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Manchester United away: Old Trafford

Everything you need for a trip to Old Trafford: the away fans' pub, getting there, parking, food and where to stay. Then plan your whole away day, timed around kick-off, in minutes.

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Away fans' pubs

Pubs nearest Old Trafford usually turn away fans in colours, so most head to Salford Quays, about a mile away.

Lime Bar

The Quays, Salford (M50 3AG).

Matchstick Man

Capital Quay, Salford (M50 3WL).

The Dockyard

MediaCityUK, Salford (M50 2EQ).

Updated Oct 2026. Away-fan rules can change for big games, so check on the day.

Getting there

The Old Trafford tram stop is about 10 minutes' walk. From Manchester city centre it's around 40 minutes on foot.

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Parking

Streets near the ground get busy on match days, so pre-book a space rather than hoping to find one.

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Local food

Pie and chips

Café Football, Hotel Football. By Old Trafford.

Football-themed food at the place Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville set up.

Updated 2026.

Where to stay

Premier Inn Old Trafford

Well-known chain, about 0.2 miles from the ground in a straight line.

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Hotel Football, Old Trafford, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Closest to the ground, about 0.1 miles from the ground in a straight line.

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Check the walking route before you book. Hotel locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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