General Info - Manchester City (a)

[ClaretTony]

For any info ahead of the game at Manchester City other than tickets and coach travel.

Links for these threads along with ticket info and Accy Clarets will be in the sticky post.

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[burnmark]

What would be the best tram stop in the city centre to get to the Etihad before the game? We’ll end up walking back after the game but have always got an uber previously.

[ClaretTony]

What would be the best tram stop in the city centre to get to the Etihad before the game? We’ll end up walking back after the game but have always got an uber previously.

The tram goes through Piccadilly station so you have options such as St Peter’s Square or Piccadilly Gardens.

As for walking back, even I managed that after our last afternoon game there.

[Quickenthetempo]

It was a few years ago now but we were drinking in Moon under water before going City. Our group got split up.

Two of us got a black cab from accross the road for 6 quid. A few got the overcrowded tram from piccadilly gardens and a few jumped on the buses from piccadilly.

I would get a taxi again if two or more of you.

[Spike]

Better to drink in the Northern quarter and get Joe Baxi or walk from there

[ClaretTony]

It was a few years ago now but we were drinking in Moon under water before going City. Our group got split up.

Two of us got a black cab from accross the road for 6 quid. A few got the overcrowded tram from piccadilly gardens and a few jumped on the buses from piccadilly.

I would get a taxi again if two or more of you.

I think it is fair to say that the trams get somewhat busy

[Claret86]

Ive always walked it. Takes about half an hour. Plus allowed me to de-stress after what i had endured at the etihad

[Transpennine]

Ive always walked it. Takes about half an hour. Plus allowed me to de-stress after what i had endured at the etihad

We do that every time. We're usually having a pint in the Crown and Kettle before half time....

[Culmclaret]

…it is better to travel hopefully than arrive

[Targetman]

Special buses run back to Piccadilly Gardens after the game.

As you exit the away end turn right at the main road then cross over the road.

You will see the buses lined up further down that road.

[Claret86]

We do that every time. We're usually having a pint in the Crown and Kettle before half time....

I remember talking to a city fan as we trudged back after a usual 5 nil defeat. He insisted the foul on Aaron lennon was something and nothing and that the ball didn't go out of play when it was crossed in for their second goal(it did go out.)
Im not bothering going this year as I cant be arsed with it

[Down_Rover]

What would be the best tram stop in the city centre to get to the Etihad before the game? We’ll end up walking back after the game but have always got an uber previously.

You can walk to Etihad from city centre. Takes about 15 minutes from Norther Quarter

Just follow the crowds

[Down_Rover]

What would be the best tram stop in the city centre to get to the Etihad before the game? We’ll end up walking back after the game but have always got an uber previously.

You can walk to Etihad from city centre. Takes about 15 minutes from Norther Quarter

Just follow the crowds

[Down_Rover]

I will park up at my daughters house and walk the 200 yards to the away fans entrance

[expoultryboy]

Where's the best place for a pint before the game ?

[ŽižkovClaret]

Where's the best place for a pint before the game ?

Either the Northern Quarter or the Fan Zone around the ground. There's next to sod all between

[Transpennine]

Either the Northern Quarter or the Fan Zone around the ground. There's next to sod all between

Definitely the northern quarter, then walk to the ground, just follow the trams through Ancoats/New islington....

Personal favourites:
Crown and Kettle
Port street beer house
The Castle.

[quoonbeatz]

The trendy northern zone and Ancoats are both sound for a pint, there’s a decent crawl to be had.

Nearest place to the ground is Diecast, a former metalworks on Ducie Street, which has a decent selection for a big gaff. Food is good enough too. 15-20 mins walk to the etihad, just over great ancoats and up pollard st.

[ClaretTony]

Either the Northern Quarter or the Fan Zone around the ground. There's next to sod all between

They trialled a new fan zone last week at Co-op Live’s new Canalside space and it was home fans only. That might have had something to do with their opponents last week though.

[ŽižkovClaret]

They trialled a new fan zone last week at Co-op Live’s new Canalside space and it was home fans only. That might have had something to do with their opponents last week though.

I'd suspect that's in addition to the other beer and food stands around the ground, though?

[Down_Rover]

Definitely the northern quarter, then walk to the ground, just follow the trams through Ancoats/New islington....

Personal favourites:
Crown and Kettle
Port street beer house
The Castle.

Three good pubs there. Also worth checking out The Lower Turks Head opposite Shudehill bus/tram station

[Hbclaret007]

We're walking from the city centre to the ethiad tomorrow. Can anyone recommend any good pubs for a swift half or two, in the city or en route? Cheers

[claretonthecoast1882]

We are meeting at Abel Heywood in the Northern Quarter which opens early, always been decent in there in the past.

[Milltown1882]

Anywhere in Northern Quarter then a 30 min walk to the ground. Special shoutout for Cane and Grain there.

[Transpennine]

We're walking from the city centre to the ethiad tomorrow. Can anyone recommend any good pubs for a swift half or two, in the city or en route? Cheers

The only decent thing about City away is the choice of drinking establishments.
Train to Victoria
Pint in the Victoria tap.
Walk up to shudehill and the Old Turks Head -its a Joey Holts pub, but still decent.
Northern quarter/Ancoats- spoilt for choice - Castle, Port Street Beer House and the Crown and Kettle.
Then walk to the ground from there.
Enjoy.

[bfcfan1882]

Marble Arch

[Hbclaret007]

The only decent thing about City away is the choice of drinking establishments.
Train to Victoria
Pint in the Victoria tap.
Walk up to shudehill and the Old Turks Head -its a Joey Holts pub, but still decent.
Northern quarter/Ancoats- spoilt for choice - Castle, Port Street Beer House and the Crown and Kettle.
Then walk to the ground from there.
Enjoy.

Many thanks! Great options, cheers

[bodge]

Some good shouts on here for ale houses, Abel Heywood is a good gaff, Port St etc.

A couple that haven't been mentioned on the east side of Piccadilly so en route to the ground are Track Brewing and Cloudwater brewery, they are within 100 yards of each other.

A shout out for Cask next to the canal in Ancoats as well.

[AlargeClaret]

Special buses run back to Piccadilly Gardens after the game.

As you exit the away end turn right at the main road then cross over the road.

You will see the buses lined up further down that road.

Good point it’s easy to forget they have loads of buses to ferry fans back lined up where we exit . Worth noting though they can take ages and it’s quicker to walk back if able .

[Barlickclaret]

Special buses run back to Piccadilly Gardens after the game.

As you exit the away end turn right at the main road then cross over the road.

You will see the buses lined up further down that road.

If you come off after 5th goal you can get on no probs, wait till final whistle and it's quicker to walk back.

[dougcollins]

I think the Co-Op have been opening their ground floor bar on matchdays.

[Leisure]

Stadium Address: Etihad Stadium, Etihad Campus, Ashton New Road, Manchester. M11 3FF

Supporters under 14 must be accompanied by an adult (over 18). The away fan entrances for South Stand are L1, L2 and L3.

Supporters and bags will be checked prior to entering the stadium. It is recommended to arrive early to avoid the delays entering the stadium.

Digital Tickets

Don't forget to download your digital tickets prior to travelling to Etihad on Saturday.

Turnstiles open 2 hours before kick off.

[clarets1978]

If you come off after 5th goal you can get on no probs, wait till final whistle and it's quicker to walk back.

The 5th goal and final whistle came at the same time... So that was a walk back after the 5th goal