HQ Urban Kitchen Swansea

HQ Urban Kitchen entrance from Alexandra Road
Food, Friendship & Fragments of History Tucked away on the historic corner of Orchard Street and Alexandra Road, HQ Urban Kitchen Swanseaโ€”formerly known as Tapestriโ€”is more than just a cafรฉ. Itโ€™s a cherished meeting point for many of us who live in or love Swansea. Whether youโ€™re catching up with close friends, enjoying a good …

Howzat Catering Skewen

A Special Evening โ€“ Howzat Catering at Sadieโ€™s Butterflies 16th Anniversary On the 25th of April 2025, I had the pleasure of attending a heartwarming celebration at Glais Rugby Club. The event marked the 16th anniversary of Sadieโ€™s Butterflies, a support and social group that uplifts the LGBTQ+ community in South Wales. Donna, a long-time …

The Falafel Stall in Swansea Market โ€“ A Lunchtime Favourite

The Falafel Stall in Swansea Market - freshly prepared salads, homemade hummus, and tasty sauces โ€“ all made using the freshest produce sourced from the market itself whenever possible
If youโ€™ve ever wandered through Swansea Market, the heart of the cityโ€™s food scene, you may have stumbled upon one of its best-kept culinary secrets โ€“ The Falafel Stall in Swansea Market. For the past five years, this has been one of my go-to lunch spots, ever since a friend first recommended it to me. …

Banana Leaf Swansea: Review of a Spicy Escape

Banana Leaf Swansea - Sri Lankan restaurant
It was a freezing cold night on the 10th of January 2025, the perfect setting for a gathering filled with warmth, laughter, and, of course, some deliciously hot and spicy food at Banana Leaf Swansea. My friends and I had come together to celebrate four birthdays on the same nightโ€”an annual tradition that never fails …

Pant-y-Gwydr Swansea

Beautiful Day with Friends! Tasting the Delightful Menu of Pant-y-Gwydr Restaurant, Swansea