Cafe Football in Trafford - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Went here for a Birthday afternoon tea on 11.09.24 and have to say it was disappointing. Been to many and this was not more then 3 stars at best. Food we had 2 hot and 1 cold and none of us were impressed. The coffee was so strong we all had to ask for more milk to try and drink it, the sandwiches were like door stoppers nothing dainty in keeping with afternoon tea. We had the hot, the fish & chips were okay, the meat roll thing was very spicy and not so good and the beef in Yorkshire pudding was soggy 🙁 The cold one the cakes were good ( suspect they were bought in) and there was 1 very small scone which again (suspect bought in) The service was not so great as in previous venues and the ambience was like some cafe with no atmosphere. Would not return or recommend I'm afraid, maybe go see how the Midland and the Lowry do it, to see what customers expect 🤔

Fantastic place to visit before the game. The staff are friendly and accommodating. It is expensive but it’s next to the ground so it is expected. Sky sports news shown in the bar area. The only negative would be some of the supporters who seem to be regular visitors or staying in the hotel think they have the rights to tables / chairs that don’t have reserved signs ? Not sure if this a thing but was just an observation following our recent experience. Overall most people are friendly and chatty. Me & my son thoroughly enjoy visiting when we go to home matches.

Got to meet Gary Neville and Steve Bruce… food was very good. Would have paid to meet the boys alone 😀 service was good a few mistakes with our order but they were up the walls. Well worth a visit!

Great place for a Man Utd fan, brilliant staff and an amazing atmosphere

Took my 12 year old nephew and his best friend. Travelled up from Leicester for the MUFC stadium tour, and booked into here for a convenient and close place to eat beforehand. We were not disappointed! The welcome was incredibly friendly, the setting was lovely, down by the canal, the view of the stadium, just enough football references in the cafe to not be tacky, yet keep the lads interested. The food was fantastic! I can't imagine how anyone could complain about the food. We each ordered a pepperoni pizza, burger with the works and a halloumi sandwich. They sound simple, but they were done WELL. All incredibly tasty, juicy and plentiful, no small portions here! We all had to leave some, we were so full. The staff really were great, relaxed and kind, while also being efficient. My nephew wants me to drive him back up there again soon, just to go back to the cafe ... and possibly a stay in the hotel above!

We went to celebrate my husband's birthday. We both had the fish fingers butty which was very good and filling. The staff were excellent and thanks to Owen another boy birthday who took up to the rooftop football pitch to see the view.

Went on the evening, hardly anyone in there, no atmosphere, menu wasn't great, nor was the food, small portions that were over priced for a pie and reheated mash. Staff were pleasant though, that was the only good thing about it. Wouldn't go back.

Food is excellent. Nice atmosphere and the staff are all brilliant.

Went for afternoon tea, which was wonderful, they give you the option of savoury(Home) or sweet(Away), we went for the savoury option which still comes with a scone, jam and cream which was lovely. The staff were delightful and although it was a quiet Thursday, the atmosphere was OK.

Visited as staying in the Hotel. Excellent service on the bar from Sam, and also in the restaurant for both breakfast and dinner. Only negative would be the lack of sound in the build up for the football that was on the screens.

O only ordered a latte and a coffee. It was only water with a bit of coffee. The attention was also bad

Nice food. Good value for money

Dinner took forever to arrive, our server came to us twice to apologise because of the delay. We had ordered a pizza and burger which seemed pretty simple to me. When it arrived, the burger was cooked medium rare at best and the pizza did not have the toppings ordered...We did not eat dinner and went to our room hungry.

Just had a quick bite before visiting the Lowry Theatre. Service was friendly and fast. Food was very tasty and good value for money.

Asked for no garnish but meal came with it. Witnessed the chef remove with hands and then gave same dish. Asked for side order of chips but this never came with order. For breakfast asked for no mushrooms but this came with mushrooms. Poor communication. Food tastes nice but poor service. Never offered dessert eg sweet bar for child or more drinks

Attached to Hotel Football, Cafe Football offers some great food choices. I opted for the halloumi fries which were excellent and then the ‘Scholesy’ Steak Suet Pudding with chips, gravy and mushy peas! Very happy and when next back in Manchester I will be returning! ⚽️🍽️

Food is good and portions where big. Multiple screens to watch sport (wish they where placed lower on the walls). Employees where difficult to get in contact with, seemed like they had a "tunnel"-vision.

