Case Study
Academy Coffee in Barry is far more than just a coffee shop—it’s a community hub, a creative space, and a local destination. Known for its expertly brewed artisan coffee, stylish interiors, and ever-changing roster of food pop-ups and live events, the venue has become a favourite in the South Wales independent scene. To match this growing reputation, Academy Coffee needed a website that could do more than just share opening times. The goal was to create a clean, contemporary, and content-rich website that captured the venue’s unique atmosphere, promoted what’s on offer, and made it easy for people to engage.
A welcoming space
We created a visually-led, content-rich website that captures the culture of Academy Coffee—blending great design, great coffee, and a connected community. The site’s visual identity mirrors the calm, inviting atmosphere of Academy Coffee’s physical space. A neutral color palette, high-contrast typography, and intentional white space make the website feel both contemporary and welcoming.
Menus
With various offerings from coffee to cocktails, craft ales, and charcuterie a menu system was designed for flexibility. Staff can quickly log in and update offerings without technical knowledge — ensuring customers always have access to the latest offerings at Academy.
Home Brew
For coffee aficionados and the coffee-curious alike, detailed brew guides offer step-by-step instructions for popular methods such as V60, Aeropress, Chemex, and French Press. These guides not only educate but reinforce Academy Coffee’s position as a thought leader in the specialty coffee scene.
What's On
Community is central to Academy Coffee’s ethos. The calendar system promotes live music nights, open mic events, and food collaborations, with dynamic scheduling that auto-updates and integrates seamlessly across the site.
Academy Coffee’s website serves as a digital reflection of its physical presence — thoughtful, inclusive, and passionate about coffee and community. By focusing on clean design and seamless functionality, the site enhances customer experience while giving the Academy Coffee team full control over content and events.
