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The Pen & Pencil is a café in Manchester, United Kingdom.
For working, it has power outlets.
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Named as a place to work from by 2 independent sources.
A great relaxed option! There are also plenty of plug points and food is served all day if you get peckish.
- Power outlets: yes
University of Manchester Student NewsGuide, May 2026The best alternative study spaces on campus and around the city
on studentnews.manchester.ac.ukI like to grab a booth, order a G&T and finish off my last few bits of work before we head home.
- Indoor seating: yes
Breathe PRBlog post, February 2018Best coffee shops in Manchester for freelance working
on breathepr.co.uk
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