In preparation for his 2009 world barista championship bid, Colin built a bespoke training room in his Third Floor apartment, complete with a competition spec espresso machine.
A friend of a friend named Trev dropped by one day to sample the coffee and was so impressed that he offered Colin a city centre space where he could recreate that same experience and bring life to a music venue that slept all day.
In December 2009 Third Floor Espresso opened its doors in the lobby of the Twisted Pepper with one barista, a grinder and an espresso machine serving coffee roasted by Steve.
Today it has expanded into the main bar and taken on three baristas; Ger, Pete and Jordan. It has also become the first shop in europe to house an uber boiler for the preparation of manual-brew filter coffees.
Steve and Colin have retained that same focus on simplicity, quality and experience and hope you enjoy your coffee.
2010; Irish Barista Champion, 4th World Barista Championships London
2009; Irish Barista Champion, 4th World Barista Championships Atlanta