The restaurant, founded by Manchester United legends Ryan Giggs and Gary Neville, shut down after six years due to customer complaints about its resemblance to McDonald’s.
Cafe Football in Stratford, East London, has faced backlash for its high prices. One customer quipped online, “Re-mortgage your property before eating here,” while another declared, “Never again.”
Shortly after its opening, Cafe Football, situated in Stratford, East London, just half a mile from the West Ham United stadium, shut down.
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Located in the center of Stratford, East London, the restaurant received negative reviews on TripAdvisor from customers who deemed the meals too pricey.
This establishment is in an area that played a key role in the capital’s Olympic redevelopment, situated less than half a mile from West Ham United’s stadium.
The owners mentioned that the brand’s hotel network will now receive increased attention, adding that they “will not be making any changes to what we offer” regarding hospitality.
Gary Neville is shown in an advertising photo for the restaurant, which offered football-themed food like this “half-time orange.”
A fan tweeted a picture of the menu to show their outrage at having to spend £14 for basic pie and mash.
Cakes featuring football field designs were adorned with a bright green and white theme, as shown above.
Alongside “Red Evil” cocktails, the themed restaurant also offered “Throw-in” chips as a snack. However, it received negative reviews on TripAdvisor, with some describing it as “just plain bad.”
“Just like McDonald’s,” wrote Sue R in her review, noting that it was “very noisy, with more children than adults, small food portions, and just fast food.”
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“Before dining here, you might want to remortgage your property,” Wills 1653 remarked on social media. “It would have been more interesting to have a drink in a public library.”
Deanne W. shared, “We went for an afternoon snack, just a bit of cake, and it was simply terrible.” She advised others to stay away, stating, “They don’t seem to care if you enjoy your meal as long as you pay.”
While everything looks pristine and visually appealing, the taste is disappointing. I’m exhausted and feeling unwell.
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The restaurant, co-owned by two Manchester United legends, was bustling for a brief period.
Franchesca, a fan, had a wonderful experience during her visit when the crowd was sparse. “It was a fantastic night,” she wrote, noting how nice it was to have the entire place to ourselves during happy hour.
Just last week, the cafe’s owner, GG Hospitality, offered free meals to children as part of a Twitter promotion.
In addition to its two locations in Manchester, the company also runs a Football Cafe in Singapore.
