22/08/2026
We are absolutely devastated to learn about the closing of Java Coffee Shop - as many of you know we have used here as somewhat of a base for our guides and visitors for many years.
This is such a difficult time for independent traders in the city centre - we wish Catherine, Linda and all the staff the very best in their future endeavours - we will miss you all so much 💛💛
An Appreciation Post
As we come to the end of our time at 33 Ferryquay Street and we close the doors to Java for the last time at the end of the month, we would like to take this opportunity to say a sincere and heartfelt thank you to all our customers, past and present, and all our staff members, past and present, who have visited us and supported us over the past 22 years , 4 of them as Guava Juice Bar and 18 of them trading as Java Coffee Shop.
Words can not express what a privilege it has been to get to know you all and share in your lives. We have watched children grow, celebrated birthdays, maybe listened to the odd bit of gossip, tried to support through illnesses and deaths. We have shared many good times and many not so good times. Some customers have been coming through the doors of Java for 26 years ...we consider you as part of the Java family and we hope you feel the same way about us.
My favorite thing to hear over the years is " We ll be back!"
So for now, it is a sad goodbye. Come in and visit us for one last cup of tea or coffee and a chat and remember to bring any vouchers you have with you too.
Thank you from the bottom of ours hearts
Linda, Catherine and all the girls 🤍
