5 of the best pubs to watch Man City v Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League semi-final

For Man City fans, the big day has arrived. Tonight, they’ll be anxiously watching in the hopes that their club can get the job done against Real Madrid and reach a second Champions League final in three years. 

Tickets to the Etihad to watch the match are completely sold out, meaning that your best option to catch the game is on TV. Some fans may be choosing to gather around a friend or family member's house to take in the action. 

If you want to take in the atmosphere at a Manchester bar or pub, then we’ve got you sorted. We’ve rounded up some of the best drinking holes you can take in the game whilst enjoying a drink. 

Bradford Inn

Address: 112/114 Bradford Rd, Manchester M40 7AS

If you want to get as close to the Etihad as possible, then the Bradford Inn is near to perfect. The community focused pub is a great place to enjoy the big game surrounded by fellow fans.  

Featured review: “Was there last week for the Liam Gallagher concert we called in the night before the beer was really reasonably priced and the landlady went out of her way to make us welcome. The locals are real characters, would I return there most definitely.”

Tib Street Tavern

Address: 74 Tib St, Manchester M4 1LG

Located not too far from Manchester city centre, the pub has plenty of screens so you’ll not miss any of the footie action. It is a popular haunt on matchdays, and plenty of City fans will be in attendance. 

Featured review: “This is a great bar, perfect to watch sport or just catch up with friends.

Bar staff are great, really friendly and make THE best espresso martini! Being a city centre bar, the door staff are a welcome sight! Get down there but make sure there’s still a seat for me!”

The New Oxford

Address:  11 Bexley Square, Salford M3 6DB

This Salford bar has plenty of big screens to take in all of the pre match build up and the contest itself. The pub is in the iconic Bexley Square and has a wide range of beers and ales to wet your whistle. 

Featured review: “Tremendous range of beers on both keg and handpump as well as an enormous bottled Belgian beer list in the chalkboard. Nice, new-ish green upholstery. As others have said, a "proper" pub with lots of good ales.”

The Director’s Box 

Address: 37 Booth Street, Manchester M2 4AA England

The Booth Street bar has a good food menu, meaning that you can grab a bite before or during the big game. You’ll be in no danger of missing any of the Champions League semi-final as the bar is full of TV screens. 

Featured review: “I often pop in here after work and then decide to go with my husband before a meal out. Such a brilliant place! So chilled out and the staff are amazing. Joe remembered me which was lovely and treated us so well, really lovely guy and a credit to the team.”

The Bierkeller 

Address: Printworks, Withy Grove, Manchester M4 2BS England

This classic Manchester venue is also a great spot for watching live football matches. With plenty of seating you’ll not be short of a place to perch yourself in time for kick off. 

Featured review: “Great taste and excellent happy hour price. Football showing on at least 4 TV screens in the bar which was quite busy and had plenty of atmosphere. Service was quick and friendly. Only a slight negative would be the seating has seen better days and needs a refurb. Will definitely be going back.”