Iconic Manchester ice cream parlour inside Afflecks announces closure
Ginger’s Comfort Emporium located inside Afflecks has announced their closure.
The parlour which is situated on the first floor of Afflecks, quietly closed on Saturday, 4 October.
On social media, the owner Claire Kelsey said: “There’s no sad reason. We’ve had a fantastic 12 years here, but unlike the other sides [of] the business, it’s 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year, and I need to start having proper time off over winter.
“I’m looking forward to the extra energy for ideas I’ll have for our events & markets, and not spreading us out so thin! THANK YOU to the wonderful staff over the years, I appreciate your care and your time x
“THANK YOU to Afflecks and Bruntwood for being such supportive landlords and THANK YOU to you, our customers, everyone from nervous parents waiting for their kid getting a tattoo to the OG Ginger’s fans getting their fix, kids learning to play chess – it’s been a joy. X”
Food influencer and independent business owner, Zack Hipps took to Instagram and said: “The best ice cream in Manchester is no longer so easily available in the city centre, but omg did this place mean a lot to me.”
Adding: “This venue had been going for over 13 years, it was the place I got my first job, the place that I first got into coffee, and the indie food scene, it’s where I first took a picture for social media (the second picture) and saw me develop into my content creation career.
“It’s opposite where I’ve opened my own lil’ coffee shop and never has something felt so truly full circle as saying goodbye. I would not be the same person without it.”
Despite the closure of the parlour in Afflecks, you will still be able to find their vans around the North West serving their famous ice cream.