Front Row Food

Front Row Food is a vibrant, family-run café and catering business with two key bases: a café in Pontnewynydd and the World Heritage Centre café in Blaenavon. The owners, Johnathan and Ria, bring local passion and creativity to both sites. The menu spans classic all-day breakfasts, homemade sandwiches, paninis, daily specials and heartier options like roast dinners. In Blaenavon they also offer themed specials such as a “Bara Brith burger,” working closely with local producers like Blaenavon Cheddar Company for ingredients.

Customers say the portions are generous and the food reliably fresh. The Pontnewynydd café leans into a rugby-inspired décor and local community feel, while the Heritage Centre branch carries the added charm of its location inside a UNESCO site. Front Row Food’s recent takeover of the Blaenavon World Heritage Centre café is part of its forward move to embed more deeply in the heritage and community of Torfaen. They aim not just to serve food but to offer a welcoming space for locals and visitors alike.