ARTISAN COFFEE • ROASTING IN ASHURST FROM NOVEMBER 2026

Freshly roasted
in the New Forest.

ROASTING STARTS NOVEMBER 2026
Pre-orders are now being taken.

From November 2026, we’ll roast our own coffee inside The Happy Cheese in Ashurst using the latest Bellwether roasting technology. Pre-orders are now being taken.

250g & 1kg bags Beans or ground Collect in Ashurst Free delivery available
Bellwether coffee roaster used by Solent Coffee House
ROASTED HERE
ASHURST
ROASTING FROM NOVEMBER 2026Pre-orders now being taken
DIRECT TRADE ETHOSBuilt around long-term producer sustainability
DRINK IT HEREFrom November, enjoy a Solent coffee where it is roasted
TAKE IT HOMECollect from The Happy Cheese or order online
THE SOLENT COLLECTION

Coffee with a sense of place.

Our core range is inspired by the Solent and surrounding coast. Each coffee is selected to be distinctive, approachable and easy to choose.

Solent Coffee House Cowes, Ryde, Bembridge and The Needles coffee bags
Cowes Bold Espresso Blend coffee bag

Cowes

Smooth, balanced and easy drinking. Think chocolate, caramel and a rich, rounded finish.

EverydayEspressoMilk drinks
Ryde Smooth House Blend coffee bag

Ryde

A brighter, sweeter roast with a lighter touch. Ideal for a clean, fresh cup with plenty of character.

BrightFilterBlack coffee
Bembridge Single Origin coffee bag

Bembridge

Our premium expression: distinctive, refined and selected for drinkers who want more origin character.

PremiumSpecialityOrigin-led
The Needles Decaffeinated coffee bag

The Needles

Our decaffeinated coffee: smooth, chocolatey and naturally sweet, with all the flavour and none of the caffeine.

DecafSmoothAny time
Available in 250g and 1kg bags. Choose whole bean or ground to suit your brew method. Online checkout can be connected to your preferred payment provider before launch.
THE ROASTERY

From green bean to your cup — under one roof.

Our Bellwether roaster and green coffee marketplace are built around modern roasting technology, direct-trade ethics and long-term producer sustainability.

From November 2026, we’ll roast at The Happy Cheese, keeping the journey from roast to cup exceptionally short. You’ll be able to drink the coffee in our café and take a freshly packed bag home.

  • Roasting in Ashurst, New Forest from November 2026
  • Fresh roast dates and batch control
  • Modern, consistent roast profiling
  • Responsible green coffee sourcing
Bellwether coffee roasting machine
ROASTED ON SITE • PACKED FRESH • READY TO COLLECT
VISIT SOLENT COFFEE HOUSE

Try it while we roast it.

From November 2026, Solent Coffee House will roast inside The Happy Cheese, Ashurst. Pre-order now, then collect from The Happy Cheese or order online with free delivery available.

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The Happy Cheese
189 Lyndhurst Road
Ashurst, Southampton
SO40 7AR

Roasting starts November 2026
Pre-orders now being taken
Collect from The Happy Cheese
Order online
Free delivery available

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Solent Coffee House
“More than a coffee… it’s a Solent coffee.”
Freshly roasted in the New Forest
OUR STORY

Local roasting. Serious coffee. No unnecessary fuss.

Solent Coffee House was created to make genuinely fresh, artisan coffee easier to buy locally. Our aim is simple: source well, roast carefully, serve beautifully and make it easy for customers to take the same coffee home.

01

Freshness first

From November 2026, we’ll roast locally, pack promptly and show customers exactly what they are buying.

02

Easy to choose

A clear range, straightforward tasting notes and brew guidance without the jargon.

03

Responsible sourcing

Our green coffee approach is built around direct-trade ethics and long-term sustainability.

04

Real hospitality

Our roastery lives inside a working hospitality business, so tasting the coffee is part of the experience.

GET IN TOUCH

Talk to Solent Coffee House.

Retail, wholesale, local business supply, gifts and launch enquiries are welcome.

Nick Hunter

Director

07590 999002 nh@solentpubcompany.co.uk www.solentcoffeehouse.co.uk Part of the Solent Pub Company group of companies.