Gastropub cuisine: the best places to taste it in Cardiff

"A lovely way to start the evening at the Cardiff International Arena, would be to take a trip to the L2 Restaurant. It allowed us to avoid the big..."

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The Sherborne

Steam Cardiff

"Great pub with a huge selection of ales! They also have a good selection of Lagers, ciders and cocktails. Great tunes too which is always a..."

Long Island Ice Tea

"Excellent pub, The Head of steam chain always do a great job of the presentation of their pubs, and this is no exception, lovely herringbone tiled..."

Matt Reid

"I was reckoned to try the peach larger. 🍑 so I did. You don't think this would work but it does and it woukd be quite refreshing on a sunny day. ..."

Claire Parker

"I always visit The Head Of Steam when I come to Cardiff, it's one of the best pubs around. The staff are always very friendly, knowledgeable about..."

James Reid

"Great food, great drinks & Amazing music. The entry is disabled friendly as..."

Charly A

"Decent food at a reasonable price. Friendly barman. I went in the afternoon and the place was fairly quite. Would go there..."

Alun Williams

"Got enticed in by the vegan options, came in and had the ‘lamb’ gyros and ‘chicken’ gyros and the lamb one was absolutely insane. The quality..."

Steff Littleford

"Lovely pub for food and drinks. Great cider..."

Sarah Perry

"Nice staff, cozy place with good music thats not in your face when your eating. Menu has recently changed so I don't know if it will have the large..."

Natalie Williams

"Always love this place, bloody fabulous range if beers and lovely..."

Tessa Prodger

"Went in midweek for lunch. Loved the gyros and loaded fries. Great selection of..."

Lindsay Union-McGibbon

"Spacious and welcoming! Staff knowledgeable and friendly with regards to beer recommendations and food options. Due to covid regulations, we were..."

R. Mahan

"Nice bar with a great selection of craft beers. Used to mainly come here for Belgian beers (especially Délirium) but there's now a great selection..."

Paul Bobo

"Didn't try the food but drink choice was extensive. Atmosphere was Great with a nice selection of music played. Also loved the shuffleboard. Only..."

Mike Jones

"Very busy at the bar, quite a wait, and the staff were working hard. Probably need more staff, but really nice atmosphere and great choice of..."

David Parry

"Great selection of beers, nice venue and tasty food. Had the burger with strips of steak, chips were on point and the burger did not disappoint...."

Tim N (indyit)

"This excellent bar and eatery is a hidden gem in Cardiff. For beer lovers there is an extensive range of craft and micro market beers. Great..."

Gareth Clarke

"Huge beer selection, ale and craft. Lots of good vegan junk food and a few healthier options on the..."

Daniel

The Star Inn

"We received a very warm welcome. Table was clean and made up per our reservation for 2. Food was really nice and staff checked everything was to..."

Linda Morris

"Deceptive large pub. Nice old pub feel. Food is good and the two members of staff were helpful and friendly. Dog Friendly..."

Joe3001

"Thought all the staff were very friendly and efficient. Food good value for money with a few more options. However, gluten free menu limited if also..."

Elaine Birch-hurst

"Tried to book a Saturday night meal for two,only they couldn't accommodate us for the time we would have liked,so we decided to try the Sunday..."

Adrian M

"Not tried food yet, but Guinness was very good as it's hard to find a good pint. Barmaid was really sweet with lovely smile, and staff were all..."

Robert Serra

"Good food friendly atmosphere. Nothing too much trouble for the staff. Love going..."

Angela Perrett

"This is the 3rd time we’ve been here in the last 7 days - Once for evening drinks and twice for food. The food had previously gone down hill but..."

James Lewis

"Sara the landlady is lovely. The staff are amazing. Nothing is ever too much trouble. Always friendly and welcoming. I couldn’t praise this pub..."

Emily Higgins

"Another fantastic evening at the Star. Usual amazing staff ready to give a warm welcome along with some new friendly faces. Food was excellent! We..."

kimberly dickens

"Fabulous attentive staff, nothing to much trouble, first time visit with my elderly mum, she loved the staff, food and can’t wait for us to bring..."

Jayne Fakir

North Star

92/100 (1049 ratings)

"Couldn’t recommend the North Star enough. There’s always a good selection of entertainment through the week, inc a pub quiz or cabaret. The..."

Michael Nelson

"We visited for a Sunday lunch with 3 generations of our family. Absolutely outstanding Sunday lunch, thoroughly enjoyed by us all. So much food and..."

Nicola Blake

"We recently visited for Sunday lunch, all the menu had lots of great gluten free and vegetarian options. The food was really well cooked and wasn't..."

Jonathan Fairburn

"Great food, good drinks and plenty of different things on during the week. You really can't fault this pub and its well priced. We love coming here..."

Ciara Murphy

"We were looking for a pub with good reviews and this one had some great reviews for good reason. We went here and ordered the baked goats cheese..."

Jules AC

"Every member of staff I've spoken to here has been LOVELY. if the staff weren't so pleasant I would have knocked a star off. The only really bad..."

Emma P

"Drinks are cheap and good, the place is perfect for literally everyone. Definitely going back. They have really good non-alcoholic options as well,..."

Drishtee Johar

"Me and my family have become locals of this fantastic Pub. With the outstanding Sunday dinners; I don't know what they do with the parsnips but they..."

Erin Daly-Kinsey

"Decent steak cooked as ordered (which believe me can be hard to find). We also ordered the fish and chips,the fish was huge, the size of a child's..."

