Kontrast

Kontrast Welcome to Manchester's first sauna, ice bath, and coffee shop! We're dedicated to creating a space for wellness and community.

Join us for relaxation, rejuvenation, and a great cup of coffee. ☕❄️🔥

We’re gearing up for the holidays, while you’re winding down (at least we hope that for you!)🙌We’ll be having a little b...
08/12/2025

We’re gearing up for the holidays, while you’re winding down (at least we hope that for you!)🙌

We’ll be having a little break ourselves but we’ll be back on New Years Day, we’re excited to celebrate with you💡🎆

Our reduced hours vary (not by a lot) & our schedule is up to date for you with the exact timings!

Have a browse on our app to see what works best for you

⭐️We’ll be closed on Tuesdays as usual

Wishing you all a lovely holiday🫶

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POV: you work @ Kontrast How lucky we are to have the best job ever, with the best customers ever Thank you for a great ...
30/11/2025

POV: you work @ Kontrast

How lucky we are to have the best job ever, with the best customers ever

Thank you for a great start to the winter season 🫶

♨️🧊We’re offering 25% off with code BLACKFRIDAY25🧊♨️Available for 24 hours - starting NOW🎈Come get toasty with us, can’t...
27/11/2025

♨️🧊We’re offering 25% off with code BLACKFRIDAY25🧊♨️

Available for 24 hours - starting NOW🎈

Come get toasty with us, can’t wait to see ya✨

Well, we haven’t done one of these in a while 🎠 So! Lots on. Various different ticketed events here so please visit our ...
07/11/2025

Well, we haven’t done one of these in a while 🎠

So! Lots on. Various different ticketed events here so please visit our partners posts/pages for to reserve your spots!

Run club as usual, especially when you need some extra motivation on those dark cold mornings♨️

Book UNWIND 🌀through our booking system. We have 6pm, 7:30pm and 9pm slots

Can’t wait to see you all doing fun wholesome stuff with us ♥️

📷 thank you 🫶

Happy birthday to us!!!! What better way to finish off world mental health day than with a FREE Kontrast session in your...
10/10/2025

Happy birthday to us!!!!

What better way to finish off world mental health day than with a FREE Kontrast session in your future ✨

We hope you’ve taken care of yourself today? To ensure this continues - here’s a treat on us🙌

It been a wonderful year. Better than we could have hoped for.

So, on behalf of the Kontrast Team, thank YOU for making this place what it is! To celebrate you and us, we want to offer you free sessions all day!

Bring who you like or meet people here!

FREE Sessions are live now🎉

Book on Monday the 20th - limited spaces available

We can’t wait to celebrate with you 🫶

Did you know we have T-shirts? Comfy enough to slip on post Kontrast session 🧖Big thank you to  for styling, directing &...
02/10/2025

Did you know we have T-shirts? Comfy enough to slip on post Kontrast session 🧖

Big thank you to for styling, directing & shooting 📸
Thank you to Fiona, Jamie & Georgie Annie the dog

Kontrast Coffee Club 🫘 Our very own Kontrast regular & coffee enthusiast, Hugh!!! Will be hosting a coffee tasting ✨Drop...
25/06/2025

Kontrast Coffee Club 🫘

Our very own Kontrast regular & coffee enthusiast, Hugh!!! Will be hosting a coffee tasting ✨

Drop in on Saturday the 12th of July to share tips, recipes and opinions.

Free tix - link in our bio

Featuring a variety of beans from around - including some MCR locals , beans & more!

See you soon at the spot to natter and sip together

We start with coffee tasting at 9:30am. But our cafe is open also as usual!

Coffee post or pre S&IB? Book your session in too - link in bio

Events this week! Wednesday Morning: Run - Kontrast Coffee The same price as our regular 45 minute session, so you’re on...
09/06/2025

Events this week!

Wednesday Morning:
Run - Kontrast Coffee
The same price as our regular 45 minute session, so you’re only paying for the sauna! And you’ll get 10% off drinks in the cafe after.
7:00 - meet and stretch
7:05 - leave for a 5k run at a 6 minute pace (roughly 30 minutes)
Post run - Your Kontrast session with pals from the run club
8:30 - Grab a coffee and go

Wednesday Evening:

We have a very special guest performing live for you at Kontrast!
Providing sound for your session or just drop in to have a listen & meet
We’re so excited to host this intimate gig with Jack and see you all! 7:30 start 🎶

Soul by Bridie Pilates
- Stretch and sauna - a 30-minute Stretch class designed to lengthen, strengthen, and release tension. Then, detoxify in the warmth of the sauna, followed by a dip in the ice bath to boost circulation and leave you feeling completely recharged
- Pilates and plunge - a 45-minute Pilates class, personalised sessions that cater to all skill levels. Then, unwind and rejuvenate with a 90-minute sauna and ice bath experience.
Go to to book

Thursday evening:
6pm Brush and Breathe is back this month with in our cafe! Hot drinks and mocktails served too

6pm Girls Only Session

Sunday Soul by Bridie Pilates recovery
Pilates at 10am & 12:00pm
Mobility & Recovery at 2:00pm
This class is designed to enhance your body’s flexibility, mobility, and recovery through a series of flowing movements and targeted stretches.

