Manchester is a city with football running through its veins. And while it’s often divided in its stance towards the beautiful game, the Women’s Euro is something that most, if not all, local footy fans can get behind. As the Lionesses descend on Switzerland, you and your mates can book into a nice selection of spots offering unobstructed screens, top grub and flowing drinks that’ll keep the good times rolling until that last whistle.
To help you plan your viewing. We’ve popped all the best places to catch the Women’s Euro in Manchester on a nifty map right here.
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This independent Northern Quarter sports bar and restaurant is sure to pop off come match day. Swing by the Shack Bar and Grill for a hearty choice of beers (and the odd Pepsi MAX to break them up), proper US-style scran and live screenings of the biggest Women’s Euro matches. Make sure to stick around for the DJs who’ll help you celebrate, or commiserate, the right way.
69 High St, Manchester M4 1FS
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Inspired by the infamous mid-20th-century bar on East 45th Street on New York’s 'Steak Row', The Pen and Pencil is a bare brick hideaway offering a top Euros-viewing experience. It’s got a reputation for great cocktails and quality food inspired by the famous journalist of the '50s who’d hang out in its New York namesake. Saying that, you can still expect a lively atmosphere from the moment it all kicks off.
Fourways House, 57 Hilton St, Manchester M1 2EJ
Giving you the one-two punch of footie screenings and a prime location, Dukes 92 is one of the city’s most popular places come match day – so make sure to get booked in as soon as poss. The terrace is a pretty lush spot for a post-game drink, while the kitchen serves up a decent selection of small plates that’ll make your fan experience feel just that little more elevated.
25 Castle Street, M3 4LZ
New Century Hall is all about community, with its long tables, live DJs and banging plates coming out of the kitchen, it’s a winning spot for Euro hangouts. Bag yourself a place and watch the game, exploring a menu of multiple cuisines with a couple of Pepsi MAXs. You’ll still feel like a winner even if the game doesn’t go your way.
34 Hanover Street, M4 4AH
If a place is advertising itself as somewhere 'nobody leaves hungry', you know you can expect nothing but good vibes. The restaurant specialises in comfort dishes like cheese-stuffed crust burritos to nduja fries, washed down with hard shakes, beer and Pepsi MAX, naturally. Make the most of the sunny terrace space too, if you can.
537-539 Wilbraham Road, M21 0UE