We had an excellent family meal at Café Football for my birthday. From the server Adam, who was great and friendly, to the wonderful food. The food itself was really good quality service was excellent and very quick, and the portions were also great. The food really was far better quality than expected. Eating with the a view of the theatre of dreams, really added to the experience. We will definitely be back soon.

We had fillet steak and it was divine and sticky toffee pudding for afters it was an amazing atmosphere amazing staff so friendly and polite can’t wait to come back thank you

We came here today for our 1st time. I had read the reviews and everyone had commented on how nice the food was and so I had high hopes. Unfortunately I was very disappointed, I had the pie and mash, the mash and gravy were cold and the pie wasn't the best considering the cost and it really wasn't anything special at all. My son had a pizza and it was too cheesy. I think it's over priced and we wouldn't return, if the food was more enjoyable and hot and they had a more extensive menu then we could be convinced but what a let down.

We had dined here on multiple days as we stayed at hotel football. The restaurant is Man Utd themed sports bar style so expect fast food and nothing more. Food is pretty good and goes well with beer and other liquor. Breakfast has both continental and hot food options. There are vegetarian options too. Enjoy the view of Old Trafford stadium while dining here.

Good food, good price and extensive choice. Good atmosphere

The ambience is very chic and completely in the Manchester United theme. Unfortunately, the food isn't particularly good.

Had the Away afternoon tea. Very good selection of savoury treats. I really enjoyed the fish and chips and sausage roll. Sandwiches are rustic on thick slice bread but could have benefitted from more filling. Coffee and tea are unlimited and very good. Overall, it was a great experience.

I regularly head over for tea, coffee, or hot chocolate during the day. A bite to eat and a drink once in a while in the evening. Friendly staff. I tend to stay away during match days but that it my preference.

Poor quality food but quality service. Location is nice but I’d recommend just going in for a drink if you can avoid eating there.

Great place for a drink and bite to eat

Location direkt neben dem Old Trefford Stadium, Fussball Atmosphäre 👍 Essen okay, Bier okay, gerne wieder 👍

I stayed here with my wife for two days to enable us to go to the football match next door. We ate in the cafe football twice which was a mistake. The first night we ate here, we waited 45 minutes and then were told that sorry, the chef has gone home. The next night the food arrived cold after another long wait. The hotel itself is beautifully decorated and themed perfectly but cafe football seems to employ very young staff who are constantly "being trained" Another thing that concerned me was when I tried to enter the hotel after the football match was the aggressive nature of the doorman at the hotel. After speaking to other guests it turns out that the hotel has hired a "reformed" hooligan as the main doorman.....not a great look. As much as I love Manchester United, I will be seeking a different hotel when visiting in the future

Before Covid and the cost of living crisis, Cafe Football was a solid – clever even – American diner-style experience, albeit with the unavoidable football theme. Today, it feels like a reflection of a Brexit Britain, a shadow of its former glory, broken by economic misfortune and ill-advised decisions. The current slimmed down menu appears to have been created not by chefs – or anybody who knows anything about food – but accountants. The clever dishes – I seem to remember a 'Pot Noodle' which was in fact, a Vietnamese-style pho – are all but gone leaving a fairly uninspired selection. A lack of inspiration can be forgiven if quality is maintained. Alas, that too appears to have scarpered. It's never a good sign when the first chip to pass your lips tastes like an oven chip. Chips are levellers. If you don't put effort into your chips – i.e. peeling, parboiling and frying them – it's unlikely you'll try any harder with the rest of the menu. A few chips later and I'm pretty convinced they've come from the freezer. I fear the same of my burger. The brioche bun is stale and the patties are insipid, oddly textured discs of salt and oil. My dining partner's halloumi burger contains one miserable overcooked square of said Cypriot cheese. The kids' burgers look as if they've come straight from the kitchen of a pub that has reluctantly started serving food to stave off the inevitable closure. Except pubs of that depressing ilk don't charge these kind of prices. Our burgers from the main menu cost the best part of £18 each. If they'd cost a tenner from an actual cafe we'd have felt stung. The 'Messi fries' (£10) is impressive in size only. It's a large portion of suspected oven chips with what tastes like Stagg chilli and some cheese. It tastes microwaved and it may well have been. It feels Cafe Football has cut corners to maintain the bottom line but it may prove an own goal.

