Bristol has been declared the best city in the UK for independent coffee shops. That's according to a study made by the global financial technology company SumUp. The study looked at 80 cities across the UK and ranked them based on the number of independent coffee shops in each location and their average review score on Google Maps.
Only coffee shops with three or fewer of the same independent stores across the United Kingdom were considered and chains and franchises were not included in the ranking. Bristol has 79 independent coffee shops with an average score of 4.64, followed very closely by Sheffield with 88 independent coffee shops with an average rating of 4.63. London ranked third with 166 independent coffee shops with an average score of 4.43. Here are the top 12 best-rated independent coffee shops in Bristol and what customers had to say about them:
5. Two Ways Caffeè-Bar, unit 6 Queen's Ave, Bristol BS8 1SB
Google score: 4.9/5. Customers say: "Best long black in the area! £2.50, reasonably priced too. Strong and dark blend just how it should be. Great service as well as a friendly atmosphere. The staff know their stuff. Thanks for bringing great coffee to the area."
6. Hennesseys, 18 North St, Southville, Bristol BS3 1HW
Google score: 4.9/5. Customers say: "Great coffee and cake but even better atmosphere and friendly service."
7. Eddie's Coffee Lounge Ltd, Eddies Coffee Lounge, 27A East St, Bedminster, Bristol BS3 4HH
Google score: 4.9/5. Customers say: "Eddie's has a cool and cosy atmosphere, they really make you feel at home, and the coffee is great! Sam was a warm and welcoming presence, a really good guy and makes a perfect americano. Will definitely come again!"
8. One B Coffee House, 1b, Pitville Place, Cotham, Bristol BS6 6JZ
Google score: 4.9/5. Customers say: "Great music, great coffee (the most consistently good coffee I've found in Bristol), a friendly staff team and a chilled vibe - a brilliant place!"