Gail’s bakery teases new concept in London’s Hampstead

Gail’s has hinted at plans for a new concept in London’s Hampstead.

The bakery appears to be taking over the site of a former charity shop on Oriel Place, which is located next door to the first ever Gail’s store.

A notice on the door read: “Something in the oven. We opened our first Gail’s here on Hampstead High Street in 2005. Twenty years later, we are excited to bring something new to the neighbourhood. See you very soon.”

Earlier this year, the original Hampstead bakery completed a refurbishment to increase its footprint and incorporate upcycled materials.

Gail’s was founded by Yael (Gail) Mejia as a bakery in the 1990s to supply chefs and restaurants.

Chief executive Tom Molnar joined in 2003 and the bakery opened its first high-street site in Hampstead in 2005.

The business is also part-owned by hospitality entrepreneur Luke Johnson, who initially partnered with Molnar in 2011.

In 2021, Bain Capital Credit and EBITDA Investments took a major stake in the business, which now has more than 130 sites.

Gail’s has been contacted for comment.