There's a small number of bars and pubs near Old Trafford football stadium and Lancashire Cricket Club's Old Trafford cricket ground.
Match days can be extremely busy and it's strongly recommended that you arrive very early to stand a chance of getting into the local pubs, where the pre-match atmosphere can be amazing.
Old Trafford metrolink tram stop is just 9 minutes walk from the football stadium and only 2 mins from the cricket stadium.
With just a 5 minute journey time to G-Mex, it extends the choice of places to drink to include pubs and bars in Manchester city centre.
The metrolink station at The Lowry and Harbour City is also only 16 minutes walk away.
Popular laid back bar, cafe and restaurant on Ellesmere Street in Castlefield, just a short walk along the canal to Old Trafford. Rare import ales and great food make this a hub for the local community and it wouldn't be out of place in the Northern Quarter.
Odd's baby sister in Chorlton is the ideal place to sip a glass of wine or two, with outside seating perfect for those balmy Mancunian summer nights. A short walk to Old Trafford or a quick tram ride from the the new Chorlton station next door, Oddest offers a fantastic bohemian match day alternative to the bars in the city centre
An inspired fusion of cultures comes to Deansgate Locks with the, cutting-edge bar, club and restaurant, bringing a taste of Japan to Manchester. The ground floor lounge bar provides an intimate and relaxed atmosphere to drink the flavoured sakis and cocktails, whilst the downstairs nightclub and VIP room offer a high tech Tokyo vibe.
Located on the 23rd floor of the landmark Hilton Beetham Tower at the Castlefield end of Deansgate, Manchester's sophisticated sky bar offers amazing views of the city and beyond. Table service and a fantastic cocktail menu, themed around Mancunian icons, add to the elegance. With a limited capacity, expect to queue for the lift in the lobby.
= 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
=Match Day drinks offers available
