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FA Cup Final 2025: Best Wembley Pubs for Man City Fans
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Manchester City will face Crystal Palace at the fabled Wembley Stadium in the FA Cup final on Saturday, May 17, knowing it is their last chance to win silverware this season.
If you are among the thousands of lucky Man City fans heading to Wembley for the 4:30 PM kick-off, be sure to check out the guide below to find the best pubs — dedicated as well as neutral — near the iconic London stadium.
FA Cup Final: Best Wembley Pubs for Man City Fans
The Football Association (FA) has allotted the east side of the stadium to Man City fans travelling down from the north side, and the west side to Crystal Palace followers coming up from the south. Man City fans might feel a bit bummed out by this allotment, as most of the happening clubs in the area fall on the west side of the stadium.
Manchester City’s road to the #EmiratesFACup Final 🩵 pic.twitter.com/SJuPAXbyyE
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) May 14, 2025
The east side may not be overflowing with watering holes, but it has a few underrated gems worth checking out.
Wembley Pubs for Man City Fans on the East Side
Here is the complete list of pubs dedicated to Man City fans for the FA Cup final:
- The Torch — 1-5 Bridge Rd, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 9AB (Opens at 11:00 AM)
- Wembley Tavern — 121 Wembley Park Dr, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 8HG (Opens at 11:00 AM)
- The Blue Check — 12-13 Empire Way, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 0RQ (Typically Opens at 12:00 PM)
- Stadium Sports Bar —125 Wembley Park Dr, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 8HQ (Opens at 9:00 AM)
- Crock of Gold — 23 Bridge Rd, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 9AB (Opens at 11:00 AM)
- Black Sheep — 2 Olympic Way, London HA9 0GU (Opens at 5:45 AM)
- Feed The Yak — 51 Olympic Way, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 0EG (Opens at 12:00 PM)
Unsure where to go for the FA Cup final pre-match buzz and, hopefully, post-match festivities? We have ranked the top five pubs on the east side of the Wembley Stadium for Man City fans. We have scoured the average customer ratings across platforms like Google, TripAdvisor, and Checkle to make the list.
Also Read: 12 Wembley Pubs Allocated To Crystal Palace Fans Ahead Of 2025 FA Cup Final
FA Cup Final: Top 5 Wembley Pubs for Man City Fans
| Rank | Venue | Rating | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Check | 4.5★ (TripAdvisor) | Great service, even better food |
| 2 | Black Sheep Coffee | 4.3★ (Google) | Excellent coffee, relaxed vibe |
| 3 | The Crock of Gold | 4.2★ (Checkle) | Traditional Irish feeling, good crowd |
| 4 | Stadium Sports Bar | 4.1★ (Google) | Multiple screens, bustling environment |
| 5 | The Torch | 3.5★ (TripAdvisor) | Biggest of the lot, very close to Wembley |
Eat and Drink at Man City Fanzone
You can also have a drink or two at the dedicated Man City fan zones around the Wembley Stadium on Saturday, May 17.
The Man City fan zones will be outside gates C, D, and E, on the east side of Wembley, this year. The fan zones will open for Man City travellers from 11:00 am, five-and-a-half hours before kick-off. It will serve alcohol until 3:30 PM before closing at 4:00 PM.
You will, of course, need a valid match ticket to access the fan zones.
FA Cup Final: Best Neutral Pubs Around Wembley
Pubs around Wembley will see massive footfall on Saturday, so there is a good chance that some Man City fans will beat you to the punch if you do not head to the stadium bright and early.
Luckily, there are plenty of neutral venues — not allotted to either Crystal Palace or Man City fans — you can head to if the dedicated pubs are filled on the east side of the stadium.
Straight from kick-off 🤯
The last time İlkay Gündoğan played in an #EmiratesFACup Final, he did this 👀pic.twitter.com/x95dNx8CiY
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) May 12, 2025
Here are the top neutral pubs around London Designer Outlet, Harrow Road, and Wembley Park worth checking out:
- Zizzi – London Designer Outlet, Wembley Park Blvd, Wembley, HA9 0FD
- Nando’s – London Designer Outlet, Wembley Park Blvd, Wembley, HA9 0FD
- Byron Burger – London Designer Outlet, Wembley Park Blvd, Wembley, HA9 0FD
- Big Moe’s – London Designer Outlet, Wembley Park Blvd, Wembley, HA9 0FD
- Frankie & Benny’s – London Designer Outlet, Wembley Park Blvd, Wembley, HA9 0FD
- JRC Global Buffet – London Designer Outlet, Wembley Park Blvd, Wembley, HA9 0FD
- Las Iguanas – London Designer Outlet, Wembley Park Blvd, Wembley, HA9 0FD
- Wagamama – London Designer Outlet, Wembley Park Blvd, Wembley, HA9 0FD
- Pizza Express – London Designer Outlet, Wembley Park Blvd, Wembley, HA9 0FD
- Masalchi by Atul Kochar – 2 Wembley Park Blvd, Wembley Park, HA9 0HP
- Bread Ahead – 26-28 Olympic Way, Wembley Park, HA9 0NP
- TGI Friday – 1 Wembley Park Boulevard, Wembley Park, HA9 0TG
- Pasta Remoli – 10 Exhibition Way, Wembley Park, HA9 0FU
- CXI Love Food – 111 Wembley Park Drive, Wembley Park, HA9 8HG
- Swan Pub – 789 Harrow Road, Wembley, HA0 2LP
- Arena Lounge – 652 Harrow Road, Wembley, HA0 2HA
- The Barrel & Corner – 610-612 High Rd, Wembley HA0 2AF
- Trader Wembley – 87 Ealing Road, Wembley, HA0 4BD
- The Corner House – 2-4 Slough Lane, NW9 8QL
- JJ Moons – Kingsbury Road, NW9 9EL
How Many FA Cups Have Man City Won?
Having lifted the cup seven times, Manchester City are one of the most successful teams in FA Cup history. Their most recent triumph came at Manchester United’s expense in 2023. The Cityzens claimed a 2-1 victory over their crosstown rivals.
How Many Times Have Man City Reached the FA Cup Finals?
Manchester City have played 13 FA Cup finals in their history, winning 7 and losing 6.
They will play their third consecutive FA Cup final this Saturday. Man City came up short in their previous attempt, losing 2-1 to Man Utd.