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All the United Kingdom England Manchester The Washhouse

The Washhouse

This Manchester laundromat is hiding something.

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People passing by the Washhouse in Manchester, England could be forgiven for thinking the spot is really just as it seems. From the outside, the Washhouse appears to be a humble laundromat. In fact, it is something considerably more fun.

Behind the seemingly normal facade lies a hidden bar. Inside you'll find a mysterious phone, and one washing machine that's a bit more door-like than machine-like.

Visitors hoping to stop in for a drink need to call ahead to book a washing machine, and when arriving, hit the button on that mystery phone, and let the voice on the other end know you're here to do a load. The rest will take care of itself.

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19 Shudehill
Manchester, England
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53.484739, -2.239548
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