Russian co - working and communal space provider Ziferblat is expanding in Manchester . Having opened its first branch in the city 's Northern Quarter in 2014 , 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 service 's success to the " take your time " approach that coffee shops lack , along with a homely environment . Guests range from remote workers to friends meeting up .
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. Guests range from remote workers to friends meeting up.