Get Baked, the bakery behind the viral, sell-out Bruce Bogtrotter-inspired chocolate cakes, has just announced a big change in its plans to open in Manchester.
The internet’s favourite sweet treat supplier has ‘changed its mind’ about the original site it had chosen in the city (we did wonder what the delay from May had been…)
Get Baked was set to open on Peter Street, in the weird pointy glass bit attached to Impossible.
But now it’s switched up the plans and is instead ready to take over a spot on Stevenson Square, right in the heart of the Northern Quarter.
In an update shared online today, Get Baked confirmed that the new spot will be a dine-in spot as well as a store for its bakery, where you can have coffee, pie, and a slice of its legendary 24-layer chocolate cake.
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The cake used to be known as Bruce, named after the Matilda character, but has recently rebranded to Bertha with a slightly adjusted recipe.
In Get Baked’s statement, they said that their first Manchester location looks set to open in November.
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They wrote: “People of Manchester. You might remember some time ago I announced that we were opening a store in your city. You definitely do remember, because it’s all anyone ever asks about.
“Well, the reason for the delay is that I changed my mind on the site, so we’re going here instead.
“It’s in Stevenson Square in the Northern Quarter.
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Get Baked has shared an update on its plans to open in Manchester. Credit: Get BakedGet Baked will be opening on Stevenson Square in November. Credit: Get Baked
“You’ll be able to eat-in and enjoy some pie and a coffee. Maybe even a slice of Bertha on a big fuck-off plate?
“It’s just so wonderful — you’d be forgiven for being unable to breathe at this point due to an overwhelming feeling of joy.
“Also, I’d like to apologise to @manchestereveningnews who did a story about the opening and now it’s all meaningless because it’s the wrong location — please do get in touch and I’ll fill you right in.
“Hopefully opening in November. GB”
We’ll be eagerly following along for updates (and getting hungry) on Get Baked’s Instagram page.
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.
Daisy Jackson -
4th September 2024 
