Where the Monkey Sleeps – Soup, Coffee and Metal!

Image by Roddy Cunningham

The brainchild of an ex art school student and Starbucks barista it is no wonder that Where The Monkey Sleeps (WTMS) is no normal coffee shop.

A board on the wall displays a menu consisting of simple lunch snacks like paninis, bagels, soups and stews with various fillings including Scots specialty haggis. There are 3 rooms in this deceptively large shop and are all decked from head to toe in classic heavy metal vinyl covers whilst classic rock is blasting out of the stereo.

WTMS is located on the corner Blysthwood Square the main office area for high flying professionals and I always find it funny to see all the business types in their suits in WTMS, metal blazing, eating their lunch.

It is also a singlespeed bike hotspot and a favourite of the art students.

It always has a busy lunch trade and is a real favourite of mine when I just want a sandwich or pot of soup.

Details about this spot (Show on map)
Where the Monkey Sleeps | Coffee & tea, Snacks | Soup £ 2.00
182 West Regent Street | City Centre | +442263406
Mon – Fri 07:00 – 17:00

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