• Sports bar inside the historic Trafford Hall Hotel
• Located next to the Trafford Bar Metrolink stop
• Just a short walk to Emirates Cricket Stadium and Old Trafford Football Stadium
• Multiple TV screens showing Sky Sports
• Match day specials and complimentary car parking

Although you'd be forgiven for thinking it dates back to the 1820s, the time of the historic warehouses around it, this beautiful Castlefield pub was actually built in 1998 and traded until 2005 as 'Jackson's Wharf'', before Brunning & Price spectacularly re-opened it in July 2012. The large building offers a huge canalside terrace alongside innumerable nooks and crannies, with cosy, intimate rooms and alcoves in which you (and your dog) can enjoy the friendly "country pub" atmosphere, 12 cask ales, 50 wines, 100 whiskies and delicious British food. Popular pre-match, it's a pleasant walk along the Bridgewater Canal to Old Trafford or you can catch one of the match day canal boats, which depart just outside the restaurant and drops you off directly at the stadium.

This stunning canalside bar and terrace was originally a stable block for the horses delivering foods off barges to the Merchants Warehouse opposite. Since 1991, it has become one of the city's most popular pubs and event venues, transforming the Castlefield heritage zone in the process. Having undergone a million-pound renovation to celebrate their 25th anniversary, the building's heritage is reflected in a subtle blend of antique furniture and modern fixed seating. The huge outdoor terrace is especially popular for the canside barbeque in summer. Popular with Manchester United fans, it's a pleasant walk along the Bridgewater Canal to Old Trafford with match day canal cruises departing outside the restaurant an hour before kick off, and dropping you off directly at the stadium.

This intimate late night, laid back Tequila and Mezcal den from the guys behind The Liar's Club downstairs, can be found just across Bridge Street from Spinningfields. With boozy hard shakes, frozen Margaritas, ice cold cans of Hooch, sharing cocktails, and Manchester’s largest Mezcal & Tequila selection, it's open daily until 04:00. Oh, and then there's the pizzas and nachos, served all night long to help you soak up the booze.

Rio Ferdinand's plush Italian restaurant, cocktail bar and celebrity haunt stands proudly at the top of Manchester's prestigious King Street, just round the corner from the main shopping area, in a stunning 120-year-old Grade II listed building. Given the number of Rolls Royces and supercars that sit out, you'll not be surprised to find the menu boasts many fine wines, vermouths, Champagnes, premium spirits, liquers and amongst the best cocktails in Manchester.