Manchester’s very own Central Park-style lakeside cafe reveals major refurb

Heaton Park’s beloved Lakeside Cafe has just unveiled a major transformation.

The waterside cafe overlooks the park’s iconic boating lake, where swan boat pedalos and row boats float on the water.

It’s always been a popular spot to stop on a day out for coffees, cakes, and classic full breakfasts – but now it’s got a brand-new look too.

The Lakeside Cafe has just reopened its doors, showing off a retro, lakehouse-style interior, complete with a mural by local artist Myro Doodles.

There’s a brand-new vintage-style photobooth outside, which adds to the charm and nostalgia of the boating lake – and it’s arrived just in time for Valentine’s Day too.

You’ll still find the grab-and-go hatch outside, where you can pick up takeaway coffees, milkshakes and ice creams to walk around the lake with.

Back inside, there are loads of unique touches like items sourced from vintage shops and other pieces from independent local businesses, plus cosy and accessible seating.

The cafe has invested into brand-new equipment like a state-of-the-art coffee machine to speed up proceedings for customers too.

The Lakeside Cafe, and its sister site up the hill The Stables Cafe, are both popular places to refuel post-Parkrun, mid-dog walk, or on a full date day.

The menu remains as before, with huge stacked sandwiches like a classic BLT, a beef brisket with dipping gravy, and a maple and bourbon BBQ chicken stack.

Those are alongside cafe classics like full English breakfasts, jacket potatoes, and toasties.

The Lakeside Cafe has now reopened at Heaton Park – you can find it beside the boating lake.

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