A popular Cardiff restaurant has spoken about the challenges facing the industry at the moment, saying that "the energy to fight our way out just isn't there". Nook, based on Cowbridge Road East in Cardiff, posted across their social media channels, encouraging people to "spread the word, [and] don't forget about us."
The restaurant opened in August of 2019 and had to downsize to serve takeaways during the pandemic. Specialising in small plates, local produce, and natural wines, Nook built a cult following and soon became one of those places everyone seemed to be talking about.
"Trying to remain positive and have a good outlook for the future but our covers are down, the mood in camp is low, the industry is tired and the energy required to fight our way out just isn’t there. COVID was hard, lockdown after lockdown knocked this little joint, the industry is on its knees, a lack of staff, rising energy bills, increased VAT, cost of living crisis, no financial support available BLAH BLAH BLAH," the post read.
