Adding to the thriving food and drink scene in Cardigan, Bar 45, a new gin bar owned by award-winning local distillery In the Welsh Wind, has opened at 45 St Mary Street.
Formerly the Bara Menyn bakehouse (which has relocated to new premises on the corner of St Mary Street and Chancery Lane), Bar 45 is a must for gin lovers. The bar stocks the full range of In the Welsh Wind and Eccentric gins and offers a carefully selected cocktail menu showcasing the different gins that are available. Alongside gin, Bar 45 stock a range of bottled and canned beers from local breweries. You can also enjoy a selection of wines by the glass or the bottle. The team also have lots of plans for the Spring and Summer.
Molly Smith, Bar Supervisor explains:
“It’s been really exciting getting Bar 45 up and running, and we’re looking forward to welcoming more people through the doors over the next few months. Alongside premium spirits, wines and beers, we offer our gin tasting boards, and there are regular opportunities for people to create their own unique bottle of gin in a gin blending experience. The courtyard garden will be open for people to enjoy, and we’ve got regular cocktail evenings and other events planned. We can also hire the space out for private parties”
Distillery co-founder and director Ellen Wakelam says:
“Opening a bar in this beautiful building is something of a dream for us. After Bara Menyn moved out, it stood empty for some time so when we had the opportunity to move in, we jumped at the chance. It’s a lovely intimate venue and a great way to bring our award-winning spirits to more people, both locally and to visitors.”
Bar 45 is also open as a bottle shop, so you can pick up a bottle of locally distilled gin, buy a gin making or gin tasting voucher, or some In the Welsh Wind merchandise. Gin Blending experiences are available for people to create their own unique bottle of gin.
Bar 45 is open Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday 2.30 – 11pm with plans to open from 11am in the next few weeks.
About Bar 45
Bar 45 is a gin and wine bar and bottle shop owned by In the Welsh Wind Distillery Ltd. Situated at 45 St Mary Street, Cardigan, the bar serves premium and locally distilled spirits and locally brewed beer. A selection of wine is available by the bottle or the glass. Distillery vouchers, merchandise and the full range of gins and rum are available to purchase.
About In the Welsh Wind Distillery Ltd
In the Welsh Wind Distillery is a craft distillery on the west coast of Wales, five miles north of Cardigan. The company produces award-winning Signature Style gin and Palo Cortado cask-aged gin under the In the Welsh Wind Brand. It also produces a number of award-winning gins for other businesses.
The distillery is now pioneering the first fully Welsh whisky using barley grown in the fields of South Ceredigion and North Pembrokeshire, entirely processed and matured at the distillery site in west Wales. www.inthewelshwind.co.uk
