Gin & Sake Bar and Restaurant

You're walking into something properly different for Bridgend—a Japanese restaurant that actually takes itself seriously, housed in the converted Lower Court House with bags of character. The kitchen handles sashimi and nigiri with real precision, not the usual mass-produced stuff you get elsewhere. What sets it apart is the gin programme running alongside the food, which means you're not just getting a decent meal but proper drinks pairing if you want them. It's become the sort of place locals book for actual occasions, not just a Friday night out.