The Tyr Winch, located in Cardiff, is a grade II listed building containing three open fires and flagstone floors.
Andrew Edwards and his wife Lorna were handed custodianship of this local favourite in June 2021, with the aim of returning the pub to its glorious former days at the heart of the community.
The pub has been tastefully refurbished, including a number of green-led changes that have sent the pub on a path towards a more sustainable future.
To begin with, Andrew and Lorna have invested in modern, energy-efficient appliances as part of their refurbishment. Timers and/or sensors have also been placed on all lighting and equipment, and this coupled with the modern appliances ensures an overall reduction in energy consumption by the pub.
Furthermore, when it comes to waste reduction measures, recycling programmes have been implemented by Andrew and Lorna, meaning that less of the waste produced by the pub is going to landfill. The pair have also changed their menus with the aim of reducing waste. They now use pea shoots for garnish instead of side salads due to the volume of these that used to go to waste.
Along with aiming to reduce waste, sustainable procurement is another important area to Andrew and Lorna. They reduce their food and drinks miles by sourcing locally produced items, and aiming to only use Welsh products if possible.
Overall, the work by this innovative couple has been outstanding to get the pub to where it is currently, and we are delighted to recognise them as one of our Sustainability Champions.
You can view The Tyr Winch website here.