'We’re incredibly excited to open our newest store': Northern Ireland's home-grown coffee chain brews up another Belfast location following £280k investment
Ground Espresso Bars creates 10 new jobs as it opens a stylish new café within Next on Donegall Place
Popular Northern Ireland coffee chain expands Belfast presence with stylish new in-store coffee shop experience
Following an investment of £280,000 and ten new employment opportunities, Northern Ireland’s much-loved home grown coffee brand, Ground Espresso Bars, has officially opened the doors to its newest Belfast location inside Next on Donegall Place, bringing its signature handcrafted coffee, fresh food, and relaxed atmosphere to the heart of the city centre.
Adding to its portfolio of 30 stores and employing over 240 people across Northern Ireland, this exciting new opening marks another major milestone for Ground. The locally-founded brand continues to grow across the UK and Ireland, creating modern social spaces. Here customers can pause, recharge, and connect, while shopping in one of Belfast’s busiest retail destinations.
Located within the newly refreshed Next store on Donegall Place, the new Ground Espresso Bar offers a premium coffee shop experience, featuring expertly-crafted coffees, speciality teas from Belfast’s own SUKI Tea, fresh traybakes, pastries, sandwiches, and light bites — all served within Ground’s contemporary and welcoming environment.
The opening further strengthens Ground’s long-standing connection with Belfast city centre, and reflects the increasing demand for high-quality coffee shop experiences which are integrated within leading retail spaces.
Speaking about the launch, Darren Gardiner from Ground Espresso Bars said: “We’re incredibly excited to open our newest store in the heart of Belfast city centre. Next on Donegall Place is a fantastic retail destination, and this new store allows us to bring the full Ground experience to even more customers. This investment reflects our continued confidence in Belfast and our commitment to creating welcoming social spaces where people can enjoy exceptional coffee and food.”
The new coffee shop has already welcomed its first customers, and is expected to become a popular stop-off destination for city centre shoppers, coffee lovers, and those looking for a stylish place to relax during the day.
Founded in Northern Ireland, Ground Espresso Bars has become one of the region’s most recognisable independent coffee brands, known for its focus on quality, community, and customer experience.
The store opening consolidates a strong period of growth for the company, as it expands its footprint across key retail and lifestyle destinations.