Civic just got tastier with Cotton set to open at Capital&Centric’s game-changing workspace
Wigan’s getting a serious upgrade this summer, as the first foodie name is revealed for Capital&Centric’s new Civic community. Enter Cotton, the café-bar bringing all-day eats, epic drinks and feel-good vibes to the heart of the town centre.
Opening in August, Cotton will sit pride of place on the ground floor of Civic, the bold transformation of Wigan’s iconic 1970s council offices into a design-led hub for creatives, co-working desks, start-ups and growing businesses. With restored brutalist architecture with exposed concrete waffle ceiling and concrete corduroy feature walls, Civic also has flexible workspace, a mini cini, gym and public café-bar, Civic is set to put Wigan on the map for next-gen work culture.
Cotton, who have been slinging sarnies and brews in Manchester’s Ancoats for over ten years, will bring people together over a menu that evolves throughout the day. Expect a banging brekkie and brunches, with house-baked pastries, sweet and savoury muffins, a line-up of hot dishes, dished up alongside freshly brewed coffee, juices and ceremonial-grade matcha. At lunch, think monster hot sandwiches, hot daily specials, fresh salads and savoury bakes. And when the lights go down, the vibe shifts with small plates, cocktails, wines and local beers served up on a lush outdoor terrace made for golden hour.
John Moffat, Joint Managing Director at Capital&Centric said:
"Civic is set to be an environment where people can work, collaborate, and thrive. By adding Cotton to the mix, we’re giving our community a place to refuel, relax, and socialise, from the morning long into the evening. We’ve always said that we’re not just creating office space, we’re creating a place where people feel connected. Cotton’s arrival really brings that vision to life."
Chris Griffith, Founder of Cotton said:
"We’ve always wanted to create a space where people can come together, enjoy great food and drink, and feel part of something special. Civic is the perfect spot to make that happen, and we’re thrilled to be joining this exciting, growing community. From our house-baked pastries to small plates out on the terrace, we’ll be here to offer something for everyone, whether you’re grabbing a quick bite between meetings or kicking back for a relaxing evening with friends."
Councillor David Molyneux MBE, Leader of Wigan Council, said:
“Civic is more than just a workspace, it’s a vibrant new hub that all of the community can come to and enjoy.
"The arrival of Cotton, a cafe-bar with a strong presence across Greater Manchester, is especially exciting; it's great to see them setting up shop in Wigan, adding a modern and fresh offer to our town centre.
"With its summer opening fast approaching, it's impossible to miss Civic now as its finishing touches really bring it to life. The building is certainly shaping up to be a real standout, contributing to a real buzz about town.
"With extensive regeneration taking place, Wigan has a bright future ahead."
Designed to foster creativity, collaboration, and innovation, Civic offers a vibrant mix of flexible co-working spaces, private offices, and a host of amenities that will make it the ideal destination for start-ups, freelancers, and established businesses alike. The space is designed to nurture connections and inspire productivity, with an emphasis on community and wellbeing. For more info on moving to Civic, visit www.capitalandcentric.com/civic.