The Manchester
📍 0.2 miles from Bloomfield Road
About this Pub
Why it's great for Matchdays
The Manchester is a popular pre-match venue for away supporters visiting Blackpool FC. Located just a short walk from Bloomfield Road, it offers a vibrant atmosphere with multiple TV screens showing live sport, making it ideal for fans looking to catch the game before heading to the stadium. The pub's spacious layout includes a large beer garden and a family-friendly upstairs bar, providing ample space for groups. Additionally, the venue has a history of welcoming visiting fans, as noted by various supporters' guides and reviews.
Recent Fan Reviews
Great staff and food sounds good here's menu
Looked a great pub. We picked a quiet lunch time to pop in for a drink. It does get very busy at weekends and during holiday seasons. There is a good selection on the menu. Maybe when more time on my hands I will stop in for a meal. Looked very clean and the lady behind the bar was very helpful.
Went upstairs for food, typical pub menu. Order at the bar. Great place if you have kids. Lot's of screens for footie. Smells a bit fusty. Food was ok. Personally, I would try somewhere before going back.
What's happened to this place? I'll tell you what, I've been coming here for years but this will certainly be the last. A new company came and took over the venue and since, I've heard multiple allegations of misconduct. Complaints from staff. A complete lack of legal legislation, allegedly, jeopardizing the safety of the staff as well as the public. After asking about these allegations I was told to leave immediately? Top customer service. Disgusting behavior for an manager. Not to mention the poor staff that haven't been paid and are still waiting 6-7 weeks later is beyond appalling! No notice, no proper explanation. I've been told about 8 different names of company's since so don't bother asking if your expecting a straight answer. Initially I heard Stout and stone? A quick Google search will tell you everything you need to know. As for the staff. Call ACAS. Report these amateurs and get yourself a new job where your hard work will be appreciated and paid for! Literally anywhere else! The staff don't care but can you blame them? Hope this place sorts itself out and the staff eventually gets the money they owed because frankly, they are annoyed and frustrated, they've every right to be too but it shows...
Called in on a busy Saturday evening for a drink and something to eat. We went into the family bar upstairs, and it was busy. We found a table looked through the menu and decided on a few selections including the 5 small plate meals for a great price. They said at the bar it could be an hour. Which is fine as they told us and could see they were busy. After about 25 mins they bought the food which was hot, plenty of it and tasted great. The staff were constantly cleaning the tables and delivering food to guests. The toilets were clean couldn't fault them. There was plenty of screens around to watch the football on. Really couldn't fault the place. Good food, the right price and a ideal location.