It’s with a heavy heart that we bring news of yet another Manchester closure, and this one’s close to home. After 11 years, Ancoats‘ The Hip Hop Chip Shop is unfortunately joining the chorus of independent businesses in Manchester and beyond “calling it a day”, closing down on March 2 with a party for anyone who fancies it.
In an Instagram post, the team wrote: “Although Ancoats was an amazing area for us to embark on our bricks & mortar dream, the cost increases from Brexit, Covid, Energy, VAT (halving it would save a lot in the industry), BB Loans etc has meant it’s unviable in its current form – we would’ve had to increase prices much more than we’d be comfortable with to get the margins we need to keep going.
“It’s an extremely tough decision given it’s 15 years since the idea was born in my early 20s – then 3 mates whilst working other jobs began building it from scratch every weekend, to then quitting our jobs and taking a leap of full-time faith. Ultimately, we need to listen to the head, not the heart.
“We wanted to give enough notice to support our amazing team in finding new jobs, making sure all our suppliers are paid up and provide our supportive customers with the last chance to eat/drink/party with us.”
The Hip Hop Chip Shop has been providing impeccable fish and chips, music and vibes for 11 years, many of which from their spot on Blossom Street in Ancoats, and has since been serving at the Carlton Club in Whalley Range, and at the Etihad Stadium too. As of the announcement, The Hip Hop Chip Shop will be turning off delivery platforms – “as we make hardly make a penny from them, sorry!” – but collections will continue via the website.
Customers can still book a table via the website, and gift cards can be used before the end of the month, plus takeaway is still an option. In some good news, The Hip Hop Chip Shop is still looking into the feasibility of keeping its Etihad/Catering Trailer going, so you may still be able to get your fix after closing.
The last WORKINONIT event will be on Sunday 16th February and the closing party will be on Sunday 2nd March 2025, with details TBA.
Hip Hop Chip Shop opening times until Sunday 2nd March 2025:
Ancoats
Mon – 12pm-8pm *new day*
Tue – Closed
Wed – 5pm-9pm
Thu & Fri – 12pm-2.30pm & 5pm-9pm
Sat – 12pm-9pm
Sun – 12pm-8pm
Carlton Club
Fri 5pm-9pm
Etihad
MCFC Home Match – 3 hours before KO
The post ends: “It’s been a privilege to be able to feed you all whether it’s been at a music festival, kitchen takeover, wedding, corporate party and also put on some top events in a chippy! HUGE thanks for your support!”
Get down to Hip Hop Chip Shop and show your support before closing!
đź“Ť Hip Hop Chip Shop, 44 Blossom St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 6BF.