Russian co-working and communal space provider Ziferblat is expanding in Manchester. Having opened its first location in the city's Northern Quarter in 2015, a second was opened at MediaCity a little more than a year ago and a third branch is now planned for 2019 in St Peter's Square. Ziferblat charges 8 pence (11¢) per minute, providing users with unlimited soft and hot drinks, snacks, board games, newspapers, Wi-Fi and work space. Customers attribute the brand's success to the "take your time" element that coffee shops lack, along with a homely environment. I then stumbled across Freelance Folk, who meet regularly at Ziferblat. The company has also been praised by local politicians who have said it could be an important part of Manchester's future.
Russian co-working and communal space provider Ziferblat is expanding in Manchester. Having opened its first location in the city's Northern Quarter in 2015, a second was opened at MediaCity a little more than a year ago and a third branch is now planned for 2019 in St Peter's Square. Ziferblat charges 8 pence (11¢) per minute, providing users with unlimited soft and hot drinks, snacks, board games, newspapers, Wi-Fi and work space. Customers attribute the brand's success to the "take your time" element that coffee shops lack, along with a homely environment. The company has also been praised by local politicians who have said it could be an important part of Manchester's future.