Salford’s own bakery, brewery, cafe, and bar, has announced the launch of its brand-new summer menu, curated by the city’s top baking and brewing talent.
The Old Fire Station is bringing a unique combination of world-class craft to the heart of Salford.
Since opening in 2023, after the University of Salford’s transformation of the historic Fire Station building it has become a central part of the community.
It has been serving as a relaxed and welcoming space, led by a tight-knit team of passionate bakers and brewers.
With everything made in-house and from scratch – from pastries and bagels to pizzas and sourdough breads – The Old Fire Station champions authenticity, quality, creativity, and community in equal measure.
The new menu includes unique bakes that are hard to find anywhere else in the city, including silky lemon cream cruffins, cross-laminated Pain Suisse packed with thick crème pâtissière, and the pizzetta (Italian for mini pizza) pastry.
Each item has been refined and tested by the team, with vegan and vegetarian options developed intentionally to accommodate all.
Summer also marks the arrival of The Old Fire Station’s slow-fermented, hand-stretched NYC-style pizzas – all served within the historic fire station walls.
The new menu will also feature a signature “Salford bagels” – as the new debutant will be a one-of-a-kind fusion of North American, German, and Jewish styles and fermented for up to 48 hours.
Developed over several years by assistant head baker Scott Shannon, the bagels are crafted to give a crisp outer shell and chewy centre, built to hold fillings, like the smoked salmon and thick New York inspired cream cheese.
Head Baker Erick Molero Delgado – whose international experience spans top bakeries across the USA and Europe.
Erick was also able to build his portfolio with an internship at Michelin restaurant Bachour in Miami and will now lead a dedicated team driven by passion for their craft and creativity.
He said: ““Our new menu is a true labour of love by the whole team – from early ideas and experiments right through to the final bake.
“If someone has an idea, we run with it. That creative freedom is priceless. It keeps the work exciting, and it means our customers have the opportunity to get something fresh every time they visit.”
And with a selection of iced coffees made with sustainably sourced coffee bean from Manchester-based Blossom Coffee Roaster, and matcha it will serve as ideal pick me up.
However, that isn’t the only excitement being made in the Old Fire Station location – with The Old Fire Station’s on-site microbrewery, Lark Hill Brewery, crafting bold and balanced beers under the expert eye of Head Brewer Jack Dixon.
Drawing on his humble beginnings at the Star Inn and then moving to rapidly expanding Seven Bro7hers – Jack has full creative control over every brew.
This freedom lets him experiment and explore new flavours, producing a diverse range of brews – from experimental beers (working in collaboration with researchers at the University) to carefully crafting true-to-style classics.
The lineup for the brewery is always evolving at currently includes a wide selection of beverages.
These include Wear My Badge – a 3% small pale, Cosmic Gumbo, a 4.2% DDH pale bursting with Galaxy hops, bringing flavours of peach, pass.
ion fruit and citrus – and Jack’s personal favourite, Lark Helles is a fresh take on the German classic.
Jack said: “Having the autonomy to design and brew what I want, without limits, is rare and exciting.
“It means every beer we pour here has a story and a personality. We’re proud to bring something new to Salford’s craft scene.”
The Old Fire Station is about purpose-driven craft – from buttery bakes to bold craft beers, everything is made with passion and care by people who love what they do.
City Mayor of Salford, Paul Dennett, a regular at The Old Fire Station, said: “The Old Fire Station is a fantastic example of what regeneration should look like – a space that’s not only brought fresh life to this part of the city, but one that supports local talent, delivers real community value, and reflects Salford’s proud history of doing things differently.”
He continued: “I’ve seen first-hand just how much people have embraced it – from the quality of the food and drink to the welcoming atmosphere.
“It’s a space that feels genuinely Salford: rooted, ambitious, and made for the people who live, work and study here.”
The new menu is now available from Tuesday to Saturday, at The Old Fire Station, Salford. Fresh pastries are served up from opening and brunch dishes start at 10am.
More information about The Old Fire Station can be found here.
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