Chris Lazo

"I had the best Sunday lunch I've eaten in a long time! Everything was well presented and tasted gorgeous 😍 thanks guys..."

Lesley Herbert

"I was a bit skeptical about this place but my word what a place food was stunning and cheap yes I said it cheap and stunning two word's that very..."

andrew moden

"Absolutely love this place! Lush roasts, delicious food and some really cool cocktails. Can't wait to go back..."

Kate Anderson

"Amazing vegan lunch today, I had the vegan feast and it was very tasty 😋, staff were very welcoming and..."

Paula Holland

"Fantastic food options all at affordable prices. There's usually a live band when we go which is lovely. I've only recently started going to the..."

Garin Davies

"Wow, I love this place. It's huge inside, two pool tables. Staff were absolutely amazing, so friendly and welcoming .We had a Shrimp sandwich, which..."

Kathryn Harris

"Had my partners 40th here in the private area and would highly recommend it as a venue for events for up to 50 people. They put on specially named..."

Soph W

"We were taken here by friends for Sunday lunch. Simply fantastic, venue, service and food were outstanding, certainly one of the best I have had for..."

Paul Mchugh

"Not bad as far as pubs go, decently selection of..."

Hannah Baird

"A lovely, fresh Sunday lunch that was warm, home cooked and a lovely..."

Steve Elias

Victoria Park Hotel

89/100 (3342 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Staff are helpful and polite! We enjoyed the food which is reasonably priced and the bar and toilets were clean. The atmosphere is a lovely family..."

Leanne Griffin

"Went in on 2 occasions (Tuesday 8th August & Wednesday 9th August) with my girlfriend Tasmin who used to work at the pub as she wanted to introduce..."

Tommy Whale

"Everything was really good. We had a long busy day and wanted some were for food and a drink. The Cic was ideal, close and..."

Robert Lock

"Bartender very polite and helpful. Place clean and tidy. Very relaxing as not many there that time of day in fairness. No change except packed for..."

Ray Clarke

"Very busy down for a family function card machine down can only use cash not from the area nit sure where cash machines where bit of a let..."

John Burland

"Food and atmosphere was cracking. I went with friends and all enjoyed ourselves. Great staff..."

Inch Go Lipo And Aesthetics

"Great wake. Lots and lots of food, I don’t eat bread and there were alternatives. Bar staff were great. No waiting at the..."

Amber Jet

"A Brains pub with friendly staff. A good place to go with family. A reasonable selection of pub food. Really decent steak here. The cooking (medium..."

Hannah Moore

"Attended a wake today and have to say the buffet was fab. Sandwiches were the freshest I’ve ever had and the cheese biscuits were gorgeous. Nice..."

Jayne Col

"I like that they have a venue upstairs for events. Super friendly staff, good food and I like the..."

Allen Paul

"Great atmosphere, landlady was lovely. We had to send our steaks back, as they were overcooked. We were offered a complimentary meal and a full..."

Angie Langford-Davis

"Great hospitality. Good tasty food, nice pint. Very friendly atmosphere and..."

Ross Duggan

"Good karaoke on a Saturday night friendly staff and very nice food in the..."

Thomas Wallace

"Pleasant family friendly pub,staff courteous,prices..."

James & Kathryn Thomas

"Amazing, staff and owners are warm and inviting, a pleasant place to..."

Daryl Clarke

"Great atmosphere, great food and drinks, with a great service. If you're out for a good time, this pub is worth a visit. You can also hire a function..."

Craig Adams

Bill's Cardiff Bay

89/100 (1759 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great bills restaurant! Love their brunch options always great quality assured! Really enjoyed the garden plate just opted to swap eggs to fried!..."

Jamez Ali

"a very nice restaurant nice staff good service. the food has supper quality, the best I've eaten here in England/Wales so far. the starter and the..."

Marcel

"Visited on a Saturday afternoon between lunch and dinner. Busy, but we were seated quickly without a reservation. Ordered some light bites and..."

Julie Dalton

"Great place to eat. Need to book as it is very popular. Food and service were great. Has indoor and outdoor seating. Will definitely eat here..."

M M (Sunlover)

"Came here for breakfast on our recent trip down the bay. Super friendly staff and excellent food. Had the plant plate and the pancakes and bacon...."

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"Another fab meal at Bills. Great food, great service at a very reasonable price. I’d book as it is busy at most times. My server was Nieve who..."

Philip Bryant

"Really tasty food and very friendly service, would recommend the 'truffle chicken two ways' and the Bill's lager was nice. The flowerpot cheesecake..."

Emma Hillier

"Juicy, very well prepared chicken, tasty and well seasoned sauces for Chicken Shawarma, very good Chicken Cesar Salad and there is also Fish and..."

Edith D.J

"Always Very Pleasant & Extremely Friendly. My Dogs Favourite Place, He's A Big Fan Of Denzils & A Lovely Little Waitress Who Works There!! Food &..."

Sarah Parsons

"Such superb service from Ana for celebratory A Level results breakfast! Beautiful big smile and so helpful! Gorgeous food and surroundings..."

Baz 26

"Walked around the area looking for somewhere different to eat. The place looked really quirky. Sat outside to eat. The food was very nice. The staff..."

michelle tandy

"We hadn't booked and we could see it was busy (27th Dec 6.45pm) but the host said we could come back in half an hour and we did it was much quieter..."

Dawn

"Lovely place in Cardiff Bay to go for breakfast, brunch/lunch or dinner. The people you work there are friendly and helpful. The food is lovely, a ..."

Emma Bailey

"We had lunch here, and we sat outside. Fantastic atmosphere and a very good choice of food on the menu. Reasonably..."

