The Roasting Plant
5 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/london, r/AskLondon6 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Roasting Plant is recommended across its London shops, including the shop just south of London Bridge. One visitor places that branch among their top three, while another praises the brand's coffee quality. A critic enjoys the pipework as a visual gimmick but finds the coffee underwhelming. It has genuine supporters, but the spectacle does not persuade everyone.
Address
Roasting Plant Coffee, 4 Borough High St, London SE1 9QQ, United Kingdom
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/florian-sdr in r/london · Dec 2023taste
Says its quality coffee is pretty stellar.
- Recommendsu/Fit-Supermarket-5828 in r/london · Aug 2026
Names The Roasting Plant across various locations.
- Recommendsu/annaaii in r/AskLondon · Mar 2024
Lists Roasting Plant among recommended coffee shops.
- Recommendsu/bing_93 in r/london · Jul 2025
Top three so far, just off London Bridge on the south side.
- Recommendsu/Durianlover_ in r/AskLondon · Mar 2024
Lists Roasting Plant among coffee shops to visit.
- Caveatu/eltrotter in r/london · Jan 2026taste
Commenter calls the pipes a cool gimmick but was not impressed with the coffee.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.