Tollgate
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About Tollgate
Tollgate is a pub on Old Trafford in Manchester, set up for watching sports on TV with a menu of classic pub fare covering five dishes. The bar pours Guinness on tap alongside a wider drinks list. Before Manchester United home games, the pub fills with supporters for a pre-match sing-song, and the bar keeps service moving during those busy stretches. Outdoor seats extend the space beyond the main room, and dogs are welcome alongside their owners. A step-free entrance allows access for visitors with mobility needs, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout. Reservations are recommended given how busy the pub gets ahead of matches. The pub is under new management, continuing its role as a stop before heading on to Old Trafford.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention matchday atmosphere, pint of guinness, sing song crowd and rough washrooms.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention matchday atmosphere, pint of guinness, sing song crowd and rough washrooms.
Customer Review Summary
Match day atmosphere is the clear draw at Tollgate, with reviewers repeatedly describing it as electric, lively and packed with United supporters singing before and after games. Close behind, the bar service earns consistent praise, several reviewers noting bartenders stay attentive and efficient even when "rushed off their feet" serving dozens of fans at once, with more than one crediting new management for turning up the quality of both service and food. A decent pint of Guinness gets a specific mention, and the pricing on beer is called reasonable by one reviewer. The lone recurring gripe is the washrooms, described by one reviewer as "a bit rough." Multiple reviewers say they return every time before watching United and plan to keep coming back.
Customer Review Summary
Match day atmosphere is the clear draw at Tollgate, with reviewers repeatedly describing it as electric, lively and packed with United supporters singing before and after games. Close behind, the bar service earns consistent praise, several reviewers noting bartenders stay attentive and efficient even when "rushed off their feet" serving dozens of fans at once, with more than one crediting new management for turning up the quality of both service and food. A decent pint of Guinness gets a specific mention, and the pricing on beer is called reasonable by one reviewer. The lone recurring gripe is the washrooms, described by one reviewer as "a bit rough." Multiple reviewers say they return every time before watching United and plan to keep coming back.
Featured reviews
- matthew knowles
“Under new management and they have noticeably turned the service, food and quality up here. Superb match day atmosphere for united games before and after the mach and great food. Even when very busy the service remains high.”
- Faye Mcloughlin
“Amazing atmosphere on match days before and after the game, staff are lovely and friendly, 100% would recommend and go back!”
- Nicola Ann
“Great atmosphere especially on match days. Warm friendly & welcoming staff. Decent pint of Guinness & the new management are delightful. We will be back. ♥️”
- Adam Wright
“Great experience here on match day. Atmosphere is amazing pre and post match. New management doing a fantastic job. Will be back again soon.”
- Samir Naik
“Good choice before United matches and likely more accessible than Trafford Pub and Bishops Blaize Matchday is packed but not so much so that you can't move around, and the bartenders are attentive and efficient if not talkative (no one really does that on match day when trying to serve dozens of people every minute) Good crowd, good pre-match energy”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Easygoing, traditional pub for watching TV sports, with outdoor seats & a big menu of classic fare.”
- Has great beer selection
- Good for watching sport
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Dogs allowed
- Serves food at bar
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- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Has free water refills
- Serves spirits
- Has seating
- Offerings· 3
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves wine
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Highlights· 2
- Has great beer selection
- Good for watching sport
- Crowd· 3
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safe space
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Location
How Tollgate compares to nearby bars
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Tollgate This shop | Six Trees Kitchen | Kielys Irish Bar | Croft NQ Bar and Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3(837) | 4.6(225) | 4.2(563) | 4.6(973) | |
| Price | £10–20 | ££ | ££ | ££ |
| Distance | — | 1.3 mi | 1.6 mi | 2.2 mi |
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