Another well-known Cardiff restaurant has announced it is closing. Kindle, which is based in a refurbished historic warden’s house in Bute Park, will be closing this weekend.
The announcement comes just days after The Conway in Conway Road, Pontcanna, announced that it was closing because of the “much publicised financial difficulties which have plagued the hospitality industry”. Read more about that closure here.
In a lengthy statement on Instagram, Kindle Deb and Phill Lewis said that because of a “number of factors” being faced by the industry as a whole, they cannot “maintain any longer”.
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The sustainable, wood-fired restaurant based in the old warden’s house at the gates to Sophia Gardens opened in 2021 two years after the couple raised an initial £43,000 with their Kicktstarter campaign.
In the statement they talked about working “tirelessly” to create a beautiful restaurant, adding: “We are extremely proud of our achievement in transforming the old abandoned building, serving thousands of people during its time, being recognised across the country for good food and for all our team members tireless contribution and effort along Kindle’s journey.
“We want to thank every member of the team for helping make Kindle such a memorable and special place and all our guests, suppliers and friends for their support over the last few years. This decision is in no way a reflection of the outstanding food produced by the kitchen team or sensational service by the front of house team, but a reflection of the current industry struggles and a worrying pattern as we see multiple business closures up and down the country.”
They said they were also working hard to “minimise any negative impact of the closure” and urged people to go along for one last meal.
The statement said: “In order that we can look after our suppliers and staff or if you’ve always been meaning to visit but haven’t managed to yet, why not wrap up and come grab one last meal at Kindle this weekend whilst also making use of any gift vouchers that were purchased. We hope that there will be a place for Kindle in the future, but for now it’s a very sad and difficult goodbye.”
Fans of the restaurant were upset by the news with one saying: “I’m sad to hear of such news as this was a fabulous restaurant with great ideas.”
Another said: “I’m so sad to hear this – honestly one of the best places we’ve been in ages. It was perfect. A sad, sad loss.”
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