food / drink
SWEET TREATS AT THE CONWAY
After satisfying a number of delighted dessert lovers at their sell out inaugural event in March , The Conway returns this June with a much anticipated Pudding Club to tantalise , tempt and inspire our love of all things sweet . Tucked away in the Cardiff suburb of Pontcanna , The Conway bar and restaurant promises a small but mouth-watering evening meal followed by five ( yes five !) delicious desserts that won ’ t fail to impress those with a sweet tooth . With its traditional bar and cosy fireplace , indulge your sweet tooth in the comfort of The Conway ’ s contemporary dining area for just £ 25 per person .
Pudding Club At The Conway , Tues 11 June . Info : 029 2022 4373 www . knifeandforkfood . co . uk pic : SMABS SPUTZER
A DATE WITH THE GATE
Dive into a night of live jazz , great food and tempting wine at The Gate Arts Centre on Fri 21 June . Promising an excellent three-course meal from The Gate ’ s renowned Mad Hatters restaurant , alongside a fantastic wine tasting session – hosted by local wine merchant Shon Williams from Wine Store At No . 4 in Rhiwbina – plus The Gates house jazz band playing live throughout the evening , there are surely few better ways to spend a Friday evening than in the comfort of good food , great wine and fine friends in the unique atmosphere of the Gate Arts Centre . All proceeds from the night will go towards the arts centre who operate as a non-profit organisation providing arts to the community .
A Date With The Gate , Fri 21 June , The Gate Art Centre , Cardiff . Tickets : £ 32 . Info : www . thegate . org . uk
BOTTOMS UP !
The Campaign For Real Ale ( CAMRA ) is yet again hosting the Great Welsh Beer And Cider Festival this June . Watch as Cardiff ’ s Motorpoint Arena transforms into Wales ’ biggest pub for three days and enjoy a selection of beers from numerous breweries both big and small . Drinkers can expect over 160 different real ales , more than 60 ciders , and a diverse range of foreign beers . There ’ ll also be live music to enjoy and a range of concessions from hand-made jerky and chocolate to t-shirts and jewellery . Proceeds from the event will go to the Ty Hafan charity , for children and young people with life-limiting illnesses .
Great Welsh Beer And Cider Festival , Thurs 6-Sat 8 June , Motorpoint Arena , Cardiff . Tickets £ 5- £ 7 . Info : www . gwbcf . org . uk
THE GALLERY RE-OPENS
After a five-year sabbatical , The Gallery , on Broad Street , Barry , has swung its doors open once again to the public . Specialising in locally-sourced , organic and sustainable produce , proprietor and chef Barnaby Hibbert and his team are aiming to be an eco-friendly restaurant in everything from the cleaning products to glassware , cutlery and food they produce . Organic wine , locally brewed beers and ale feature heavily , as do seasonal vegetables and , when possible , foraging ingredients will be used . Open Thursday through to Sunday , expect to find good food , great wines and plenty of after dinner chit-chat with Barnaby and his team about all things food .
Info : 01446 735300 / www . the-galleryrestaurant . co . uk
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