Costa Coffee Lord Street

Need a caffeine fix while you're hitting the shops on Lord Street? Costa's right there in the middle of everything. You know what you're getting – it's Costa! The Google reviews are sitting pretty at 4.1 stars from over 700 reviews, so they must be doing something right.

It's open early, 7am most days (8am on Sundays), and closes around 6pm weekdays, a bit earlier on weekends. So, good for a quick coffee before the shops open, or a place to rest your feet midday.

They do the usual Costa thing – coffee, teas, iced drinks, and plenty of cakes and snacks if you've got a sweet tooth. It's not exactly independent coffee shop quality, but it's consistent and reliable. It's a decent spot if the weather turns sour and you need to kill some time indoors.

Worth knowing: Lord Street parking can be a nightmare, so if you're driving, check out the side streets or the parking at the back of Marks & Spencer.