Business Details
Award-Winning Coffee Roasters in Belfast
Established in 1887, SD Bells has been a family-owned business dedicated to the art of coffee roasting and tea blending. Our legacy began with Samuel David Bell, whose commitment to quality laid the foundation for our enduring reputation. Over generations, we have expanded our expertise while maintaining traditional methods that ensure exceptional products. Our coffee is sourced from sustainable plantations, including shade-grown beans within protected biosphere reserves. We take pride in our Great Taste Award-winning blends, which reflect our meticulous attention to flavour profiles and roasting techniques. Our Belfast headquarters houses both production facilities and the popular Leaf & Berry coffee bar, serving as a community hub.As fourth-generation custodians of this craft, we continue to innovate through curated subscriptions and ethically sourced speciality ranges. Our packaging features our founder's photograph, symbolising our unwavering dedication to heritage and quality. With free delivery options across the UK and Ireland, we bring premium coffee and tea experiences directly to customers. Our team combines decades of experience with modern insights to meet evolving consumer preferences while preserving artisanal excellence.
Services
Coffee Roasting
Tea Blending
Wholesale Supply
Subscription Services
Coffee Bar
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1887 with four generations of expertise
- Great Taste Award-winning speciality coffee and tea blends
- Ethical sourcing from sustainable plantations in biosphere reserves
- Belfast-based production with nationwide delivery options
- Combines traditional methods with modern subscription services
Associations and certifications
- Great Taste Award Winners
Services
Coffee Roasting
Specialising in small-batch coffee roasting since 1887, we transform ethically sourced green beans into award-winning blends. Our traditional methods enhance natural flavours through precise temperature control and timing. Each roast profile is carefully developed to highlight unique characteristics from different growing regions.
Tea Blending
Crafting premium tea blends using traditional techniques passed through four generations. We combine high-quality leaves with natural flavourings to create both classic and innovative infusions. Our speciality ranges include single-estate black teas and hand-blended herbal tisanes.
Subscription Services
Curated monthly coffee subscriptions featuring rotating speciality blends and seasonal offerings. Customers receive freshly roasted beans delivered directly to their door at chosen intervals. Includes exclusive access to limited-edition releases and members-only pricing.
Wholesale Supply
Providing cafes, restaurants and retailers with premium coffee and tea products since 1887. Our wholesale service includes branded merchandise, bulk packaging options and staff training support. Available across the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Coffee Bar
Our Belfast coffee bar serves freshly roasted speciality coffees and hand-blended teas in a historic setting. Located at our Knock headquarters, it offers takeaway and seating with regular menu updates featuring seasonal creations and limited-time offers.
People
Robert Bell
Director
Fourth-generation custodian of SD Bells, overseeing coffee sourcing and quality control. Combines family heritage with modern sustainability practices, ensuring ethical supply chains while maintaining traditional roasting standards established in 1887.
Jill Bell
Director
Key member of the fourth-generation leadership team, focusing on product development and customer relations. Maintains the company's commitment to quality through rigorous tasting processes and innovation in speciality coffee offerings.
William Johnston
Director
Experienced business leader providing strategic direction to Northern Ireland's oldest coffee roastery. Brings commercial expertise while respecting the family-owned business's heritage and traditional values established over 135 years.
Questions
What makes SD Bell's coffee unique?
Our coffee combines heritage roasting techniques with beans from sustainable plantations in protected areas like the El Triunfo Biosphere Reserve, ensuring exceptional quality and ethical sourcing.
Do you offer wholesale services for businesses?
Yes, we provide wholesale supply of our speciality coffees and teas to cafes, restaurants, and retailers across the UK and Ireland through our dedicated wholesale division.
Are your products available outside Northern Ireland?
We offer nationwide delivery across the UK and Republic of Ireland with free shipping on orders over £50, and maintain a Belfast-based coffee bar for local customers.
How can I try multiple blends without buying full quantities?
Our 40-teabag variety packs and monthly coffee bundles allow customers to sample different speciality blends at £5.95 and £30.00 respectively.
Do you provide subscription services for regular customers?
Yes, we offer coffee subscriptions that deliver curated speciality blends directly to your door at regular intervals, ensuring you never run out of premium coffee.
Reviews (2)
Sharon F.
Aug 14, 2022
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Michelle shines brightly! Her warm service at both St Georges Market and the Causeway Market in Coleraine is exceptional. She greets customers with a smile and makes everyone feel welcome. During my visit last Saturday, I enjoyed a cup of tea and couldn't resist purchasing four gorgeous mugs. Michelle embodies a genuine Northern Irish hospitality and is a fantastic ambassador for the brand. Well done, Michelle!
Kathryn Elizabeth
Aug 21, 2020
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During Augusts Eat Out to Help Out Scheme, I have gone to different restaurants and cafes. Top spot goes to SD Bells, not only for the food and drink, which is great value, but because I genuinely feel like they are taking my health, and the health of their staff, seriously during this pandemic. There have been some places I have visited and social distancing doesnt seem to be a priority but where Bells cannot make space, they have gone to the expense of Perspex.
The staff wear masks/visors and they clearly make a great effort to clean down tables/seats after each use. Hats off to the staff in Bells for all their hard work and consideration to every person who comes over their door!
10 out of 10 recommend to a friend
The staff wear masks/visors and they clearly make a great effort to clean down tables/seats after each use. Hats off to the staff in Bells for all their hard work and consideration to every person who comes over their door!
10 out of 10 recommend to a friend
