The Manchester United boss posed for pictures with stars from Coronation Street at the launch of 47 King St West restaurant.
Actors Sam Aston, Michael Le Vell and Andy Whyment - better known as Chesney, Kevin and Kirk - looked pleased to see the Scot.
Night out: Sir Alex (centre) with Sam Aston (2nd left), Michael Le Vell (2nd right) and Andy Whyment (right)
England stopper Hart kept his side in the Champions League Group D match with a string of superb saves before Mario Balotelli rescued a point for the hosts with a last-gasp penalty.
Ferguson, who saw his own side win at Cluj on Tuesday, will now turn his attention to Sunday's crucial Premier League clash against Newcastle.
All smiles: Sir Alex Ferguson, Micheal Le Vell and Andy Whyment
What's on the menu? Ferguson with the co owners of the restaurant
'We had a meeting after that game at Newcastle last season,' he said. 'We had to talk with each other because it was not the way we respect the shirt of Manchester United. We don't want another wake-up call.
'We know what happened last year. We know the experience up there and we have to be ready from the first minute of the game.'
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