Tracy Hunter

"Stunning restaurant in the heart of Cardiff Bay. Went for my birthday (11.09.2023) good selection of food to choose from and all of it beautifully..."

Russell O'Sullivan

"Met a friend for lunch today, warm friendly welcome & service throughout by (Nieve) who was attentive but not overbearing. Food was lovely & good..."

The Wanderlust Adventurer

"Best place in Cardiff with most amazing food and best service from kitchen staff and front staff and manager on duty! 👍👍👍 We had Boxing Day..."

Ina Blajeva

"This place is as good as it gets, a great atmosphere and the food is excellent. If you are lucky enough with the weather, the outdoor seating at the..."

Sam Wall

"We had such a lovely time! Angela took great care of us! The food was delicious, the calamari for starter was delicious and the buttermilk burger was..."

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Cefn Mably Arms Inn

88/100 (2095 ratings)

Free off-street parking

"lovely food. It was a quiet afternoon which suited. The two staff that were in the bar were brilliant.. helpful, polite and very cheerful. Felt..."

sef rinia

"We came here for the T bone steak and we were not disappointed! It was amazing as it was a perfectly cooked medium steak and it was really tender. We..."

L James

"Beautiful country pub , hidden in the countryside between Cardiff and Newport, first time visiting this place. Dining area tables a bit cramped..."

Mike O'connor

"I chose this for a special birthday meal for my husband and I am so glad I did. What a Gem of a place. I can't thank you enough. I had a Prawn..."

Stella Collier

"A really lovely pub! We enjoyed a Sunday roast here after a walk in the area. The pub itself sits next to a very beautiful church, with we imagine a..."

Amalie Webb

"Beautiful meal, nice traditional atmosphere and friendly staff. Would definitely recommend if you're passing by. I Went for the chicken a la creme..."

Rhys Morgan (Rhys)

"Very pleasant Sunday Lunch in lovely old pub. The chicken croquettes were exceptionally good. Good choice of beers and friendly..."

Bill Pearson

"We had a lovely lunch here today. The BLT and the Nachos with pulled beef were absolutely amazing. (Light lunches served from Thursday - Saturday..."

Linda Snow

"Great place for food, dog friendly in the bar. Good choice of every day pub food but also some more refined options for an evening meal. Lovely log..."

Leonie Martin

"Been taking my mother to try various places for Sunday dinner, forgot to book somewhere but Cefn Mably Arms was one of the next on the list to try,..."

EDDIEKEEPER

"Ultimate Sunday Lunch - fantastic for the second week running - generous portions of superb fresh vegetables, thick tender meat and roast potato and..."

Leo King

"Wow, what a cracking place to eat! Food was amazing and really generously portioned, staff were lovely, and we spent our entire meal basking in the..."

Andrew Hannington

"Excellent country pub with delicious food. Highly recommend. Visited twice during a weekend stay it was so good. Best Sunday roast I've had out for..."

B H

"An absolutely superb experience at a little idyllic gem of a pub. Looking for something a little special with a casual country atmosphere and a warm..."

Kat Tonks

"Good service. Excellent Sunday dinner, the pork was lovely. Pudding a little expensive but very nice. As we had a dropout they were very good and did..."

Simon Griffiths

"Before we arrived i thought the prices were a little high. I've changed my position on that, it is well worth the money. There aren't photos as I was..."

Gwyn Lloyd

"Came here for a classic car meet, so only tried the soft drinks. The staff were very friendly and service was very quick. There were plenty of people..."

Adam Simmons

"Saturday 19th August Lamb shank was full of flavour and fresh vegetables were also tasty. I couldn't resist the fillet steak again and just as..."

Tricia King

"We dropped in out the blue mid walk. Reservations for indoors only but We almost didn't go in because as picture shows "Fully booked today sorry" we..."

Liam Hutton

The Chapel 1877 Restaurant And Bar

88/100 (2168 ratings)

"I was really lucky to walk in and manage to get a table without booking. It was pretty packed when I left. I was given a table by the kitchen area..."

Felix Gan

"Went for lunch in one if the booths. Best to book ad it can be busy and only got 3 booths as well! Refit very tastefully done with most of the..."

John McArdle

"A true gem restaurant in Cardiff!! Beautiful venue with huge history transferred into amazing restaurant. Made a booking with my partner to celebrate..."

Samanta Roxy

"The place is amazing, you can feel the history and sort of "mysyery" in every single corner. The food itself is one of the best I've eaten so far in..."

Ceroklis 2

"Pub & Restaurant created inside gothic Chapel? 🍻💒Sounds intriguing! And it is! Just been on drinks and besides that choice wasn't satisfying..."

Mart W.

"The restaurant preserves the structure of a old Chapel, which gives it a unique atmosphere, with many cozy corners and large interior balconies. The..."

ERNESTO E. FARÍAS FERRADA

"Myself and my partner were visiting for my birthday weekend and came to this lovely restaurant for dinner while staying at the ibis hotel across the..."

Louise

"Came here to try a higher class of dining on a student budget, so booked and ordered from the bar menu. Was quite busy with people coming and going..."

Rob Lancaster

"I had the privilege to be invited to a exclusive menu tasting for their new autumn/winter menu which has just launch . As soon as I got their there..."

Ritchie Rich

"I had a rump steak in the bar/lounge area. Great quality for the cost and nicely cooked to my order of medium rare. The restaurant offers a more..."

Nick Daniels

"My partner took me here for my birthday meal, he had reserved us a cuddle booth which was so lovely (it appears to be an old confession box). When we..."

