Wales

From pop-up to permanent: chef Tom Waters on laying down roots in Cardiff for his modern Welsh restaurant Gorse

07-Mar-2024 By Stefan Chomka

Following a successful 18-month series of pop-ups in the Welsh capital, the chef is finally taking the plunge with his debut solo venture.

Tom Waters to take pop-up restaurant Gorse permanent

16-Feb-2024 By Restaurant

Former The Fat Duck and Bonhams chef Tom Waters is making his pop-up restaurant permanent with a bricks and mortar site in Cardiff.

“We cannot maintain any longer” – Phill and Deb Lewis announce closure of Kindle

05-Jan-2024 By James McAllister

Cardiff-based restaurateurs Phill and Deb Lewis are to close their sustainability-focused outdoor restaurant Kindle, describing the decision as ‘a reflection of the current industry struggles’.

‘Concern’ from Welsh hospitality as rates relief slashed

21-Dec-2023 By James McAllister

Hospitality businesses in Wales are facing a business rates hike next year after the Welsh Government announced it would reduce the sector’s discount while raising the rate across the board.

Nathan Davies to leave SY23

14-Dec-2023 By James McAllister

Welsh chef Nathan Davies has announced he is to leave his Michelin-starred Aberystwyth restaurant SY23.

"It's been emotional": Stephen Terry’s The Hardwick closes

02-Oct-2023 By Restaurant

Stephen Terry’s Abergavenny restaurant The Hardwick has closed suddenly after nearly two decades in business.

Welsh businesses to get £460m in rates support

13-Dec-2022 By Steve Farrell

Businesses in Wales will get rates support worth £460m over the next two financial years, the Welsh Government will announce in its upcoming draft budget.

Chefs Lewis Dwyer and Andy Aston launch crowdfund for Hiraeth

31-Oct-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Chefs Lewis Dwyer and Andy Aston have launched a crowdfund to support the launch of their upcoming restaurant in the Welsh market town of Cowbridge.

Saintly acquisition expands Welsh presence for The Inn Collection Group

24-Oct-2022 By James McAllister

The Inn Collection Group (ICG) has added a third site in Wales to its growing pubs with rooms estate with the acquisition of the historic St Kilda Hotel in Llandudno.

Matsudai Ramen to open 'Wales' first ramen shop' in Cardiff this August

29-Jun-2022 By Restaurant

Cardiff noodle vendor Matsudai Ramen will open its first bricks and mortar restaurant in early August, which it says will be Wales’ first ramen shop.

Ynyshir in Wales named the Best Restaurant in the UK

13-Jun-2022 By Restaurant

Gareth Ward’s Ynyshir restaurant in Wales has been crowned the UK’s best restaurant at The Estrella Damm National Restaurant Awards 2022.

Rosa’s Thai to make Wales debut

22-Feb-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Rosa’s Thai will open its first restaurant in Wales early next month.

Wales to scrap Covid Pass scheme

11-Feb-2022 By James McAllister

It has been confirmed that Wales will scrap its Covid Pass scheme next week as the country pushes ahead with the relaxation of some of its remaining Coronavirus measures.

Relief as Wales prepares to ease restrictions

14-Jan-2022 By James McAllister

Wales is set to gradually move back to Alert Level Zero by the end of the month, removing trading restrictions that have been in place since late December.

Poor festive trading leaves Welsh hospitality 'in peril'

05-Jan-2022 By James McAllister

UKHospitality Cymru has warned that an immediate increase in financial support and the lifting of trading restrictions is urgently needed to prevent Welsh hospitality businesses closures and job losses.

The Inn Collection Group acquires first Welsh site

24-Dec-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Northumberland-based pub operator The Inn Collection Group has acquired its first Welsh site.

'Rule of six' to return in Wales as Covid restrictions set to be strengthened

22-Dec-2021 By James McAllister

Hospitality businesses in Wales will once again be required to follow social distancing and collect customer details under tough new Covid restrictions set to come into force on Boxing Day.

