Genuine networking events in Manchester - no pitches, no speeches. Real coffee, real conversations for founders & small business owners.

Treacles,

If you've Googled "networking events Manchester" and landed on yet another stuffy breakfast event with a guest speaker and a slide deck - this isn't that.

Founders Coffee Club Manchester is our flagship monthly coffee meetup for founders, freelancers and small business owners who are sick of corporate networking and just want a decent conversation with people who actually get what building a business is like.

No speeches. No presentations. No selling. Just coffee, good people, and the kind of conversations that turn into real connections (and sometimes real business).

What to expect

A relaxed room of Manchester founders, freelancers and early-stage business owners

Host-led introductions - you won't be left standing awkwardly by the coffee machine

Zero pitching, zero decks, zero "can I get 15 minutes of your time" energy

A proper coffee (or two) in a great space, with the option to stay and co-work after

New faces every month, alongside a growing regular crew - this is where FCC started, so the community here runs deep

The details

📍 Venue: Clockwise, St Peter's Square, Manchester

📅 When: Last Thursday of every month

⏰ Time: 10am–12pm

🎟️ Tickets: £17.50

Hosted by Marcus Johnson & Ben Bowden

Your Manchester hosts will make sure you're introduced to the right people the moment you walk in - no wallflowers allowed.

Our accountancy partner

Founders Coffee Club Manchester is proud to partner with Ellis Group as our exclusive accountancy and fractional CFO partner - on hand at events if you've got numbers questions on your mind.

Why founders keep coming back

Manchester's got no shortage of "networking" - most of it means standing in a corner with a lukewarm coffee while someone tries to sell you insurance. This is different. It's small enough to actually talk to everyone in the room, and there's a strict "no pitching" policy that means every conversation starts as a conversation, not a sales pitch.

Venue perks

Hosted at Clockwise St Peter's Square - attendees get 20% off meeting rooms, competitive coworking office rates from just one desk, and 24/7 access if you want to make it your regular spot.

Who it's for

Founders, freelancers, agency owners, consultants, and anyone building something of their own in Manchester who wants to meet people who get it. Whether you're just starting out or years into it, if you're done with corporate networking, you're in the right place.

No speeches. No presentations. No selling. Just good coffee and better conversations.

Grab your ticket below - see you there.

Kallum & the Founders Coffee Club team

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