Rathbone Place is one of three TAP coffee bars in London.
TAP has gained some of it's popularity through social media channels due to its aesthetically pleasing qualities. It's the combination of industrial lighting and reclaimed wooden surfaces that have got the hearts of Instagrammers and Tumblr rebloggers racing.
TAP serve their own beans in house and that's just one of the factors that having people coming back. Offering brewing methods from V60 right through to espresso, there's something to cater to everyone's caffeine needs. If their coffee really ticks the box for you, you can purchase the coffee beans to go.
Boasting a tempting selection of baked goods too, it's hard to say no to a slice of banana bread or a breakfast muffin.
The interior of TAP isn't extravagant, it's actually quite the opposite. Stripped back to exposed beams and rough wooden surfaces gives the cafe a real earthy feel to it.
If you find yourself around the Soho area of London, I would suggest popping in for a brew. I think undoubtedly you'll be impressed.
I refuse to go to Pret or Starbucks (for the most part) as I know there are always new places to explore. One of my first discoveries near the office was Tap Coffee, and their 26 Rathbone Place branch is extremely close to work. They're known for great coffee (and awesome hot chocolate actually), but their food is also delicious. You can get a slice of homemade quiche and a small salad for just over a fiver - a rarity in these parts. And forget the 'small' tag, there's absolutely plenty there!
Another place I'll break my no coffee rule simply because I actually enjoy the coffee here. They source the highest quality coffee beans from around the world and you can even purchase some to take home and brewt yourself.
Besides the high quality ingredients the prepation is also excellent. You can grab an nice and fresh pastry to accompany your nice hot beverage as well I once in a while indulge in a muffin.
The service is great and the atmosphere is even greater. The music is nice and chilled and the overall vibe leaves you feeling better when you leave than when you walked in.
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