How Old Spike Blends Coffee and Social Impact

I was riding back from an appointment with Laith at Saint Nine in Southwark when I saw a sign outside Old Spike, another coffee shop, which said, “You can help create employment opportunities and reduce…

A branded Viento Coffee Company espresso cup with windmill logo, one of the coffee stops in Watford featured in this round-up

5 Essential Artisan Coffee Stops in Watford

Watford’s got a thriving artisan coffee scene and what I like about the selection below, beyond the quality of the coffee and atmosphere, is how different they are from one another. These coffee shops are…

The Mixing Shed Café: In the Middle of Everywhere

It was my second visit to The Mixing Shed Café, tucked away near Saffron Walden. As always, the roads leading here did not disappoint. There’s long stretches of straight roads with countryside views for miles…

No Laptops, Just Vinyl: Inside Yellow Bourbon

Tucked into weathered brickwork on a tiny side street in Northampton town, you could be forgiven for missing it entirely. A bold yellow-and-black entrance is marked only by a modest Yellow Bourbon Coffee Roasters sign…

A Day at Bristol Coffee Festival

I joined the queue at 9:30am, where every visitor was handed two essentials for the day ahead: a banana and a wristband. With both secured, I headed inside for my first Bristol Coffee Festival. My…