Head on down Monton Road in Eccles and you’re in for a pleasant surprise because, unbeknownst to many, it’s now home to one of Greater Manchester’s best butty shops.
Called The Bread Club, this family-run spot has been open just over a year and it happens to sell some of Salford’s fattest sandwiches (as well as the chunkiest hand-cut chips we’ve had in a while).
Run by in-laws Louise and Jack, the Eccles sandwich spot continues to fly under the radar but has already garnered a host of fans from local critics and sandwich enthusiasts alike.
Equipped with a huge glass counter that’s simply brimming with sandwich fillings, as the name suggests there is also a good selection of bread to choose from with hoagies, bloomers, rye and other loaves on offer.
The Cubano sandwich at The Bread Club in Monton. / Image: The Manc Eats
Three of The Bread Club’s most popular butties (top to bottom): Rueben on Rye, The Cubano, Taco Chicken. / Image: The Manc Eats
On the sandwich menu, you’ll find a selection of eight different signature sarnies including the famous must-try ‘Taco Chicken’ hoagie, which features chicken breast, peppers, and onions enveloped in a secret sauce and then topped with Swiss cheese and jalapenos.
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Other heavy hitters include the Cubano – a mixture of roasted ham, pulled pork, melted Swiss cheese, sliced pickles and house mustard – and the Rueben on Rye, which combines Thousand Island dressing and Dijon mustard with sliced pastrami, melted cheese and sauerkraut.
The Bread Club also serves its own signature take on a club sandwich and a classic tuna crunch, alongside a vegan-friendly smashed chickpea option with vegan mayo, cranberry, spinach and fresh avocado, the latter served on a bloomer of your choice.
On top of all that, there’s also a solid selection of classic £5 toasties on offer – think ham and cheese, tuna and cheese, two cheese, or cheese and tomato – plus sweet treats like gooey chocolate brownies and the most gigantic cookie pie we’ve ever seen up close.
Add to this the aforementioned proper chunky chips, which Jack assures us have amassed a solid following of their own amongst Manchester’s Irish population, and it’s not hard to see why so many local foodies insisted we pay this place a visit.
if you take your sandwiches seriously, then trust us when we say you need to give The Bread Club a visit. You won’t regret it.
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Bakery chain Gail’s is attempting to win over Prestwich after spelling mishap
Daisy Jackson
Gail’s has announced a plan to try and make amends with Prestwich after spelling the village’s name wrong on the new bakery’s signs.
The massive bakery chain finally confirmed that it would be moving into the suburb on the fringes of Bury and Manchester, but made a fatal flaw at the first step.
The huge posters are missing the letter ‘T’, instead saying ‘Hello Preswich’.
More than a few eyebrows were raised locally, with people saying it’s ‘not a great first impression for the locals…’.
And now Gail’s is attempting to put things right by offering free tea to Prestwich residents.
In new material released today, they wrote: “Oops… people of Prestwich, we owe you a ‘T’.
“You may have seen how we missed out a ‘t’ in our new bakery signage.
“We’re sorry for the mistake, and to make up for it we’d like to brew you a tea when we open.”
The new advertising has a QR code which people can scan to claim their free cuppa.
Gail’s has also passed its thanks on to ‘local resident Clair’, who actually came up with the suggestion on The Manc’s LinkedIn post here.
With this development, Gail’s has now confirmed it’ll be opening in Prestwich – directly opposite the new Rudy’s – in early 2025, with free tea served then to those who scan the QR code.
Gail’s will hand out free tea in Prestwich to apologise for spelling the village’s name wrongHuge bakery chain Gail’s confirms move to Prestwich – but spells village’s name wrong in signage
Salon Madre – A new tequila bar and pool hall is opening in Manchester
Daisy Jackson
A new tequila bar and pool hall is set to open in Manchester in a couple of weeks, from the same team behind Madre.
The huge new space, Salon Madre, will be serving up the tacos and burritos that have made the Mexican restaurant at Kampus so well-loved.
And all that’s alongside a drinks menu that centres around tequila, including frozen, classic and flavoured margaritas and palomas.
Can’t stomach tequila? There’ll also be wines on draft, Corona and local beers.
The food menu will show off signature dishes like al pastor tacos, with daily rotating specials, plus Gringas, nachos and Madre’s huge burritos.
Salon Madre has taken over a spot just off Kampus’s lush garden that was previously home to a Seven Brothers taproom, right next door to Madre itself.
Salon Madre is a new Mexican pool hall and tequila bar in Manchester. Credit: The Manc GroupSalon Madre is a new Mexican pool hall and tequila bar in Manchester. Credit: The Manc Group
As well as all the Mexican food and drink goodness, the bar will have four pool tables and will be screening Lucha Libre (Mexican wrestling) and American sports.
The dream is to bring the fun and liveliness of a Mexican pool hall to the heart of Manchester, in this beautiful spot right near Piccadilly and Canal Street.
Salon Madre will open on 6 December at Kampus, with bookings for Christmas groups and parties now available.
Georgina Pellant -
5th April 2023 
