Celebrating our tenth anniversary year, WatchHouse is honoured to be named Europe’s Best Coffee Shop Chain at the 2024 European Coffee & Hospitality Awards. Receiving this recognition in Berlin, alongside industry giants like Starbucks and % Arabica, highlights how far we’ve come from our humble beginnings on Bermondsey Street.

This journey started with a vision for Modern Coffee—a blend of quality, design, and community. Today, that vision has expanded across 21 Houses in the UK and our first US location on Manhattan’s 5th Avenue. This award is a testament to our team’s dedication and our guests’ loyalty. As our Founder and CEO, Roland Horne, said, “Winning last year showed us we were on the right track. To take home the top honour this year feels monumental as we celebrate ten years of WatchHouse.”

Our growth has been purposeful, with new Houses in London’s key neighbourhoods and our unique Rarities programme, offering guests an exclusive taste of exceptional coffee. With further expansion and franchise opportunities on the horizon, we’re excited to share our Modern Coffee experience with more communities.

As we close out this milestone year, we’re proud to stand as a benchmark for quality and innovation in the coffee industry. WatchHouse remains committed to creating memorable coffee experiences, from London to New York and beyond.