Manchester United are in the FA Cup Final. United in Focus brings you the best pubs when to set off, the best routes to Wembley and more.
It’s nearly time. Manchester United and Erik ten Hag’s most important game of the season awaits, as they take on Manchester City at Wembley.
Thousands of fans will be flocking from Manchester to paint London red and blue, in a match of massive proportions – for both clubs.
But here at United in Focus, we only care about the red side of Manchester. So, with this – here is a guide for Red Devils supporters as they embark to Wembley for the FA Cup Final 2024.
Pubs for Man Utd fans at the FA Cup Final near Wembley
At an FA Cup Final, the pubs are split on the East and West Side. Manchester United have been designated the East side, whereas the Cityzen’s have the West. All United-friendly pubs are as follows:
- The Blue Check, 12 -13 Empire Way, Wembley, HA9 0RQ
- Wembley Tavern, 121 Wembley Park Dr, Wembley Park, HA9 8HG
- Stadium Sports Bar, 125 Wembley Park Dr, Wembley Park, HA9 8HQ
- The Torch, 1-5 Bridge Rd, Wembley Park, HA9 9AB
- Crock of Gold, 23 Bridge Road, Wembley, HA9 9AB
Please also note, that Brent Council enforces a “No Street Drinking Zone” on Olympic Way and the surrounding area for major events but you can still get a drink in these local pubs. Also, please drink responsibly.
When to set off from Manchester for Wembley
If you are travelling from Manchester, you should probably set off early morning.
The distance from Manchester to London is approximately 210 miles (338 kilometres) by road, By car, the travel time can range from 3.5 to 5 hours, depending on the traffic – which will probably be a lot worse considering both sets of fans heading up.
If you’re travelling by train, the journey typically takes about 2 to 2.5 hours on a direct service. Fans coming from elsewhere should use services such as Google Maps on the day to see their desired route.
Wembley Stadium car park
Wembley Stadium has a car park available for those who have travelled in their vehicle, though it requires pre-booking through the official website.
Tube station for Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium has a dedicated tube station on the London Underground called Wembley Park.
Wembley Park can be accessed via the Jubilee Line and the Metropolitan Line if you are accessing it from elsewhere in London.
When to arrive at Wembley Stadium
A fan told United in Focus said that the Coventry semi-final at Wembley was a ‘nightmare’ to get in, so you should definitely get to the ground in good time. Maybe an hour/hour and a half beforehand.
Best Wembley Stadium hotels
Hotels at this stage will likely be sold out, but it’s worth ringing up to see if any of these still have availability if you’re in a rut.
Tripadvisor has collated the best hotels in the Wembley area based on how they are rated by visitors. Here’s a look at the top five ranked by the website:
- 1 – Premier Inn London Wembley Stadium hotel
- 2 – Hilton London Wembley
- 3 – Premier Inn London Wembley Park Hotel
- 4 – Novotel London Wembley
- 5 -St George’s Hotel – Wembley
Enjoy Wembley, reds! Hopefully, Ten Hag and the Manchester United first-team squad can bring the trophy home.