THE ten finalists in the News & Star's 'Best Coffee Shop 2024' award have been revealed. 

These finalists have been chosen by News & Star readers after a week of online nominations which started on Monday, November 11, and concluded on Sunday, November 17.

The ten finalists who will all be in the running to be crowned News & Star 'Best Coffee Shop 2024' are:

Café Bar Royale (Celebrations), Bank Street, Carlisle

Castlegate Coffee House, Castle Street, Carlisle

Espresso Hub, St Albans Row, Carlisle

Fellwater Coffee, St Aidan’s Road, Carlisle

John Watt and Son, Bank Street, Carlisle

Smillie’s Coffee Bar, West Tower Street, Carlisle

The Buttered Cat, Kinmont Arcade, Carlisle

The Coffee Lounge, Brampton

The Old Engine House, West Walls, Carlisle

Vinyl Café, Abbey Street, Carlisle

News & Star readers will now be able to vote for their favourite finalist by picking up a copy of the daily newspaper between Monday, November 25, and Saturday, December 7.

In addition, we will be highlighting the shortlisted pubs in our competition in the News & Star. Each of the establishments will be featured over ten issues.

After this final voting stage has concluded the winner will be crowned as the News & Star's 'Best Coffee Shop 2024' during the week commencing Monday, December 16.