Etihad Stadium sits in the Clayton/Eastlands area of east Manchester, and unlike some flashier Premier League grounds, this isn’t a glamorous restaurant strip — instead you’ll find neighborhood chippies and modest local spots scattered within walking distance. Distances and ratings are based on Google Maps data.
Maine Road Chippy
286 Ashton New Rd, Manchester M11 3HY · Mon-Sat 8:00-15:00, Sun 8:00-13:00. Named after City’s old home ground “Maine Road,” this is the closest fish and chip shop to the stadium on this list.
CITY CHIPPY
284 Ashton New Rd, Manchester M11 3HY · Open daily 12:00-23:30. A matchday regular directly across from the club’s official store.
The Lunch Box
17 Cambrian St, Manchester M40 7EP · Mon-Fri 7:00-14:00, Sat 8:00-13:00, closed Sundays. One of the highest-rated spots on this list (4.8), a breakfast-and-lunch cafe. Note that it’s closed on Sundays.
Culture Box
1 Broxton St, Manchester M40 7BN · Tue-Fri 12:00-20:00, Sat 13:00-20:00, Sun 13:00-19:00, closed Mondays. A Caribbean food specialist serving jerk chicken and jollof rice. Note that it’s closed on Mondays.
Spicy Mango
575 Ashton New Rd, Clayton, Manchester M11 4EA · Mon-Thu 17:00-22:45, Fri 16:30-22:45, Sat 16:00-22:45, Sun 16:00-22:00. A takeout-focused Indian food specialist.
Hong Kong Chippy
591 Ashton New Rd, Clayton, Manchester M11 4EA · Mon-Fri 11:30-13:30 & 16:30-22:00, Sat 16:30-22:00, closed Sundays. A shop blending British fish and chips with Chinese cooking. Note that it’s closed on Sundays.
Vermilion
Lord N St, Hulme Hall Ln, Manchester M40 8AD · Tue-Thu & Sun 16:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 16:00-23:00, closed Mondays. A well-known Manchester Indian restaurant with by far the most reviews (2,691) on this list. Note that it’s closed on Mondays.
Grove Inn
652 Ashton New Rd, Clayton, Manchester M11 4AT · Mon-Thu & Sun 11:00-23:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-midnight. A traditional neighborhood pub, good for a pre- or post-match pint.