There are not many bars near the City of Manchester Stadium, Tthe Etihad Stadium, as it is now officially called, or Eastlands as it's better known locally, which is located a mile outside the city centre in the Sportcity area of Gorton and Miles Platting.
Piccadilly Station and the city centre are only 30 mins walk from the City of Manchester Stadium, along a well marked footpath, offering alternative bars and places to drink.
The range of the bars spreads from Manchester City supporters' bars and local brewery pubs to multi-million pound designer cocktail bars.
Because of the location of The Etihad Stadium, taxis from the city centre are both quick and cheap.
You'll find this amazing £4.5 million bar and restaurant just a short walk away from the City Of Manchester Stadium and only minutes from Piccadilly by taxi. Without doubt the most impressive bar in Manchester, if not the UK!
Sports bar with 12 large indoor golf simulators which also double as huge screens for live sports, XBox 360 games, private karaoke screens or Microsoft Kinect bowling lanes and dance booths. There's also pool and table football offering the full sports experience. Previously known as Golftorium
Fun, funky and fab gay-friendly, canal side 1960's and 1970's retro bar hidden away in the Northern Quarter behind Lammar's. One of the cheapest bars in the area, there are plenty of drinks offers as inviting as the friendly staff and funky party music,
A friendly little Cuban-style bar, hidden away off Hilton Street in the Northern Quarter, close to Piccadilly, offering midweek salsa classes and classic soul club nights at weekends. Get there early as it's normally packed. Over 25 policy at weekends
Traditional pub turned bar on Hilton Street in the Northern Quarter, popular with Manchester City fans. A good choice of real ales and draught beers are complemented by a pool table and rooftop terrace, making it one of the busiest bars in the area. Recently refurbished, the ice white bar is lit by changing colours
A vibrant bar tucked around the back of Piccadilly and on the edge of the Northern Quarter. This tribute to legendary Manchester drag queen, Frank 'Foo Foo' Lammar, is a hidden gem that has scooped the Pride Of Manchester Award for Best Bar in Manchester two years on the trot
Brazilian Churrascaria bar and restaurant in the Northern Quarter, the first in Manchester and still offering arguably the best Caipirinhas in town. samba music nights add to the party feel.
The fantastic cocktail bar inside the multi-award winning 4 star Mint Hotel is ideally placed opposite Piccadilly Station and at the end of Canal Street. A Cocktail Masterclass teaches you how to make many of their fifty different Martinis, vintage and contemporary cocktails.
Michael Caines informal cafe bar on the ground floor of the Abode Hotel offers outside seating and a late food menu, making it a great place to visit, especially if travelling to or from Piccadilly Station nextdoor and walking to the City Of Manchester Stadium
Very popular award-winning bar with outside seating next to Piccadilly Station, adjacent to the Abode Hotel and opposite the Malmaison. The pub can also be segregated to allow private functions.
1950’s inspired Tiki bar in a Northern Quarter basement from the guys behind Walrus. Great cocktails, over 100 rums, relaxed beach tunes and tropical fish whisk you away from the Manchester rain
Opened in November 2011, this European style bread and wine bar offers great traditional ales and an impressive wine list with over 70 bins to choose from. An ever changing wall of media art and design make it a friendly and unpretentious place to sit and enjoy delicious freshly baked bread and great wines without feeling like a novice
Hidden away on the back streets of the Northern Quarter is this popular traditional pub with photographs on the wall from Manchester's past. Darts, a pool table, sing-a-longs, talent competitions and real ales are on offer. Gay friendly too.
One of the original Northern Quarter bars, next to the soul record shops on Tib Street. Great import beer selection, wonderful food, fantastic cocktails and DJ's at weekends
Odd Bar on Thomas Street represents the Northern Quarter better than any other bar - an unpretentious bohemian decored, great place to relax with regular live music and a fantastic jukebox
Funky psychedelic colourful cocktail bar in the Northern Quarter with superb Japanese canteena. Spread across 2 floors, it boasts some of the best mixologists in Manchester
Antique pharmacy cabinets and an almost gothic feel give this Nothern Quarter cocktail bar plenty of character. A downstairs bar is also attached to Dough Pizza Kitchen next door by an underground tunnel.
Science Fiction, TV, film and arts themed bar, nightclub & diner in the Northern Quarter. A space shuttle, film props, memorabilia and posters provide the backdrop to big name guest DJ's & bands
= real ale, 
= cocktail menu, 
= food served, 
= disco, 
= live music, 
= open after 2am
= beer garden, 
= live sports, 
= pool table, 
= stag/hen parties welcome, 
= gay bar
= karaoke , 
= quiz nights, 
= kids welcome, 
= popular with united fans, 
= popular with city fans
=Pre-Show drinks offers available
