A WORLDWIDE coffee brand is still set to open in Basingstoke despite there being a delay in its launch.

As previously reported, Black Sheep Coffee was expected to open in Festival Place in mid-September after signing a 15-year lease for a 3,678sq ft space in the shopping centre.

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However, shoppers are still waiting for the new branch to open inside the former Café Nero unit near Burger King.

Tryfen Kil, from Black Sheep, said: “We are excited to be joining Festival Place and are just finalising the design stage of our new coffee shop.”

Black Sheep Coffee serves quality drinks and snacks in its cafes and also sells a variety of beans from around the world on its website.

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It has numerous branches across the UK including in London, Edinburgh, Leeds and Birmingham.

Regarding the opening of the Basingstoke branch, Tryfen added: “As soon as we have a confirmed date, we will let everyone know. So, watch this space.”