Over the next four nights in Manchester, some 240,000 music fans will flock to see Ed Sheeran at his huge gigs at the Etihad Stadium. For those unfamiliar with the city or the venue, it's always great to know what the food and drink options will be at the stadium itself.
And luckily for those heading to the concert, there's a whole wealth of food and drink options inside and outside the ground that you can enjoy. The stadium, the home of Premier League champions Manchester City, plays host to a full fanzone area with a mix of independent food and drink operators.
Here you can get everything from Northern Soul 's famous grilled cheese sandwiches to Ancoats' finest hip hop chippy fish and chips. There are also a host of food and drink options once you head inside the stadium.
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Drinks are on the pricey side though, so be prepared to pay anywhere from £5.75 to £6.80 for a pint of beer and around £6.50 for a glass of wine and £7 for spirits and mixer. Soft drinks are priced from £2.50 for bottles of water and £3.50 for fizzy pop.
Food ranges from £3.50 for chips, £6 for burgers and £5.50 for grilled cheese sandwiches and £7 for vegan hotdogs. There are a host of different stalls catering for different needs including gluten free, vegetarian and vegan options.
Global guitar star Ed will be taking to the stage at around 8pm each night at the Etihad Stadium gigs, although doors will open for ticketholders to head into the ground from 4pm for the Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday gigs in Manchester. So here, we've taken a look at the options inside and outside the stadium to help you decide where to grab a snack.
It's also worth noting that you are not allowed to take any of your own food and drink into the stadium with you, so if you're taking your own food to eat this will need to be consumed before you head for your seats.
City Square Fanzone
There are a wealth of food and drink stalls all around the City Square Fanzone, which you will find as soon as you walk off the Etihad Stadium tram stop. For those entering the stadium from entrances off Ashton New Road, you can find the Fanzone between the A and Z doors into the stadium.
Here you will find a wealth of large outdoor bars where you can purchase a mix of alcoholic beverages, wines, local brewed beers as well as soft drinks.
Drinks at the Craft Beer stall include Hoppy Pale Ale, Bones Lager and Neck Oil for £6.80 a pint. At the neighbouring gin stand you're looking at a Classic G&T for £7.50 or £11.50 for a large.
Food stalls include Northern Soul grilled cheese with their famous melty sandwiches. Their offerings include the classic sandwich for £6, Mac Attack (with mac n cheese) for £7 and cheesy fries for £4, while drinks here include beer or cider for £5.75 and wine for £6.50.
There's South Manny Flavaz selling classic chicken and chips for £8.50, chicken burger £9.85, Texas boneless strips £5.50.
The Oh So British street food stall is selling classic "Mannie cheese burger" for £6, gourmet burger for £7 and fish finger butty for £7, while chips start at £4.
Inside the Stadium
Once you are inside the stadium, you will still be able to purchase a range of hot and cold food and alcoholic and soft drinks from stations across the concourse.
Prices include: Amstel for £3.25 for 1/2 pint, £6.25 for a pint; Strongbow dark fruits for £3.25 for 1/2 pint, £6.50 for a pint. Gin and tonic and vodka and coke are priced at £7, while a 187ml glass of red, white or rose wine is £6.50 - or you can buy a bottle for £25.
A 300ml water bottle is £2.50, while Coke or Sprite Zero is £3.50.
There are a range of different food stalls across the concourse, with the likes of burgers and chips, chicken and chips and nachos. Prices we've spotted include a tray of loaded BBQ and cheese nachos for £5, chicken wrap and fries for £7, chicken mega bowl and fries for £9.50 and
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