A man from Brynmill has transformed a derelict former garage into a vibrant new coffee shop in Swansea. Situated in the unlikely location of Western Street, Crafty Smuggler Café sits at the end of a row of terraced houses and has been beautifully renovated from a derelict building which had previously been used for storage.
"This is the first time not being involved with family in a business sense, it's me going it alone," said Bam Day, 32, who told WalesOnline the coffee roastery and shop is currently a one-man operation with him roasting the coffee he serves himself. "I love every part of the process. That is what I think is the unique selling point, I think I'm the only roaster in Swansea. It's just a passion for me."
Ever since he bought a coffee roastery business from a friend two years ago, Bam has wanted to open a coffee shop so people could try the different blends and origins on offer. Although Bam was brought up in Swansea, he also grew up in Aberystwyth and spent most of his twenties in the seaside town running a busy cafe, PD's Diner, with his dad for eight years before it was sold.
