Mary D's The Townley or another?

[ftg89]

I have had this discussion with many blues over the years and we have always ended up in Mary D's I have heard others say The Townley is better for atmosphere before games. We always like the music and the atmosphere at Mary D's but I wanted to know other's opinion and where they go before the game. Looking for the place that has the best atmosphere in your opinion.
Why was the pub knocked down opposite Mary D's?

Thanks

 

[Gareth Barry Conlon]

Why was the pub knocked down opposite Mary D's?

Have you ever been around there when there is not a game on? I would sometimes cut down there on the way home from work. Would lock the doors down that bit.

 

[Del_Bosque]

Been about 8 years since I had a pint around the ground and no intention of starting back.

It’s 10 mins away from Ancoats/Northern Quarter, miles better.

 

[ftg89]

Been about 8 years since I had a pint around the ground and no intention of starting back.

It’s 10 mins away from Ancoats/Northern Quarter, miles better.

We have done that before, it's lovely but in terms of atmosphere and a sing song it doesn't get going. I know that's not everyone's cup of tea but I do like a chant or 2 before the game.

 

[Indaparkside]

but I do like a chant or 2 before the game.

Have you considered joining st Winifred’s school Choir

 

[ftg89]

Have you considered joining st Winifred’s school Choir

I would love to but don't have the time. Which is why I like to use the vocal chords once a week!

 

[Lavinda Past]

I would love to but don't have the time. Which is why I like to use the vocal chords once a week!

You are Noel Gallagher and I claim my £5.00

 

[ftg89]

You are Noel Gallagher and I claim my £5.00

If I was Noel, I would give you more than £5

 

[Man_City_Loyal]

I have had this discussion with many blues over the years and we have always ended up in Mary D's I have heard others say The Townley is better for atmosphere before games. We always like the music and the atmosphere at Mary D's but I wanted to know other's opinion and where they go before the game. Looking for the place that has the best atmosphere in your opinion.
Why was the pub knocked down opposite Mary D's?

Thanks

Mary D's is great if your wanting to start off boozing at 17 to early 20's.

Been a few pubs around COMS gone now that were great for a booze.

Plenty of pubs in town to go to.

Always liked the Townley or Cornershop better than Mary D's, just too busy to get served from previous experiences.

 

[blue b4 the moon]

Prefer the Townley, generally cheaper & better beer and you can talk...D's is ok if on a big pre & post match piss up with the DJ but, it's changed over the years and is much more sanitised now with no shit on the floor songs (probably for the best).

If you're under 25 D's over that age Townley or stay in the City Centre and straight to the game.

 

[manchester blue]

We have done that before, it's lovely but in terms of atmosphere and a sing song it doesn't get going. I know that's not everyone's cup of tea but I do like a chant or 2 before the game.

Save it for the match. :)

 

[Wilmslow Road]

Plastic Glasses and out of date Beer. No thanks. If you want a decent Pub and a drink in a Glass walk past the Academy up Ashton New Road to the Grove. Couple of minutes walk,

 

[andyhinch]

If I was Noel, I would give you more than £5

Gregorian monk ?

 

[SWPISHOME]

What's the atmosphere like in Townleys before kick off for a sing song?

I normally go to Mary D's it's just handy walking across the road before kick off.

 

[liamctid]

Not been to Mary D's pre game for almost 10 years but I'd imagine it's better for singing than The Townley. I find both better after the game as pre match they're always hammered beforehand and it takes ages to get a drink.

 

[bluestevei]

isnt marys ds landlord a rag fuck putting money into his pockets, but grove is good

 

[Johnny Mars Bar]

Mary D’s is an absolute shithole, but the kind of shithole that is appropriate for going to the footy. No way in a million years is it the kind of establishment I’d ever go in otherwise.

The Townley is marginally less rough. *marginally*.

That place opposite Mary’s was even more rough, I’m not surprised it got bulldozed.

 

[LongsightM13]

All the pubs near the ground are shit

 

[Johnny Mars Bar]

All the pubs near the ground are shit

There’s an old pub by the Holt Town tram stop, think it used to be called the ‘Bank of England’? Been boarded up for years, I’ve often thought it would make a perfect traditional style pub for match days. I wouldn’t even mind if City themselves bought it..just seems a crying shame to see a traditional old pub deteriorate.

It’ll be knocked down and turned into flats of course, sooner or later.

Weren’t there rumours of City opening a match day ‘pub’ a couple of years ago? Or did that idea morph into the ‘Ardrwick’ pub-style corporate area shite?

 

[LongsightM13]

There’s an old pub by the Holt Town tram stop, think it used to be called the ‘Bank of England’? Been boarded up for years, I’ve often thought it would make a perfect traditional style pub for match days. I wouldn’t even mind if City themselves bought it..just seems a crying shame to see a traditional old pub deteriorate.

It’ll be knocked down and turned into flats of course, sooner or later.

Weren’t there rumours of City opening a match day ‘pub’ a couple of years ago? Or did that idea morph into the ‘Ardrwick’ pub-style corporate area shite?

The Mitchell Arms was right next to Holt Town, wasn’t bad as pubs round there go. Even if the squawking parrots behind the bar gave the place a slightly surreal, cuckoos nest vibe.
The Bank of England is a bit further back towards the New Islington tram stop, has been near derelict for years now. The police were digging up the cellar a couple of years ago because they got a tip that a gangland murder victim might be down there.
I do remember rumours about City looking into owning a pub or two a while back. You would imagine once the new arena is up and running, that pubs on the route between there and town wouldn’t be so reliant on a football game every two weeks and would be more viable