Local coffee house brews up Manchester Arndale opening
A Manchester-based coffee house has become the latest signing at Manchester Arndale, after signing a 10-year lease for a 544 sq ft space on Halle Place.
Founded in 2017 by Thanasis Michael, Michael’s Coffee House is an independent café based in Manchester’s Royal Exchange, which offers a drinks menu that includes hot beverages, smoothies, milkshakes, and juices.
The café also offers food including toasties, breakfast buns, and soups.
The arrival of Michael’s Coffee House at Manchester Arndale follows the recent news that Castore and BPerfect have agreed leases at the scheme. Castore is set to add to Manchester Arndale’s fitness and apparel lineup, whilst BPerfect will offer a variety of makeup, tanning, and beauty products in their first megastore in England.
Scott Linard, portfolio manager for M&G Real Estate, said: “Michael’s Coffee House adds to our diverse food and beverage mix at Manchester Arndale which offers a real variety of choice for our customers. It is also great to welcome another growing Manchester-based business to the centre as we continue our commitment of supporting local independent brands who are seeking to grow their presence in the city.”
Steve Gray, head of European retail asset management at Global Mutual, added: “Michael’s Coffee House is an exciting independent café which will provide our customers with a great choice of food and drink options. We are proud to have cultivated a fantastic tenant line-up, the success of which is why we continue to attract and establish relationships with new and exciting brands at Manchester Arndale.”
M&G Real Estate and Global Mutual act as joint asset managers of Manchester Arndale and New Cathedral Street, whilst Metis Real Estate and Time Retail Partners are the centre’s retained letting agents, with Green & Partners retained as lease advisory agents.