I was surprised when we arrived in Leeds just how similar the atmosphere was to London, the match between; old and new offers a close resemblance to that of the capital. Another resemblance is the standard of coffee shops, I’m not sure I’ve been to a city centre where round every corner and alleyway there’s … Continue reading Laynes Espresso – Leeds, Yorkshire →

Sometimes it's the trips where you aren't looking for anything that you come across you're greatest finds. That's exactly how we at Bosh, came across this little beauty in Durham. A flat white is one of the most popular ways to take your coffee now, having grown increasingly popular over the past 5 years. And … Continue reading Flat White Cafe – Durham, North East England →

The streets of Dublin are a vibrant and diverse place to be whether you're looking for a pint of Guinness, or to explore a city which is steeped in history. It also happens to create the perfect place for our newest hidden gem! With the small side streets home to some of the best independent … Continue reading Network – Dublin, Ireland →

Covent Garden is one of the most famous parts of London, with a massive variety of stores ranging from high end fashion to hidden cocktail bars and restaurants. But perhaps one of the best hidden parts of Covent Garden is a small side street called Neal's Yard. The beautiful little courtyard is full of small … Continue reading Jacob the Angel – Neal’s Yard, Covent Garden →

Windsor is one of the royal capitals of the UK, and is full of a mixture of high end restaurants, cafe's and bars all serving coffee in or to go. But as always chain coffee has ruled the roost for a long time here, tourist's are made to pay a small fortune for a low … Continue reading Craft Coffee House – Windsor, Berkshire →

Normally when you walk in the door of a coffee shop, you have their brand name is on all the cups, napkins, their website and social media links across all the tables, so when I walked into Hommage, I was expecting the same. How wrong could I have been! This coffee shop nails the art … Continue reading Hommage – Cologne, Germany →

This little gem of a coffee shop first came to my attention whilst I was working in Bradford at the Alhambra Theatre. If you ever visit Bradford, you'll realise why I spent my coffee searches in Leeds as the if you're looking for an independent shop in Bradford they're extremely hard to come by. Anyway, … Continue reading Mrs Atha’s – Central Road, Leeds →

So its cast change in Manchester, which means rehearsals in the day and straight into shows in the evening, leaving me in need of a little something to keep the energy up. I leave rehearsals and spot a very urban looking set of black containers across from the studios, I walk across the road into … Continue reading Takk (Espresso Bar) – Hatch, Manchester →

To keep my adventure through coffee on the move, I'm now moving onto a coffee shop which I discovered whilst in Zurich on the European leg of the Miss Saigon tour. MAME is the prime definition of a hidden gem! This boutique coffee shop is located, slightly tucked away, at the end of the suburban … Continue reading MAME – Zurich, Switzerland →

Keeping the hidden gems within London, the next stop on my adventure is another independent company called The Watch House. I came across this coffee shop whilst walking into Central London from Canada Water, along the thames path. Perfectly situated on the cobbled streets of Cardamom Bldg (Just behind Butler's Wharf), The Watch House offers … Continue reading The Watch House – Tower Bridge, London →