The Deansgate Square restaurant has closed after 18 months of service
Deansgate Square dining destination Medlock Canteen has announced its closure this morning, sharing a heartfelt ‘final thank you’ to staff and customers for their support over the last year and a half.
Owners Chris, Owain and Sam, shared the sad news to the brand’s Instagram following with a post accompanied by a soundbite of Doris Day’s ‘Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)’. The post reads:
‘With heavy hearts, we’re announcing the closure of Medlock Canteen.
‘When we opened our doors 18 months ago, our dream was simple: to build a neighbourhood spot where everyone felt welcome, serving proper good food you know, love and can’t wait to eat.
‘But the current climate has made that dream a tough one to sustain. Rising costs, increased taxes, and tighter spending have created challenges we’ve fought hard to overcome but, sadly, they’re ones we just can’t compete with.
‘We’re proud to say our amazing team has been looked after, with payroll up to date and everyone offered roles elsewhere in our family of venues. If you’ve got opportunities going, drop us a message - we’d love to pass them on to anyone ready for their next chapter.
‘If you have a booking with us, we will be in contact with you shortly and thank you in advance for your support and understanding. As an apology, and to ensure you’re not left without somewhere to dine, we would like to offer you a booking on the same date at one of our other venues.
‘To everyone who dined, left us a rave review, shared a laugh, or came back for seconds: thank you. You made this little place feel truly special.
‘And yes, we promise, one day, somehow, we’ll get that rhubarb pie back to you!
‘Chris, Owain and Sam x’
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