Ancoats General Store
A modern corner shop in Ancoats mixing everyday essentials with craft beers, vegan options, coffee and an in‑store post office.
Ancoats General Store is a lively, community-minded corner shop and micro-market at 57 Great Ancoats Street in Manchester, combining everyday groceries with craft beer, natural wine, vegan provisions, a coffee counter and an in-store post office. Open long hours seven days a week, it blends convenience retail with local-supplier produce, grab‑and‑go food and a small seating area for quick coffee and bites.
A brief summary to Ancoats General Store
- corner of, 57 Great Ancoats St, Blossom St, Manchester, Ancoats, M4 5AB, GB
- +441612367897
- Visit website
- Duration: 0.25 to 1 hours
- Mid ranged
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 4 out of 5
- Monday 7 am-11 pm
- Tuesday 7 am-11 pm
- Wednesday 7 am-11 pm
- Thursday 7 am-11 pm
- Friday 7 am-11 pm
- Saturday 7 am-11 pm
- Sunday 8 am-11 pm
Local tips
- Try the coffee counter and take a seat at the small in-store tables for a quick breakfast or pastry.
- Check the chilled cabinets for vegan and specialty ready meals and local dairy‑alternative ranges.
- Browse the craft beer selection—bottles and occasional draught lines rotate frequently.
- Use the post office counter for routine mailing needs during its weekday hours.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Restrooms
- Drink Options
- Drinking Water
- Food Options
- Information Boards
Ancoats General Store location weather suitability
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Any Weather
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Rain / Wet Weather
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Mild Temperatures
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A neighbourhood corner with unexpected depth
Ancoats General Store occupies the corner of Great Ancoats Street and Blossom Street and reads like a modern reimagining of the high-street convenience shop: shelves stacked with staples, a curated craft-beer selection, natural wines and an emphasis on locally sourced goods. The footprint is compact but efficiently arranged so that everyday items sit alongside specialty lines and rotating indie brands, giving the place a dual identity as both a grocery and a discovery point.Food, drink and the coffee counter
At one end there’s a simple coffee counter and seating for a handful of people, where takeaway cups and pastries share space with pre-made sandwiches, salads and vegan ready meals. A rotating selection of craft beers—some on tap—and chilled bottles coexists with mainstream lines, while chilled cabinets hold dairy alternatives and refrigerated grab‑and‑go options. The overall offering is deliberately flexible: breakfast staples, evening beers and occasional street-food pop-ups appear alongside refill and zero‑waste sections.Community services tucked in
Beyond grocery and cafe functions, the store includes a post office counter and acts as a local hub for routine errands. That combination—shopping, posting parcels, grabbing a coffee—gives it a practical, stop-and-run character ideal for residents and workers in the immediate area. Staffing and opening hours are set to cover early mornings through late evenings most days, reinforcing its role as a dependable local resource.Sensory character and atmosphere
The shop’s atmosphere is a blend of practical retail and indie neighbourhood energy: the warm hum of refrigeration, the scent of fresh coffee, the clink of glass as bottles are chosen and the low murmur of conversation. Displays are a mix of functional shelving and small curated corners that highlight local bakers, craft brewers and vegan brands. Lighting is utilitarian but welcoming, and the overall feel is friendly and slightly buzzy, especially around peak coffee and after-work hours.Why it matters to the area
Ancoats General Store occupies a transitional role between traditional corner-shop services and a modern independent retailer focused on provenance and variety. By stocking both everyday essentials and specialist items, it serves a diverse local population: long-term residents seeking staples, new arrivals exploring local producers, and office-workers on quick breaks. Its presence reinforces the street-level fabric of the neighbourhood and supports small suppliers with shelf space and visibility.Practical features to note
The unit is compact but versatile, with chilled and ambient sections, a small seating area associated with the coffee counter and a post office counter operating standard weekday hours. The store’s long opening schedule makes it convenient for early starts and late evenings. Expect a working, community-focused environment rather than a boutique showroom—this is a place designed for useful encounters: a quick purchase, a chance to try a local beer, or to post a parcel while picking up milk.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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Unmissable attractions to see
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Greater Manchester Police Museum & Archives
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Stevenson Square
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Essential places to dine
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The Counter House
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mana
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Ancoats General Store
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The Norah Store
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Twisted Smile
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Bionic Seven
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
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For the vibe & atmosphere seeker
- Casual
- Lively
- Unique
- Fun-filled
For the design and aesthetic lover
- Modern Designs
- Colorful Aesthetics
For the architecture buff
- Historic
- Parks & Gardens
For the view chaser and sunset hunter
- Iconic Views
- Waterfront
For the social media creator & influencer
- Instagrammable
- Photo Spots
For the eco-conscious traveler
- Public-Transport Accessible
- Low Impact
For the kind of experience you’re after
- Cultural Heritage
- Photowalk
- Day Trip
For how adventurous you want the journey to be
- Easy Access
Location Audience
- Family Friendly
- Child Friendly
- Teen Friendly
- Solo Friendly
- Couple Friendly
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Vegan Friendly
