A COFFEE chain that has exponentially spread across the north west has celebrated its "incredibly positive" launch in Leigh. Launched by brothers Chris and Stephen Shelmerdine, the Coffee House has opened 23 coffee shops across the north west since its first opening in Lymm in 2011. At a time when many high streets and big-name brands have struggled, the Coffee House has been thriving after providing a bespoke design, warm atmosphere, and varied menu in each of its shops.

Following the closure of Caffe Dolce in Leigh's Spinning Gate Shopping Centre, the Coffee House has taken up this unit and launched its 23rd shop at the end of June. READ > Pub community comes together for huge bike ride in memory of beloved girl Inside the new Spinning Gate coffee shop (Image: Coffee House) Not far from the Coffee House's central hub in Warrington, Leigh was chosen as another location that the team believes will benefit from a high-quality independent coffee chain. As well as creating new job opportunities in Leigh, the Coffee House also provides a selection of hand-roasted coffees, freshly baked cakes, and a range of fresh food options.

With a comfortable inside and outside seating area, the Spinning Gate store also has unique design elements including Pennington Flash and Leigh Spinners Mill murals. The Coffee House is well-known for its hand-crafted coffee and freshly made food items (Image: Coffee House) While the coffee shop has only been open for a few weeks, store manager John says t.