Middlesbrough away guide — Riverside Stadium

Upcoming home fixtures

Travel planning

Christmas and New Year rail services are often reduced; check National Rail before travelling.
Engineering work can affect weekend services; check the operator close to the match.
Big local or international events can increase demand for trains and rooms — book early.
Kick-off times can move for television; times marked here are subject to change.

Stylised illustration of Riverside Stadium in Middlesbrough

Getting there

Walk from Middlesbrough station — Twelve minutes east along the road under the rail bridge, with stewards on the route.
Trains via Darlington — Most long-distance journeys change at Darlington; check the last connection back.
Parking — Plenty of industrial-estate parking near the Riverside, and it clears quickly onto the A66.

Food and drink options

No official away pub found for this ground. Suggestions below are not verified with the club; colours policies vary and fixture restrictions may apply.

The Isaac Wilson — Big, cheap town-centre pub used by both sets of fans. Colours policy unknownMap
Baker Street / Bedford Street — The town's best independent bars and coffee, five minutes from the station. Colours policy unknownMap
Parmo shops — Middlesbrough's own chicken parmo is the post-match tradition — Linthorpe Road has the best. Colours policy unknownMap

Worth the detour

Transporter Bridge

The town's landmark on the Tees, a short walk from the ground.

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MIMA

Modern art gallery in the centre, free entry.

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Albert Park

Victorian park with a lake, halfway between the station and Linthorpe Road.

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Off the beaten track

Lower-profile pubs, cafés and corners. Not yet verified — check opening times and any colours policy before visiting.

The Twisted Lip, Baker Street
Micro-pub in the Baker/Bedford Street quarter, a strip of small independents locals actually use.
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Bedford Street coffee houses
Espresso bars and record shops five minutes from the station.
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Newport Bridge & Tees barrage walk
Industrial river views and a white-water course a short taxi from the Riverside.
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Transport alert

Weekend rail

Engineering work can affect weekend services into Middlesbrough; check the operator close to the match.

Local event

Local arrangements

Arrangements can vary by fixture — check your club's supporter information before travelling.

Ground note · unverified

The Riverside is exposed to wind off the Tees — dress for it even in September.

Ground note · unverified

Evening kick-offs make southbound connections tight; check Darlington departures.

From the away end

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These pubs are not checked as away-friendly. Many pubs near grounds are home-fans only on matchdays and colours policies vary — check with the club or police before you go.

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