Haptik

Haptik Independent Cafe & Art Space It was during a year travelling around Australia that a light bulb moment came and since then, it has only shone brighter!
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Do you ever think of an idea and think – ‘What if?’ Sometimes our biggest dreams, are the ones which challenge us to look at the infinite possibilities. A ‘What if?’ is a light bulb moment, which drives you to put your mark on people around you, in order to encourage, strengthen and excite! We, Johnny and Rachel McBride, are hubby and wifey from Newtownards, County Down. After spending the most a

mazing 14 months traveling, living and working around Australia, our passion for fabulous coffee really began! Melbournians take their coffee very seriously indeed, it is not a drink but a culture or an Art! Our love for everything Aussie developed, Johnny trained as a Barista, while Rachel submerged herself within the Melbourne Art scene after completing an Art Residency in Tasmania. Where Art is embraced and encouraged at every level, we saw something that we wanted to bring back to Northern Ireland - inclusiveness. A collaboration of all our passions Coffee, Art, Food and People. Introducing HAPTIK! A new and exciting Melbourne influenced Contemporary Art Space and Coffee Bar in the heart of County Down. A stylish interior that has been designed to captivate and create the perfect backdrop for specialty coffee, gallery and studio space within an inclusive environment.

Your Thursday brunch is ready to be served…
03/09/2026

Your Thursday brunch is ready to be served…

Bank holiday brunching! Both cafes open as normal today!
31/08/2026

Bank holiday brunching! Both cafes open as normal today!

14/08/2026

Friday brunch vibes! Good food, good company, and the perfect way to start the weekend 🍳🥑☕️

When our baker laura mckey understood the assignment and then some! The colours, the texture, the little details!Cake in...
12/08/2026

When our baker laura mckey understood the assignment and then some! The colours, the texture, the little details!

Cake inspired by the artwork for the launch of the Rachel McBride 🎨 gallery next door a few weeks back!

Check out her buns at the Newwownards cafe😉

Our new neighbour here on Frances Street! Rachel McBride
31/07/2026

Our new neighbour here on Frances Street! Rachel McBride

The artist behind a new gallery in Newtownards has said the project is something she has “envisaged for many years”.

Rachel McBride (44) has been painting since her youth, with her work taking her around the world — including a residency in Melbourne.

Friday squad goals!
31/07/2026

Friday squad goals!

A table full of our favourites!📍Newtownards
29/07/2026

A table full of our favourites!

📍Newtownards

Friday special - Peanut satay chicken skewers, crunchy Asian slaw, pickled veg with lime & chilli mayo loaded on to our ...
24/07/2026

Friday special - Peanut satay chicken skewers, crunchy Asian slaw, pickled veg with lime & chilli mayo loaded on to our house-made flatbread.

📍Dundonald Cafe

We’re helping bring Melbourne style gallery nights to the town! Think art, bubbles, cocktails, specialty coffee, and DJs...
17/07/2026

We’re helping bring Melbourne style gallery nights to the town! Think art, bubbles, cocktails, specialty coffee, and DJs.

Join us for the launch of Rachel McBride 🎨 gallery and studio, right here next door to the cafe in Newtownards.

Help us celebrate good people, good music, and even better art.

Friday 24 July 6-9pm

Tag a friend and come along!

Both cafes back open this sunny Tuesday! Drop by both the cafes have outdoor spaces for all your outdoor brunches & iced...
14/07/2026

Both cafes back open this sunny Tuesday! Drop by both the cafes have outdoor spaces for all your outdoor brunches & iced drinks!

🎵Give us a 👍 if you to, can hear ‘id rather take a bath with Ainsley Harriott’ in the track

Address

29 Frances Street
Newtownards
BT237DW

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

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