There was lots of excited when Nottingham-based coffee chain announced it will open its newest branch earlier this month. Incredibly, the former shop has been given a complete makeover in time to open tomorrow morning.
The first 200 customers will be rewarded with a free drink and the first 50 will also receive a goody bag with artwork designed by Nottingham artist Jess Williams. The bags and stickers were on display throughout the shop on the night. Guests were also treated to a coffee infused rum created by Ron Colón Salvadoreño.
Two bags will contain either a gold or silver ticket, with the customers in with the chance of winning a Sage Barista Express machine, an Opal Pod machine, a free three-month coffee subscription or a barista course.
While the shop has signature 200 Degree touches such as the ‘roaring neon fire’ and cosy armchairs, there are some new additions such as an incredible balcony and an upper floor with vintage lighting.
Tables of freshly made cakes, sandwiches and cupcakes with tiny teacups were on offer for guests who were invited to have a sneaky peek at the new venue. 200 Degrees had said it had been monitoring sites in West Bridgford to open a new cafe “for some time” and claims to have “fought off” several larger chains.
In a twist, it began in West Bridgford eleven years ago but it has taken that long for the rapidly expanding Nottingham brand to make it back home. The new cafe is located in a unit between Central Avenue and the Albert Road car park, which was previously home to Oliver Bonas, before the fashion retailer moved to the former HSBC branch on the high street.
1. The opening party for the new branch was held on Thursday, July 20
The new branch of 200 Degrees is set to open on Saturday morning in West Bridgford on Central Avenue | Caroline Barry
2. Tables in the centre of the room advertised the trademark bags of coffee and specially designed merchandise. The bags and stickers were designed by local artist Jess Williams
Two goodie bags on offer to the first 50 people will contain either a gold or silver ticket, with the customers in with the chance of winning a Sage Barista Express machine, an Opal Pod machine, a free three-month coffee subscription or a barista course. | Caroline Barry
3. The balcony was open for a walk around as DJs set up their decks
The new branch is the first to have a balcony where customers can sit and watch the lovely park | Caroline Barry
4. The treated copper in the coffee shops is still made by the 200 Degrees owners
“200 Degrees started in West Bridgford in 2012 but it took us 11 years to open a shop here.” | Caroline Barry