Independent, Liverpool-based coffee company, Bean Coffee Roasters, is significantly upsizing and relocating within Liverpool ONE.
Having evolved from an initial pop-up at the retail destination in 2021, to debuting its first permanent space last year, Bean is now set to build on the success by upsizing to a 4,361 sq ft space on College Lane.
Due to open in May, the new location will enable Bean to meet consumer demand, deliver an optimised customer experience and implement its new sustainable practices.
It will accommodate up to 150 guests set out over two floors and feature distinct areas including relaxed dining and co-working zones.
A new brew bar will play a central role, serving Bean’s selection of single-origin coffee using brewing methods such as V60, Syphon, Chemex and AeroPress, as well as enabling customers to spend time with a speciality barista, learning about the coffees origins, processes and new recipes to try at home. A selection of fresh sandwiches made on-site and ice-based drinks will also be available.
In line with Liverpool ONE’s ESG values, the new Bean site will implement the brand’s sustainability strategy, which includes commitment to ensuring an eco-conscious supply chain from crop to cup. This encompasses coffee being sourced directly from farms where possible, the use of fully recyclable and biodegradable coffee cups and championing reusable cups via a customer discount initiative.
Rob Deacon, senior asset manager at Grosvenor, says: “It’s been a pleasure for Liverpool ONE to play a role in the local success story that is Bean and to have had the opportunity to not only support their growth operationally, but also their impact environmentally.
“The brand’s continued recommitment to the destination is reflective of the supportive environment we strive to cultivate, and we are excited to see the brand continue to go from strength to strength in its new College Lane location.”
Jon Whyte, co-founder of Bean, adds: “Over the last two years, Bean has been able to flourish at Liverpool ONE, consistently growing and developing our concept.
With the support of Liverpool ONE, we have been able to learn so much from our two previous locations, enabling us to deliver an even bigger and better experience for our customers.
“We look forward to being able to open the doors to our brand-new space in May and continue to deliver our locally roasted specialty coffee to the destination’s visitors.”
