Best Ice Cream Shops in Neath

Hybrid Arts Cafe and Ice Cream Parlour is a newly established cafe and ice cream shop in Neath, aiming to be a unique community hub combining a café, arts activities, and ice cream. It’s envisioned as a welcoming space for all ages, fostering creativity and social connection within the local community. Originally the Plaza Café, which operated successfully for over 80 years until 2011, the current owner, Paula Griffiths, is revitalizing the historic venue with a focus on the arts. The cafe offers a range of hot and cold food, barista-quality coffee, ice cream from Delicious Frank’s, and hosts events like pottery workshops, poetry evenings, and live music. It’s designed to be inclusive and welcoming, with a commitment to investing in community arts activities and preserving the building’s history. Paula Griffiths, with her background in community arts development, is the driving force behind the venture, aiming to create a ‘home from home’ environment and champion inclusivity within the arts.