The move follows 12 months of uncertainty after Pembrokeshire County Council confirmed it would not extend the current farm tenancy.
Michelle Evans, the founder of Paternoster Farm, revealed that although a full council meeting voted to uphold the restaurant’s petition - agreeing that the County Farm Policy required urgent review - nearly eight months on, that process has yet to begin.
A public Kickstarter campaign has also launched today (27 February) to fund the move and provide long-term stability for the business as it transitions from its farm setting in Hundleton to the pub in Angle.
Kickstarter rewards include opening night tickets, goodbye feasts at Paternoster Farm, vouchers, private event packages (weddings and celebrations) and access to behind-the-scenes updates on the refurbishment via a private Instagram community.
Plans for the new site include a redesigned interior, improved bar and seating areas, a menu of bar snacks and handmade classics such as pies and scotch eggs, alongside an evening restaurant menu in the same seasonal, produce-led style established at Paternoster Farm.
A prep room behind the pub will be converted into a dedicated bakehouse producing bread, pies, bar snacks, and takeaway items, particularly aimed at the busy summer season.
If the crowdfunding campaign exceeds its target, covered outdoor seating will also be added.
Founded by Evans, a former family law solicitor, during the COVID-19 lockdowns, Paternoster Farm began as a small farm shop selling home-reared meat and pastries.
Operating from the farm’s former milking parlour, the restaurant now serves a daily-changing set menu shaped by produce from its smallholding and kitchen garden, including beef, pork, lamb, water buffalo, honey and seasonal vegetables, alongside local seafood and foraged ingredients.
“Over the past year, the ongoing uncertainty around our tenancy has been exhausting and emotionally draining for our whole family and our team,” says Evans.
“When The Old Point House opportunity arose, we gave it a lot of thought.
“Ultimately it felt like such a good fit that we couldn’t turn it down; not least because it offers long-term security for the hospitality side of what we do.
“It’s also personal: I grew up here. This peninsula is home.”
She adds: “We’re launching the crowdfunder today because we want our community to be part of building this next chapter.
“The rewards are designed to give people something special in return – including goodbye feasts at the old Paternoster Farm and opening night tickets for the new Old Point House.”
Paternoster Farm has featured in the Good Food Guide for three consecutive years, received praise in The Times and been championed by chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall for its sustainable ethos.
“We are delighted to welcome Michelle as our new tenant and look forward to working together,” says Lloyd James, estate director for The Angle Estate.
“Paternoster Farm is known for excellent food and hospitality, and we are sure that reputation will continue to grow at The Old Point House.”
The last day Paternoster Farm will take bookings is 17 April, with a closing party planned for 18 April.