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  • The café has outdoor seating, which reviewers enjoyed on a sunny day.
  • Check out the bookshop and look for comedy nights or other events.
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  • Cocktail happy hour is £12 for two cocktails until 7pm daily, according to a reviewer.
  • Ask about the vegan brunch dishes, including the Full Vegan Refuge, since the menu listing doesn’t specify their ingredients.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention bread and sourdough.

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service, fast service and good value.

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Also praised for lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Breakfast, brunch, lunch, coffee

About

Social Refuge pairs a café and bar with a bookshop, with indoor, downstairs and outdoor seating and a relaxed LGBTQ+ community focus. The brunch menu includes strawberry and almond French toast, triple banana pancakes and a named Full Vegan Refuge; reviews also describe friendly service and a lively Sunday lunchtime buzz.

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27 Great Ancoats St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 5AJ, United Kingdom

the food

4.7 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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Limited vegan options

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Some · 3–5 dishes
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