Nico Simeone, the creative force behind Six by Nico, has announced his most personal restaurant project to date: Lennox.
As Six by Nico approaches its tenth anniversary, Simeone is reimagining one of his most successful locations, Six by Nico Springs Gardens, in a bold and deliberate move that signals a new chapter in his career. The Manchester site will undergo a complete transformation to become Lennox, a restaurant and bar that represents what Nico describes as “the other side of the coin” to his established portfolio.
While Six by Nico has become known for its theatrical six-course conceptual tasting menus and immersive storytelling, Lennox marks a return to something more stripped back, instinctive and deeply personal. It is a deliberate shift away from format and structure, towards the raw, unfiltered energy of the kitchen. Built on simplicity, transparency and an uncompromising obsession with flavour, Lennox reflects a version of Simeone that predates expansion and scale.
At Lennox everything is about the food. Purpose takes precedence over prettiness, and branding is minimal, with the atmosphere itself acting as the statement. Designed to move seamlessly from day into night, the restaurant will embody a confident, unforced aesthetic rooted in steel, concrete and raw materials. Low lighting will create an intimate mood throughout the space, while focused light on each table ensures that the food remains the focal point.
At the centre of Lennox sits the kitchen, conceived as the engine room of the restaurant. Fully visible to guests, it is designed not as a polished showpiece but as a chef’s studio: loud, alive and energetic during service. The space will feature visible dry-age fridges for both steak and fish, allowing guests to witness the ageing process firsthand. A built-in Japanese barbecue will anchor the fire-led cooking approach, supported by a bespoke cooking suite and techniques that embrace intensity, heat and movement. The intention is for guests not simply to dine near the kitchen, but to feel its rhythm and momentum throughout their experience.
Inspired in part by the New York City scene, Lennox channels a raw and open creative spirit where the kitchen sits at the heart of the room and the energy feels closer to a working studio than a traditional dining environment. With a maximum of 56 covers across the restaurant and bar—including 18 bar seats and a six-seat Chef’s Table launching alongside bookings—the experience is deliberately intimate and controlled. Guests will be able to dine fully in the bar, further dissolving the divide between kitchen and dining space.
The menu at Lennox will be built around three core principles: nostalgia, technique and indulgence. Each dish begins with something recognisable before being rebuilt with skill and precision, elevated without losing its emotional connection. The result is food that feels familiar at first glance but delivers far greater depth, richness and intensity.
Early dishes being developed include a Scotch egg with brown sauce and black pudding; Buffalo squid with nori ranch and pickled celery; Loaded potato skin with oxtail ragu and sauce Diane; Fish Finger with gribiche and smoked bacon butter; Gnocchi with Chicken wings, Parmesan and truffle; Lamb belly with katsu curry, pomegranate and preserved lime; and Cod with brown shrimps, celeriac and brown butter. The cooking is ingredient-led and technique-driven, shaped by memory rather than geography, and intentionally resists classification within a single cuisine.
The menu will evolve constantly, moving with the best ingredients available and with creative instinct rather than following a rigid seasonal structure. Daily specials and regular new additions will ensure that the offering remains dynamic and reflective of the moment.
Unlike the growth trajectory of Six by Nico, Simeone is clear that Lennox is not designed as a scalable concept; “Lennox new expression of myself, separate from Six by Nico. It is raw, vibrant and full of life.” He also sees the restaurant as an opportunity to foster a healthier, more considered kitchen culture, creating an environment that supports both creativity and people.
Lennox will replace Six by Nico at Spring Gardens in Manchester late March 2026, with further details regarding the official opening date and debut menu to be announced in the coming weeks.
Lennox 60 Spring Gardens, Manchester M2 2BQ
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