Neighbourhood area guide: Discover what’s on your doorstep near Huckletree Manchester
10/27/2025
Huckletree Manchester sits inside the iconic Express Building in Ancoats — right in the heart of one of the city’s most exciting neighbourhoods. Mixing industrial heritage with a new wave of creativity, it’s where old Manchester grit meets new Manchester energy. Here’s what’s worth exploring within a 10–15-minute walk (or short tram ride) of your new office space:
☀️ Morning wake up
Fuel your day with the neighbourhood’s best coffee, pastries, and easy breakfast spots — all just minutes from your desk.
Off the Press, your daily coffee dose
1-minute walk
Nestled inside the Huckletree building, this bright, welcoming café sources its beans locally from Blossom Coffee Roasters — and the brews are sublime. Expect refined espresso and silky oat lattes paired with inventive toasties, pastries, and seasonal salads.
Address: The Express Building, 9 Great Ancoats St, M4 5AD
Pollen Bakery, sourdough & specialty coffee
10-minute walk
Known for legendary cinnamon buns, croissants, and world-class sourdough bread. Grab a flat white by the canal before seizing the day.
Address: Cotton Field Wharf, 8 New Union St, Manchester M4 6FQ
🥑 Midday refuel
When it’s time to step away from your screen, these local favourites serve up quick bites and relaxed lunch spots for you and the team.
Erst, elevated small plates
6-minute walk
A bright, airy spot offering seasonal small plates that are fresh, inventive, and perfect for a team lunch or client meet-up.
Address: 9 Murray St, Manchester M4 6HS
Rudy’s Neapolitan Pizza, local favourite
3-minute walk
Laid-back and always buzzing, Rudy’s serves up some of Manchester’s best authentic Neapolitan pizzas — a must-try for pizza lovers.
Address: 9 Cotton St, Manchester M4 5BF
🌙 Evening unwind
Clocked off? Head to these nearby bars and eateries for after-work drinks, sharing plates, and good conversation.
Canto, Mediterranean small plates & wine
4-minute walk
A lively, modern restaurant perfect for sharing tapas and winding down after work with friends or colleagues.
Address: Cutting Room Square, 3 Blossom St, Manchester M4 5BZ
Seven Brothers Beerhouse, local brews
3-minute walk
Family-run Manchester brewery offering signature craft beers in a cosy taproom atmosphere — ideal for a relaxed pint.
Address: 39 Blossom St, Manchester M4 5BZ
🍸 Dining with clients
Need somewhere to impress? These polished yet relaxed restaurants are perfect for client lunches, dinners or team celebrations.
Elnecot, modern British dining
4-minute walk
An Ancoats favourite known for creative dishes, great wines, and a laid-back yet elevated atmosphere — ideal for evening meets.
Address: Cutting Room Square, 41 Blossom St, Manchester M4 6AJ
The Edinburgh Castle Pub, historic gastropub
3-minute walk
A beautifully restored 200-year-old pub offering hearty seasonal dishes, cosy interiors, and an impressive drinks list.
Address: 17 Blossom St, Manchester M4 5AN
🏃➡️ Fitness and wellness
Prefer a sunrise sweat or an end-of-day stretch? These local studios and gyms will help you fit movement into your workday.
TRIB3, luxe industrial HIIT studio
15–20 minute walk or short tram
Offers immersive, high-intensity group workouts across three zones — treadmill, resistance, and intensity — with energy, music and motivation.
Address: 6 John Dalton St, Manchester, M2 6JP
V1BE, boutique HIIT + studio classes
14-minute walk
An independent studio focused on heart rate-based HIIT, boxing, treadmill, and curated group classes — all with fresh ownership and renewed energy.
Address: 75 Mosley St, Manchester M2 3HR
🌳 Walks and green space
For a breather between calls or a creative reset, wander to these nearby green corners, canal paths, and hidden outdoor spots.
Cotton Field Park, canalside calm
11-minute walk
An urban oasis right by the water in Ancoats Marina — perfect for a quick lunchtime stroll or a moment of peace between calls.
Address: Cotton St, Manchester M4 5DH
Sackville Gardens, leafy city escape
17-minute walk
Home to a statue of Alan Turing, this historic public garden has tree-lined paths, benches, and space to stretch your legs.
Address: 41 Whitworth Street, Sackville St, Manchester M1 3WA
🌟 Special Ancoats spots
Discover the history and character that make Ancoats unique — from iconic music venues to secret installations tucked into brick walls.
Band on the Wall, legendary live music venue
3-minute walk
An iconic Manchester venue with over 200 years of music history — from jazz to indie and everything in between.
Address: 25 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JZ
Ancoats Peeps, hidden spy-hole artworks
A few minutes’ walk
Scattered around Ancoats are brass “spy-holes” embedded in walls — peer through to discover miniature artworks or glimpses of old industrial interiors. Start near Royal Mills (Jersey St / Redhill St corner) and explore the surrounding lanes.
Whether it’s a sunrise coffee, a lunchtime pizza, or a stroll at sunset — Huckletree Manchester puts you at the heart of one of the city’s most vibrant neighbourhoods.