The full list of traders who will feature in the redeveloped Newport market have been revealed, along with a new opening date.
The Grade-II listed market has been undergoing a multi-million pound revamp this year, with developers Loft Co aiming to create a "market for the 21st century" including a food court and bar on the ground floor, 70 workspaces, refurbished market stalls, a gym and a rooftop garden.
The market had initially been expected to open on March 11, but developers have confirmed a slight delay in renovation work means it will now officially open to the public on Saturday, March 19.
Loft Co - who developed the Goodsheds in Barry and Tramshed in Cardiff - have also revealed the full list of traders going into the market. Featuring over 30 traders across retail, food and drink, leisure and office space, there are some old favourites from Newport as well as a host of exciting big names.
Here's a full list of all the traders going into the market.
The Cheesecake Guy
Based in Merthyr Tydfil, The Cheesecake Guy has announced their second shop to be located in Newport Market, so you'll be able to get your filled cheesecake croissants closer to home.
Find out more about them here.
Banh Wagon
Banh Wagon offer Vietnamese Bánh mì sandwiches, rice bowls and other dishes and are opening in Newport for the first time in Newport in addition to their regular appearances around Bristol.
Find out more here.
Flour & Ash
Based in Bristol, Flour & Ash have earned rave reviews for their wood-fired sourdough pizza since opening on Whiteladies Road in 2014, including from journalist and food critic Jay Rayner.
Their stall in the market will be their first in Newport, and you can find out more about them here.
Meat & Greek
A popular outfit, Greek food purveyors Meat & Greek are a Cardiff based Greek-Cypriot family who are opening in the market having taken their food around markets and festivals since beginning in the Welsh capital back in 2014. They also have a stall in Goodsheds in Barry.
Find out more here.
Tasty Peninsula
Offering Malaysian inspired food and cocktails with a sustainable and ethical ethos, Tasty Peninsula recently announced its opening at the Goodsheds, and Newportonians can rejoice as they'll also be joining the new market.
Find out more here.
Dirty Gnocchi
Italian street food vendor Dirty Gnocchi are well-known around the likes of Corporation Yard and other south Wales sites for their deep-fried gnocchi, homemade pasta, giant cheese wheel and arancini.
Another first-timer in Newport, you can find out more about them here.
SUPA Thai Vegan
Boasting "100% vegan Thai comfort food from Bangkok to Newport", SUPA Thai Vegan run collections and delivery but their market stall will be their first physical outlet.
Find out more about them here.
The Greedy Bear
Based in Cardiff's popular DEPOT, The Greedy Bear specialises in pan-Asian-inspired burgers and baos, and will also be offering rice bowls, noodles and small plates from their new stall in Newport.
Find out more about them here.
Burger Boyz
Based in the Red Lion in Port Talbot, Burger Boyz offers a range of mouth-watering smash patties, wings, loaded fries and shakes.
Check them out here.
Seven Lucky Gods
Bristol-based Seven Lucky Gods offers contemporary Japanese-inspired cuisine like sushi, Asian-themed small plates and drinks.
From the team behind Hyde & Co, The Milk Thistle, The Ox, Bambalan and Four Wise Monkeys, the outlet will be opening in Newport for the first time in March. Find out more about them here.
Academy Coffee/Cocktail Bar
Academy Coffee already have a number of locations such as Academy@Platform in Cardiff, and Academy Espresso Bar and Academy 297 rooftop bar, both in Barry. Their latest venture will be a coffee and cocktail bar in Newport Market on March.
Find out more about them here.
Bossman's Sweets
Selling sweets and treats from locations all over the world, Bossman's Sweets recently opened on Whitchurch Road in Cardiff, and having already garnered a following in Newport where they were based on Caerleon Road, they'll be another sure hit in the market.
Find out more here.
Sheffs
With locations around south Wales, Sheffs boast "award-winning" fudge and shortbread and have been going since 2019. They also offer doughnuts, cakes, sandwiches, pasties and more.
Find out more about them here.
Rae Barton Fruit & Veg
Richard Soar runs Rae Barton Fruit & Veg, which has been a mainstay in the market for more than 100 years.
The stall's return to the revamped market was announced back in October, and Richard said at the time that Newport market "has always been like a little family, and I think with all the new and returning businesses it’ll be like that again.
"When we re-open, we’ll be looking at our opening hours and hopefully take advantage of the longer hours."
Find out more here.
Cardiff Distillery
Paul and Julie Miller set up the Cardiff Distillery in 2019 and will be launching the Newport Distillery at the market, with a double storefront selling bottles of their distilled products, as well as offering gin schools and tasting sessions.
Find out more about them here.
Friends in Knead
Popular Cardiff bakery Friends in Knead recently opened their latest location in Castle Arcade, adding to their existing shops in Roath and Barry.
