Bank Street
The heart of John Watt & Son OUR ORIGNAL cOFFEE shop ON bank street
Bank Street has been home to John Watt and Son since the first shop was demolished in 1897, and is still a major part of the business today. The shop has undergone several major changes since the move 120 years ago, not least the move from being a traditional grocer’s shop to becoming a tea and coffee specialist with a thriving café on-site.
Today we focus on evolution not revolution at Bank Street, and believe that it is important to remember the history of John Watt and Son and celebrate it in this wonderful building whilst providing excellent service and a good brew!
Our menu provides a range of light snacks cakes and our freshly baked scones served with Claire’s Handmade Jams. Our food is prepared fresh and is where possible all sourced from suppliers from within a 50 mile radius of the shop and we are proud to utilise the following local suppliers:-
Claire’s Handmade Jams, Cranston’s, McCalls Bakery, Co Co Co Chocolates, Pioneer Food Service, Interfresh.
OPENING HOURS
Reopens Wednesday 2nd December 2020.
Opening hours
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm, cafe last orders 3.30, shop open until 5pm.
Saturday 8am – 5pm, cafe last orders 4.30pm
Sunday 9.30am – 4pm, cafe last orders 3.30
Bank Street Food Menu
Blackfriars Street
Moving Forward
The next great step in the long history of John Watt and Son. Blackfriars Shop may possibly be the biggest leap forward for John Watt since Bank Street transformed from a traditional grocer’s shop, to becoming a tea and coffee specialist with a thriving cafe on-site.
With the wholesale side of our business growing significantly in just two years under the new owners, it became apparent that a 2 Kg capacity roaster was going to struggle to meet the increased demand. With no room for a bigger roaster in Bank Street we were faced with a choice. Either be logical and take a sensible, large unit on an industrial estate…. or take over a rundown and quirky shop 5 minutes’ walk away from Bank Street. Therefore we decided on the latter course, and so was born JW at Blackfriars.
At Blackfriars Street we have the room to service our wholesale customers properly with a bigger roaster (15 Kg capacity), and an organised packing area. We have also opened a small purchase a takeaway while watching tomorrow’s coffee being roasted.
Upstairs we have our offices, hold coffee cupping sessions, tea tastings (for quality control) and have yet more packing facilities. Watch this space as we develop the building further!
We have taken the decision that due to Carlisle being placed into Tier 2 we will only be reopening Blackfriars Street for takeaway and the collection of web orders.
NOW REOPEN FOR TAKEAWAY AND COLLECTION OF WEB ORDERS.
Monday – Friday 9 am – 3.30 pm
Saturday 9am – 2 pm
Blackfriars Street Menu
TULLIE HOUSE cafe
TULLIE HOUSE CAFE
A partnership we are proud of.
Located inside the City’s local museum – Tullie House, we are delighted to be able to offer locally sourced food on the menu. Couple this with our freshly roasted coffee and selected leaf-teas, our staff will be only too pleased to welcome you during your visit to the Museum.
Opening Hours – Tuesday – Saturday 10 am – 2.45 pm
HIRE THE CAFE?
The Cafe at Tullie House can be booked in the evening for private dinners, celebrations and special occasions. To find out more:
https://www.tulliehouse.co.uk/venue-hire/business/reading-room
TULLIE HOUSE MEMBERSHIP
Become a Member of Tullie House and enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including:
- Two free John Watts, hot drinks (tea or filter coffee) per month
- Free annual admission to the galleries and exhibitions
- Opportunity to attend specially curated members’ events
- 10% discount on purchases in the shop
- Discounted events tickets
- Members’ e-newsletter
Find out more: https://www.tulliehouse.co.uk/membership
JW at the Museum
Café at Cumbria Museum of Military Life
A partnership of two of Carlisle’s oldest institutions in the iconic Carlisle Castle home to our local regiment which has seen action across the globe. We are delighted to be able to offer the great taste of John Watt’s to visitors to the Cumbria Museum of Military Life. Our small café serves our award winning espresso, a range of cakes, snacks and ice creams for you to enjoy on your tour of the Castle and the story of our local regiment.
NOW CLOSED FOR THE WINTER!