It was a decent enough place for a quick drink before the match, very small glasses of coke for the price, but can't expect much from somewhere so close to the ground, comfortable enough and child friendly.

Amazing place,excellent food, service ,and staff-always nice to see same faces.Thankyou HF

I had a pre-match lunch, whilst it was very busy around the bar, I was checked in and taken to my table quickly. Good service taking my order. Match day menu is £30 for two courses, I had the lamb kofta to start, followed by steak & ale pie, chips & gravy. I would recommend and visit again before a game.

Not the best service at the bar and I know your next to OT but the prices are shocking

Great match day atmosphere, average food. Service was quick and staff were friendly. Messi chips were dissapointing. And there was a LOT of dressing on the ceaser salad. Plus an extra £5 for a couple of slices of reheated chicken with it was a bit of a joke. It was a good space to be for the match build up but well overpriced for the standard of food.

Busy and vibrant but good service and a friendly atmosphere

Very disappointed with our experience. Initially we were greeted with balloons and a card which was a nice gesture but the service we received was very poor. The staff. Seemed to be congregating and chatting but not serving. We had to get their attention for our order, drinks, dessert and then the bill. Such a shame.

Went to Cafe Football after Palace match, service was good and staff friendly, But just felt ripped off when advised that we had to buy the 2 course option from the Matchday Menu at a price of £30! Had we known that then we would have went elsewhere. Food wasn't the best either, my burger was okay but my son had to leave his fish. Left disappointed.

We have tried food off of the room service menu and breakfast at Cafe Football and everything has been delicious and hot. The room service was prompt. We dined in the restaurant for breakfast and the selection of food offered was generous. I am really pleased with Cafe Football. Worth a try.

Weird place this. Went on a match day. Food was decent but insanely overpriced. My server was a nice lad. Most of the staff seemed sound, apart from one weird short blonde woman who seemed miserable in all honesty. Proper blunt and unwelcoming. The worst part about this place is the bar area. It’s rammed, which of course it will be on a matchday, but that isn’t the bad part. Friends and family of the owners (Neville, Scholes, etc) reserve the very limited number tables there are for the whole season, yet don’t turn up for hours thus leaving the seats empty. But don’t even think about sitting down! It doesn’t matter if the bar is heaving and you’re an old man with a walking stick. If you dare to sit at Gary Neville’s massively important nephew’s table, even when he hasn’t bothered turning up two hours into the reservation, when the bar is packed to the rafters, old bar maid will give you the stink eye and get snippy with you.

Great family dinner for my sons birthday. The staff were really accommodating, especially when our 9 year old had a last minute order change. Sam and the team were great. Definitely recommend! Also played football on the roof which was epic.

This place is a very well kitted out football themed cafe. Lots of nice touches from the menu to the wall art. Great place to go before or after visiting Old Trafford stadium.

Great day watching the game followed by a post match game on the astro pitch on the roof

Ordered a latte and half a cup for £3. Sugar cubes was a nice touch tho

Had two cups of soup (11.00) 1 pie of the week (16.00) 1 Giggsy (15.00) and 2 madri (11.80). Service was good. Washrooms were clean. It would have liked to have had a better selection of food. Soup was the same for a whole week! Lots to watch on the televisions.

Visited on Thursday 10th August around lunch time and ordered the chicken "nuggets" from the children's menu for the kids in our group (all 6 years old) and no surprise, being kids, they were immediately put off when they saw 3 rather burnt and crispy breaded chicken goujons on their plates. Safe to say they didn't touch them and when I explained to the first member of staff (who appeared more senior) that they didn't look or taste anything like a chicken nugget, I received a load of attitude and was simply told "yeah we make our own", as if that somehow justified the fact that the menu was totally misleading. A second member of staff (waitress) did question if everything was okay with our meal when she was clearing the table and noticed that the kids "nuggets" were all wasted, and she kindly removed them from our bill. She also agreed that they weren't chicken "nuggets", and that it would make sense to call them something else to avoid confusion! (Perhaps the older more senior member of staff could learn a thing or two about customer service and manners from the younger member of staff)

Some people just get hospitality. Thanks for making each and every time special. Looking forward to spending a new season at Cafe Football . ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Clean, kid friendly and with a simple effective menu.

