A new Starbucks store will open at Castlepoint Shopping Centre, Bournemouth, on Friday 4 December.

Operated by a regional Starbucks licensee Cobra Coffee, part of Southern Co-op, the store will create nine new jobs in the local area.

To celebrate the opening, the store will be offering complimentary reusable cups to 50 lucky customers every day, for a week.

Customers are invited to visit the store to enjoy Starbucks holiday menu, with returning festive favourites the Toffee Nut Latte, Gingerbread Latte, and Eggnog Latte available. Customers can also try Starbucks new items this season, including the Truffle Deluxe Hot Chocolate and The One with the Gravy Layer Sandwich.

The store will support MIND as its local charity partner. MIND provides support and advice to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. Starbucks values building strong and lasting relationships within store communities through partnerships with local charities, community groups and residents.

Lili Matthews, Castlepoint Store Manager, said: “We are very excited to open our new store in Bournemouth and the team are closely following guidance from both the local government and health authorities to keep everyone safe in-store. We can’t wait to start welcoming new faces over the holiday season.”

The store has a contemporary nautical design, inspired by its coastal surroundings, offering customers the opportunity to enjoy a delicious cup of coffee and relax with the comfortable seating and free wi-fi near the sea.

Starbucks coffee is 99% ethically sourced and accredited by Conservation International under the C.A.F.E. Practices programme. Starbucks offers a 25p discount to all customers who bring a reusable cup when purchasing a drink.

The new store is conveniently located at Unit 8A, Eastmall, Castlepoint, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, BH8 9U2, and is open from 07:00am until 18:00pm, Monday – Saturday, and 08:00am until 18:00pm, Sunday.