London Dock – a growing neighbourhood being delivered by St George (a proud member of the Berkeley Group) – has welcomed Urban Baristas, the Australian inspired artisanal coffee shop, into the heart of its Wapping community.
Situated within London Dock’s vibrant central courtyard, Gauging Square, Urban Baristas opens the doors of its new 2,000 sq ft space – its largest site to date – to offer a relaxed setting for the local community, city workers, residents and visitors.

Sustainably sourcing its coffee, Urban Baristas joins a growing mix of modern restaurants, interactive water features and green spaces at Gauging Square. Once a historical trading dock for luxuries, such as coffee, London Dock is now a revitalised and exciting all-day place to enjoy and is host to a unique blend of shops, bars, and restaurants offering internationally sought-after cuisines.

This new store is home to the brand’s first “Coffee Lab”, a dedicated training base for employees whilst also offering a new public initiative and series of coffee courses for London’s aspiring coffee connoisseurs.

Founded by long-time friends Huw Wardrope and Jonathan Bowman, the speciality coffee roaster has been operating in London since 2016, opening its first Wapping store in 2017, and now has a total of 12 kiosks, coffee shops and brunch cafe’s across London.

Creative flavours and healthy Aussie lifestyle choices are central to the concept of Urban Baristas. From nutritious Brekkie pots to the ultimate comfort food Ham and Cheese toastie, Urban Baristas are passionate about serving up a taste of Aussie beach culture.

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With a focus on simplicity and laid back vibes, Urban Baristas is a place where you can take a breather and bring a little bit of the Bondi-Beach state of mind to the hustle and bustle of the city.

Urban Baristas at London Dock has an authentic and mouth-watering menu designed to meet dietary requirements including: gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, nut- free and sesame­ free needs.

Key highlights of the all-day brunch menu at Urban Baristas London Dock, include:
A full Aussie breakfast complete with charcoaled sourdough & micro herbs
An ‘Avo on Toast bar’ offering a mix of recipes and flavours
Miso mushroom bowls
A selection of breakfast smoothies

Urban Baristas at London Dock is open daily, Monday – Friday, 07:00 – 17:00 and weekends between 08:00 – 17:00 at 4B Gauging Square, London E1W 2AA. For more information and the full menu, please visit www.urbanbaristas.co.uk or follow Urban Barista on lnstagram @urbanbaristas.

Marcus Blake, Regional Managing Director of St George City & St Joseph, said: “Urban Baristas is a much-loved coffee artisan in Wapping and we are thrilled to support their expansion across the city with their new opening at London Dock’s exciting Gauging Square. London is a capital offering culinary delights from around the world, at every turn – it’s what makes this capital so eclectic. At London Dock we’re passionate about working with, and supporting, independent and local companies to offer a prime pocket of London something a little different. Moments from London landmarks, the River Thames and the Capital’s notable cultural establishments, London Dock’s Gauging Square is an all-day destination for all to enjoy in the City.”
Huw Wardrope, Co-Founder and CEO of Urban Baristas, said: “Urban Baristas is all about simplicity, laid-back vibes and all things specialty coffee. We’re an authentic Aussie specialty coffee roaster and our shops are simple and unpretentious, just like our Australian culture and proudly renowned coffee. London Dock is an exciting place for all – whether in search of your daily morning coffee, a bite to eat for visitors in the centre of London’s tourist hotspots or learning how to make an awesome flat white through one of our coffee courses in the own ‘Coffee lab’. London Dock’s vibrant feel, central riverside location, and coffee related history were just some of the reasons why we wanted to expand our Wapping – and London – portfolio. It is a place you can take a breather, and we aim to bring a little bit of a Bondi-Beach state of mind to the hustle and bustle of the city.”
Moments from the Tower of London and the River Thames, London Dock- once a historic trading dock for globally sources luxury goods, including tobacco, port and wine and coffee
– is bringing a modern twist to London living and lifestyle.
London Dock (www.londondock.co.uk) is a dynamic and growing 15-acre neighbourhood, designed by renowned architects Patel Taylor, which will comprise 1,800 new homes (with prices starting £678,000), set alongside new creative workspaces, restaurants, boutique bars, independent cafes, and landscaped public spaces.

Around Pennington Quay Walk and Gauging Square – a central piazza, inspired by the renowned French Miroir d’eau at the Place de le Bourse in Bordeaux,- Urban Baristas has joined a truly cosmopolitan offer of new bars and eateries waiting to be discovered, including newly opened Slurp Noodles, Mother Dough, Champagne Route and City Pharmacy, which opened this summer.

Only a short walk from Tower Hill and Aldgate – and connected to the new Elizabeth Line via Whitechapel – closely located to The City and iconic London landmarks, Wapping is a Zone 1 London location which has been put firmly back on the London map and cultural scene.