Ideal for work and walkies…
Manchester’s not only packed full of the UK’s best pubs, bars and restaurants – it’s also got an enviable amount of dog-friendly workspaces that’ll let you and your pooch to escape the monotony of the home office for something a little livelier.
As one of the most welcoming cities for doggos and pups, we’ve rounded up a quick list of the best places to where you and your four-legged pal can grab a coffee and get some work done. We’ll update this as new places pop-up, so be sure to check back soon.
The Refuge
Sitting on Oxford Street, The Refuge is a spacious and glamorously designed restaurant, bar and workspace right in the heart of the city that loves dog visits. The venue’s airy layout – spanning a greenhouse, main bar seating and cosy outdoor terrace – mean finding a quiet spot for you and your dog is easy and when 5pm rolls round, you’ll be able to grab a well-deserved after-work pint (or water for your pup) with minimal fuss.
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Ducie Street Warehouse
Ducie Street Warehouse sits behind Piccadilly train station and is so welcoming to dogs, they even let them in their mini-cinema for special dog-friendly screenings. With plenty of booth seats and smaller desks – and an outside terrace for those rare, rain-free days – working at Ducie Street is easy and enjoyable, especially with their in-house coffee shop Counter serving up a steady stream of pep. Fair warning though: this place is also home to Gooey’s extravagant cookies and donuts, which can be hard to resist.
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Ezra & Gil
As one of the Northern Quarter’s most popular brunch and lunch spots, you’d be forgiven for purely associating Ezra & Gil for delicious grub. However their window and desk seating also help make this place great for a bit of mid-day working. Like many venues in the centre of town, Ezra is more than happy for you to visit with your pooch – and they even have some free treats up by the coffee counter for your doggo to enjoy.
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Whitworth Locke
One of the newer spaces on this list, Whitworth Locke is a quaint and colourful hotel based on Princess Street just by Canal Street. Inside this sweet-smelling spot (you’ll notice the venue’s constantly perfumed aroma as soon as you walk in) you’ll find a sleek cocktail bar and a Foundation coffee shop, alongside a collection of sofas, tables, intimate booths and workspaces. Both the hotel and its lobby working area are friendly to dogs – making this place well worth a visit.
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Feel Good Club
This colourful and cool Northern Quarter hang-out combines coffee vibes with heaps of positivity, making it a pretty ideal place to get those creative juices flowing. Dogs area a regular sight at this place – with the owners’ own pups often found dashing around and saying hello to all the furry friends that pass through its doors. With indoor and outdoor seating – and a designated quiet greenhouse space for phone calls or meetings, Feel Good Club is a lovely, dog-friendly venue you’re bound to enjoy.
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