The bakery has some incredible cakes and pastries and is sure to be a hit in Newport too. Find out more about them here.
Deli Bach
Llandaff-based Deli Bach serve up exclusively Welsh produce and their second store, based in the market, will specialise in Welsh food and drink including cheese, charcuterie, wine, beer, chocolate and much more.
Learn more about them here.
Rogue Welsh Cake Company
Mother-son business the Rogue Welsh Cake Company from Penarth are billed as offering "Welsh cakes but with a twist", from chocolate and salted caramel to cheese and leek.
They are regularly found in markets across south Wales and will be making their "biggest leap so far" when they open a stall in Newport Market in March.
Find out more about them here.
The Elephant's Ear
Houseplants are all the rage right now, and Cardiff-based independent plant shop The Elephant's Ear will be moving into the market joining existing offerings in the city like Nettle & Bark.
Find out more here.
Castle Farm Shop
Kevin Rickard's Castle Farm Shop has come a long way since its owner started delivering fresh fruit, veg and meat to people during the early months of the pandemic. You can read our feature on its rise here.
The shop has gone from strength to strength since, opening its first physical shop in the Kingsway, and it'll be heading to the market in March.
Check them out here.
Mr and Mrs Clarke
Newport-based for many years, Mr and Mrs Clarke call themselves a "discerningly different" estate agents offering some of the quirkiest homes on the market, and you'll be able to find their office in the market from March 19.
Find out more here.
Younique Essentials
Holistic materials store Younique is often seen around craft fairs and markets selling everything from books to incense and bath bombs.
Find out more here.
City Treasures
Currently located on Commercial Street, City Treasures will be the market's go-to for "hidden treasures from the past" including toy cars, dolls, ornaments and crockery.
Check them out here.
Pure Pets Newport
Newport-based pet supplies business Pure Pets launched as an online-only business back in July 2020, and will offer natural products for pets, pet supplies and personal gifts.
Check them out here.
Dorothy Seed
A florist has been a traditional element of many markets, Newport included, and Newport florist Dorothy Seed will be helping to ensure the market blends old and new when they take up a stall this month.
Find out more here.
Friendly Neighbourhood Comics
Tim Rees started running Friendly Neighbourhood Comics at the market in November 2017. He has been running his business from home and online since the refurbishment and the pandemic, and in October he said he was excited to return to the market.
"I’ve always been 100% behind the development. The potential is enormous," he said.
"I see what is happening as not just a physical regeneration but the rebirth of the market for the 21st century, and being part of it is an amazing opportunity for me."
Find out more here.
Be Flawless by Sarah
Beauty business Be Flawless by Sarah will be your one-stop shop for semi-permanent lashes, nails, spray tans, waxing and more when they open in March.
Check them out here.
Dolce Beauty
Another beauty outlet, Dolce Beauty, will offer expertise in lashes, eyebrow and threading and facials. Find out more about them here.
Eco Earth Market
Sustainable offerings are become ever more important to cities and towns, and Wales-based online business Eco Earth Market will be a welcome addition to Newport when it opens its very first physical premises. Find out more here.
N Scent's Candles and Gifts
N Scent's sells handmade candles and wax melts using 100% soy wax and are one of many of the traders to have announced their exciting opening news.
Check them out here.
Ashwell & Co
Bristol-based couple Kate and Will Ashwell have been running Heartfelt Vintage, recently rebranded as Ashwell & Co, since 2014. Their Clifton shop combines a popular tearoom run by baker Will, and vintage fashion and bridalwear with Kate in charge.
Also announced back in October, Kate said opening a shop in the market "makes a lot of sense".
"We wanted our next shop to be somewhere in the centre of things and that is what we will have at the market."
Little Acorns at Home
Home decor and lifestyle store Little Acorns at Home offer "all the new season's trends in homeware" and will be opening their store in their hometown of Newport in March.
Check them out here where you'll find everything from flower pots to candles and China trinket dishes.
Vin Van
Independent Cardiff business Vin Van specialise in wine including delivery and tasting events, and has announced exciting plans to open a wine shop and tasting room in the market.
Check out more here.
Tramshed Tech
One of the lynchpins of the new market, Cardiff-based co-working space Tramshed Tech will be taking up several units in the refurbished upstairs of the market, which will be used for offices and events space.
Find out more here.
DKNine Fitness
Adding another string to the market's bow will be DKNine Fitness, a fitness space offering programmes for over-30s currently based in Cardiff. They will take up a spot in the market facing High Street.
Find out more here.
As well as the exciting new traders, the market will also feature spaces by Imagenation, Jamieson's Juice Factory, Newport Phones, University of South Wales, Menter Iaith Casnewydd (Newport Language Initiative), The Recruitment Co, Capital Taxis, a market bar for events upstairs and facilities such as a wellness studio, toilets and shower.
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