Welsh Pubs, Restaurants and Cafes to Get Extra Rates Support in £8m Fund

Extra rates relief for pubs and restaurants announced in Wales

Welsh pubs, restaurants and cafes to get extra rates support in £8m fund

Hospitality sector has been demanding support as costs spiral

More business rate relief for hospitality firms in Wales

UKHospitality Cymru said the rates system is in danger of breaking hospitality businesses

Non-domestic Rates Relief for Food and Drink Hospitality in 26-27

Written Statement: Mark Drakeford MS, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Welsh Language On 3 December, non-domestic rates support for 2026-27 was announced. Today I can confirm that the Welsh Government will also allocate an additional £8m to provide a further year of relief for food and drink hospitality properties, including pubs, restaurants and live music venues. This support recognises the range of cost pressures facing eligible businesses a…

£8m support package for hospitality industry

An £8 million support package has been announced for pubs, bars, restaurants, cafes, and live music venues across Wales.

Welsh Government announces new rates relief for pubs and restaurants after warnings over ‘unfair’ gap with England

Around 4,400 hospitality businesses will be eligible for 15% relief on their rates bills in 2026‑27, Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford confirmed today. The announcement comes the same morning Swansea councillor and Senedd candidate Cllr Sam Bennett warned that Welsh venues risked being placed at a “serious competitive disadvantage” unless ministers matched support being rolled out in England. In a statement, the Welsh Government said the new pack…