See you soon!

🥇 MCR Marathon After Party 💨Just over a week to go!!!To celebrate you athletes, we are hosting a Marathon After Party @ ...
16/04/2025

🥇 MCR Marathon After Party 💨

Just over a week to go!!!

To celebrate you athletes, we are hosting a Marathon After Party @ Kontrast on Monday the 28th of April!

We’d love to help you recover from your run!

So, come down for your usual Kontrast session, don’t forget your medal - you’ll get 26% off drinks in our coffee shop to celebrate your mileage! ☕️ 🧃

We know you’ll need to refuel, so we have partnered with Root To Flower ✨ the vegan catering team that curate delicious plant based meals! They will be with us from Sunday to Monday, to supply all our guests with some good scran! 🍴

We will also have a hot yoga and stretch session 🤸taking place both in and out of the sauna! Lead by (Emma) starting at 6pm! Link to the event 👇 and in bio

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/yoga-hot-stretch-cold-dip-at-kontrast-manchester-tickets-1328182552769?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios

We have also added an extra 90 minute slot at 4pm! Limited spaces available so get in quick 🎟️

This event isn’t just for runners. All Kontrasters are welcome as usual 🫶

Good luck Runners! Excited to see you all soon

The Kontrast Team 🧊♨️

Events this week! Wednesday Morning: Sauna and ice run club - the same price as our regular 45 minute session, so you’re...
07/04/2025

Events this week!

Wednesday Morning: Sauna and ice run club - the same price as our regular 45 minute session, so you’re only paying for the sauna! And you’ll get 10% off drinks in the cafe after.
7:00 - meet and stretch
7:05 - leave for a 5k run at a 6 minute pace (roughly 30 minutes)
7:45 - warm up in the sauna and get chilly in the ice baths
8:30 - grab a coffee and go

Wednesday evening: Soul by Bridie Pilates
- Stretch and sauna - a 30-minute Stretch class designed to lengthen, strengthen, and release tension. Then, detoxify in the warmth of the sauna, followed by a dip in the ice bath to boost circulation and leave you feeling completely recharged
- Pilates and plunge - a 45-minute Pilates class, personalised sessions that cater to all skill levels. Then, unwind and rejuvenate with a 90-minute sauna and ice bath experience.
Go to to book

Saturday and Sunday morning - Stretch Sketch and Sauna with - we are hosting two over the weekend! Small amount of tickets left! Follow the link in bio to purchase yours!

Events this week! Wednesday Morning: Sauna and ice run club - the same price as our regular 45 minute session, so you’re...
25/03/2025

Events this week!

Wednesday Morning: Sauna and ice run club - the same price as our regular 45 minute session, so you’re only paying for the sauna! And you’ll get 10% off drinks in the cafe after.
7:00 - meet and stretch
7:05 - leave for a 5k run at a 6 minute pace (roughly 30 minutes)
7:45 - warm up in the sauna and get chilly in the ice baths
8:30 - grab a coffee and go

Wednesday evening: Soul by Bridie Pilates
- Stretch and sauna - a 30-minute Stretch class designed to lengthen, strengthen, and release tension. Then, detoxify in the warmth of the sauna, followed by a dip in the ice bath to boost circulation and leave you feeling completely recharged
- Pilates and plunge - a 45-minute Pilates class, personalised sessions that cater to all skill levels. Then, unwind and rejuvenate with a 90-minute sauna and ice bath experience.
Go to to book

Thursday evening 5:45pm:

cacao ceremony, sauna and ice cream- join us for a deeply rejuvenating event that combines the ancient wisdom of cacao ceremonies with modern wellness practises, led by . The event includes
CACAO CEREMONY
BREATHWORK
COLD WATER PLUNGE
SAUNA SESSION
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Sunday midday: Pilates + Coffee with
Start your Sunday right with a 45-minute Pilates class, afterwards, enjoy a complimentary coffee and a chance to socialize and meet new people. Want to keep the wellness vibes going? Book a sauna and ice bath session after class for the ultimate mind and body reset! Book your Sauna session via our website.

Have a great week!

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Manchester
M44JW

Opening Hours

Wednesday 6am - 10pm
Thursday 6am - 10pm
Friday 6am - 10pm
Saturday 7am - 9pm
Sunday 7am - 9pm

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