An official opening date has been announced for Warwick’s new Co-op and coffee shop.

Earlier this year, Heart of England Co-Operative, which runs many Co-operative Food stores in the area, submitted an alcohol licence application to Warwick District Council for 40 Market Place, which was approved in May.

The site used to be the Original Factory Shop before it closed earlier this year.

The shop, which will be Heart of England Co-Operative’s 40th site, will also be including a coffee shop run by Bewiched Coffee – and opens on August 21.

An opening date has been announced for the new Co-op shop in Warwick. Photo by Warwick Courier

placeholder image — An opening date has been announced for the new Co-op shop in Warwick. Photo by Warwick Courier

Bewiched Coffee also has other sites in the area, including on Leamington’s Parade, in Heathcote and in Balsall Common.

A spokesperson from Heart of England Co-Operative said: “We are pleased to announce that a new convenience store in the heart of Warwick town centre – with a coffee shop and an all-day food-to-go counter – will be opening soon.

“Situated in Market Place, it is the 40th store to be launched by Heart of England Co-op.

"In addition to a Bewiched coffee shop, the takeaway counter will serve hot and cold food from morning to night – a new concept for Coventry and Warwickshire’s largest independent retailer.

“The food-to-go range at the Warwick branch is the biggest ever to be offered at a Heart of England Co-op store.

“Amongst the choices on offer are salads, hot sandwiches, wraps, cooked breakfasts, pizza, jacket potatoes, pancakes, soft serve ice cream and cookie pie desserts.

“Along with a selection of fresh and frozen produce and essential household items, other features include an in-store bakery, a PayPoint and lottery counter and a free cash machine.

“This store will be opening August 21 at 10am.”

Matt Fountain, managing director and founder of Bewiched Coffee, added: “We are incredibly excited to be bringing Bewiched to Warwick’s Market Place.

“We’ve seen the potential in this location for some time, and partnering with the Heart of England Co-operative allows us to bring our vision to a new audience by creating memorable moments.

“By combining our amazing teams, shakes, and freshly roasted coffee, you just can’t beat it.

“We look forward to becoming part of the local community and welcoming both residents and visitors into our new store very soon.”