.

Track Brewing Co.

Track Brewing Co. is where the magic of brewing is on full display, a place for those who cherish the craft and community of beer.

The Runaway Brewery

An intimate taproom to try some of the most delicious British beers around, The Runaway Brewery is worth a visit before or after the game.

Best Speciality Coffee Shops in Manchester

Foundation Coffee House

With a couple of locations around the city centre, Foundation is a sleek, spacious spot where the coffee takes centre stage, each cup a masterpiece.

Takk MCR

Takk is an homage to Nordic coffee culture, a cosy nook in the Northern Quarter for those seeking refuge and rejuvenation.

Pot Kettle Black

A sanctuary for coffee lovers, Pott Kettle Black is where the beans are treated with reverence and the baristas craft each drink with care.

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