Visited last night with family, food was superb, the 2 girl staff and male staff where brillant, soo good with the kids. Nothing was a issue and one of the best experience I've had. Thanks so much guys, shame I didn't get there names tho

After flying home to Manchester Airport, we came here to have some lunch until our room was ready. The cafe was quiet and there was 2 members of staff in the area. After a few minutes waiting, we were shown to our seat. (No welcoming face, very stern and did not feel welcome at all, felt like a hindrance). We were given a menu and told it was a limited menu. Prices were very inflated but it was a one off treat for our boys so we went with it. My youngest had the kids menu and he got a meal and a dessert. The dessert states that you can either pick some sweets from the sweet shop or pick a scoop of ice cream from the sweet shop. He wanted to go and see what there was, this area was unmanned but while standing their with my husband, he was approached by a staff member who asked what he was doing. My husband said he wanted to order ice cream for our wee boy. The member of staff said, What? I can’t understand what you are saying…. We’re Scottish, we speak English and the way the staff member said this was extremely rude and condescending. When my husband replied that our son wanted Ice Cream, he told him to get back to the seat as Ice Cream was served at the table. He then reeled off around 8 different flavours of ice cream and my son asked for vanilla. About 5 minutes later, the server brought out chocolate ice cream and said that was all they had. My son hardly touched it as not a fan and me and the youngest left to go get our bags as it was approaching the check in time, I was feeling very uncomfortable at this point and it was made very clear we were not welcome. My husband got the bill, just under £80 and we had been charged for the ice cream which was supposed to be included in the kids meal. A service charge had already been added, a bit annoyed at this as we wouldn’t have paid any service as the service was disappointing. Overall, I would never return. Food was average but not worth the cost and the service was pretty poor. You’ll see from my other reviews that I tend not to leave negative views but I really was so disappointed that this was a one off treat and I feel cafe football really let down what could be an amazing hotel.

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Came here this evening for my son’s birthday. The food was great and they even got to play football on the rooftop pitch! The Cafe Football manager- Clare went above and beyond to make it not only really special for my little boy but also to help me as much as she possibly could. I really can’t thank her enough and she made a huge difference to my whole experience. Thank you so much and we will definitely be back!

Very shocked to find, when seeing the 12.5% service charge automatically added to the bill, and asking the staff do they get the tips, that they said no. Isn't this illegal now? Shame on the company if this is true. Food is OK, bit pricey for what it is, but a nice place. Cocktail options very limited.

Great experience even tho I am a Liverpool fan. Like a lot of cities they bring communities together from all over the UK.

Went for my mum and dads 50th wedding anniversary, there was a lovely card and balloons on the table for us, which was a nice touch, we had an amazing time, we all had a great day, food was fantastic, and the staff were absolutely amazing and very helpful , would definitely go back, my mum and dad are already arranging another meal! We had some some changes on our afternoon tea and they accommodated for everything we asked for! Couldn’t ask for more

Went there with my friend for a beer! I ordered something from the tap and my friend ordered a Staropramen which they only had in bottle so bartender had to pour it in a plastic cup! And here comes the unacceptable part! He poured it into a cup in front of us!The cup had a hole on the side.He rushed to grab another cup but by the time he poured it into the new cup half of it was on the floor! He put it in front of us!i said what's going on that's only half a beer! He said i'm wrong because that beer comes in a small bottle! Brought me the bill and was looking at me why the hell am i not satisfied!? i paid (should have told him to f... off) and we left! Not going back ever and will tell all my friends to keep away from that place!

