Gail's Bakery opening at Westgate Oxford in early December

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 17:51 · Archive

Gail's Bakery will open at Westgate Oxford in early December, replacing Le Pain Quotidien.

Gail's Bakery is opening at Westgate Oxford in early December, occupying unit 174, which was previously the home of French-style bakery Le Pain Quotidien. Although Gail's official branding stated a 'summer 2026' opening, staff at Westgate Oxford and a shopping centre spokesperson confirmed the bakery is expected to open in early December, although the centre noted this timing is "not set in stone".

Gail's already operates branches in Little Clarendon Street near Jericho and in Summertown, with further locations in Witney, Thame and Henley. The chain advertised jobs for the new branch in July, seeking head bakers and staff to prepare fresh bread, pastries and food daily in store. The bakery will offer the chain's standard menu of savoury and sweet treats, bread, pastries and coffee.

Le Pain Quotidien opened at Westgate following the centre's relaunch in 2017 as one of 25 restaurants. The French bakery closed in 2023 when its parent company went into administration, with nine UK branches shutting. The unit has remained vacant since. Gail's recently opened another new location at Banbury Gateway Retail Park in the summer.

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• 'Opening date' for Gail's Bakery at Westgate Oxford revealedAn opening date schedule has been revealed for the new Gail's Bakery at Westgate OxfordOxfordshire Guardian · 30 Oct, 17:15
• 'Opening date' for Gail's Bakery at Westgate Oxford revealedAn opening date schedule has been revealed for the new Gail's Bakery at Westgate OxfordOxford Mail · 30 Oct, 17:15

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