{"id":358431,"date":"2026-03-21T22:11:21","date_gmt":"2026-03-21T22:11:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/358431\/"},"modified":"2026-03-21T22:11:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T22:11:21","slug":"popular-cafe-in-wexford-reopens-under-new-ownership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/358431\/","title":{"rendered":"Popular cafe in Wexford reopens under new ownership"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/barncafe-wildscafe.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\"   data-attachment-id=\"93697\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/wexfordweekly.com\/2026\/03\/20\/popular-cafe-in-wexford-reopens-under-new-ownership\/wexford-news\/attachment\/barncafe-wildscafe\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wexfordweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/barncafe-wildscafe.jpg?fit=1200%2C630&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,630\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"barncafe-wildscafe\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wexfordweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/barncafe-wildscafe.jpg?fit=250%2C131&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wexfordweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/barncafe-wildscafe.jpg?fit=400%2C210&amp;ssl=1\"\/><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">A popular cafe in County Wexford has reopened\u2026 <\/p>\n<p>A popular spot, which operated for 10 years, closed permanently after a devastating fire in February 2025 caused extensive damage to the premises.<\/p>\n<p><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kkwindows.ie\/?ww_articlead\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"a2t-link\" aria-label=\"K&amp;K Wexford Weekly In Article AD\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1774131080_474_KK-Wexford-Weekly-In-Article-AD.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"no-lazyload\" width=\"900\" height=\"900\" style=\" max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The former <a href=\"https:\/\/wexfordweekly.com\/tag\/the-wilds-cafe\/\" title=\"the wilds cafe\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Wilds Cafe<\/a> at 23 Weafer Street in Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford \u2014 previously owned by Simon Nelson and Paula Asple \u2014 has reopened under new ownership. <\/p>\n<p>But, the well-known and popular spot in Enniscorthy has a new chapter to look forward to, providing a boost to the town. <\/p>\n<p><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/ashmorefs.ie\/?_w-weekly\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"a2t-link\" aria-label=\"Ashmore_FinancialAd\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1774131080_236_Ashmore_FinancialAd.png\" alt=\"\"   class=\"no-lazyload\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" style=\" max-width: 100%; height: auto;\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Both Dominic Saville and Marcin Grochot have taken on the building people know well and brought it back into use as newly-named \u2018The Barn Cafe\u2019. <\/p>\n<p>The new owners come from years in hospitality and it shows where it matters. The menu is straightforward \u2014 breakfasts, pancakes, sandwiches, all day \u2014 with a strong focus on local produce.<\/p>\n<p>It is a big, bright space that now feels right again. Parking out the back makes it easy in and out. There is already a plan in place for an ice cream offering in the summer, with the aim of making this a regular spot for locals.<\/p>\n<p>The Barn Cafe opened its doors on 19 March 2026 at the same prime town-centre location on Weafer Street, and early visitors have already been praising the welcoming vibe, quality food and easy access. <\/p>\n<p>With its fresh approach and community focus, The Barn Cafe looks set to become a new favourite in Enniscorthy \u2014 proving that even after a tough chapter, this much-loved building is ready for its next successful chapter.<\/p>\n<p>(Featured Image: Enjoy Enniscorthy) <\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"202\" height=\"188\" data-attachment-id=\"54893\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/wexfordweekly.com\/?attachment_id=54893\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wexfordweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/WWJason.jpg?fit=202%2C188&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"202,188\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"WWJason\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wexfordweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/WWJason.jpg?fit=202%2C188&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wexfordweekly.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/WWJason.jpg?fit=202%2C188&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1774131081_230_WWJason.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-54893\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>Jason Redmond<\/p>\n<p>From Gorey, Jason is the owner of Wexford Weekly. He is also a post-primary English and History teacher. <\/p>\n<p class=\"has-vivid-purple-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\">Read also: <\/p>\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-vivid-purple-background-color has-text-color has-background\">Remember to submit your news to Wexford Weekly! 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