Off to watch Manchester United? Match day is at Old Trafford is on the bucket list of people across the globe, as well as being a life-long devotion of the regular hardcore home fans.
Old Trafford - or the Theatre of Dreams as it's also known - has witnessed some spectacular games over the years, as well as the odd big gig. But if you want a pre-match or concert pint, you need to know what's where.
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The city centre has plenty of eating and drinking options for visiting fans, including The Printworks, The Corn Exchange, Peter Street, the Northern Quarter and Oxford Road, all with public transport links nearby to get you to Old Trafford in time for the match.
If you're looking for pubs a bit nearer to the stadium though, we've rounded up a few of our favourites.
Hotel Football
Neville and Giggsy's gaff sits in the shadows of Old Trafford and offers a slightly more refined pre-match experience.
Burgers include The Home Team (cheese, bacon, tomato, lettuce, and burger sauce, £12) and there's a pizza that goes by the name of the Mara Doner (shredded lamb, tomato sauce, mozzarella, garlic, red onion, tomato and rocket salad, mint aioli, £14).
The Giggsy comprises of sausage, mash and onion gravy (£14) while the Nicky Butty (£13) is your classic club sandwich with chicken, bacon and lettuce.
They've also got kids menus, afternoon tea and breakfast on offer alongside their own range of Cafe Football beer, cocktails and hot drinks.
hotelfootball.com, 99 Sir Matt Busby Way, Stretford, Manchester M16 0SZ
Tollgate
A good stop on the way to Old Trafford, the Tollgate pub is a popular haunt for football fans.
Situated right outside Trafford Bar Metrolink stop, the Tollgate has a dedicated vegan and gluten-free menu alongside Sunday roasts and a main menu featuring everything from pub classics and salads to steaks and burgers.
tollgatepubmanchester.co.uk / Old Trafford, Manchester, M16 0LN / 0161 312 2308
The Dockyard
A spacious craft ale pub at MediaCity with a sister site on Spinningfields. Loads of big comfy chairs and booths and a good bar menu too, full of big sarnies, pies and other such hearty treats.
It's just near the BBC buildings so you might get to to spot some semi-famous TV types if you keep your eyes peeled. One of our favourite haunts on Salford Quays.
The DockYard, Dock House, Media City, Salford M50 2EQ
The Bishop Blaize
The first Bishop Blaize inn, named after the patron saint of woolcombers, was recorded here in the mid 15th century.
Demolished in 1863, its name lives on in this Wetherspoons pub. Stretford also takes its name from a river crossing, did you know?
After it was demolished, the Bishop Blaize inn was replaced by the Talbot Hotel.
708 Chester Rd, Stretford, Manchester M32 0SF
The Quadrant
Based just five minutes away Old Trafford and around the corner from the Cricket Club, The Quadrant is an ideal spot for a match day drink.
A Joseph Holt pub, there's your usual choice of award-winning lagers, cask ales and bottled beer alongside spirits, wines, and more.
Plenty of TVs showing the latest sport action to get you in the mood before a big game too.
joseph-holt.com/pubs/quadrant / 67 Great Stone Road, Stretford, M32 8GR / 0161 881 6923
Matchstick Man
Big boozer right next to Salford Quays tram stop, this Hungry Horse pub knocks out decent value pints and standard pub fare to soak it up.
From the 20" Onion Ring Horseshoe Stacker (£5.99) to a Loaded Cheesy Vimto Loaf (£10.79), there's plenty on offer if you fancy something a bit different. For those fancying something a bit more standard, there's plenty of scampi, lasagne, burgers and pizza on offer.
Curry night on Wednesday is a big hit with fans, as is the Sunday roast.
Plenty of TV screens too, so you can catch up with back to back Come Dine With Me when the football's not on.
hungryhorse.co.uk / Capital Quay, Salford M50 3WL, United Kingdom / 0161 876 7463
Lime
Lime is an independent restaurant and bar right serving up a wide selection of drinks alongside brunch, lunch and dinner including Pan Asian street food from UNAGI.
Cocktails, wines and an extensive selection of continental lagers and real ales are on offer here. Plenty of TVs, an outside terrace, all that. Lime is located opposite the Lowry Theatre on the waterfront, so is a decent shout on a nice day.
'Lime was delighted to hold a private dinner for Robbie Williams in June 2014' says the website. No idea.
limeuk.com / The Lowry Outlet Mall, Salford Quays, Salford M50 3AG,
Craftbrew
Independently owned and operated, Craftbrew offers up a range of slightly more interesting draught lagers, hand pulled ales, bottled beers and ciders and an big wine list. You'll find it just next door to Lime Bar, in the Lowry Outlet Mall near the Lowry Theatre.
Menu highlights include beers from Manchester's Brightside, a champagne beer from Curious Brew and bar tapas and deli boards.
Craftbrew, Lowry Plaza, Digital World Centre, The Quays, Salford M50 3UB
