Costa Coffee expands into UK cinemas with major Cineworld deal
May 15 - 2026
Coffee Geography Magazine
Costa Coffee has signed a significant agreement with Cineworld to open coffee shops in up to 26 cinemas across the United Kingdom, replacing the cinema chain's current coffee provider. The rollout will take place throughout the year, with the first locations expected to open this summer and most sites scheduled to be operating by the end of 2026. The agreement runs for 10 years and will see Costa Coffee expand further into cinema and leisure venues with high visitor traffic.
Under the deal, Costa Coffee will offer its standard menu of drinks and food, including coffee, hot meals, and bakery products, as part of Cineworld's food and beverage offering. The new stores will use Costa Coffee's current retail format, featuring seating areas, takeaway service, self-service ordering screens, and dedicated collection points aimed at cinema customers visiting before or after screenings.
Each store will showcase Costa Coffee's latest modern design, with a mix of sit-in and takeaway options tailored to a range of customer needs. Guests will enjoy sleek self-service order screens for those on-the-go, alongside comfortable seating areas.
Employees working at the existing coffee outlets in Cineworld locations will be offered the chance to remain in their roles and undergo retraining under Costa Coffee, ensuring a consistent and welcoming customer experience across every location.
Andrew Miller, express and corporate sales director at UK&I at Costa Coffee, said: "We're pleased to be working with Cineworld to support the continued expansion of Costa Coffee's footprint across the UK.
"This collaboration enables us to further strengthen our presence within high-footfall leisure environments, aligning with our strategy to meet customers wherever they are, while contributing to an enhanced cinema experience."
Tim Sparrow, director of retail at Cineworld, added: "This partnership marks an exciting step forward in enhancing Cineworld's customer experience. Costa Coffee is re-energising our coffee spaces and strengthening the role they play in the cinema experience.
"Together, we're focused on quality, consistency and reach, creating warm and welcoming environments that enhance the visit while keeping cinema at the heart of everything we do."