The Bishop Blaize
pub in Manchester, UK
The Bishop Blaize is a pub in Stretford, Greater Manchester, England. It plays an important part in the fan culture of Manchester United F.C. being the closest pub to Old Trafford. It is operated by Wetherspoons. It is the gathering point for the 'most passionate supporters' in the hours before a game. It has also been described as having 'unique charm'.
History
The pub opened 24 May 2000.
In 2011 the pub was the target of graffiti referring to the Munich Air Crash. It has also been the target of anti-Glazer graffiti.
In 2016 a complaint was raised that prices increased on match days, as well as the end of the practise whereby regulars could still buy drinks at the ordinary price. The pub defended itself, highlighting that the practice of match day prices was entirely legal, and that it is required to cover the cost of doormen, who are only used on match days, as well as the increased number of staff.
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