Pubs, dining and things to do near Old Trafford
Where to drink, eat and kill time before kickoff at Old Trafford. Pubs, restaurants and attractions within walking distance, ranked by how close they are to the ground.
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The Trafford219 m · 3 min walk · ★ 4.4Matchday-focused pub a few minutes' walk from Old Trafford with multiple reviews citing Manchester United pre-/post-match atmosphere and murals/memorabilia.
699 Chester Rd, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M16 0GW, UK
Bee Orchid446 m · 6 min walk · ★ 4.5Within a few minutes' walk of Old Trafford, this bar has consistently high reviews for a cosy matchday-friendly atmosphere and amenities like board games and dog-friendly service.
Clippers Quay, Salford M50 3AE, UK
Cult & Coffee Listening Cafe467 m · 6 min walk · ★ 4.7Right by Old Trafford, 5 recent reviews praise brunch, cocktails, live DJ vibes, and welcoming service—ideal matchday pre/post stop.
Unit 1, Salford M50 3AD, UK
The Railway Club776 m · 10 min walk · ★ 4.65 reviews mention going before a Manchester United match, with welcoming staff, food, and good beer a 10 min walk away—ideal matchday pub stop.
0rl, 837-839 Chester Rd, Stretford, Manchester M32 0RN, UK
Tollgate852 m · 11 min walk · ★ 4.3A traditional pub a 10 min walk away with 5 recent reviews citing electric Manchester United matchday atmosphere and 'go every time before watching united'.
Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M16 0LN, UK
11 Central854 m · 11 min walk · ★ 4.4Within 10 min walk, 5 reviews describe a lively bar with Sky Sports TVs, live music, darts/shuffleboard and great food—ideal matchday pre/post stop.
Quayside MediaCity, Unit 27A-28, The Quays, Salford M50 3AH, UK
Banana Tree Salford Quays892 m · 11 min walk · ★ 4.7Within a 10 min walk of Old Trafford, this highly rated vegan/vegetarian pan-Asian bar-restaurant has multiple reviews praising atmosphere and service, making it a good matchday pre/post option.
Unit G40B, The Lowry Outlet Mall, Salford M50 3AZ, UK
Turtle Bay Salford Quays893 m · 11 min walk · ★ 4.8Near Old Trafford (~10 min walk) and 5 reviews praise Turtle Bay’s cocktails, bottomless brunch, and chill matchday-friendly vibes.
Unit 39, The Quays, Salford M50 3AH, UK
The Salmon of Knowledge1.2 km · 15 min walk · ★ 4.2Pub with craft beers, artisan pies, and multiple reviews mention football screens and a good matchday atmosphere a short walk from Old Trafford.
Dock House, MediaCity UK, Salford M50 2EQ, UK
Six Trees Kitchen1.3 km · 16 min walk · ★ 4.7Five recent reviews praise Six Trees Kitchen for matchday drinks on the deck, club nights, and Sunday roasts, making it a fun pre/post-match stop a few minutes' walk from Old Trafford.
Ashburton House, Trafford Park Rd, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17 1BN, UK- PubThe Old Nags Head17 Jacksons Row, Manchester M2 5WD
- PubThe TollgateBooth St, Manchester M13 9SS
Places to eat near Old Trafford
Restaurants and cafes within walking distance of the ground. Same source, same ranking, useful when you want food before the pub.
The Bishop Blaize194 m · 2 min walk · ★ 4.4Modern Wetherspoon pub right by Old Trafford; 3+ reviews mention match-day atmosphere, United pictures, and watching games, plus affordable food and real ales.
708 Chester Rd, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M32 0SF, UK
Kargo MKT842 m · 11 min walk · ★ 4.5Near Old Trafford and rated 4.5, with multiple 5★ reviews praising a matchday-friendly food court/bar atmosphere and lots of cuisines a few minutes' walk away within 842m.
Kargo MKT, Central Bay, Unit 32, Quays, Quayside Media City, Salford M50 3AG, UK
Matchstick Man845 m · 11 min walk · ★ 4.2Modern pub/restaurant 10 min walk away with TVs and multiple reviews mentioning dinner after a United game and being heaving on match days.
Capital Quay, Salford M50 3WL, UK
The Alchemist MediaCityUK1.1 km · 13 min walk · ★ 4.5Cocktail bar/restaurant a short walk from the stadium with multiple reviews praising atmosphere and service, including one noting it was busy after a Man Utd game.
The Bund, The Quays, MediaCity UK, Salford M50 3AB, UK
NOIR Manchester1.4 km · 17 min walk · ★ 4.1Halal Indian restaurant with hookah and outdoor fire-pit seating; multiple reviews praise food and atmosphere, making it a good matchday pre/post option a short walk from the stadium.
Third Ave, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17 1DQ, UK- EatAlbert's Shed20 Castle St, Manchester M3 4LZ
- EatThe Green41-43 Oxford St, Manchester M1 4BH
- EatWagamamaThe Orient, Trafford Centre, Stretford, Manchester M17 8AA
- EatRed CafeSir Matt Busby Way, Stretford, Manchester M16 0RA
- EatCafe Football99 Sir Matt Busby Way, Stretford, Manchester M16 0SZ
Things to do near Old Trafford
Local landmarks, club museums and other matchday-adjacent stops, ranked by distance from the ground.
Mary Earps Mural105 m · 1 min walk · ★ 5.0A football-themed mural right by the ground at Old Trafford, and reviews mention it 'painted red' and 'Manchester United legacy'—clear matchday attraction value.
22 Partridge St, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M32 0SE, UK
Old Trafford156 m · 2 min walk · ★ 4.6Official Old Trafford stadium attraction right by the ground, with multiple reviews praising Manchester United matchday, museum/tours, and the megastore.
Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M16 0RA, UK
Stretford Roller Disco576 m · 7 min walk · ★ 5.0Near Old Trafford and 5★ review says it’s 'lots of fun' with cheap skate hire, making it a plausible pre/post-match group activity.
Chester Centre, Great Stone Rd., Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M32 0ZS, UK
Old Trafford Cricket Ground740 m · 9 min walk · ★ 4.6Historic Old Trafford Cricket Ground is a major sporting attraction 10 min walk away, and multiple reviews praise matchday atmosphere, views, and food/drinks for cricket events.
Talbot Rd, Old Trafford, Stretford, Manchester M16 0PX, UK
Lowry990 m · 12 min walk · ★ 4.6Near Old Trafford and a 10 min walk, Lowry is a major arts venue with galleries and shows; reviews mention the Lowry 360 experience and frequent visitor appeal.
Pier 8, The Quays, Salford M50 3AZ, UK
IWM North1.0 km · 13 min walk · ★ 4.5IWM North is a high-rated history museum a short walk from the stadium with multiple reviews praising interactive, family-friendly exhibits and a free visit, making it a solid pre/post-match stop.
The Quays, Trafford Wharf Rd, Trafford Park, Stretford, Manchester M17 1TZ, UK
FAQ
- What's the closest pub to Old Trafford?
- The Trafford (219 m away, about a 3-minute walk).
- What's the highest-rated pub near Old Trafford?
- Turtle Bay Salford Quays (4.8★ on Google, 893 m from the ground).
- What's near Old Trafford on matchday?
- We've indexed 12 pubs, 10 places to eat and 6 attractions within walking distance of Old Trafford, sourced from Google Places and ranked by distance from the ground.