Coaltown Journal

Introducing: CoffiWright's

For years, Wright’s has built a reputation around quality food, thoughtful hospitality and creating spaces that bring people together. Known for its bakery, restaurant and carefully curated food of...

Introducing: Blŵm

Since opening in Cardiff, Blŵm has quietly built a reputation as one of the city’s most thoughtful and welcoming cafés. Tucked away on Fairoak Road, just a short walk from Cathays station, it feels...

Introducing: Academy Coffee

Spanning multiple locations across Wales, Academy Coffee has built a collection of cafés that feel connected without ever feeling uniform. Each space shares a clear identity, yet the experience gen...

Pouring Purpose: The Story Behind SIP Syrups and Their Place at Coaltown

At Coaltown, we’re proud to work with producers who share our commitment to quality, transparency and craft. SIP Syrups, born from a café in West Wales have become a staple both behind our bar and ...

Introducing: Pitchfork & Provision

Tucked just off the gentle rhythm of Llandeilo’s main street, Pitchfork & Provision is one of those places that feels both quietly rooted and full of life, as if it’s always been there. Whether...

From Conversation to Community: The Story of The Jac Lewis Foundation

At Coaltown, community sits at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we were delighted to sit down with Anthony and Keith from The Jac Lewis Foundation, a local charity that Bloom coffee sales ...

Introducing: Ty Fferm

Tucked away in the heart of Abergavenny is Ty Fferm, one of those rare spaces that feels like a gentle pause button on a busy day. Despite being set right in the centre of an often bustling town, s...

Coaltown X Exploding Bakery

At our core, we partner only with like-minded businesses where values, quality and purpose align. That’s why we’re proud to feature Exploding Bakery in our espresso bars and cafés. Their dedication...

World Health Day: The Health Benefits of Coffee

Coffee has long been one of the world’s most loved drinks. Beyond its rich flavours and comforting rituals, there’s also a growing body of scientific research highlighting its potential health bene...

Introducing: The Secret Beach Bar & Kitchen

On Swansea Bay’s shoreline, The Secret Beach Bar & Kitchen feels as if it has always been part of the view. It doesn’t seek to stand out; instead, it quietly sits along the horizon, welcomes yo...