Nice setting with Old Trafford on one side and the canal on the other

Visited with my husband and 2 kids the day before a match day. We ordered a starters and mains and all the food came out together and nobody mentioned this was odd they literally handed us all of this food. We asked three times for drinks before we were given them, my daughters mains were wrong which was immediately fixed. We asked for red sauce about 4 times for the kids and kept getting told it was upstairs locked away so their food was cold by the time they could eat. We were asked then as part of the kids meal plan ice cream or sweets and I said I’m not sure I’ll ask my son when he comes back to the table and I asked him he said ice cream and the waitress just came and dropped bags of sweets on the table and walked off leaving him upset and she was nowhere to be found then. Nearly 80 pound for all of that and the food wasn’t great and we felt sick from having to eat it all together. Then a tip had already been added on, my son was so down lately due to medical issues we try have very little negativity around him when we’re away doing nice stuff so we just paid and left

Quick visit for dinner, fairly limited menu but the food is good and the staff friendly. We were there on a non football night so it was quite quiet.

So nice would live to stay in this hotel Looks amazing . Maybe one day.

The bar and restaurant were uncomfortable, full of raucous clients and scores of TV, on full and playing nothing in particular. Second night went elsewhere to dine and drink.

Staying at the hotel just popped in for a drink, nice atmosphere friendly bar staff.

My son and I have been here a few times and even stayed there the first year it opened. I am afraid the value and quality of food is not what it was in previous years. If you are going to charge £14 for a Margarita pizza at least provide a proper knife. Also I prefer to decide myself how much to tip for service but usually it is in the region of 10%. Usually restaurants will add a 12.5% service charge for groups of 8 or more but it was just the two of us so I thought that was poor. This meal cost us about £20 more than other places we ate at. The staff were pleasant enough though.

Nice place to enjoy with MU fans

Good service food pretty good, after a match up the road it's a good place to wind down and let the crowd disperse

The buffet breakfast was good. Lunch and dinner was not good. The service was bad as well, we had to wait ages for waiters to do anything.

Had a lovely meal in a relaxed atmosphere. The service was outstanding with a special mention to Shan who went above and beyond and made our children feel like royalty. All the staff were wonderful.

We ate and had drinks at Cafe Football on the night before our Stadium & Museum Tour at Old Trafford. The food was tasty and un-complicated - we had burgers, fish and chips and a ‘Scholesy’ (suet pudding and chunky fries) but if I’m honest, the Scholesy portion size was a little on the small side for what we paid. I must say, however, that the service was excellent and particularly engaging and friendly for our kids. We then had drinks in the bar - again service was great and nothing was too much trouble. The kids were able to pop upstairs to the top of Hotel Football for a game of football afterwards.

We visited again, this time before the Manchester United ladies game against West Ham ladies. We have been before and we have stayed overnight at the hotel before, so we had no hesitation in booking a table. We knew we would have 1st class food...

We had a great meal again here at Cafe Football. The service here has always been excellent. Staff are very friendly, attentive and offer good advice on drinks as well as the food menu. Service is always prompt. A variable menu which offers a good...

Stayed at Hotel Football for United - Southampton match. Typical bar food made great by outstanding by Owen. We had the wings, fat fries and onion wings. For mains we had the Carne pizza and Topdog, Chocolate mousse for dessert. Good food ...

Lovely place to have dinner. Our waiter Owen was absolutely stellar and a top lad.

Did you know Manchester United is a club that got absolutely smashed 7-0 by the most successful club in English Football called Liverpool. Get in you good thing 😘.

The food was lovely but a bit expensive. The staff were professional, kind, and helpful. Great service

Went for the first time in years; very outdated now, felt like a motorway service station. The service wasn't great ; when staff brought food to the table they didn't know what the dishes were which led to lots of confusion. Glasses were dirty, the food (I had the red thai curry) was dry and bland, we had to get a refund on the pizzas too which were awful. Honestly, it needs ripping out and re-doing with new management. Gave two stars because it was warm inside!

I was a little nervous after reading some negative reviews on here but my sons insisted so we gave it a go - AND I’m SO glad we did! The food was absolutely delicious, huge portion sizes and so fresh and hot. The staff were amazing and so polite. Nothing was too much for them! Thank you cafe football for really making our evening! We will see you again 👍👍😊😊

A dull menu, tiny portions of very average quality food but very overpriced, lacklustre service, really disappointed.

I booked a table for my son Rhys' 18th. I explained when booking that he has special needs. The staff put balloons and a banner on our table and left a card for him. Those touches meant so much to us and to him. The...

