A fresh addition to Bath’s bustling Moorland Road neighborhood is on the horizon. Bright Field Café is set to open its doors next month on Shaftesbury Road, bringing a new community spirit to an area that has recently faced retail challenges.
Run by local couple Philip and Karen, Bright Field Café is more than just a place to grab a bite. Developed in collaboration with Royal United Hospitals, the University of Bath, Bath Spa University, and various charitable organizations, the café embodies a strong community ethos. A significant portion of the menu will feature fresh produce from their own local allotment, highlighting their commitment to seasonal, homegrown ingredients.
“For the past seven years, Karen and Philip have been creating food inspired by the seasons, sharing it with family, friends, and neighbors,” said a café representative. “While we’ll serve classic favourites, our menu will reflect what’s currently growing in the Oldfield Park allotment and whatever inspiration we find in the moment.”
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The pandemic has reinforced the couple’s mission to foster connections within the local community. Bright Field Café will offer a reserved space for everything from casual meet-ups to work gatherings, providing a welcoming environment for everyone.
Sustainability lies at the heart of the café’s operations. The team is dedicated to sourcing produce from local suppliers, prioritizing fairtrade goods, and ensuring the café is designed to be energy efficient. The representative added, “Whether you’re a parent with a toddler, a wheelchair user, rushing through, or simply looking for a peaceful spot, we promise a warm welcome.”
The café’s arrival offers a hopeful note in a neighborhood experiencing shifts in retail, with recent closures including Flower and Scoop and Park Pets. Bright Field Café aims to be a community cornerstone and a vibrant social space on Shaftesbury Road.
While exact opening times and menus are still to be announced, locals are eagerly awaiting the new gathering place set to enliven Bath’s trendy suburb this November.