An independent coffee shop in Bath, Colonna & Small, has been recognised as the second most popular venue of its kind across the UK.
The ranking was compiled by Capital on Tap, which analysed numerous independent coffee shops nationwide. Their assessment combined data from Google review ratings and volumes, average monthly Google search figures, and Instagram follower counts to identify the trendiest coffee destinations.
Colonna & Small boasts an impressive 4.7 out of 5 rating on Google, based on 1,533 reviews. Additionally, it receives around 12,100 monthly Google searches and has amassed over 38,100 Instagram followers as of May this year.
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To illustrate the scale of its online following, the number of Instagram followers exceeds the populations of towns like Bridgwater and Frome.
Customer feedback highlights the establishment’s quality and ambience. One visitor commented, “Best coffee I’ve had in Southern England! Baristas ‘know’ coffee… very knowledgeable, professional and friendly!” Another noted, “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 renowned for its diverse blends featuring distinct tasting notes. The company launched its own roastery in 2015 and expanded by opening a second shop in London in 2023.
The top five in the ranking are:
| Rank | Coffee Shop | City | Google Rating / 5 | Number of Reviews | Avg 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 |