London named one of the best UK cities for coffee lovers

Great Britain was once famous for being a nation of tea drinkers. However, that’s most definitely changed in recent times.

In fact, according to the Statista Global Consumer Survey coffee has become the country’s favourite hot beverage.

London’s coffee scene is about far more than Pret and Starbucks. The UK capital has just been named one of the best cities in the UK for coffee lovers.

An in-depth analysis by Coffeeness found that London is a “caffeine lover’s dream come true”, naming it the second-best city in Britain for enjoying a cup of Joe.

What’s more, numerous coffee events and festivals indicate that coffee is deeply embedded in the city’s cultural fabric.

Londoners share their city with 4,100 coffee shops – that’s one for every 2,141 residents. Although there are fewer cafes per capita here than in top-ranking Salford, London offers a staggering variety of places to choose from.

And thanks to its cultural diversity, you’re able to find coffee specialties from every corner of the globe. So, whether it’s a Portuguese galão or a Vietnamese egg coffee You’re after, London has you covered!

While coffee is certainly expensive in London, the city is home to some world-class coffee roasters, including Square Mile Coffee Roasters. Founded in 2008 by Anette Moldvaer and James Hoffmann, Square Mile is still one of the most highly regarded roasters in the land.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, London is one of the cities in which the average cost of a cup of coffee is highest. It’s only topped by Ely in Cambridgeshire.

1. Salford
2. London
3. Preston
4. Bath
5. Brighton & Hove
6. Liverpool
7. Durham
8. Peterborough
9. Wells
10. Leicester