Bury, scene of the greatest 0-0 draw in history is also home to a couple of half decent pubs down Manchester Road, the main Road from the town that takes you to Gigg Lane.

The Waterloo Hotel is a good start for real ale fans heading down from the town or metro link towards the ground, the food is excellent, and the staff and locals generally friendly.

Near the ground two pubs sit side by side, namely The Pack Horse and The Staff of Life.
I would definitely recommend the latter!!

Another very decent option is the Swan and Cemetery which is just off Manchester Road on the other side of the ground. Although mainly a home pub it’s always been away friendly in my experience, and again the food is well worth it.

There is also a large social club at the ground which I vaguely remember gaining access to on that magical night back in 1995, but then most of my recollections of that evening are pretty hazy. I seem to remember having a pint with Alan Knill who now manages Rotherham, but it might have just as well have been dream.