Sasha Boucher

"This place is amazing, great atmosphere, great service and amazing interior. A must visit place in Cardiff, only 2 minutes walk from Cardiff Queen..."

rik swaine

"Very interesting building, stunning deco great place to visit for drinks or food, starter I had seared scallops with chroizo. Main Pan fried chicken..."

Gillian Tanner

"Great food good service lovely surroundings,would definitely..."

Margaret Thomas

"A gorgeous building with original features of the Chapel inside. Soup of the day (Leek and potato) was delicious, more vegan options needed here. We..."

Rebecca Louise Pearce

"Highly recommend this restaurant and bar. Have visited a couple of times now and each time deservedly given five stars. Food is great and staff is..."

Tung Chung

"From cocktails to food, one of the great spots in Cardiff that should be part of your experience. Very fun for a group of friends or something..."

Kenneth Pennington

"What a beautiful building! Food and drinks were absolutely stunning and the staff were very helpful and attentive. Well worth a visit if in..."

Natalie Mears

The Cricketers

85/100 (2659 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Booked a table for 7pm expecting it to be very busy due to its reputation , but it was very quiet with only a few gentlemen in following the close of..."

Di Tablet

"Honestly could not recommend the cricketers enough. We enquired with the cricketers to hold a family meal after our registry office wedding and it..."

Rhiannon Headlam

"Really friendly staff, good beer, great food (and in particular, spectacular chips!) and dog friendly, with water and treats. The fish and chips was..."

Mike Webberley

"We booked (in the week) for a meal for 5 people. They took our order then said there was a wedding and food would be 1 and a half hours. Had they..."

Jayne Parkinson

"Went for Sunday lunch, lovely food, very well cooked and presented. Staff who served us were very friendly. Recommended that you book in advance as..."

Gavin Hailes

"Fabulous food, it was the first time I ate at The Cricketers, we were in a large group and all food came out at the same time. Brilliant atmosphere,..."

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"Our first night in Cardiff was made even more lovely by the dinner we shared at The Cricketers. Wonderful service, great traditional fare (must try..."

Sage Easterwood

"Great place and very inviting! I was looking for a great meal and realized that I had to take it instead. They were very accommodating and the meal..."

Anthony Williams

"Great food and amazing service. If you're after a welcoming vibe, good beer and delicious food all at great prices then give this place..."

Robin Hannagan

"Called in for light lunch. Excellent food from a very innovative menu.. This is not bought in run of the mill pub food. Chef knows what he is..."

Peter Gibbs

"Superb range of gluten free beer because they are part of the awesome Evan Evans brewery. Friendly..."

Matthew Batten

Tucker

"Popped in with my girfriend just by chance and found a real gem! Absolutely loved the atmosphere, chilled, friendly, as it got later they even lit..."

Matthew C

"Really friendly staff, super cost and student-friendly..."

Llewellyn Jones

"lovely chabby chic..."

Alisha Ahmed

The Butchers Arms

83/100 (1677 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Quite busy on a weekday evening which is a good sign. Restaurant was full so I ate in the bar. Menu wasn't huge , but full of Welsh classics. The..."

Mark Mansell

"Great to have live music, the venue is vibrant and full of live music revelers. Band fugitives were excellent. They played two sets music for all..."

Ian Martin-Thomas

"Booking is recommended, although the team did great to fit us in. The food was exemplary, two of us had deep fried cod, chips and garden peas, and..."

Araldia Primbee

"We had dinner on a Friday evening. The food was delicious, and the service was excellent. In our opinion, this restaurant/pub is a true hidden..."

Jon Beard

"As a pub restaurant I was impressed by the range of on menu and various specials available. And service was decent and attentive sat in rear..."

DigitalAmoeba

"Great place great live music . Didn't eat just enjoyed the..."

Gareth Watkins

"Lovely cosy local pub and great staff. Nice covered area out the back. Would be nice to have a sunny spot..."

Mum on the run

"We had a lovely lunch at the Butchers Arms last week. Excellent food and service. Will definitely visit..."

Glenna Parry

"Very comfortable surroundings.The restaurant was lovely, our meal came quickly and was delicious, l had the chicken curry. It's ground level but has..."

Anita lewis

"A quiet Thursday night. Piping hot food. Maybe on the pricey side for a pub but very good..."

Dan

"Great food..great atmosphere...Tuesday night offer..Curry chips rice naan poppadom & drink..."

Tracey John

"Food was lovely and freindly and welcoming..."

Richard Steggles

"Absolutely stunning food, great atmosphere and really friendly..."

Michaela TrottRohan

"My wife and I had a meal on Wednesday 25 May even though they where busy we were served quite quickly we had the set menu for the day and to honest..."

Ken Davey

"Went to watch a band on the Friday evening and it was absolutely bouncing. Quite a decent layout, good drinks, very efficient staff. Happy days..."

Iain Frame

"Remember drinking in this pub back in 88,89 brought back alot of memories. Not a lot changed, still a good vibe. The staff very friendly and polite..."

John Kinsella

The Philharmonic

82/100 (1844 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing fresh food every time, better than that fast food..."

Mathew Wilkins

"Booked the bottomless brunch for 7 people to celebrate a friends birthday... we were not disappointed! Great service, plenty of cocktails/drinks in..."

Davinia Bailey

"Amazing place, I went with my partner and we enjoyed lots of cocktails during happy hour. The staff are really kind and friendly, and the atmosphere..."

Harrison Morgan

"One of the loveliest bars I've been to in Cardiff. Brilliant and friendly staff. Great service. Great atmosphere. Not too loud, lovely for a drink..."

