The gastronomic pulse along Quay Street is quickening as a beloved dining destination makes an ambitious return in a lively new setting.

Following its closure at Deansgate Square in June 2025, Medlock Canteen Manchester has revived its kitchen at Side Street, inside the ABC Buildings on the corner of Quay Street and Lower Byrom Street, as first reported by Secret Manchester.

The relocation marks a definitive turning point for the culinary brand, securing an enviable spot among Quay Street Manchester restaurants.

Neighbourhood diners who felt its absence can now celebrate the return of an all-day dining room that runs from breakfast through to dinner.

Early visitors can expect cinnamon rolls fresh from the oven and cooked breakfasts, while the lunchtime crowd can pick from a sandwich menu that includes braised short rib with pickles and hot mustard.

Loyal regulars will welcome the return of familiar comfort dishes, including the turkey schnitzel and the 50/50 mash that built the restaurant's following.

Anticipation is running high for the return of the Medlock roast on Sundays.

Each Sunday plate comes with Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, carrots, seasonal greens, turnip and red cabbage, alongside a choice of roast chicken, roast beef, pork belly or a vegan roast celeriac schnitzel.

Desserts include the returning deep-fried pie, this time with a cherry filling, alongside miso sticky toffee pudding.

Beyond the menu, the restaurant keeps its community commitment: £1 from every bill is donated to the Manchester charity Eat Well MCR.

This balance between generous hospitality and giving back sets a welcome example for hospitality operators across the North West.

Medlock Canteen reopened on Friday 16 October. Secret Manchester reported that it would open Wednesday to Sunday, but the restaurant's own website lists breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week: 8am to 10pm Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 11pm on Saturday and 9.30am to 7pm on Sunday.

Sources: Secret Manchester, 15 October 2026; Medlock Canteen (opening hours and address as listed on 21 October 2026). This article was produced with the help of AI tools and checked by an editor against the sources above.