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Bank Street
The heart of John Watt & Son OUR ORIGINAL 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 MONDAY 12TH APRIL FOR OUTSIDE SEATING ONLY AND THE SHOP
Opening hours
Monday – Friday 9am – 4pm, cafe last orders 3.30.
Saturday 8am – 5pm, cafe last orders 4.30pm
Sunday 10.30am – 4pm, cafe last orders 3.30PM
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!
OPEN for takeaway, purchase of coffee and tea and collection of web orders!
Monday – Saturday 9 am – 2.00 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 –
Monday 12th April – Saturday 17th Arpil 10 am – 3 pm for takeaway from the Garden Terrace!
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.
CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!
Perfect place for a coffee and meet friends
This cafe has the most sublime date and walnut cake, and there is a large choice of coffees and teas to try.
The staff are attentive and happy, nothing to much trouble.
This is now my regular coffee stop when in Carlisle.
GO HERE JUST FOR THE SMELL OF FRESHLY ROASTED COFFEE
A step back in time, traditinal counter selling loose tea and coffee – ground to order.
But stay a little longer for a coffee and cake, or for a freshly made sandwich and you wont be disappointed – ever. Never had a bad visit!
Only Place to 'Coffee'
We have now been several times to John Watt and Son Coffee House and it has never, ever, disappointed.
The service is excellent and the food absolutely scrummy.
Best scones around and the cream time is THE best value for money.
Fabulous atmosphere and lovely staff. Only downside is that once we were there and there were pecan and maple syrup scones which were spectacular and unfortunately they have not been on the menu since!!
They do have other fabulous combinations though so as said in the title – would not go anywhere else in Carlisle for coffee now!! I’ve recommended it too and everyone else has enjoyed it. Excellent value for money.
FABULOUS COFFEE SHOP, PLUS A LOT MORE!
What can’t you like about an historic coffee house that roasts many great coffees on site, offers an enormous range of teas and coffees We love it!
The coffees are great and with regally changing coffees to try, and a wide range of regulars, it’s a delight to visit.
Inside is an eclectic mix of tea and coffee paraphernalia, echoing the 150 years that they’ve been roasting coffee.
You can buy any of the coffee to take home with you, plus everything else you need to enjoy a great cup at home.
CHARACTER IN ABUNDANCE
This coffee shop roasts its own coffee and in addition to serving excellent coffee and food, it retails a whole range of different teas and coffees to try at home.
…THE HAUNT OF TOURISTS AND LOCALS
They serve their own tea and coffee…buy some to take home. A good reputation locally – the haunt of tourists and locals.
Special Offers
£17.50
Stuck for a gift idea, why not buy an Afternoon Tea voucher for 2?!
£5.00
Stuck for a gift idea why not buy a voucher to be used in our shops. It can be used for afternoon tea, that longed for accessory or to purchase their favourite freshly roasted Coffee or Tea.
£10.00
Stuck for a gift idea why not buy a voucher to be used in our shops. It can be used for afternoon tea, that longed for accessory or to purchase their favourite freshly roasted Coffee or Tea.
Coffee
From: £9.95 / month
Are you someone or do you know someone who loves nothing more than a great coffee? Then the JW coffee club is perfect for you!
Join the JW Coffee Club and enjoy 250 grams of single-origin 100% arabica coffee from around the globe delivered straight to your door each month the coffee is packed in letter box friendly bags which are sourced in the UK and made from recyclable plastic.
Hand Roasted and posted the same day for the freshest taste, you will also receive comprehensive tasting notes and information about where the coffee you are drinking has been sourced.
As a Christmas gift in December, we will include 250g of our choice of coffee as a thank you for your support over the year,
Special Offer - if you sign up for our yearly subscription, receive a 12-month membership for the price of 10!