One of the UK’s best known ramen specialists is officially heading to Cardiff. Tonkotsu has confirmed it will open a new restaurant in the heart of the city centre on High Street in March 2026, bringing its much loved bowls of homemade ramen, gyoza and crisp fried chicken to the Welsh capital. Founded in Soho […]
The Escape Rooms, Newport’s first and original escape game experience, has acquired Exit 60, which is based in Market Street in the city. Thanks to investment by the Development Bank of Wales, one of the original founders, Ellie Chopping, and her husband Chris Chopping, who joined the team later, have taken ownership of Exit 60 […]
A much loved independent coffee name is heading to Cardiff, with Society Café set to open a brand new site on St Mary Street this spring. The café will take over the former Pieminister unit, bringing speciality coffee and warm hospitality to one of the city’s busiest streets. Founded in 2011 by Jane and Adrian, Society […]
Two well known names in Welsh hospitality are coming together for a special one off collaboration, as Blas Restaurant at Twr y Felin Hotel joins forces with The Sorting Room for an exclusive three day pop up. The event is a celebration of shared values, from warm Welsh hospitality to storytelling through food. By bringing these two kitchens together, […]
A new immersive experience is opening at Wales Millennium Centre this March, inviting audiences to step back into the mid-2000s and relive a defining moment for a generation. Haunts opens on 1 March and runs until 12 April, offering a free Virtual Reality experience rooted in Welsh youth culture. Set in North Wales in 2006, Haunts tells a coming-of-age story at […]
Popular independent brunch spot Park Side Kitchen<https://www.parkside.kitchen/> is expanding to include a brand-new Bakery & Deli at the Amber Vista development in Lakeside. The move follows the decision that Ballers – situated next door – will not reopen its restaurant doors this February, after a short period of closure at the beginning of this year. […]
Business leaders, future talent and policymakers will come together on Friday 6 March 2026 to mark International Women’s Day at Partners in Progress: Give to Gain, a flagship event focused on inclusive leadership, collaboration and regional opportunity. Now in its third year, the event is delivered by the Institute of Directors (IoD) Wales in collaboration with Bluestone […]
Following a record-breaking world premiere, a new jukebox musical—featuring the hits of multi-platinum pop group Steps—has landed at the Wales Millennium Centre. Watching this show feels like sitting down to a classic British sitcom like Dinnerladies or Miranda. However, instead of a TV screen, you are met with an incredibly vibrant, neon stage. Not only will you find yourself […]
Depot in the Castle Returns to Cardiff Castle with Sugababes and The Wombats Headlining Cardiff’s much loved home grown festival, Depot in the Castle, is set to return to the iconic grounds of Cardiff Castle on Saturday 25 July 2026. With the full line up now revealed, the event is shaping up to be one of the […]
Detroit party rock favourites Electric Six are heading back to the UK this summer, bringing their sharp hooks, tongue in cheek lyrics and high energy live show to a run of intimate dates. One of the standout stops on the tour sees them land in Cardiff for a headline show at Tramshed on Friday 19 June Best known for […]