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OFF THE PRESS0.1 mi from Ancoats centrelast reviewed April 2026

Ancoats regulars have been naming this place for years, which in a neighbourhood this competitive means something. Dog-friendly and relaxed, with coffee that earns genuine enthusiasm rather than polite praise.

Consistent enough that Ancoats regulars have stopped looking elsewhere.

4.8★★★★½(170)
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What we love

  • Dog-friendly
  • Coffee praised consistently over multiple years, not just a single good stretch
  • Food as much of a draw as the coffee for many regulars

Location

OFF THE PRESS, 3 George Leigh St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 5DL, UK

0.1 mi from Ancoats centre

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