Yahoo News Where to watch Euro 2024 in Manchester - best sports bars, pubs and fan zones in the city centre
Euro 2024 - the 17th edition of the UEFA European Championship - is now less than a week away. This summer, three-time winners Germany will host the major football tournament for the second time.
The UEFA EURO 2024 final tournament is scheduled to take place from 14 June to 14 July 2024. The group stage runs until 26 June, with the knockout stage beginning on 29 June.
Officially kicking off at the Allianz Arena, home of Bayern Munich, it will be Scotland taking on the hosts in the first match of the tournament. It will be the first time that Germany has hosted the contest since reunification, with the 1988 edition held in West Germany.
And now, as the final make-up of the 24 teams is locked in, excitement is starting to build around the group stage fixtures. England fans will now be looking to see if Gareth Southgate can secure the Three Lions some silverware as they take on Serbia (June 16), Denmark (June 20) and Slovenia (June 25) over the next few weeks.
Bars and pubs across Greater Manchester are welcoming football fans into their venues to show the games. Below, you can find some of the best venues screening the Euro 2024 matches in Manchester city centre and beyond.
Road to Victory at Diecast
Following its debut at Depot Mayfield for the World Cup, Road to Victory has announced the return of its fanzone experience, at new home Diecast. In time for all the Euros action, it will launch on Sunday, 16 June for England’s first game against Serbia.
With over 30,000 square foot of Euros action and space for 3,000 fans, Diecast features a sprawling Brooklyn Beer Hall for up to 2,5000 standing fans with multiple screens and one large festival LED screen. Hospitality packages will be available to book in Leno Ex Machina for up to 300 fans, and four private, VIP Rum Town Caravans to hire for up to 40 guests per caravan.
Hospitality bookings (£20pp), standing tickets (£12.50) and early bird tickets holders (£10) are all available now. Fans are encouraged to keep an eye on Road to Victory and Diecast social media channels (@roadtovictorymcr & @diecastmcr) for booking links.
As England progresses throughout the group stages, tickets for future dates will become available online. Fans attending Road to Victory with standing or hospitality tickets must arrive at Diecast two hours before official kick-off.
51 Ducie St, Manchester M1 2JQ
Refuge
The Vault within Refuge will become The Official Manchester Union Lager Fanzone this June, with all England games set to be shown on the big screens. Manchester Union is the official partner of the watch parties, with the first 50 people to book a free ticket getting a pint on arrival.
All ticket holders will receive a free Manchester Union badge and the chefs of Refuge have created a special Euros menu - so football fans can enjoy German bratwurst and pretzels while watching the games. Free tickets can be booked via The Refuge website.
Oxford St, Manchester M60 7HA
Hotel Football
Open to the general public and hotel guests, fans can watch all games live across multiple big screens at the popular football-themed bar and restaurant located inside Hotel Football.
Visitors to Cafe Football can enjoy an exclusive Euros 2024 menu, including the Fan Favourites platter featuring an ultimate line up of chicken katsu goujons, spring rolls, barbecue ribs, arancini balls, onion bhajis and fries to fuel football fevers. Children will also have use of the hotel’s rooftop 5-a-side football pitch for a kickabout ahead and after all England matches.
Old Trafford, 99 Sir Matt Busby Way, Stretford, Manchester M16 0SZ
NQ64
Popular arcade bar in the NQ64 has recently unveiled its very own spaceship beer garden just in time for the summer where people can enjoy intergalactic-themed drinks. The bar, located on Tib Street in the Northern Quarter, features a range of retro arcade and console games, including the likes of Pac-Man, Mario Kart, Guitar Hero, Time Crisis and Point Blank.
This summer, they'll be showing every Euros game for free, apart from the England games. The England fixtures will be ticketed at £12 and punters get two free drinks with each ticket.
