The Refuge by Volta, the landmark bar and restaurant at Kimpton Clocktower Hotel on Oxford Road, has announced a summer-long street food programme for its beautiful terrace on Waterhouse Way.
The event, which will run from Thursday 20th May to Sunday 22nd August will be a collaboration with EATMCR, and German gin brand Monkey 47.
The Refuge’s cosy covered terrace will be taken over by some of Manchester’s most exciting street food traders and baked goods traders who will rotate every two weeks from Thursday to Sunday, 12 noon to 10pm (hours for some traders may vary).
Among the first traders signed up are: Birria Brothers Tacos from the team behind Koffee Pot, and Long Boi's Bakehouse, the superb neighbourhood bakery in Levenshulme owned by baking duo Jenny Oakenfull and Sarah Bryan.
Pippy Eats, showcasing recipes inspired by East and Southeast Asian cookery; Things Palace, a Pan Asian inspired food curated by Lorcán Kan, of Stockport's Where the Light Gets In, and DGHNT, a bakery launched by Sulin Baldwin offering some exceptional doughnut flavours such as Raspberry Pistachio Pavlova and Mango Lassi.
Bada Bing, the home of the hoagie, an Italian-American style sandwich deli, which takes inspiration from The Sopranos, and Batard Bakehouse, ran by Lewis Loughman offering ‘well good bread + bangin’ bakes’. Plus more to be announced.
Drinks come from Monkey 47 – a batch distilled and handcrafted Schwarzwald Dry Gin that fuses British traditions, the exoticism of India, and the purity of the Black Forest with masterly craftsmanship. The menu includes five eccentric cocktails made with Monkey 47 Schwarzwald Dry Gin including Monkey Sonic, Monkey Knees, Sloe Dance, Black Forest Negroni, and a classic Gin & Tonic.
The Refuge are also teaming up with local breweries, Manchester’s Shindigger and Salford’s Pomona Island Brewery. Drinks at the terrace are available daily from 12 noon to 10pm.
And to complete the summer programming, soundtracks come from Manchester’s finest DJs and selectors, including Lil Minx, Massey, Abigail Ward and Neil Diablo.
Food at the terrace will be available for walk-ins only and takeaway. Orders will be made through an app. Keep an eye on @eatmcr // @therefugemcr for the latest update on traders and opening hours.
Luke Cowdrey, one of the curators behind The Refuge by Volta, said: “The collaboration with EATMCR is launching so that we can support local independent businesses in Manchester in the wonderful Waterhouse Way courtyard. We look forward to coming together and enjoying the summertime at The Refuge”.
The Refuge at the Dining Room will re-open from Monday 17th May: Monday to Thursday from 5pm to 9pm, Friday from 5pm to 10pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 10pm. Advance bookings are encouraged and can be made at: www.refugemcr.co.uk.
The Terrace, Winter Garden and Public Bar are available for walk-ins only.
Main image credit: Jodie Hartley