'I'm so sad to hear this' - Popular Cardiff street food venue announces closure
A popular independent café, bar and street food venue in Cardiff has announced its closure after two years of trade. TwentySix, located in The Bone Yard in Canton have announced that they will not be reopening the venue this year and are looking for another company to take over the space.
The all-day café, bar and street food location has hosted many events over the past two years including Canton Crufts, The Chilli Challenge, Supper Clubs, Bone Yard Bazaars, and pop up cinemas as well as hosting various street food vendors. Opening in Canton in March 2023, TwentySix - named after the owner's nephew's birthday - announced on social media "with a touch of sadness" that the venue will not reopen in 2025 after being closed for the winter.
TwnetySix is owned by Helen Gorman, the entrepreneur behind pop-up café TOAST and Bad Boy Brownies. Writing on Instagram, she said: "2025 - The Year of Change. It is with a touch of sadness I announce that I will not be reopening Twenty Six this year.
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"Whilst I write this with some sadness I am also filled with immense pride about what our little slice of Canton has achieved over the last few years! Canton Crufts, The Chilli Challenge, Supper Clubs with some amazing chefs, Bone Yard Bazaars, pop up cinemas and some of the finest street food traders across Wales and beyond."
She continued: "It’s been a pleasure to have supported and championed other indies at The Bone Yard a true independent business community. This independent hospitality business is a tough old gig and whilst personally I’m ready for a different way and pace of life, I’ve loved being part of it and wish whoever takes on this amazing spot the best of luck in the world."
Comments flooded in of people sharing their sadness that the venue will no longer be open. One person wrote: "Ohhhh what a bad news!!! Will miss you Twenty Six!!"
Whilst another person commented: "Oh I'm so sad to hear this!!! Love love love this place. Good luck for the future x"