12 Tib St, Manchester M4 1SH
Roxy Ballroom
Competitive gaming venue, Roxy Ball Room, will be offering two exclusive packages for football fans to enjoy during this year's Euros. The first package, available at £15 per person, includes a seat reservation plus two drinks tokens. Package two, priced at £25 per person, guarantees a seat reservation, two drinks tokens plus a main meal.
Drinks include their own Arc Shot Lager, Corona bottle, Koppaberg can, house wines and 0% Smashed lager can. Guests will also be able to choose from a range of main meals from hand-stretched Italian focaccia pizzas to Roxy Dogs, or a jumbo slice and fries. Fans are encouraged to book at the earliest to guarantee a seat.
Unit R3, Withy Grove, Manchester M4 3AQ
Nell's, Common and The Beagle
The team at Nell's et al love a bit of community spirit, so they're showing the Euros at all sites this summer, kicking off with England v Serbia on June 16.
You can book a table for the first few England games via the website and football fans are encouraged to keep their eyes on Nell's socials for the full fixture list as the tournament unfolds.
39 Edge St, Manchester M4 1HW
Black Cat Club
Black Cat Club, the newly opened competitive socialising bar offering shuffleboard and darts, also houses a relaxed bar area with live sports. And, with five screens, they're inviting football fans down for the Euro 2024 matches.
Guests can order food and drink direct to their table using the 'push for service' buttons. No tickets or pre-payments are required, and tables can be booked here for up to 9 people on the Black Cat Club website.
43A Brown St, Manchester M2 2JJ
Brickhouse Social
Teaming up with Classic Football Shirts and Carling, Brickhouse Social is bringing back its Fanzone where you can watch all the action - and drama - of the Euro 2024 competition unfold.
The bar boasts two 100-inch TVs on the terrace, as well as four more and a projector in the taproom. There's a selection of Euro 2024 food and drink packages from £110 for four people, which includes a selection of Carling beer, pizzas, garlic bread and nachos. Cocktail pitchers can also be added to each booking for an additional £15.
A number of private areas are also bookable for groups of 30+ across the matches. Tickets can be pre-purchased for £5 - which entitle customers to a free pint on arrival - or purchased for £10 on the door.
11-13 New Wakefield St, Manchester M1 5NP
Gorilla
The team at Gorilla is opening up its doors for a huge festival of football, starting with England's first group match against Serbia on June 16 at 8pm.
Games will be played on the big screen and through the PA. Expect full football décor, a DJ playing football-themed tracks, and plenty of street food. You can secure your place now via Gorilla's event page on the website.
54-56 Whitworth St, Manchester M1 5WW
The Blues Kitchen
Best known for its musical events, this summer The Blues Kitchen will be adding another addition to the line-up - all of the England games.
You can book a table for £5 per person, and they're also accepting larger group bookings (10+ people) for the bar's private areas. For these, the bar advises that you inquire via the website and one of their team will be in contact to book you in.
13 Quay St, Manchester M3 3HN
Printworks
Football fans can catch all the football action at Printworks, as O’Neills, Walkabout, Bierkeller and new bar Tank and Paddle will be streaming matches and offering deals and discounts throughout the tournament.
O’Neill’s will stream the matches live on their HD big screens, and Walkabout will be offering free pints and 25% off drinks packages throughout. Meanwhile, Tank and Paddle is also set host to one of Manchester’s largest screens and, with an additional 19 screens around the venue, guests will be guaranteed a great view of the games.
27 Withy Grove, Manchester M4 2BS
Fairfield Social
The Club will transform into another fanzone this year as they'll be screening all the England matches on its massive screen - apparently the biggest dedicated sports screen in Manchester.
Alongside the massive screen, football fans will be able to enjoy food cooked by Isit Kitchen, plus local beers brewed less than 100yd away from the bar. Meanwhile, the backroom can be rented out for up to 60 people - you just need to drop them an email here - info@fscmcr.co.uk
Ticket prices are a £7 deposit, which will be refunded on arrival in the form of drinks tokens. Seats are allocated on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Irk St, Manchester M4 4JT
Box Deansgate
The city centre sports bar and kitchen is gearing up to show all of the football action over the next month. BOX has 25 HD screens, and a wide range of dishes and drinks to fuel your Euro 2024 experience - from gourmet burgers, pizzas and sharing plates to refreshing cocktails and ice-cold beers.
