We’re always on the lookout for new and upcoming venues opening their doors throughout the year and despite the numerous crises that have battered the restaurant industry recently , 2024 is expected to be another big year for new restaurants. Keeping up with all the new openings can be challenging, but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Stay tuned for more exciting updates!”
Maple & Bean Cafe – The renowned Cardiff cafe The Plan, in Morgan Arcade, is being replaced by Maple & Bean, which currently has a cafe on Birds Lane in Cowbridge. Maple & Bean opened in Cowbridge in 2022 and their specialty is serving their breakfast and brunch options all day.- https://mapleandbean.co.uk
Pizza Punks: This restaurant is all about unleashing your inner punk and enjoying award-winning sourdough pizza, killer cocktails, and craft beers at inflation-busting prices. They offer unlimited toppings made from scratch in the Punks’ kitchen, all for one flat fee.- https://pizzapunks.co.uk
Giggling Squid – Mermaid Quay: This Thai restaurant is all about the spirit of Thai mealtimes – plentiful dishes, exotic ingredients, and bold flavours to be enjoyed with your favourite people. They offer Thai favourites to suit your mood, including Thai Green Curry, Pad Thai, and their signature Salt & Pepper Squid. The Mermaid Quay branch will open to guests from Monday, March 25 2024 – www.gigglingsquid.com/restaurant/cardiff-st-davids/
Amici D’italia – Penarth esplanade: This Italian restaurant offers quality, affordable Italian fare. They serve really good, fresh Italian food with everything cooked from scratch. They also have a delicatessen with local, high-quality, sustainable food, a 360-degree bar, and a cookery school. – Amici D’italia
Picton and Co – Mermaid Quay: This bar and deli is set to open in Cardiff Bay. It will feature a delicatessen with local, high-quality, sustainable food, a 360-degree bar, and a cookery school. The restaurant is owned by well-known hairdresser Ken Picton. –
The Vulcan pub – St Fagans Welsh Museum: This beloved Cardiff pub is currently being reconstructed in the grounds of St Fagans National Museum of History. When it opens, it will function as a real pub where people will be able to go for a drink.
Brod – Cardiff Bay: This bakery and cafe is set to open in Cardiff Bay. They offer a range of freshly baked bread, pastries, and cakes, as well as coffee, tea, and other drinks.- www.thedanishbakery.co.uk
West Gate Pub – Cathedral Road Cardiff: is set to open on Cathedral Road in Cardiff, offering a range of beers, wines, and spirits along with delicious pub food and snacks. The pub is located in a prime position in the city center, making it an ideal spot to unwind after a long day of work or to catch up with friends. We can’t wait to see what this new addition to the Cardiff pub scene has in store for us!”
Koi nooshi – Barry Island: This Japanese restaurant is set to open in Barry. They offer a range of Japanese dishes, including sushi, sashimi, ramen, and more. They also have a range of drinks, including sake, beer, and wine.- www.koinooshi.co.uk
We’re excited to explore these amazing venues throughout 2024! If you have your eye on one of these new spots or know of another venue that’s set to treat your tastebuds, let us know and we’ll add it to our list. We can’t wait to discover all the delicious surprises that 2024 has in store for us!
