A Coffee-and-Cake Crawl in Newbury

Newbury in England has a range of independent coffee shops. This walkable coffee-and-cake crawl guide covers four stops in the town.

1. BrewBlood

BrewBlood is an independent specialty coffee shop run by a couple originally from Hong Kong, near the Kennet and Avon canal. It serves espresso and rotating hand-brew V60 coffees alongside homemade roll cakes and pastries.

2. Rufus Independent Coffee House

Rufus Independent Coffee House is an independent coffee house with a rock and roll theme, set in one of the town's oldest shops with exposed panelling and fireplaces. It serves coffee from Winchester Coffee Roasters along with cakes and homemade sausage rolls.

3. MiLK & BEAN

MiLK & BEAN is an independent coffee shop opened in 2023 by Newbury locals Chris Chaplin and Freya Lynch, having started as a horsebox coffee van. It serves espresso-based coffee with cakes and pastries baked fresh in-house each day.

4. Weavers Coffee Shop

Weavers Coffee Shop is a long-established independent cafe tucked off Northbrook Street in Weavers Walk, run by owner James. It serves coffee with fresh home-cooked food, cakes and scones, and has a separate gluten-free menu. The coffee shops in Newbury offer a variety of coffee and cake options. Each shop has its own unique character and offerings.

Common questions

What type of coffee does BrewBlood serve?

BrewBlood serves espresso and rotating hand-brew V60 coffees.

Where does Rufus Independent Coffee House source its coffee from?

Rufus Independent Coffee House serves coffee from Winchester Coffee Roasters.

What is unique about MiLK & BEAN's pastries?

MiLK & BEAN's pastries are baked fresh in-house each day.