Scarlet Dowell

"Staff were great. Ultimate Brunch (£35, 90min) food was good, great drinks good choice. Some areas are a bit tired. Majority of the toilets didn't..."

Julie Dalton

"Came in for a few drinks on my birthday evening. The music and atmosphere was fantastic, even considering it was a Tuesday night! Took advantage of..."

Emily Kapllani

"I only stayed there for a bit to get some food before my train journey. The Caesar Salad is one of the best in the land. The music is nice too..."

Mihai-Cristian Olteanu

"Didn't have any food. Drinks were good and service good. Only thing that was a let down was my friend wanted a coffee and they couldn't do it as..."

Kate Wood

"Booked the VIP lounge for my daughters hen party for 50+ people Saturday 17th June 2023. The manager could not do enough for us from the time of..."

Suzanne Lynch

"Had the best burger ever at lunchtime today and the price was good. The food is amazing however the customer service, although not bad, lacks..."

Gareth Clarke

"I came here for a hen party on a Saturday night. There was a great selection of drinks available. The place was relatively busy but the staff..."

Samantha Beacham

"The staff are all very friendly and the VIP room above the main area is perfect for watching Formula 1 or doing some salsa..."

Boris Sevšek

"Class little spot for jäger trays. Only downside is that there isn’t a tunnel from here to coyote ugly. Five..."

James Willetts

"Great atmosphere. Buzzing with lots of people on a night out. I have come here many times, even before it was all refurbished and it has always been..."

Gail Morgan

The Lansdowne Pub

81/100 (1540 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fab night, staff reserved a large table as promised for us all. Good selection of food and drink which was gorgeous I may add. Lovely friendly..."

Nicola Paterson

"Love this place!!! Wonderful food, very attentive and courteous staff and great family atmosphere. Spent a very enjoyable couple of hours here on a..."

Julia Ward

"Lovely pub great atmosphere warm and friendly staff, great choice of well kept beers, plus delicious food, five stars, i,m hoping they do Christmas..."

Tony Carr

"Friendly staff and excellent food See some old..."

Fred Laughlin

"Great friendly pub with good selection of ale and food. Had another enjoyable day at the annual beer festival...."

Darran Green

"Always very welcoming with great ales and food. They were very accomadating of a large group for my special birthday..."

Tina Williamson

"Great people, great food, good beer and reasonably..."

Andy P Budden

"Great beer, friendly staff and dogs welcome. What more do you need? Fantastic..."

Karen Middleton

"Great food and choice of beer. Great service and atmosphere...."

Tecwyn Williams

"Best Sunday Lunch in Cardiff and a great local pub feel so you can be comfortable staying all..."

Rich Appleby

"Booked sunday lunch for my birthday Meal lovely but have to say quite expensive for a roast. Shame table only had a 2 hour..."

Wendy Coleman

"Beautiful home cooked food, even better cider!!..."

Rhiannon Lewis

"Always a pleasure! Lovely food. Very lucky to have this as our..."

Sian Ellis

"No beer tonight but nice bottle of rose between us. Flat iron steak was superb as good as le monde last week. Nice local boozer and dog friendly...."

Martin Stevens

"The new Lansdowne menu is a bold and necessary departure from the ribs and briskets served up by the Hangfire girls, and most definitely a smart..."

Thehungrycityhippy

"Amazing staff and great food, big fan of the quiz and the Sunday lunch in second to none. Very impressive selection of beers with 3/4 on at any one..."

Will Turle

"Popped in for the quiz with my dog. Good quiz, variety of questions for all ages. Well written. The food was amazing. Had the bacon cheese burger,..."

Dave Evans

"Famous Cardiff Pub, in the Canton Markets area, once used by the many rail and postal workers. Sympathetically redeveloped, with apartments...."

Malcolm Swiftfoot

"Great pub. Friendly atmosphere with lovely staff. The food is great and reasonably priced for the quality. I love the burgers. I really recommend it...."

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"Made very welcome by the staff and regulars on my 1st visit to this pub. Excellent choice of real ales and craft beers and a good choice of food on..."

Mike Honey

"The food here is *really good* I can recommend the flat iron steak with green sauce. Good atmosphere, an open mic music on first and last Tuesday...."

Hannah Moore

"Haven't been here for 20 years or so (25 miles away & a little off the beaten track - train to Cardiff & train to Ninian Park + 10 min walk - but..."

Phil Harris

"Lovely homely place! Was there on a rugby day and it was a really lovely atmosphere. They reserved tables for us in advance and they’re dog..."

Martyn Smith

"Delicious food on a Friday night. Reasonable prices. Would eat there..."

Mari Gordon

"An excellent local pub, very popular with a wide range of local people and visitors alike. Sells renowned craft beers from popular breweries. I don't..."

Kiron Reid

"Simple, good food and solid food. Great friendly staff as..."

diccoo32

"Amazing, welcomes dogs, super friendly staff and clientele, great selection of drinks, and food menu looks..."

David Mordey

"Always good. How pubs should be - dog and child friendly and menu choice is simple but everything on it is quality. Small outside area, it's more a..."

Winston Jonas

"Roast beef was tip top! Highly..."

Emma Sullivan

"Nice community pub friendly staff quick service food good. Same friendly staff good service only difference is that the dried hops above the bar..."

Michael Sweeny

"The Lansdowne is 5-star every time! A good range of independent ales- always in great nick, a lovely community atmosphere and a characterful..."