Welsh night-time economy 'considering legal options' as First Minister plans to close nightclubs again

17-Dec-2021 By James McAllister

Night-time economy businesses in Wales are 'considering their legal options' this morning after it was announced the country's nightclubs will be forced to close again from 27 December.

Government mulls Christmas work from home order

08-Dec-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Work from home plans are being drafted by the Government as Boris Johnson considers bringing in tougher measures to slow down the spread of the Omicron variant.

'Huge relief' as Welsh Government opts not to extend NHS Covid Pass policy across hospitality

17-Nov-2021 By James McAllister

UKHospitality Cymru has warmly welcomed a ministerial announcement that there are 'no immediate plans' to extend Covid passes into more parts of hospitality in Wales.

Welsh Government facing legal challenge on NHS Covid Pass policy

08-Nov-2021 By James McAllister

A street food operator in Wales is to launch a legal challenge against the Welsh Government following the proposed expansion of the NHS Covid Pass system to more hospitality venues.

Latest opening: Kindle

08-Oct-2021 By James McAllister

Welsh-based restaurateurs Phill and Deb Lewis' latest venture is a 'sustainability-focused' outdoor restaurant in Cardiff's city centre.

Compulsory NHS Covid passes for Wales get go-ahead after 'shambolic' Senedd vote

06-Oct-2021 By James McAllister

Nightclub industry representatives have reacted furiously after a narrow vote in the Senedd paved the way for mandatory NHS Covid passes for nightclubs and large events in Wales.

Wales to introduce NHS Covid passes for nightclubs and large events

17-Sep-2021 By James McAllister

People in Wales will have to show an NHS Covid Pass to enter nightclubs and attend large events from next month, First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced

'Chronic' staff shortages force permanent closure of Hang Fire Southern Kitchen

26-Aug-2021 By James McAllister

Sam Evans and Shauna Guinn's renowned Barry-based barbecue restaurant Hang Fire Southern Kitchen in Wales has been forced to close permanently as a result of 'chronic' post-pandemic staff shortages.

Wales set to drop almost all remaining Covid restrictions from tomorrow

06-Aug-2021 By James McAllister

Face masks will no longer be required in hospitality settings once Wales moves to the new Alert Level Zero tomorrow (7 August) and almost all remaining Covid restrictions are dropped.

Wales aiming to lift all Coronavirus restrictions next month

14-Jul-2021 By James McAllister

Nearly all remaining Coronavirus restrictions in Wales are set to be dropped from early next month.

Welsh Government announces 'final' round of grant support for Covid-hit businesses

01-Jul-2021 By James McAllister

Businesses in Wales that continue to be affected by Covid restrictions will receive up to £25,000 of additional support from the Welsh Government, Economy Minister Vaughan Gething has announced.

Welsh hospitality gets green light to reopen indoors from 17 May

12-May-2021 By James McAllister

Restaurants and pubs in Wales will be able to reopen for indoor service from Monday (17 May), it has been announced.

Welsh pubs and brewers demand clear roadmap out of restrictions

10-May-2021 By James McAllister

Companies representing hundreds of Welsh pubs and brewers have written to newly re-elected First Minister Mark Drakeford urging him to deliver grants for pubs and a roadmap for their reopening.

Welsh hospitality set to reopen for indoor service on 17 May

23-Apr-2021 By James McAllister

Wales is set to align with England and Scotland and allow pubs and restaurants to reopen for indoor service on 17 May.

Restaurants and pubs in Wales to be allowed to trade outdoors from next week

20-Apr-2021 By Restaurant

Restaurants and pubs and other hospitality businesses will be able to reopen for outdoor trading from next Monday (26 April).

Welsh operator hits Government with legal challenge over hospitality reopening

08-Apr-2021 By James McAllister

A street food operator in Wales has launched a legal challenge against the Welsh Government's failure to set out a reopening date for indoor hospitality.

