Pictures of Brass Monkey expansion, Watling Street, Radlett

Brass Monkey in Watling Street, Radlett, has moved next door to larger premises with the art gallery being homed in the former eatery.

Tomorrow (October 14) customers will be able to enjoy the new surroundings for the first time.

The coffee shop has moved into larger premises. (Image: Warren Lipman)The expansion has come after a successful first year of business when Warren and Michelle Lipman opened the coffee shop in March 2022.

Ahead of the opening, Warren said: “We're delighted to announce the opening of our new bigger coffee shop and dedicated art gallery in Radlett this weekend.

“We have a huge range of affordable and unique art from local and international artists from all over the world along with our usual exceptional coffee and simple menu.”

Artwork is going on the walls ahead of the opening. (Image: Warren Lipman)

He added: “Please pop by at the weekend to say hi… grab a coffee and look at and possibly buy some fantastic artwork.

“Thank you for all your support, we're so excited for the next part of the Brass Monkey Journey and you're all invited.”

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Brass Monkey was launched after Warren, a self-confessed coffee enthusiast, was disappointed he could not buy a coffee he liked from a shop in the village.

He said: “Last year the coffee machine broke down in my home and for a man who needs a coffee every morning, it was a time of crisis.

“It surprised me that in Radlett we did not have a specialty coffee shop.”

The gallery is next door to the coffee shop (Image: Warren Lipman)When he opened the coffee shop, he decided to have art for sale on the walls as well.

It has been a huge success, but Warren said he was not expecting the art to be as popular.

He said: “When we launched last year the coffee was free over the weekend and loads of people came to the shop.

Brass Monkey coffee shop (Image: Warren Lipman)

“When I sat down on Monday and went through the sales, I saw the second customer had their coffee, bought a croissant and a piece of art.

“Over the last year most of the items we have put up have sold.”