David Thomas

"Very hospitable pub with interesting decor, good range of beers and delicious food cooked to order. So dog-friendly they have dog biscuits on the..."

John Richards

"An awesome dog-friendly pub with a great atmosphere. The food and drinks here were tasty and fairly..."

Samuel Whatley (Sam)

"The food is really nice and reasonable, the staff are very friendly and courteous. The only negative I have is the seating is really uncomfortable...."

Brian Lewis

The Robin Hood

81/100 (1089 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Called in for some food and the quiz on a Thursday evening, only visiting Cardiff for a few days and our first time in this pub food was great,..."

Mark Beevers

"Great food,recommend the steak and Hunter's Chicken. Hi fir the chips option, they're home made..."

Kellinu Portelli

"Food and service always wonderful. Great place for a midweek lunch or Sunday lunch with the family. Also been to a party there once, it's a lovely..."

Cheri Williams

"Lovely pub had a fab night , Sunday good band , just a nice feel to the place and I can recommend eating there as well..."

Debra Hall

"Excellent pub tucked away in deepest Pontcanna - great..."

Ted Jones

"Absolutely fantastic night,food and service was outstanding...everyone so friendly..."

Carolyn Bury

"great atmosphere, hosted a pop up vegan night - out of this..."

Nicola Louise Neary

"Another lovely day at the robin, freshly made pizza base & toppings in the fantastic beer garden out back in front of your eyes. We'll be back very..."

Mike Rees

"What a fantastic and welcoming place. Staff were amazingly accommodating and friendly. Paul and all the staff went out of their way to make us feel..."

Brenden Flynn

"Fantastic food, always friendly staff and a great Thursday night..."

Lester Freamon

"Amazing food.great beer garden.kid friendly. Polite freindly staff.great place for a summer bbq/special occasions party & a great..."

Julie Anne

"Food is always great .. Very chilled out place..."

Rob Hughes

"This is one of the most lively and friendly pubs I've been to in Cardiff with the nicest staff and delicious homemade food. Five STARS from me! Just..."

Emily Rose

"Great pub, great atmosphere! Out of the way enough that you only get people there who enjoy the vibe. A cool, spacious garden with plenty of cover..."

Marcus hanley

"Out of towners, visiting family in a city we love and once again not let down. Great welcome, great hosts, great beer and selection and all sat..."

Alan True

"Great Sunday lunch, generous serving for a reasonable price (£13.95). Nice pint..."

Bob

"Absolutely great pub. Landlord Paul is a diamond and the staff are really friendly. My go to pub...."

susan horle

"Lovely Sunday roast in a traditional pub, with great friendly..."

Dyddgu Hywel

"This place is definitely worth a visit if you are in the Pontcanna area (Cardiff) A nice selection of beers, good food and a nice sunny beer garden..."

Tom G

"Went here for a pint with a friend but the smell of the outdoor pizza oven persuaded us to stay for food. The pizza was delicious, one of the best..."

Eleanor Hewitt

"What a gem! The food was delicious, the garden was cozy, the service was on point. We are definitely going to become..."

Jelena Pavlovica

"Had a great few hours in the garden catching up with friends, free firework and bonfire display c/o St Katherines a brucie bonus!!! Pizzas were..."

Sarah Howells

"This pub used to be my local in 1971/73 when I was a student. It was 46 years and a week since I had been in. In that time it has changed a lot, for..."

Dave Johnson

"Pizza was burned as was every one I saw that left the oven. Server had a go at us for switching to an empty table, but the chef was free to join his..."

Jim S

"Lovely and welcoming dog friendly pub. We Weren't locals but were made to feel..."

Anthony Kahl

"Great local. Pleasant rear..."

mickey b

"Lovely "home from home" atmosphere. ...great food and good prices. Had hunter's chicken with real thick bacon and salad and chips! Excellent value..."

Deb Morgan

"This local is split into two sides - the bar is basic, with a pool table and lots of locals. Good atmosphere and friendly staff. Occasionally gets..."

Emma Jones

"Can I just say what a lovely take away Sunday lunch today, everything was cooked to perfection. I had the pork with amazing crunchy crackling and..."

Gareth Hughes

"Popped in for a few drinks before going for a meal.i wish I stayed and had a pizza. It's a great pub good beer a lovely beer garden and the food..."

Stuart Bailey

"Beautiful Sunday dinner . Only down fall they charged five pounds for a extra small chicken ..."

John Roberts

Vulcan Lounge

"Great Venue, nice and spacious area for groups, couples etc. Absolutely love the Decor also like the Games Area, Staff were helpful, friendly +..."

Khalid Falvey

"Alright pub, drinks are well priced and good for value. Seating is comfortable and they have a decent area to play pool. The outside seating area is..."

Dominic Bromley

"I really like going to The Vulcan Lounge because it's very cheap for food and drinks and the staff are very friendly and..."

Shahid Afsar

"Open mic has no judgement, if you haven't payed for a while take your time crack a couple jokes while you figure out what your..."

Cameron Baines

"My daughter sang at their open mic night on Thursday. Good atmosphere, cheap drinks and friendly crowd. I'd recommend the Vulcan to..."

Michael Molyneaux

"Been coming here since September by far my favourite place in Cardiff. Cheap drinks great staff especially..."

sam Edmead

"Absolutely brilliant place. Went here today for a kids disney party and the effort they had gone to was amazing. Kids had a blast, lovely staff and..."

Olivia Mail

"The pub is very cozy and safe.there are some new fun stuff,like pinpong, and some game machine.(wish can get more game machines) the Thursday night..."

