Darkroom Espresso - Old Town
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About Darkroom Espresso - Old Town
Darkroom Espresso - Old Town is a speciality coffee shop in Swindon, found at 95 Victoria Rd. Its coffee is served from the back of The Basement Barbershop, so the barbershop is the place to head for when you want an espresso in Old Town. The business also runs a main Darkroom Espresso on Faringdon Road in the town centre, which makes this Victoria Rd shop the second place to find its speciality coffee in Swindon.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention coffee, hot chocolate, cakes and treats and food and drinks to go.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention coffee, hot chocolate, cakes and treats and food and drinks to go.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the coffee, with the hot chocolate and cakes named as close behind. Several praise friendly staff, and one describes conversation on offer if wanted. Food and drinks to grab on the go get a mention, along with the shop's place in the revival of Devizes Road. One reviewer notes the setting inside a tattoo shop.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the coffee, with the hot chocolate and cakes named as close behind. Several praise friendly staff, and one describes conversation on offer if wanted. Food and drinks to grab on the go get a mention, along with the shop's place in the revival of Devizes Road. One reviewer notes the setting inside a tattoo shop.
Featured reviews
- Naomi Bloomer
“Kid-friendliness: In a tattoo shop so depends on the kids”
- Jamie Taylor
“Fantastic Coffee, Great staff and beautiful cakes! Would highly recommend 😁”
- Max Curtis
“The folks at the Darkroom Espresso hub in Old Town have always offered fantastic service, wonderful tasting coffee and treats, and great conversation if you fancy it. Such a great addition to the growing re-birth on Devizes Road and a well deserved positive growth for Darkroom.”
- Gary
“Awesome coffee, great choice and probably the best hot chocolate in the universe”
- Molly Tyndall
“Great drinks and lovely staff! Highly recommend and i wouldn’t go anywhere else :)”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Speciality coffee Shop in the heart of Old Town located at the back of The Basement Barbershop Main Darkroom Espresso located in the Town centre on Faringdon Road.”
- Great coffee
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Coffee
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- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Solo dining
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
Location
Coffee shops near Darkroom Espresso - Old Town
- Light Bulb Coffee4.6570.1 mi£1–10Wi-Fi / laptopOutdoor seating
flat white, upstairs seating for working, doughnuts
- Mabel's Old Town4.3790.2 mi£1–10Wi-Fi / laptopOutdoor seating
almond croissant, flat white, cinnamon bun
- 0.5 mi£1–10Wi-Fi / laptopOutdoor seating
coffee, cakes, cat themed wall art
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darkroom Espresso - Old TownOutdoor seating | 5.07 | — | £1–10 | coffee, hot chocolate, cakes and treats |
| Light Bulb CoffeeWi-Fi / laptop · Outdoor seating | 4.657 | 0.1 mi | £1–10 | flat white, upstairs seating for working, doughnuts |
| Mabel's Old TownWi-Fi / laptop · Outdoor seating | 4.379 | 0.2 mi | £1–10 | almond croissant, flat white, cinnamon bun |
| Baristocats Coffee (Swindon)Wi-Fi / laptop · Outdoor seating | 4.892 | 0.5 mi | £1–10 | coffee, cakes, cat themed wall art |
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