A new café is opening today on a Hereford city centre street, and has been opened by a famous face. 

La Dolce Vita, which opened today, on August 22  in Church street, has seen a famous celebrity gracing the premises for it's official opening this morning.

Bez from the famous rock band, the Happy Mondays, who lives in Herefordshire, has descended on the new coffee shop for its first day in business.

Bez took to Church Street to officially open the new coffee shop.Bez took to Church Street to officially open the new coffee shop. (Image: Paul Rogers)

The exciting new coffee shop, which is run by Giovanni Calandra, who also owns Calandra’s Menswear nearby on Church Street, is welcoming its first customers in today, to sample some of their delicious new menu.

A statement on their newly created Instagram said: “Our new independently owned coffee shop will be opening on Thursday 22 August.

"We are located on Church Street in the heart of Hereford.

"We are looking forward to welcoming you to our coffee shop for you to enjoy our breakfasts, lunches, afternoon teas, cream teas, cakes, pastries, coffees, teas, and so much more!!”