Dian Zhao

"Lovely little place- been going for over a year now. Friday night karaoke is always a good night out and the staff are welcoming and inclusive...."

Francesca

"Literally the perfect pub. Pool table, table football, table tennis, darts, decently priced pints, they even do weezer..."

El Tee Productions

"Not a perfect spot but it's a nice pub with plenty of space, great events and lovely staff. Toilets are serviceable and drinks are on the cheaper..."

Tomicron

"Nice place decent drinks, many games and things to do too. Good..."

Alexander Kirkpatrick

"Have only been here a couple of times and think it has a great mix of things for customers to do. Covid restrictions were thorough. Very student..."

Gareth Hopkins

"While staying in Cathay's for a stag weekend the volcan was our local pub. It has a great atmosphere and the staff really made the place. Happy..."

Paul Goodger

"A very welcoming pub who accommodate for student and locals. Can not fault the new management under Kyle and the batwing. Jade is the reason people..."

Gethin Bennett

"Always enjoy my self at the valcon first time I been along to open mic 🎙️🎶..."

Rachael Hull

"Has a pool table. Has TVs. Pretty decent place. Very "studentville" though as it is located in..."

Shakey

"Great local pub with great pool tables, special shout-out to Ryan that works at the bar, real friendly and we’re all glad to see him every time I..."

Mat Gallimore

The Discovery

77/100 (3718 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"A favourite of mine to visit as a supplier, providing Mobile Disco..."

renegademackster

"Had a lovely meal today at the discovery service was outstanding staff had excellent customer service skills and food was amazing will definitely be..."

Christian James

"Harry and his team did a fantastic job at hosting a hockey dinner for parents and players - 43 in total. Not an easy number to cater for but all the..."

Jo Scorer

"Had my daughter baby shower in the function room on 5th March and had to write my review, first I would like to thank the very friendly staff that..."

Jayne Hampshire

"6 of us went on a Sunday lunchtime and enjoyed the experience. Above average quality food with pub classics (not Sundays) and specials such as pan..."

AGG BGGoo

"Nice pub for food. Added bonus of having on the six nations matches on a big screen. Friendly staff. 5..."

Leighton Thomas

"I think it needs a good refurbishment. Toilets smelly and overall everything is out dates. Nice people and good..."

Hesam H.Pour

"Went for my anniversary beginning of May which happen to coincide with steak night put it this way I couldn't have been happier the steak was cooked..."

alfie dolby

"The food here is absolutely delicious, well cooked and presented. The deserts on offer are different, quirky and out of this..."

Vicki Rees

"Fab local pub for good selection of beer, wine and food, part of The Knife and Fork company throughout South Wales. Friendly staff, amazing quality..."

Andree Griffiths

"Accessible and in a great location with ample parking. Nicely decorated inside, staff are always polite and helpful and there is a good range of food..."

Claire Roberts

"Mark was our waiter today. He was attentive. Informed us how long our food would take and was prompt with drinks and service. Lovely meal and a very..."

Sar N

"Good place to eat fresh food. I appreciate that is very clean. Close to home and convenient for any situation. Accessible..."

Tatiana Pirvu

"Went for Sunday lunch with family. I've visited here many times over the years. Great selection of drinks at the bar and food is pretty good,..."

Chris Hemmings

Frankie & Benny's

75/100 (1921 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Just wanted to say what fabulous service we had from your guys this morning. We were the group of 10 ladies you allowed in a little bit early..."

Sandy Smith

"Amazing service on Wednesday when my husband and I went for lunch. Fast service, hot delicious food and friendly, accommodating staff. Would..."

Tasha Fisher

"Omg the food was amazing...the staff were amazing and the cocktails were divine. We had breakfast there and went back for..."

Michelle O Dwyer

"Great location inside the mall. The staff was accommodating. She entertained us right away after we stood in front of the restaurant. The ambience..."

Jamie Marie

"Dined on my own, but I was made to feel very welcome and the staff were all friendly and checked i was okay during my time in the restaurant (5..."

doug langley

"Excellent food, great to see some newer options on the menu. The Mediterranean Grain salad is so filling and the New Yorker platter was just right..."

Mel W

"Beverly you are absolutely amazing at your job! You're customer service is outstanding. You are a credit to the company. The service was amazing, the..."

Sue Hatherley

"Revisit after last year, fortunately met by the same lady manager as last year. We have extensive food allergies and after last year her doing her..."

Laura Franks

"Nice and cosy place with pasta and pizza options. We tried carbonara and meat bull classic. Both were very tasty. I would say it a bit on the pricy..."

Mona Faraji

"Amazing place to eat. Every time we go to Cardiff we are go to eat at Frankie&Benny's. This time Whole Ribs make my day...."

Neculai Gherman

"Love love love it. Food is just amazing. We had the vegan hot dog, and it was just super incredible. They were starting to get very busy when we were..."

Suzanne Feay

"Great location in the heart of Cardiff, situated right outside Cardiff International Arena. The staff were very helpful and really friendly. The food..."

Steve Hinds

"Took my daughter and her friend for a meal for her 11th birthday and our waitress lauryn was superb. Made my girl and her friend feel super special..."

Lauren Devine

"the food was good and the food portion was more than..."

Az Hashim

"We came here last Saturday. The food was great, and the vegan options are tasty, especially the mac and cheese! Our server Amy was friendly and..."

Ally M

"Can I just say a massive WOW to the service at Frankie and Bennys!!! Special kudos goes to our wonderful server (I think her name was Molly??) She..."

