Restaurants, bars and takeaways where you are most likely to bump into a Manchester City player

Manchester City stars painted the town blue last Sunday after their triumph in the Premier League. Winning the title - for the sixth time in eleven seasons - with a remarkable 3-2 final day win against Aston Villa was cause for serious celebration, kicking off in Spinningfield's The Ivy.

The team had plenty of Premier League footballer haunts to choose from, which is no surprise as the region is home to two of the biggest clubs in the world. Players can often be spotted enjoying their downtime off the pitch in luxury restaurants and bars, and sometimes let social media followers in on the antics by sharing where they are on Instagram.

While a few establishments have long been associated with the rich and famous, some local gems have also become popular with famous faces from the footballing world - improving your chances of spotting a celeb. Here are just some of the restaurants, takeaways and bars where you're most likely to bump into a Manchester City footballer in Greater Manchester.

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The Pavilion, Byrom St, Manchester M3 3HG

Get your footy shirts at the ready to be signed if you're headed to The Ivy in Spinningfields. The flamboyantly decorated multi-storey restaurant has catered to many footballers since its opening in 2018.

It was the destination of choice to celebrate Man City's win in the Premier League last Sunday, with the jubilant teammates partying there until 3am the next morning. England stars Jack Grealish and Phil Foden were papped at the venue, alongside Riyad Mahrez.

Others in attendance included defender John Stones, goalkeeper Ederson, midfielder İlkay Gündoğan and club manager Guardiola -