Small Batch Coffee closes three branches in Brighton and Hove

Small Batch Coffee has permanently shut its branches in Seven Dials, Norfolk Square and Wilbury Road in Brighton and Hove.

The other two will remain open - in Goldstone Villas, near Hove station, and its Wellington House café and roastery in Camden Street, Portslade.

There is also a stand at Brighton Station. It is not known whether this will remain open.

Staff held a goodbye drinks at the Seven Dials branch yesterday after their final day of business.

Inside the Seven Dials branch of Small Batch Coffee Roasters (Image: The Argus)

Notes were left on the doors of the Seven Dials and Wilbury Road branches.

The note on the Seven Dials storefront read: “We are sorry to announce that Small Batch Seven Dials has closed its doors. We will be focusing on our coffee and roastery where you will be able to order your coffee online.

“Our Goldstone and Wellington House cafes are still open and we would love to see you there.

“Thank you for all your support over the years, and we’ll miss you very much. Love the Seven Dials team.”

Small Batch coffee shop in Norfolk Square (Image: The Argus)

A statutory demand letter on the same door claims that Small Batch Coffee Company Ltd owed creditors Pemberton’s Letting Agents Brighton £11,250.88.

The statutory demand was made under section 123(1)(a) of the Insolvency Act 1986.

The top of the document, which was not dated, said the demand must be dealt with within 21 days after its service on the company or a winding-up order could be made in respect of the company.

The Small Batch coffee shop in Wilbury Road, Hove (Image: The Argus)

Companies House states that Small Batch’s accounts up to December 31, 2021, to be filed by September 30 last year, are overdue.

A note on the Wilbury Road branch said: “We are sorry to announce that Small Batch Wilbury has closed its doors.

“We will be focusing on our coffee and the roastery where you will be able to order your coffee online.

Small Batch coffee shop in Seven Dials (Image: The Argus)

“Thank you for your support over the years.”

The Norfolk Square branch did not have a note on its shopfront but was closed.

Small Batch Coffee Roasters was founded by backpacker Brad Johnson in 2006.

MOST READ:

• 'We will form a human chain around her' - teacher on girl facing deportation
• Geri Horner ‘not helpful’ when she appeared on my show – Ken Bruce​
• Historic 140-year-old theatre undergoes stunning refurbishment

People on Facebook reacted with sadness to the news.

Sharon Kenyon said: “Oh no, that’s terrible. They were the first and the best.”

Ellie Cole said: “The atmosphere is so nice in there.”

Small Batch Coffee and Pembertons have been approached for comment.