Preston coffee shop Moka on the Balcony inside Fishergate Centre shuts permanently

By Matthew Calderbank

Chief Reporter for Lancashire Post / Blackpool Gazette

Published 21st Aug 2024, 14:57 BST

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A cafe inside the Preston’s Fishergate Centre has closed permanently after 15 years.

Moka on the Balcony, situated on the upper floor of the shopping centre, has confirmed it closed for good on August 6.

Moka on the Balcony inside Preston's Fishergate Centre has permanently closed. Credit: Shafiq Khan | Shafiq Khan

Announcing the closure on Facebook, it said: “We are very sad to inform you all that MOKA on the Balcony has made the difficult decision to close.

“We are so grateful to each and every customer who has supported us over the last 15 years.

“We also want to say a huge thank you to our hardworking and loyal staff, we will miss you all so much.

“Please keep supporting city centre small businesses, people of Preston.”

The cafe is not associated with the high street Moka cafe and restaurant, which can be found nearby on Fishergate.

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