Washington Gallery and Brasserie, Penarth

This unusual arts centre used to be Penarth's largest cinema. Concentrating on Art Deco design, you can browse through a range of unusual and exciting artwork by living artists. Recent exhibitions have included the Welsh artist Iwan Bala, Catalan artist Lluis Peneranda, abstract paintings by Martyn Dallimore-Jones and landscapes in mixed oils and water-colors by Megan Jones. When you've finished looking around drop into the brasserie; a lively and popular place, fully licensed and serving light meals with a European flavor, from morning coffee to healthy lunches and noon cakes and kir. Friday night sees a regular program of folk music. Opening timings vary seasonally.