Popular Swansea café Verdi's has given a sad update following a fire that "absolutely devastated" the venue in July. The family-run business has been closed since the incident on July 29, with the Hole family updating beloved customers on the future of the much-loved café.
Emotional update from staff
In an emotional video to the "friends" of the café, long-standing employee Guiseppe revealed that despite the team's hope of opening back up as soon as possible, Verdi's may be closed until Easter 2027.
A tearful Guiseppe said: "It's about time that I let you know what happened and the future of the Verdi's. Last Thursday we had a phone call at 3 o'clock in the morning and we've been called down because Verdi's caught on fire."
"It's going to be hard to see (Verdi's open) before the end of the year, maybe even Easter. We hope that as soon as possible it is opened. Hopefully in 2027 we will make it better than before."
Community support and history
Once owned by the Moruzzi family for generations, Verdi's has many loyal customers for its ice cream, coffees, and authentic Italian food, with stunning views of Swansea Bay that have been "heartbroken" by the fire. The café was taken over by the Hole family, a local family who run a number of restaurants in Swansea, in 2023.
The cause of the fire that broke out in the early hours of the morning is not yet known.
Promise to rebuild
An updated message from the team working at Verdi's read: "A message to you, our customers. Last Thursday, the unimaginable happened to our venue. A fire happened in the middle of the night."
"We are devastated and heartbroken. But we are determined to move forward. Verdi’s is so much more than a building, it’s a part of this community, a family unit, a place to call home."
"What happens next is uncertain. It’s a long journey ahead. But what we can promise, is that we will be back. And we will come back stronger. Over the next few weeks and months, we will take you with us, as we rebuild, and regrow what we’ve lost."
"From Guiseppe, Jon and the team, thank you for your continued support."
