Workshop Launches Belgravia Flagship Academy, Shaping the Next Chapter of London’s Specialty Coffee Scene
Workshop, one of London’s original pioneers of specialty coffee, today unveils its flagship Cafe & Academy in Belgravia, marking a major new chapter for the brand. Designed as both a shop window and the true home of Workshop, the space brings together the brand’s sourcing ethos, roasting philosophy, and hospitality values under one roof for the first time, creating a launch that carries equal significance for trade partners and consumers alike.
For over a decade, Workshop has helped shape London’s specialty coffee landscape. Renowned for its clean, sweet, and fresh flavour profile, the brand’s disciplined approach to sourcing washed 
coffees from small-scale growers across East Africa, Colombia, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, and Nicaragua ensures every cup is unmistakably ‘Workshop’ in character. “Our sourcing and roasting ethos sets us apart. We are unwavering in our commitment to quality and consistency, and we never cut corners. This dedication is evident in every cup,” says James Dickson, Founder of Workshop. “From a Kenyan single-origin filter to a Peruvian espresso or a Brazil-Ethiopia flat white, the flavour profile is instantly recognisable and distinctly Workshop.”
The Cafe & Academy is led by Head Barista and Lead Trainer Slava Babych, former World Cezve Ibrik Champion, and General Manager José Cortes, formerly of The Fat Duck Group. Their expertise brings both depth and approachability to the guest experience, ensuring a cafe defined not by pretence but by exceptional coffee delivered with genuine hospitality.
The design of the space reflects Workshop’s refined visual identity, developed in collaboration with George Cosby Studio and implemented by 3Stories. Single-origin coffees are now packed in terracotta, with house blends in the brand’s signature green. The design principles of premium hospitality aligned with luxury partners, a modern London identity, and dedication to quality and craft create a space that feels timeless, grounded, and welcoming.
