Belfast has been named as one of the best cities in the UK for finding aesthetically pleasing coffee shops.
Research conducted by Interior design experts Furniturebox compared coffee shop interiors to showcase how trends and style change depending on the cities we live.
Instagram engagement data was analysed to determine the most photogenic (or Instagramable ) coffee shops across the UK’s 20 most popular cities.
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Beating out the likes of London and Edinburgh, Belfast ranked second on the 'Top UK Cities For Aesthetic Coffee Shops' list.
This comes as Google Trends data found demand for “cafe style” has increased by 153% over the past year, proving that consumers are looking for more than just a great coffee blend from their cafes.
The research found that the 'industrial' inspired coffee shops were the most popular in Northern Ireland and highlighted two local independent businesses, Guilt Trip and The Pocket, as two stand-out spots.
Furniturebox said: "Belfast ranks a close second on the list. Two stand-out coffee shops are Guilt Trip and The Pocket.
"Guilt Trip takes an industrial approach that exposes cracked concrete and the building’s wiring. A red neon sign is mounted on the wall and takes centre stage.
"The Pocket, while remaining true to an industrial aesthetic, also takes elements of Scandinavian design to incorporate natural light, leafy plant-life and neutral pastel tones."
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