Grace Maguire

"My Wife and I visited Cardiff yesterday 2/4/2022 for a very relaxed weekend due to both working in the NHS. We decided on eating with Frankie and..."

Kelly Parsons

"Went to the st david’s branch today. Josh was super attentive and was a very initiative table waiter! We didn’t need to ask him for anything..."

Kayleigh Enriquez

"What a fantastic meal! Perfect atmosphere for a little meal out with the hubby. We were served by Molly who was delightful and made our experience..."

Daisy Grimwade Jones

O'neill's

74/100 (2491 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

"Yummy food and great staff! We stopped in for a ‘light’ lunch but the serves were actually huge. The food was really fresh, tasty and great..."

Lucie 563

"Managed to pop in during happy hour - was fairly quiet but good for a wind down all the same. Good value for Madri at £3:20 a pint..."

sean casey

"Hopefully I have the right O'Neill's in Cardiff. Stopped there for a very late breakfast on a Saturday and I think it was way after they would..."

Cecile Romien

"We came to watch the rugby, and arrived at 6pm. The staff had reserved a table for us the day before, showing us which table would have the best view..."

janette hollis

"We went to the restaurant to have breakfast. We were not expecting any good breakfast, nevertheless it was very good quality english breakfast. We..."

Rafael Ruiz

"This was a lovely pub to go drinking at, with a gloriously lit counter decorated by barrels and the Welsh flag! I enjoyed a bottle of Corona Extra at..."

K. Peake

"First time in Cardiff yesterday and whilst waiting to go to the arena, I stumbled across this bar to kill some time, I have to say what a lovely..."

Kayleigh Beard

"Went in before the speedway gp at the Principality stadium. They had a live band on and the atmosphere was amazing. To be honest, drinks were a bit..."

Stephen Rawlings

"Came here on a works night out and it was brilliant! First time here and will not be the last. Service was fantastic, couldnt ask for more. Great..."

Sam Ovens

"Of all my many many years of drinking I have never experienced as pleasant experience as here. I've been far and wide looking for that specific..."

Luke Cottrell

"I love this place! Amanda who works here is absolutely bloody fantastic! She is so polite and kind and always happy. The food here is always top..."

Lauren B

"This is my place every time since my first SGP Cardiff in 2018. Great staff, great atmosphere and live music. Only down side is the price. But..."

Andrzej Gaj

"Came in here for a quote bite to eat and drink. Staff were friendly, selection was good and the food was decent. Decor could do with a bit of a..."

Daniel Alexander

"Absolute amazing, amazing, amazing lunch from the atmosphere , to the people here to the service. We sat here for over an hour and a half just not..."

Linda Kennedy

"Very Welcoming Staff, resolved an issue / confusion with booking so I wasn't left waiting around. Staff were friendly & communicated well & explained..."

Khalid Falvey

"Great pub with a fab atmosphere & service, food was lush as always & thank you to Amanda who couldn’t help us enough. We will always praise amazing..."

Kim Martin

"Lovely pubbly. Great place to have a cheeky one. Good atmosphere and friendly staff, served by a top geezer called Robbie who was polite and looked..."

Dan P

"Great live singers when visited. The whole place was singing and we laughed, cried and danced the night..."

Toni-Marie Kelly

The Village Inn

70/100 (2453 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"I came in this morning and I had the breakfast, I was served by a lovely lady called Sheila, she was so helpful and positive. Overall a lovely..."

Lauren-Marie Thompson

"Fair play that Olivia is top notch! Great service and even better smile, never mind that body..."

Rhys Gilbert

"Turned up out of the blue the other day such a lovely garden and great offers enjoyed ourselves child friendly and Livy couldn’t do enough for us..."

Sophie Jones

"Would like to thank you all for my visit had a fab nite bar staff were brill especially livvy she was very efficient with drinks and service made our..."

Marie Flavin

"Stopped in for a drink bar person livvy couldn't do enough to help me thank..."

Ellie Louise Townley

"Table we booked was ready, staff were polite and friendly and food was good. However there was a delay in meals coming out together and not the..."

angle williams

"Nice pub with great choices on the menu and there are always some special offers available. Staff are polite and helpful. My husband and I visit..."

J G

"Visited last Saturday food, pub was busy but had a table booked so no issues there, served quite quickly at the bar & was advised there was a 30..."

Gemma Robertson

"Excellent evening. Great food, good prices and really good..."

Andy McGuinness

"Had a lovely lunch today with my friend who doesn't live far from there. Very good price and discount with my blue light card. Not a huge lunch but..."

Joy Fording

"Good food, good quality and value. Efficient and friendly..."

Andy McGuinness

"Having visited a beefeater the day before, it was an eye opener to visit the village Inn. Apart from the pleasant service, food was brought out much..."

Sluggy Dive

"Very friendly staff and team. Recognise your face once you're a regular. Good value breakfasts and menu when you don't want to cook. Great bar and..."

Andree Griffiths

"Mains came pretty quickly and we're good but ordering a desert took about 15 minute's only to be not what was asked for, but saying that quickly..."

Sime hunter

"Great family meal out, staff were professional and friendly, good selection of beers on draught especially doom bar. Food served in good time and was..."

T Daffydd

"Breakfast and coffee was nice. Staff were good. Can get a small breakfast for 4.99 and change certain items if you don't like them. Worked from here..."

danielle fitzgerald

"My wife and i called in for breakfast tuesday just gone and we enjoyed the breakfast very much will go back there if we passing..."

roger baldwin

"Have been coming to this pub on and off for years since my Dad used to manage the bar, it has had it's ups and downs but it's nice there now, staff..."

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