The team behind the renowned Mexican taco restaurant and bar concept, Madre, is set to unveil its latest venture this weekend in Manchester, and Medlock Canteen promises to captivate diners with its innovative fusion of American diner charm and Parisian bistro elegance.
Founded by Chris Edwards, Nud Dudhia, Sam Grainger, Owain Williams, and Chris Witney, the creative minds behind beloved establishments like Belzan and Burnt Milk in Liverpool, Medlock Canteen is poised to become a culinary hotspot at the New Jackson scheme, marking Manchester’s southern gateway.
Drawing inspiration from the nostalgic ambiance of American diners and the timeless allure of Parisian bistros, Medlock Canteen will offer patrons an inviting space to indulge in a delectable all-day dining experience. With seating for 80 guests, the venue aims to foster a sense of warmth and community.
At the heart of Medlock Canteen’s offerings is its tantalizing menu, which promises to tantalize taste buds from breakfast through dinner. Breakfast aficionados can delight in dishes such as duck-egg hash, millennial eggs (featuring smashed avocado and poached eggs), fluffy pancakes, and a sumptuous crab and Gruyère omelette.
Come lunchtime, diners can feast on an array of mouthwatering sandwiches, including roast beef with caramelized onions and grilled cheese packed with Gruyère, cheddar, mozzarella, and pickles. For those seeking heartier fare, dinner options include succulent steaks, fresh fish, and an assortment of vibrant salads.
However, the menu item that’s got everybody talking is the rotisserie chicken, served in baguettes for a satisfying lunchtime treat, and available in half or whole portions for dinner.
Owain Williams, one of the masterminds behind Medlock Canteen, shared insights into the inspiration behind the concept.
“Medlock Canteen is inspired by American diners and French bistros. In these venues, everyone is always welcome for unfussy, traditional, everyday fare. The British equivalent of these spaces has always been the pub, but the community bond created by these spaces has become collateral damage in the UK’s reframed relationship with the pub. We still want the community, the accessibility, and the prices, but it needs to exist in a different atmosphere suitable for the city dwellers of Manchester.”
Medlock is due to open on March 29th and is located on Deansgate, Manchester.