Outdoor trading likely to be permitted in Wales from 26 April

01-Apr-2021 By Joe Lutrario

The First Minister of Wales has told Sky News that he is confident that the country’s restaurants and pubs will be able to reopen for outdoor eating and drinking on 26 April.

Welsh hospitality demands clarity over reopening

29-Mar-2021 By James McAllister

The Welsh hospitality sector has demanded clarity from the Government on when it will able to unlock, warning that the ongoing delay risks further job losses and business failures.

Welsh operator launches crowdfund to challenge Government over hospitality reopening

25-Mar-2021 By James McAllister

A street food operator in Wales is looking to mount a legal challenge against the devolved government's failure to provide the country's hospitality sector with a reopening date.

Hospitality businesses in Wales to receive additional £150m in support as lockdown continues

12-Mar-2021 By BgHospitality

The Welsh Government has pledged a further £150m to help hospitality businesses as well as other that are not yet able to open because of the pandemic.

Wales extends business rates holiday for 12 months

04-Mar-2021 By James McAllister

The rates holiday for the hospitality, leisure and retail sectors in Wales will be extended for a further 12 months, Finance Minister Rebecca Evans has announced.

Welsh Government announces additional funding for hospitality, leisure and tourism

03-Mar-2021 By James McAllister

The Welsh Government has announced a further £30m for hospitality, leisure and tourism businesses affected by ongoing Coronavirus restrictions.

Alistair Darby steps down as Brains CEO

08-Feb-2021 By James McAllister

SA Brain chief executive Alistair Darby has stepped down from the company after the completion of a deal that sees Marston’s take over the running of its pubs.

‘Hidden’ courtyard planned for Cardiff Arcades

15-Jan-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Plans have been submitted for a ‘hidden’ courtyard in Cardiff’s Castle Quarter that would be home to four independent hospitality businesses.

Creams heads to Wales as it ramps up UK expansion

13-Jan-2021 By James McAllister

Dessert parlour brand Creams is to make its debut in Wales later this month as it looks to accelerate its plans for further UK expansion.

Welsh hospitality calls on devolved government to deliver targeted support

06-Jan-2021 By James McAllister

Trade body UKHospitality Cymru has called for Welsh Government to use new funding provided by the Treasury to support the sector and help spark an economic revival.

Brains brewery may be relocated to England

06-Jan-2021 By Restaurant

Brains beer may be relocated to England due to a failure to find a buyer for the iconic Welsh brewery business.

Renowned Plas Bodegroes restaurant closes permanently

05-Jan-2021 By James McAllister

Former Michelin-starred restaurant with rooms Plas Bodegroes in Gwynedd, Wales, has closed permanently.

Marston’s to operate SA Brain’s 156-strong Welsh pub estate

23-Dec-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Marston’s has struck a deal to operate SA Brain’s 156-strong Welsh pub portfolio on a combination of leased and management contract arrangements.

Hospitality in Wales and Scotland to close as Government introduces tighter Tier 4 in England

21-Dec-2020 By James McAllister

Hospitality venues in Wales have had to close again over the weekend under the country's 'Level 4' Coronavirus restrictions, with businesses in Scotland set to follow suit on Boxing Day.

Welsh brewer SA Brain up for sale

14-Dec-2020 By James McAllister

Welsh brewer and pubco SA Brain has put itself up for sale after grappling with a slowdown in trading and rising costs.

Wales warned it could face yet another lockdown as Drakeford sets out new four-tier system

11-Dec-2020 By James McAllister

The Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford has warned that the country will go into full lockdown after Christmas if Coronavirus case numbers fail to drop.

Tin Can Kitchen opens second Newport location with further growth planned

11-Dec-2020 By Cameron Henderson

Food delivery service Tin Can Kitchen has launched a second shipping container kitchen in Newport as it pushes ahead with plans to open the city's 'first outdoor street food court'.