125 Deansgate, Manchester M3 2BY
Oast House
One of Manchester city centre's biggest beer terraces has its big screen back in action for this summer's tournament. The England matches will be shown on the big stage screen outside, with sound, and will be ticketed.
For now, the bar is selling tickets for the group stage and tickets for the next matches will go on sale as soon as fixtures are certain. All games will have live music on before or after, depending on the kick-off time.
For non-England games, matches will be shown inside on the small screen, some with and some without sound, depending on the game, day and time etc.
The Avenue, Courtyard, Manchester M3 3AY
Society
Society, Manchester’s independent street food and craft beer hideaway, will show the Euro 2024 games, beginning with the friendlies and then onto England's group games, which will all be screened with full sound and for free.
Those who fancy a pint and bite to eat whilst watching the England games should head over to the popular Manchester food destination, which boasts the biggest beer collection in Manchester. Tables of eight or more are able to book a table at Society via the website.
Basement, 100 Barbirolli Square, Manchester M2 3BD
Festival of Football at Freight Island
Festival of Football returns to Freight Island for a summer of football excitement, filled with live music, DJ sets, and dedicated family areas.
The venue will be transformed into a full venue takeover, featuring the city’s largest HD indoor screens at the Platform and Sports Bar. Plus, there will be additional areas across the Taproom, and family fanzone in the Plant Room.
While there will be free entry for all General Admission (Standing) with access to the full venue, tables of six available at the Platform will cost £15 person, and tables of six and eight available at the Sports Bar will be £10 per person. All other UEFA Euro 2024 matches will be screened at the Sports Bar and Taproom, available on a walk-up basis and free to attend.
Families are welcome at the Plant Room with access to tables available at £5 per person including adults and children. To book tickets to Festival of Football, including free General Admission and paid Tables, you can visit the Freight Island website.
11 Baring St, Manchester M1 2PZ
Lawn Club
In partnership with sports giant Lucozade, The Lawn Club in Spinningfields has unveiled a huge 13 ft screen in time for the Euros, but also for the summer of sport ahead. England’s matches will be ticketed for fans looking to join the party with up to 350 people able to roar on the three lions.
Tickets to support Southgate’s squad will start at just £10 for general admission with a drink thrown in, while groups of up to 10 can score a full table for £20 per head or £25 for the best seats in the house, and have the full Lawn Club experience with pitchers of booze, food and table service throughout the match.
Hardman Square, Spinningfields, Manchester M3 3HG
The Director's Box
One of the best-known sports bars in Manchester will be showing every match, from qualifier to final over the coming weeks. Punters are being advised to secure seats now for the best views of their HD screens and to enjoy a range of food and deals and packages.
To pin down one of their drinks packages you will first need to make a Sport booking for one of the Euros fixtures. You can then enter your details and select which package you would like - this may require a small deposit, the venue says. Packages range from the 'Big Game' priced at £110 for 12 bottles and 12 shooters to the 'Geoff Thirst' at £170 which includes 12 bottles and 70cl spirit bottle with mixers.
37 Booth St, Manchester M2 4AA
Lass O'Gowrie
This city centre favourite will be showing every game of the tournament and you can now book a table for any of the 2pm, 5pm or 8pm kick-offs. Due to the number of matches on each day, all table bookings will have a maximum time limit, which will be confirmed when you book.
For all Home Nations fixtures, table bookings will start an hour before the match starts, and customers are required to be at the table within 15 minutes of the allocated booking time. There will be some walk-ins but it is advised to book ahead.
A £5 deposit is required for Home Nations and knock-out matches, or if you pre-order one of the pub's food or drinks packages. Otherwise, a deposit is not required.
36 Charles St, Manchester M1 7DB
