The ultimate coffee sanctuary: Churchill’s Cabinet opens at The Londoner Macao

Macao’s newest coffee destination has arrived. Churchill’s Cabinet made its debut at The Londoner Macao on 30 June. Whether you’re looking to kickstart your morning with a punchy espresso or treat yourself to a decadent gelato affogato, this is your spot.

Channelling the spirit of Churchill’s Table, this Victorian-inspired space is adorned with playful caricatures of ministers and scenes from the British parliament. Beyond the elegant, light-filled dine-in area is the massive bar counter, where guests can chat to expert baristas while watching the delicate craft of artisanal pour-over coffee unfold.

Perched on the second floor of Shoppes at Londoner, Churchill’s Cabinet offers panoramic views overlooking the opulent Crystal Palace. It also provides the perfect vantage point to sip your specialty brew while enjoying the “Changing of the Guard” performance spectacle. Want to take a piece of the magic with you? The cafe also features a curated retail corner, allowing you to bring home their premium coffee blends and an array of charming gifts.

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Sourcing the world’s award-winning beans

What sets the brews at Churchill’s Cabinet apart is a commitment to sourcing – and custom-blending – the finest beans available.

First up is the Classic Espresso, a blend of 50 percent Brazil and 50 percent Panama coffee beans. Subjected to a medium-dark roast, this bold creation delivers rich almond notes, gliding into a soft caramel sweetness, and finishing with a lingering, indulgent hint of dark chocolate. 

“This particular ratio is incredibly daring,” head barista Hugo Fan says. “It’s a combination rarely attempted in the industry. To bring our vision to life, we collaborated with an award-winning roasting team to precisely calibrate every detail, ensuring our bespoke flavour profile is perfectly captured in every cup.”

For those seeking a brighter awakening, the Fruity Espresso offers an even more distinctive flavour. This vibrant blend pairs 60 percent Ethiopia coffee beans with 40 percent coffee beans from Colombia’s famed Finca Milan – a plantation celebrated for its multi-award-winning crops. A delicate medium roast beautifully preserves the beans’ natural, original flavours. With your first sip, a refreshing burst of sweet melon unfolds on the palate, followed by the lush, rounded notes of ripe white peach, achieving a harmony of acidity and sweetness.

These two espresso blends come with a premium quality, standing out as some of the finest coffee found across all Sands China restaurants. The team dedicated a full year to perfecting the roast and ratio, resulting in the formula served today. “We completely looked past the cost,” Fan emphasises. “For us, it was entirely about uncompromising quality and achieving the ultimate standard.”

A masterclass in single-origin brews and brewing artistry

The hand-brewed single-origin coffees at Churchill’s Cabinet are also exceptional. To cater to every palate, Fan reveals that the passionate culinary team meticulously blind-tasted their way through 60 varieties from over a dozen top-tier suppliers before carefully curating a final lineup of six standout beans. Alongside approachable crowd-pleasers like classical selections from Yunnan, Brazil, and Ethiopia, the menu features rare gems, including an Ethiopia Sidamo and a Colombia Risaralda Finca La Rivera.

Among them, Fan shines a special spotlight on the Panama Hacienda Bárbara Lot 24. “This exquisite bean undergoes an anaerobic natural processing method that beautifully amplifies its intense rose, red plum, and red grape notes,” he says. “It’s a truly premium specialty coffee with an iconic, unforgettable flavour profile.”

To complement this diverse collection of beans, the cafe offers a choice of five distinct brewing methods – each designed to coax unique aromas and textures from your chosen roast. Guests craving a clean, light-bodied cup can opt for a classic pour-over, while those preferring a richer mouthfeel can choose the Chemex. The menu also features the French Press for a homely touch, and the visually striking Syphon – a rare find in modern cafes that masterfully extracts a coffee’s full aromatic potential. For the tech-savvy connoisseur, there is the cutting-edge Poursteady automatic pour-over system. 

“There are only a handful of these high-end machines in all of Macao,” Fan explains. “It ensures that even guests on the go can enjoy a flawless hand-brewed experience, maintaining an incredibly high, uncompromising standard of quality.”

Every hand-brewed creation at Churchill’s Cabinet is also served alongside a tasting card, guiding you through the origin and characteristics of your bean. And if you’re undecided on the perfect brewing technique, you can always ask the experts behind the counter. 

“All baristas at Churchill’s Cabinet are rigorously trained and possess a wealth of experience,” Fan says. “Our passionate coffee artisans are always on hand daily to personalise your journey.”

Signature creations and spirited sips

Beyond an exceptional lineup of artisanal espressos and single-origin brews, Churchill’s Cabinet offers a collection of coffee-based specialty mocktails and cocktails. Take Guard, for instance – a whimsical creation featuring a base of raspberry jam, smooth cold brew, and fresh milk, crowned with a velvety black sesame cocoa foam and a crisp cookie. This photogenic masterpiece playfully replicates the iconic uniform of the Londoner Guards, mirroring the “Changing of the Guard” show right outside.

Craving a taste of London’s sophisticated nightlife as dusk falls? Look no further than the Amber & Ember. This cocktail blends bold Bulleit Rye whiskey and smooth Rémy Martin VSOP with coffee-infused Carpano Rosso, D.O.M. Bénédictine, and Peychaud’s bitters. Elegantly served in a suit-shaped glass over a custom ice cube stamped with the Churchill logo, this dapper libation hides a charming little surprise waiting to be discovered at the bottom of your glass.

Of course, no decadent coffee menu would be complete without Italy’s beloved indulgence: the gelato affogato. Guests can choose from six irresistible, velvety flavours, including tiramisu, dark chocolate, and the trending Dubai pistachio. “Our gelato is made fresh in-house every single day,” says Fan. “We meticulously store it at a precise minus 12 degrees Celsius to guarantee our guests experience the absolute ultimate in rich, velvety smoothness with every spoonful.”

The culinary adventure at Churchill’s Cabinet extends beyond the bean, waiting to be uncovered through a thoughtfully curated selection of premium teas, freshly bakery, artisan lightbites, and showstopping desserts. 

“Many specialty cafes choose to focus solely on the coffee,” Fan explains. “But our vision was to elevate our savoury options and sweet pastries to the exact same world-class standard as our brews, delivering a truly flawless and complete dining experience.”

Whether you’re a coffee connoisseur, an enthusiast seeking picture-perfect specialty drinks and desserts for your social feed, or simply looking to unwind with friends in an elegant, leisurely sanctuary, Churchill’s Cabinet has it all. Step inside today and let yourself be enveloped in the rich, lingering aroma of coffee magic.