New Openings

Restaurants and bars worth knowing about

• Forest Feastival 2026 — Forest Feastival 2026 launches next month in a hidden location deep in a Welsh forest by the sea, with a full line-up of food traders announced. 4.1 stars, food court.
• Farnham's Fish and Chips — Farnham's, consistently ranked among Wales' best fish and chip shops, is opening a new location on Barry Island to replace a famous local chippy. 4.7 stars, meal takeaway.
• Glan Llyn Inn — The Glan Llyn Inn in Clawdd Newydd was saved by local villagers and now serves an acclaimed fine dining menu. Reviewer noted 'exceptional food and warm hospitality' at this community-run pub. 4.6 stars, pub.
• Ogof — Ogof in Canton has been recognized by Condé Nast Traveller as one of the UK's top new restaurants in 2026, marking a significant achievement for the tiny venue. 5 stars, restaurant.
• Pettigrew Bakeries 'Breadquarters' — Award-winning Cardiff bakery Pettigrew is expanding across the city with a new large 'breadquarters' location. The bakery has earned critical acclaim for its products. 4.8 stars, bakery.
• Côte Uncorked — Côte Uncorked launches the restaurant chain's first online wine shop, featuring wines from France's most celebrated regions for home delivery. 4.5 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_MODERATE, restaurant.
• Thompson's Park Coffee Hut — Thompson's Park in Canton is getting a new coffee hut, filling the empty space left by the previous ranger's hut that has been vacant for a year. 4.6 stars, city park.
• Jamie's Italian Reopening in Wales — Jamie's Italian has reopened in Wales, more than seven years after the chain went bust in 2020. The reopening brings back the popular Italian restaurant chain to the Welsh market. 3.8 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_MODERATE, italian restaurant.
• Cardiff's Tiger Yard indoor street food court reopens with new line-up for 2026 - full list — The popular Cardiff Bay street food venue is back for the spring/summer 2026 season with a new vendor line-up, offering street food, live music and more. 4.2 stars, food court.
• Hiraeth — Hiraeth, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Cardiff, is launching a new initiative offering 20% off bills on a specific day each week, making fine dining more accessible. 4.9 stars, restaurant.
• City Arms Pub — One of Cardiff's most famous pubs, known as a 'beer lovers paradise', has transformed its secret upstairs room into a new cafe space for 2026. 4.4 stars, PRICE_LEVEL_INEXPENSIVE, pub.
• [Unknown Mediterranean Restaurant] — Affordable family-run Mediterranean restaurant in Cardiff that won an award at the Welsh Restaurant Awards. Known for incredible tagine. 4.7 stars, restaurant.

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What to watch this week

• Father Mother Sister Brother — Directed by Jim Jarmusch, this film weaves together three interconnected stories about family members masking personal struggles and secrets. It features an impressive ensemble cast including Tom Waits, Cate Blanchett, and Adam Driver. 6.5/10, 110 min.
• Mother Mary — Directed by David Lowery and starring Anne Hathaway, this film explores the complexities of fame and obsession. It has been described as an undefinable and intriguing cinematic experience. 1/10, 89 min.
• The Stranger — François Ozon's faithful and visually striking adaptation of Albert Camus' 1942 novella. Shot in crisp black and white, it offers a compelling look at existential themes and post-colonial thought. 6/10, 92 min.
• Akira — Katsuhiro Otomo's groundbreaking 1988 anime returns to UK cinemas nearly four decades on. Roger Luckhurst examines whether it can speak to our 21st century condition in the new issue. 7.944/10, 124 min.
• Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man — After his estranged son gets embroiled in a Nazi plot, self-exiled gangster Tommy Shelby must return to Birmingham to save his family — and his nation. 112 min.
• Reminders of Him — When Diem's custodial grandparents adamantly refuse Kenna's attempts to see her daughter, Kenna discovers unexpected compassion, and then something truer and deeper, with former NFL player and local bar owner Ledger. As their secret romance develops, so do the dangers for both of them, leading Kenna toward heartbreak and, ultimately, the hope for a second chance. 114 min.
• The Drama — A happily engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails. 5.3/10, 105 min.
• Backrooms — A24 releases trailer for Backrooms, a horror film based on the famous creepypasta. Directed by Kane Parsons (aka Kane Pixels) in his directorial debut, the film features Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve and Mark Duplass. The film imagines a vast, endless maze of monotonous rooms where people can become trapped. This follows the success of Markiplier's Iron Lung, showing studios' appetite for YouTuber-led horror projects.