food & drink

Award-winning Paternoster Farm restaurant to close, blaming council for ‘exhausting’ uncertainty

The team behind one of Wales’ most celebrated field-to-fork restaurants, Paternoster Farm, has announced its closure, citing an “emotionally draining”…

Gower beachside cafe owner retires after 54 years

After 54 years serving ice creams, chips and buckets and spades to generations of beachgoers at Caswell Bay, Robert is…

MINESTRON-EH? More than half of people in Swansea don’t know what’s in this classic soup

As we continue to embrace soup season, the nation is turning to classic winter warmers to beat the cold. However,…

Swansea ranked most affordable city in the UK for a Valentine’s meal

Swansea has been named the cheapest place in the UK for a Valentine’s Day meal, with new research showing couples…

CAMRA warns Welsh pubs still face closure despite new business rates relief

Pub campaigners have warned that Welsh pubs are still at risk of closure despite the Welsh Government announcing a 15%…

Welsh Government announces new rates relief for pubs and restaurants after warnings over ‘unfair’ gap with England

The Welsh Government has announced fresh business rates support for pubs, restaurants, cafés, bars and live music venues — just…

Popeyes confirms Llanelli opening date – with free chicken for the first 100 customers

Popeyes has confirmed it will open its long‑awaited Llanelli restaurant on Saturday 7 February, with the chain saying it expects…

Brains puts a modern twist on a Llanelli brewing legend with bold new Reverend James campaign

Brains Brewery has launched a bold new digital campaign celebrating one of Wales’ most famous pints — and it all…

Flamin’ hot crisps, cornflakes and popcorn: Swansea’s wild new soup craze revealed

Swansea has officially lost the plot — at least when it comes to soup. New research shows people across the…

Swansea gelato maker ramps up growth after landing key food safety certification

A Swansea ice cream manufacturer has unlocked major new wholesale opportunities after securing a top UK food safety certification with…