On Saturday 22nd, at 10am we’re going to open the doors to the Penny University – our first retail space.
We hope to see some of you there! (Though please bear in mind that there are only 6 seats at the bar)
The Penny University
5 Redchurch Street
London
E2 7DJ
If you have any questions then just leave a comment!
Opening Hours:
Weekdays – 9 til 5
Weekends – 10 til 4
Browse Timeline
Comments ( 16 )
[...] place is called The Penny University in deepest Shoreditch and is open daily. They serve only [...]
London goes to the dark side « Phil Wain added these pithy words on May 22 10 at 7:58 pm[...] Saturday, London’s Square Mile Coffee Roasters opened their first coffee bar, Penny University, in a storefront just off of Shoreditch High Street. It’s small, little more than a burnished [...]
Ristretto | London’s Penny University - T Magazine Blog - NYTimes.com added these pithy words on May 28 10 at 8:32 pm[...] Penny University = brewed coffee only. in London, UK. By the man behind Square Mile Roasters. And that [...]
“ Brewed coffee in London ” on Daniel of Arabica added these pithy words on May 31 10 at 4:18 am[...] anyone been to penny university [...]
Coffee Appreciation - Page 45 - London Fixed-gear and Single-speed added these pithy words on Jun 05 10 at 6:54 pm[...] – the reduction. Quite contrary to the Penny Universities tradition, the new London’s Penny University, the coffee bar of the Square Mile Coffee Roasters has chosen enhancement through concentration and [...]
Why Coffee? | added these pithy words on Jun 05 10 at 9:41 pm[...] Penny University Brew coffee bar, £3pp This place is amazing, it doubles as a retail space for Square Mile Roasters, but it is also London’s first ‘brew bar’. No milk (well there is, hidden away) and the concept is that of the barista taking time to make a fresh brew (with nothing but hot water, a preferred brewing apparatus and a timer) and basically to appreciate coffee in its original splendour. It’s a great concept, currently just a pop-up but if we keep going, it might become permanent. So keep going. Seriously this place is awesome, it is a different sort of coffee appreciation which is rarely found in London, though brew coffee is on the rise2. Speaking of which, the name is a homage the the hundreds (if not thousands) of coffee shops in 18th century London (particularly the Square Mile). The idea was of strangers sipping coffee and striking up cerebrally random conversations about the heavens, politics and anything in between, all part of the experience of a ‘penny university’ which was all the rage in those days. Intrigued? Read this excellent photo essay by Brian Ferry3 as well as Daniel Young’s thoughtfully informative piece4 for two takes on this concept. [...]
London Eater – London food blog and restaurant reviews and restaurant guide » Newsletter No.4 : New kids on the block. added these pithy words on Jun 30 10 at 12:16 pmThis is great news, congratulations guys! Looking forward to sampling some wonderful brews and learning lots in the process. See you there!
Chris added these pithy words on
May 19 10 at
6:46 pm
Congrats. We’ll share a birthday so; we quietly opened our doors on the 22nd of May last year.
Really looking forward to seeing the place.
-Barry.
barry added these pithy words on
May 19 10 at
7:44 pm
I am here in London on my honeymoon and would love to stop by. I would come on Saturday but already have a tour booked, so I plan to stop by on Sunday. I am hoping to have a drink made by the James Hoffman himself. That would be Great!!!
James C added these pithy words on
May 22 10 at
12:22 am
Loads on today but hope to make it down later. Good Luck.
Shadybob added these pithy words on
May 22 10 at
7:17 am
Hey Guys,
Great set up, and fantastic coffee. I stopped by for a lovely drink (that I don’t remember the name of but it was served via a V60) on Saturday. I really like the personal and intimate service, and I can see you gaining a lot more popularity as a result.
Thanks for making great coffee in the UK so strong!
Paul added these pithy words on
May 24 10 at
9:36 am
Congratulations! That is a fantastic and most appropriate concept.
Sarah Dooley added these pithy words on
May 28 10 at
9:08 pm
Awesome! I can’t wait to check it out. Already getting some great reviews – http://beanhunter.com/cafes/review/penny-university
Em added these pithy words on
May 30 10 at
6:16 am
A unique experience. Try the flight, sampling three coffees complemented by William Curley chocolates. I walked out after 40 minutes, floating, having experienced oral heaven, and with a detailed knowledge of what had passed my lips. Served in an incredibly unpretentious way, and an absolute bargain. Thanks so much, James.
Nick added these pithy words on
May 31 10 at
9:19 pm
