Riverside Stadium
Middlesbrough town centre comes alive with football fans when Boro play a home game at the Riverside Stadium. Get directions to the stadium here.
There are dozens of bars and restaurants within a 20-minute walk of the ground that offer exciting options for food and drink.
Whether you’re a season ticket holder looking for a new pre-match venue, or a first-time visitor to the Riverside, our overview can help you make your choice.
Bar and restaurant suggestions
If you’re arriving by train, options within a short walk of the station include The Zetland, which often boasts enticing set-menu options, the popular STACK shipping container village and Honky Tonk which has you covered for big screens and pool tables.
You can walk to the ground via Albert Bridge and visit Hit the Bar where the large outdoor bars are a big draw en route to the match.
Elsewhere in the town centre, fans of JD Wetherspoon pubs will know what to expect at Swatters Carr. The nearby Southfield Road in the heart of the Teesside University campus is another popular walking route to the stadium. There you will find bars including the Dickens Inn and the Southfield.
Baker and Bedford Street are also bustling on matchdays with independent venues catering to different tastes.
If you’d prefer to be closer to the ground before or after the game, the Six Medals is family friendly and offers a classic pub grub meal.
