An independent coffee shop in Bath, Colonna & Small, has been declared the second most popular in the UK according to a recent analysis.
The ranking, conducted by Capital on Tap, examined hundreds of independent coffee shops across the country. The judgement was based on multiple factors including Google review ratings, volume of reviews, average monthly Google search counts, and Instagram followers, aiming to identify the trendiest and most highly regarded places for coffee enthusiasts.
Colonna & Small achieved an impressive overall score, boasting a 4.7 out of 5 rating on Google from 1,533 reviews. Additionally, it garnered an average of 12,100 Google searches monthly and amassed 38,100 Instagram followers as of May this year.
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To put its social media presence into perspective, Colonna & Small’s Instagram following exceeds the populations of towns like Bridgwater and Frome.
Customer reviews widely praise the shop’s quality and atmosphere. One reviewer stated, “Best coffee I’ve had in Southern England! Baristas ‘know’ coffee… very knowledgeable, professional and friendly!” Another commented, “This is a coffee drinker’s paradise - there are cafes with coffees, and specialty places focused around the coffee - this is the latter. The quality and selection of the coffee, the knowledge of the staff, and the incredible atmosphere is unmatched in Bath! We tried all of the drip coffees offered and they were all amazing. Wish we had a place like this where we lived, as we would be here all the time. Looking forward to returning on our next visit to Bath!”.
Founded in 2009, Colonna & Small is recognised for its diverse range of blends that feature distinct tasting notes. The brand expanded its operations by launching a roastery in 2015 and opened a second location in London in 2023.
The top ten coffee shops in the UK according to Capital on Tap are:
| Rank | Coffee Shop | City | Google Rating | Number of Reviews | Average Monthly Google Searches | Instagram Followers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neighbourhood Café | Belfast | 4.6 | 854 | 27,100 | 45,500 |
| 2 | Colonna & Small’s | Bath | 4.7 | 1,533 | 12,100 | 38,100 |
| 3 | Established Coffee | Belfast | 4.6 | 1,864 | 12,100 | 36,500 |
| 4 | Hard Lines Coffee | Cardiff | 4.8 | 512 | 3,600 | 50,800 |
| 5 | Rough Handmade | Liverpool | 4.7 | 1,457 | 8,100 | 20,500 |
| 6 | Idle Hands Coffee | Manchester | 4.6 | 1,145 | 12,100 | 24,700 |
| 7 | Full Court Press | Bristol | 4.8 | 848 | 6,600 | 13,600 |
| 8 | Laynes Espresso | Leeds | 4.5 | 2,037 | 4,400 | 19,500 |
| 9 | Kaf Coffee | Glasgow | 4.8 | 416 | 3,600 | 22,100 |
| 10 | Dom’s Coffee | Cambridge | 4.9 | 255 | 2,400 | 12,000 |