The team behind Paternoster Farm are now urging supporters to back a final funding push as they prepare for a dramatic new start at The Old Point House.
From crisis to comeback
The latest milestone marks a remarkable turnaround for a business that faced an uncertain future just weeks ago.
As previously reported, Paternoster Farm announced it would be closing its original site, blaming what it described as “exhausting uncertainty” linked to council policy — sparking a public backlash and even a petition calling for change.
Now, with the move to Angle underway, the team say they’re building something even bigger.
New target revealed
Having passed the £25k mark, the campaign has now set its sights on a stretch goal — funding a large polytunnel at the new site.
That would allow the team to grow their own produce on-site far sooner than planned, doubling down on the field-to-fork ethos that made the restaurant a hit in the first place.
Founder Michelle Evans said the support so far has been “amazing”, adding that every extra pledge will help shape the future from day one.
Work already underway
Behind the scenes, preparations are moving fast.
Work has already begun at The Old Point House, with plans to transform the coastal pub into a year-round destination ahead of a planned May opening.
The crowdfunding cash is being used to upgrade the space — making it warmer, improving seating and bar flow, and getting the kitchen ready for what could be a busy summer season.
New rewards — and some unusual offers
In a bid to keep momentum going, the team have launched a final wave of rewards — ranging from foodie experiences to something far more unusual.
Supporters can snap up everything from a summer sauna-and-brunch experience to an intimate private dining night.
But perhaps the most eye-catching offer is a 19th-century threshing sledge — a historic agricultural tool that has been a talking point at the restaurant — now up for grabs as a one-off reward.
End of an era — and a new beginning
Paternoster Farm’s journey began as a small lockdown farm shop before growing into one of Pembrokeshire’s standout destination restaurants.
Its closure marked the end of a chapter — but the move to Angle is being billed as a fresh start, one that could secure a more stable and permanent future.
A closing party is already planned for April — but all eyes are now on what comes next.
With the funding target smashed and the clock ticking, the message from the team is clear:
This story isn’t over yet.
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