Tollgate
Quick info
About Tollgate
Tollgate is a pub on Old Trafford in Manchester, serving as a pre-match pub for Manchester United home games and drawing crowds before and after kickoff. A large screen shows matches, and the bar keeps pouring, including Guinness on tap, when supporters pack in. A kitchen runs alongside the drinks with a menu of classic pub dishes. Outdoor seating gives fans a spot to gather before games. The step-free entrance suits visitors with mobility needs, and dogs are welcome inside. Free Wi-Fi is available for those settled in for the afternoon. It opens daily, and reservations are recommended given how busy match days get. The pub has recently come under new management following a refurb.
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 pre-match atmosphere before united games, new kitchen and menu, big screen refurb and pint of guinness.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pre-match atmosphere before united games, new kitchen and menu, big screen refurb and pint of guinness.
Customer Review Summary
Match day atmosphere before United games at Old Trafford is what reviewers return for most, with several describing a proper sing song and electric energy pre and post match. Close behind, the bar staff draw repeated praise for staying friendly and efficient even when rushed off their feet serving dozens of supporters, and a number of reviewers credit new management under Marstons for lifting service, food and quality, pointing to a new kitchen and menu, quick fresh food, and a decent pint of Guinness at a reasonable price. One reviewer highlights a huge new screen from a recent refurb. A recurring caveat concerns the outdoor space, with one reviewer noting the beer garden now has wooden fences, metal security fencing and months of accumulated litter, a decline from how it used to be, and another mentions the washrooms are a bit rough. Reviewers say they will keep coming back before matches, with one crediting staff by describing them as delightful and going out of their way so that nothing is too much trouble.
Customer Review Summary
Match day atmosphere before United games at Old Trafford is what reviewers return for most, with several describing a proper sing song and electric energy pre and post match. Close behind, the bar staff draw repeated praise for staying friendly and efficient even when rushed off their feet serving dozens of supporters, and a number of reviewers credit new management under Marstons for lifting service, food and quality, pointing to a new kitchen and menu, quick fresh food, and a decent pint of Guinness at a reasonable price. One reviewer highlights a huge new screen from a recent refurb. A recurring caveat concerns the outdoor space, with one reviewer noting the beer garden now has wooden fences, metal security fencing and months of accumulated litter, a decline from how it used to be, and another mentions the washrooms are a bit rough. Reviewers say they will keep coming back before matches, with one crediting staff by describing them as delightful and going out of their way so that nothing is too much trouble.
Featured reviews
- Simon Hyslop
“Marstons have relaunched The Tollgate as one of its Premier Grandstand sports pubs,, including a spanking new kitchen and menu. Booking available online too.”
- Ben Evans
“The bar staff are all really friendly and the food tastes really good and fresh and is served very quick. Good value for money on food.”
- tophatzz barber
“Amazing pub amzing peoplewould highly recomened”
- Nichola Scott
“Amazing refurbishment! Great atmosphere and the team are really attentive. Highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
- Jessica Green
“You MUST go see the tollgate. The refurb is amazing, the size of the screen is HUGE - can’t wait to see this place light up on a match day. Come on you reds!! Team super friendly too, especially Trish”
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
Show more amenities
- 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
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- Six Trees Kitchen4.62251.3 miOutdoor seatingGood for kidsWi-Fi
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| TollgateReservations | 4.3837 | — | pre-match atmosphere before united games, new kitchen and menu, big screen refurb |
| Cafe Bar Eight 46Reservations · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.6162 | 1 mi | european pilsners on draught, wide spirits selection, pre-match drinks before kick-off |
| Six Trees KitchenOutdoor seating · Good for kids · Wi-Fi | 4.6225 | 1.3 mi | sunday roast platter, sesame chicken wings, outdoor areas and heaters |
| Kielys Irish BarOutdoor seating | 4.2563 | 1.6 mi | guinness, live music, outdoor covered seating area |
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