Friends open community cafe in Capel Bangor to revitalize village

Morfudd Pugh and Ffion Evans opened a new cafe in the village of Capel Bangor in Ceredigion, Wales.

The pair transformed an old building that previously served as a village shop where Ffion's family lived and worked for decades. Morfudd Pugh already operates a pub called Halen a Pupur in Tregaron and aimed to create a space for the community to gather.

The two friends chose the location because the village had lost two pubs and a shop in recent years. They wanted to provide a consistent place for people to stop and talk. Morfudd Pugh noted that many people currently drive through the village without stopping. The cafe is intended to serve as a social hub for residents and visitors alike. The opening of the cafe on 1 Tachwedd, 2026, attracted a large crowd of local people and visitors from Tregaron.

The owners plan to source as many local products as possible to support the area. Morfudd Pugh observed that people have become more willing to support local businesses since the Covid period. The cafe aims to provide a space for parents with young children to sit and socialize.