New Starbucks opens its doors at Milton Keynes Dons ground

A new Starbucks store has officially opened its doors at stadium:mk, the home ground of Milton Keynes Dons.

The coffee house, located by the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel entrance, and on the former site of the Red Dot Bar, was opened by MK Dons captain Alex Gilbey, the city’s Mayor Paul Trendall and stadium:mk group chief executive Neil Hart this morning (Friday).

From left Neil Hart, Alex Gilbey and Paul Trendall cut a ribbon to mark the opening of the new Starbucks store at Milton Keynes Dons stadium:mk ground

placeholder image — From left Neil Hart, Alex Gilbey and Paul Trendall cut a ribbon to mark the opening of the new Starbucks store at Milton Keynes Dons stadium:mk ground

The first 150 visitors were given free goodie bags containing a selection of Starbucks merchandise items to mark the occasion.

Neil said: “We're delighted to be bringing such a globally recognised brand to stadium:mk.

"Starbucks is open for supporters, hotel guests and the general public, and it will also be open on matchdays as we continue to strive to improve the matchday experience for our fans.

"It was fantastic to see so many people come along to the opening and we can't wait to welcome you to this great new facility."