19/04/2026
βGoing out on a high β¦β¦ β
Thank you for all your kind comments and messages on the amazing review in the Daily Postβs Taste Test Wales π
Many of you will have heard by now that I will be closing the doors to The Old Crown on Saturday (25/4) for the very last time after a phenomenal 15 years β€οΈ
As with most things βEmma styleβ this has been a very quick decision, but I know it is the right one π
Lots of you will be aware that I am a big advocate of self care and I have always preserved my mental health with my strict regular Time Out Time ππππ
Over the last few months some of you will have noticed a few unplanned closures where Iβve had to cancel my day and retreat to my safe place β¦.. this has really taken its toll as someone who prides herself on consistency and reliability both in person and in my fantastic food ππ±
Up to now I have retreated, dusted myself down, been upheld and encouraged by Rob and Hendrick and gone back to it π
Thereβs only so many times that can work without damaging my confidence and reputation β€οΈ
So after some very wise words from Rob β¦..
βEmma, you need to look after yourself and us, youβve been amazing for 15 years, letβs leave on a highβ
So thatβs it in a nutshell β¦β¦ βgoing out on a highβ has been been quoted spontaneously by many kind and caring Old Crowners β€οΈ and an unexpected and timely review in the press has confirmed this π
I will miss cafeland so much, so many of you have become such lovely friends, the love, the laughs and entertainment have been documentary/book/comedy worthy π€£
Thank you all both human β€οΈ and most importantly canine πΎ for all The Old Crown could possibly be ππ±
Time to reset and restore
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PS see you next week, very limited spaces available x