The best place for a quiet drink in the Bay. No music, no televisions, just far enough away from the middle of things that it has a more chilled atmosphere than other pubs down there. And I do love the Imperial Stout – proper pudding in a glass stuff.
Been here quite a few times. Their ales are really good and a reasonable price. Never too busy and don't mind us having our dogs with us out on the patio. Chilli crisps and nuts are great too.
Set apart from the other eateries of Mermaid Quay, just past The Senedd, this Pub is well worth a visit. We were so glad that we continued walking past the other restaurants as the food and service were both excellent at The Waterguard. Would highly recommend. 😁
We were so happy to find this restaurant/bar quite late on a Sunday afternoon. We had our small dog with us so we weren't confident on finding a suitable place to eat. We were welcomed at the door and seated. We enjoyed a Sunday roast and even the dog received a small bowl of meat.
Food quality was excellent, the veggies being cooked to perfection, not over-cooked.
The dessert were delicious too.
Thank you team Waterguard!
Nice friendly pub, slightly away from the main food/drink area.
Good selections of ales and beers, food was good and the staff were friendly. Chilled and quite atmosphere.
Bit pricey otherwise 5*
We went to this pub for a evening meal food was good. Also dog friendly as we were on holiday only staying in town for one night . Good outdoor seating area too out the back .
Banging place for a quiet pint or meal with the family/dogs.
Been a few times, from the pie to burgers and the Sunday roast to the ice cream, we've never had a bad meal there.
Drinks are all good too, cider to larger it's very reasonably priced and good quality.
The views out the front and back are nice, facilities are all very accessible, play ground outside for the kids. Family and pet friendly atmosphere.
Owners are nice too, very friendly. Never seen my daughter try to hug a stranger on first meeting them, really took to the manageress.
Could go there as a 1st date or a 50th.
Nice pub with good food in a brilliant location. Outside seating and dog friendly, right by the bay. Not a fan of Sam Smiths beers, or their bizarre policy’s, but if the weather is decent this place is well worth a punt.
Lovely spot
Great staff and good selection of beer.
Beautiful fish and chips.
Worth a visit. A nice retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the bay.
Only had a drink and sat outside but we have been coming here for years. Was an ideal place for adults to have a drink whilst their children play at the park. Two pints cost £14 so it’s a bit expensive but it’s a nice spot.
I feel like some of these reviews are unfair. There are criticisms that the pub doesn't have a music license - so? Who goes to a pub to listen to music. All Sam Smiths pubs don't have music, it's part of the aesthetic. You go there to chat, not to shout over the speakers. They say this on their website. Also, it's a proper public house, not a free house so they only do Sam Smiths products and associated products. This means Sam Smiths lager, bitter, crisps etc. I didn't know this until I went there and Googled it so I can understand why some people would rate this low, if they were expecting San Miguel on tap and Sam Smith on Radio 1. I will say however that it is expensive. More than £1 per pint more than the other bars in Cardiff Bay. I'd say try it out, but don't make it your regular unless you're a millionaire.
Good Sam Smith's pub, friendly and chatty staff. 2 1/2 pints of lager and a pint of coke cans to around £12.
Nice place to sit outside in the shade on a sunny day.
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