17 quid for a burger? Hahaha it's a shame it tasted so good because I'd have loved to hate it

Overpriced, had mash and Cumberland. Mash was cold with no taste.and sparse, 3 x sausages, not even a Cumberland. Won’t be going back. Staff were nice and friendly so not all bad.

We celebrated my son's 18 birthday and attended the derby vs. City. The Cafe prepared a table with balloons and a card for him. The food & service was great and well worth the reason to stay at Hotel Football! We'd definitely visit again!

We went here for afternoon tea and a kids lunch for my boyfriends birthday. The view of the stadium is great, but that’s about it! We felt instantly rushed by staff when we got in, even though there was only one other table eating… we...

We visited Cafe Football 20/12. We went for afternoon tea as a celebration for my grandparents. We absolutely loved it. The whole experience. From stepping foot inside, we were treated like royalty, the staff couldn't do enough for us. The restaurant was lovely, my grandparents...

Venue was great shame about the serving staff completely ignored our table and was very rude if I wanted to go to Karen’s diner that’s where I would of gone only half the table was fed and when asked about our food told it was...

We received a kind welcome when we arrived and we were taken to our table, which was under a very cold air vent. At first, we were the only customers that were dining. The rest of the customers appeared to be there for drinks only....

Two or 3 course limited menu. Very disorganised service. Food mediocre. Not enough staff Served the wrong items Food cold and dry To be avoided on match days when it is pandemonium and not an enjoyable experience.

With respect to the Hotel Football hosts, my wife and I decided after a long day to settle for a quiet evening in the hotel and eat off the rather unexciting and rather too family friendly menu at Cafe Football. Firstly the knowledgeable warm welcome...

Excellent location 100m from Old Trafford football ground. Made to feel really welcome, door staff courteous, reception friendly and shown straight to pre booked table. Booking on their Hotel Football website very easy and simple. No nonsense menu a little overpriced but we are at...

I have provided reviews on Cafe Football in the past where I have been quite enthusiastic.We have used the restaurant prior to football matches at Old Trafford on a regular basis, however this season they have introduced a minimum charge for a compulsory two course...

I like English breakfast with the sweet beans, sausage, ham and potatoes. This café did a good job with it. The staff are pretty good and quick with service. It is a good spot to sit and watch the canal and the stadium from the...

Went here on Father’s Day after a kids football tour, they catered for 35 of us and put us all as close as they could together.. When arrived as the service manager I think his name was Aiden if the kids could play football upstairs...

30/05/2022 Really impressed with Cafe Football! We were staying at Hotel Football, so booked into the restaurant in the evening. On booking the restaurant I advised them that my little boy has autism so would be very grateful if we could be seated in a...

Really nice atmosphere after the game but very busy and difficult to get served with a very very long wait for a table if you are wanting food too. The bar is very high so as a wheelchair user I felt awkward as I could...

I booked a few months ago as I was taking my niece to the legends game as part of her 18th birthday celebrations and thought a visit to cafe football would be a nice addition. Johanna arranged for balloons, banner and a birthday card and...

Called in for breakfast. Very slow service, was painful waiting for someone to come and take the order. Went to get a cup of tea, no milk or teaspoons, had to ask and waitress I asked wasn't very friendly. Full English was rubbish, asked for...

Value for money afternoon tea, went for my daughters birthday (35), had a nice touch of balloons and a birthday card on the table. Do have a couple of gripes though, the mini roast beef, with Yorkshire pudding was cold, not just mine, there was...

Booked a table for 7pm on a Saturday evening, seated within 2 minutes. Drinks ordered promptly. The chap working there in the suit noticed we hadn't ordered our food, although it had only been 10 minutes since we received our drinks, we were not bothered...

Booked for a meal after the Man Utd match at Old Trafford Such a good location and convenient for drinks and food . We simply walked out the ground and into Cafe Football for pre meal drinks before our table was ready. Good venue and...

The food was ok but the service was shocking. Things forgotten, no one came over unless called over. Just a real let down. Took ages, didn’t get half of it, made to feel like an inconvenience asking for our forgotten items etc… would never go...

Wir waren für ein Spiel von ManU dort auf ein Bier. Die Stimmung war maximal mittelmäßig, viele Gäste hat das...