The Townley
📍 0.2 miles from Etihad Stadium
About this Pub
Why it's great for Matchdays
The Townley is a classic pre-match pub just a short walk from the Etihad Stadium, making it a convenient meet-up spot on City matchdays. Football Ground Guide lists it among home-fan pubs and notes it’s the most relaxed nearby option for away supporters (sensibly avoid wearing colours). Reviews also mention watching the early Premier League game here before heading to the stadium, and the bar has several very large TV screens—handy for catching lunchtime kick-offs before a 3pm or evening match. Its combination of proximity and live football on TV makes it a practical base for both home and visiting fans pre- and post-match.
Recent Fan Reviews
Fantastic pub. Really friendly atmosphere and lovely staff. Great Guinness too. Went in for one ended staying the afternoon. Highly recommend and if we are in the area again I will definitely be going back. Thank you for a lovely time
Good spot for pre's if you're going to the Etihad or co-op live. Next to a large carpark and has some parking of its own. Friendly staff and reasonable prices.
So much fun!! I'd been recommend the Townley by a friend who'd visited before to pregame for a Man City match. We got there early to watch the early EPL game and it wasnt packed at first but as we got closer to the Man city match, it got really packed. Great environment, easy to get a beer even though it was packed. Friendly bartenders and a 5 minute walking to Ethiad. Definitely a must if you are wanting to pre-game. If you want a seat, get there early. Thank you Townley for making my 1st EPL game, all the way from Atlanta Georgia, a great time!
Great local pub for City matches. Also local pub for local people. 😆
There don't seem to be many pubs near the Ethihad and Co-op arena but this place is recommended. There is no hand pumped beer, which was a disappointment, but other than that it has a great choice on offer. The staff were efficient, and the locals all very friendly