Specialty coffee
in the United Kingdom.
The specialty scene in the United Kingdom is spread out: 339 cities on Roasters share 1,986 cafés, led by London.
How the United Kingdom compares
First of 41 countries in Europe, with 17% of every specialty café listed in the region. Worldwide it ranks #2 of 126 countries, with 9% of all cafés on Roasters. The nearest countries by café count are the USA, with 4,679, and Spain, with 1,332.
City distributionCities in the United Kingdom by size
Coffee here is not a one-city story: London leads with 33%, and the top three cities hold 41% between them. 86 of the 339 cities list at least three cafés; the median is 1.
- 100+ cafés 1 city
- 30–99 cafés 8 cities
- 10–29 cafés 15 cities
- 3–9 cafés 62 cities
- 1–2 cafés 253 cities
9 cities in the United Kingdom have themed guides, 77 in total.
Where to drink in the United Kingdom
See all 1,986 cafés in the United Kingdom
on Roasters.
Plan a trip city by city, save the cafés you want to visit, and follow what the community adds. Free on iOS and Android.
About specialty coffee in the United Kingdom
How many specialty coffee shops are there in the United Kingdom?
Roasters lists 1,986 cafés and roasters in the United Kingdom, across 339 cities. The community adds new ones every week.
Which cities in the United Kingdom have the best coffee scenes?
By café count: London (648), Manchester (84) and Edinburgh (80). The full list is below.
How does the United Kingdom compare with the rest of Europe?
It ranks #1 of 41 countries in Europe and holds 17% of the region’s specialty cafés on Roasters.
Is Roasters free to use in the United Kingdom?
Yes. Roasters is free to download and use everywhere. A Pro tier adds advanced filters, unlimited lists and Forums access.
How are cafés chosen for Roasters?
Community members submit them, and every submission is reviewed against the specialty bar before it goes live. No paid placements.
