News / Cafes
Popular Park Street cafe changes its name
Two years after opening on Park Street, a popular cafe has a new name.
Gather is now Hem – a play on the word for ‘home’ in several Scandinavian languages.
The Scandi-influenced Hem currently only has one home but the name change could also be a clue as to the opening of a second cafe.
“It felt like the right time for a change – a new name and identity that better reflects who we are, and where we’re heading,” said the Hem team on Instagram.
“From day one, our focus has been simple – people first.
“There’s nothing we love more than sharing our space, our coffee and our passion with you.
“We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who’s walked through our doors – it means a lot that you choose to spend your time (and hard-earned money) with us.
“Why Hem? To us, a coffee shop is more than just somewhere to grab a drink – it’s a ‘third space’. A place that feels as comfortable and familiar as home.
“Somewhere you can settle in, be yourself and make genuine connections.
That’s exactly what we want Hem to be. A space where everyone is welcomed like a guest – just as if we were serving you from our own living room.
“We’ve got big plans for what comes next, and we’re excited to begin this new chapter with a name and brand that truly feels like us.”
Main photo: Martin Booth
Read next:
Our newsletters emailed directly to you
