Colony Astley
Dog friendly workspace with Wi-fi, phone booths, drinks and snacks provided
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Can Petit
Cosy Spanish tapas place in Ancoats serving authentic dishes and lots of sangria.
The New Cross
Independent venue with pop-up kitchen, taproom, DJs and events
The Firehouse
A culinary experience that places a focus on showmanship, think open fire roasted food, vogue dancers, cabaret and more.
Erst
Small plates, natural wines and informal atmosphere in central Manchester’s leading foodie district.
Artista Perfetto
Precision-led coffee bar where high-tech brewing meets playful experimentation — for people who really care about the details.
Cask Ancoats
Beer heaven at a canal-side marina, with 27 keg lines, six cask, a huge choice of bottles and cans
Colony Flint Glass Works
Co-working with quality amenities, coffee taps and meeting rooms in a former glass factory.
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WAWWA Factory Store
Sustainable clothing made in Manchester
Pollen Bakery
Baking institution serving the city and its finest eateries, known for exceptional breads, pastries, and a dine-in menu
The Flat Baker Cafe
Cafe and Brunch spot from much-loved Ancoats bakers
Viet Shack
Blends traditional Vietnamese flavours with a modern twist, offering unique small plates and Asian-inspired cocktails.
Edinburgh Castle
Gloriously restored 19th Century public house with celebrated bar food and a la carte restaurant.
Mana
Mana is Manchester’s first Michelin-starred restaurant in 40 years, delivering a boundary-pushing tasting menu with British ingredients.
Cha-ology
Serene and authentic Japanese tea experience, with a focus on quietude and relaxation.
Ca Phe Viet
Small, city centre gem serving up Vietnamese coffee and tea alongside pho and banh mi sandwiches.
KERB
Natural wine shop and bar with a curated selection of bottles and occasional tasting events.
Blue Eyed Panda
Neighbourhood Chinese restaurant serving Cantonese, Szechuan and Hong Kong-style dishes in a relaxed Ancoats setting.
Catch My Thrift
Pop-up concept from Catch My Thrift, selling vintage clothing by the kilo from one of the city’s most historic venues.
Blossom Street Social
Wine bar with worldwide selection of wines and craft beers.
Off The Press
Former printing press turned coffee-powered creative cafe workspace.
Pho No. 1
Exceptional Vietnamese eatery with authentic small dishes and pho
Maricarmen
Authentic Spanish tapas experience with simple pricing across all delicious dishes, a la carte and brunch menus, and live music
Palms Coffee
Great coffee and fresh bakes from Palms Bakery served out of a shipping container village
American Pies Ancoats
Authentic Chicago deep-dish pizza, garlic butter parmesan crusts, and absurd amounts of cheese in the heart of Ancoats.
Gold Rain Tattoo
Two talented tattoo inkers deliver stunning, exclusive designs, from bold and bright to black and dot work at Gold Rain
Elnecot
Award-winning kitchen serving British cuisine with innovative twists, including Welsh Wagyu, alongside natural wines and local beers.
Wow Banh Mi
Vietnamese restaurant with an eclectic, retro vibe serving banh mi, pho and fusion dishes.
Cafe Cotton
Laidback eatery offering sandwiches on locally baked bread, group catering, continental beers and wines in an iconic city centre building.
Mongrel
A relaxed, dog-friendly independent cafe and bar bridging the gap between Ancoats and the Northern Quarter.
Fern Modern Sushi
Sleek Japanese restaurant offering sushi, ramen and katsu, as well as an omakase experience and lunch offers.
Ancoats Deli
A modern neighbourhood deli on Murray Street serving up stellar sandwiches, wine, and charcuterie.
Seven Bro7hers Beerhouse
No-nonsense Manchester brew house serving excellent pints and quality food, without the pretence.
Rubber Ducky Records
Rubber Ducky Records is a floating record shop specialising in electronic music based on the canals of Ancoats
Queer Lit
Europe’s most expansive lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer bookshop defining gorgeous on the inside
Flawd
Flawd is a vibrant waterside wine bar, bottle shop and ever-changing small-plate eatery on Islington Marina in Ancoats.
Wing Yip
A legendary pan-Asian superstore and a fundamental pillar of the city’s culinary landscape.
Ancoats Coffee Co
Speciality coffee roasters bringing together community, hospitality, and great shared experiences
Cork & Canvas
Let resident artists guide you through an evening of painting to produce your very own canvas
Daily Spaces Studios
Versatile daylight studio and event venue where creativity, community and modern classics meet.
Come Through Lab
Photographic lab offering C41, B&W and E6 film developing and scanning as well as bespoke fine art Giclée printing services
Soul & Surf
Fusing West African and Soul Food flavours
The Crown & Kettle
Cuppello’s
Cuppellos Coffee is an intimate hole-in-the-wall coffee and brunch spot specialising in cups of Joe, OJ, and indulgent bakes
The Flat Baker
Artisan Brazilian-influenced pastries and some of the city's finest croissants served from an Ancoats hatch.
Bruco
Easy-going Italian dining with heart, from indulgent small plates to slow-cooked classics and carefully chosen wines.
House of Esk
Rustic waterside bar known for great wines and tunes, intimate atmosphere and sun trap terrace
Canto
Canto is a small plate Portuguese eatery showcasing standout Iberian cuisine and wines from Douro and beyond.