OT: Manchester England

[jmc11201]

Anyone familiar with the city? I've got 48 hours there two weeks from now. Bought a ticket to Manchester United game vs Aston Villa, but wondering if anyone knows the city and had any recommendations on things to do, places to eat, etc.

 

[Scarlet Jerry]

Interested in this as well. I may be heading there in August.

 

[ClassOf02v.2]

I actually spent NYE in Manchester this past year. IMO, an excellent city. I saw United play against Newcastle…MU supporters are not happy this year as you can imagine. City is very walkable. Library is pretty cool (forget the name). Check out Affleck’s. I love UK pubs…check out The Old Wellington and/or The Old Nags Head.

 

[WhichReligionIsRight]

I’m boggled that Aston Villa is in 6th place and miles better than Man I.

 

[JerseyNoles]

Take tours of stadiums/museums of both Man City and Man United

 

[Caliknight]

Pretty awful city tbh

 

[cshelley]

I lived in London, had to travel to Manchester for work quite often. It's fine but very small. If you're a fan of the English game (I'm assuming you are) you should check out the National Football Museum.

Any English pub will do, I absolutely love their pub culture over any bar we have here. I saw someone say do a tour of the stadium, I second that. I've done a tour of Old Trafford and Etihad stadium and both were awesome.

 

[Scarlet Jerry]

Pretty awful city tbh

Awful as in boring or awful as in dirty/unsafe?

 

[cshelley]

Awful as in boring or awful as in dirty/unsafe?

Safe city but small and pretty boring honestly. When people visit the UK Manchester usually isn't towards the top of the list unless they're going for the football.

 

[ashokan]

Morrissey playing there June 7.
Probably not your time frame but Moz with a UK audience would be up my alley
He gets enthusiastic crowd without the pests - and mostly women

 

[beaced_rivals]

I’m boggled that Aston Villa is in 6th place and miles better than Man I.

Manchests. ER? I have always preferred Girlschests. Don't think that I am alone in this.

 

[gchicago]

Awful as in boring or awful as in dirty/unsafe?

Let us state the clear fact.. that the Manchester area has change quite a bit over the past decade. Nothing compared to Birmingham but enough to notice. For bad or good depends on your outlook on the future of things. Not being political but it is what it is and I have quite a few associates that complain to me quite often.

 

[jmc11201]

Nearing the end of my trip. Fairly unimpressed with the city. Really enjoyed the Manchester United game and the fans were very impressive considering the state of the team. Old Trafford worth seeing a game at if you find yourself in the area.

Some pretty good food but city lacks any must see things as far as I can tell and it lacks green space. It's not awful (although the weather has been) but there's no real compelling reason to spend too much time here either.

 

[cshelley]

Nearing the end of my trip. Fairly unimpressed with the city. Really enjoyed the Manchester United game and the fans were very impressive considering the state of the team. Old Trafford worth seeing a game at if you find yourself in the area.

Some pretty good food but city lacks any must see things as far as I can tell and it lacks green space. It's not awful (although the weather has been) but there's no real compelling reason to spend too much time here either.

Yeah this was my observation as well. Better to spend most of your time in London or pick some villages around the country to stay in, then take the train up on matchday or the day before.

And as always Come on you Spurs!

 

[Caliknight]

Awful as in boring or awful as in dirty/unsafe?

Awful as in non descript and boring. Unless you are huge soccer fan there is no real reason to go there. Dreary and dull.