Hangfire Southern Kitchen

Very tricky this one. We really wanted to give this 5 but after much deliberation we decided on 4. It was expensive!! The service was good and very friendly with a nice atmosphere, especially on a friday lunchtime (half term). The food was good. The brisket on bread was a little dry and it felt as if the bread was included to fill up the plate. The pork was delicious....but it was pricey. Nice touch with local suppliers being used and meat from sustainable sources.

Great independant meat & southern American BBQ food restaurant, that's won awards & still run hands on by original two owners, who've appeared on TV & have their own cook book. Note there's often a 3 month wait list for booking tables (& they will therefore likely require a deposit) although it is possible to get walk-in tables sometimes at less busy periods. Just don't expect that even on a week day evening! The food is all freshly prepared from scratch on site & owners & waitress staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. Really adding to the relaxed & friendly atmosphere of the place.

Had been waiting for this visit for a long time and it was worth the wait but something didnt click for me. Maybe a bit more option in the bbq is needed, the starters are good and different... korean chicken was incredible. The burger was good as a package but the pattys could have been a bit better cooked.

We only had one week in Cardiff, otherwise we'd have visited this place far more often. The atmosphere was great, the service exceptionally good (the owner greets you at the door in a way that makes you feel special and extremely welcome). The food is just too die for. Have the spare ribs! They literally fall off the bone. I eat very little carbohydrates, so dessert was not an option for me. I ordered the Korean chicken wings instead. That is what they must eat in heaven, I'm sure. Everything is first class. The salads, the meat, starters, sweets, everything! This place will see me again, the next time I'm in Cardiff.

Didn't disappoint! I've tried the pop up stall a few times at food festivals etc and I admit I did wonder if the novelty of it all would be a little lost in a permanent premises but boy was I wrong! Food is as impeccable as it has always been and the welcome is twice as warm. Plus I really noticed that unlike many other meat related establishments I didn't leave there smelling like a smoked burger myself - impressive. Menu is meaty as you would expect although there is a token vegetarian choice on the dinner menu that my wife ordered and it looked so delicious I almost wished I'd ordered it myself....almost ☺ I personally can recommend the brisket and burnt ends....delicious. So in short I thoroughly enjoyed my food experience here, the location is perfect and I really hope they continue to flourish.

The starters are incredible here so make sure you go for the dinner menu as lunch menu doesn't do starters. Great selection of cocktails and you won't find a better barbecue joint in Wales. The ribs and chicken wings are essential to try but for a good all rounder, try the Pit Boss on your first visit. Also the staff are lovely.

Came here for lunch off the back of amazing reviews. Absolutely womderful experience. Extremely welcoming staff and a lovely restaurant. Food was delightful! Some of the best slow cooked meats I have ever had in the UK. Book ahead, restaurant has a long waiting list. Will definitely be returning for an evening meal.