The Midland is one of Manchester’s most iconic hotels, and if you’re looking for a relaxing and elegant dining experience, then be sure to head to its Lounge and Champagne Bar. Open seven days a week, it’s the perfect spot whether you’re popping in for a leisurely breakfast or enjoying an afterwork dinner and drinks. Inside it’s particularly grand, think twinkling olive trees and striking pillars, with a neutral colour palette that sets the scene for a relaxing evening.
The food offering begins with breakfast, serving hot drinks alongside bacon baps, freshly baked croissants and eggs benedict. Light lunch options also on the cards, including options such as roasted red pepper and tomato soup, smoked salmon bagels, and slow-roasted tomato and hummus focaccia sandwich.
For those visiting later in the day, an a la carte offers a variety of classic dishes. Expect the likes of smoked cod roe and potato rosti or pork quavers, for a pre-dinner snack, before moving onto starters such as burrata and peaches with pistachio sponge and lemon gel, or salmon tartare with egg yolk emulsion.
Moving on to mains, guests can often find elevated comfort dishes, such as the signature Midland beef burger with smoked streaky bacon, or cider pork belly with burnt apple puree and fondant potato. Finish up your meal with indulgent desserts spanning bakewell pudding with clotted cream ice cream, or chocolate and orange mousse made with Jivara Valrhona chocolate.
The drinks list includes expertly crafted cocktails, Champagne, wines, and premium spirits, making it a popular choice for pre- or post-dinner drinks. Expect signature drinks such as the ‘The Copper Cloud’ complete with Talisker, apricot, pineapple and lemon, or the ‘Maestro’ which is made with pistachio-infused Tanquerary, and cardamom-infused Campari.