| Dining reviews and photos of Pubs/Bars posted by real travelers and Cardiff locals.
See all Cardiff Restaurants |
 | Cardiff Pubs/Bars Reviews | 1 - 10 of 25 |  |
The Terra Nova is situated in the centre of Mermaid Quay on the waterfront in Cardiff Bay. The shape of the building resembles a huge ship, it is aptly named after the ship on which Captain Scott set sail for the Antarctic from Cardiff docks on 15 June 1910. The rooms inside the pub are immense, there are nooks & crannies everywhere with lovely comfortable seated areas and outside balconies overlooking the bay. Terra Nova was taken over by the Brains Breweries in 2003 as well as selling our very own Brains Beer, the Brains pubs have a reputation for serving very good food. From the website below you can have a sneak preview at the menu which caters for every taste using a selection of locally produced foods - I'm tempted by the Welsh rarebit!! Terra Nova is open from 10am to 10pm, Children are allowed in until 7pm or 9pm if dining.
|
 | |  |
Visiting Cardiff?
Read reviews about Cardiff Hotels
Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.
 Watching football in the Cio
Arms by mustertal
The Beverley =Pub/food/hotel
The Cyio Arm's= Pub/food/hotel
Y Mochyn Du=pub/food
The Halfway=pub/food.
The American diner.
Italian coffee bar.
All of which I can recommend they all have good local beer and a good wine selection, plus local produce and food on offer. Leave a Comment Theme: Pub/BreweryComparison: about averageAddress: All on Cathedral Road,Cardiff.Directions: There is a gate leading from the campsite onto Cathedral Rd.
|
The Pendragon is a fabulous pub located in Thornhill, North Cardiff. It is owned by Brains Breweries who have a very good reputation for the fine, locally produced meals which are served in their establishments. The Pendragon is located a little way off the main road and is surrounded by lovely grounds which provide a relaxing setting on a summers evening. I've tried lots of the dishes here and have not been disappointed once. The Sunday lunches here are very good indeed and also very popular, it is wise to book a table in advance to avoid being turned away hungry.
Welsh beef curry is very nice as are the Sunday roasts. Theme: Pub/BreweryComparison: about averageAddress: Excalibur Drive, Thornhill, CF14 9BPPhone: (029) 2061 0550Directions: Take the Thornhill turning at the roundabout by the Crematorium, The Pendragon is on the right just after the mini roundabout.
|
The Cottage is a delightful little pub set in the leafy suburb of Thornhill/Lisvane, North Cardiff. The entrance to Cefn Onn Country park is close by & offers fabulous walks in the glorious Countryside South Wales has to offer. A drink or a meal in the Cottage is an ideal way to end an energetic walk in Cefn Onn.
The bar meals here are very good and there is a varied menu to choose from; they currently offer a selection of main meals at £7 for two if ordered before 7pm; they also have grill night on a Tuesday and Curry Night on a Thursday, offering a meal and a drink for £5.99 - bargain!!. The Cottage also has a lovely beer garden for you to enjoy your meal 'al fresco' if the weather is kind enough that is!
If you're visiting the City Centre and fancy a drink in a country pub, the Lisvane/Thornhill Train station is just across the road from the Cottage & the journey takes about 10-15 minutes from the centre. (Rhymney/Caerphilly Train).
There is no childrens menu on offer here.
I had lasagne, salad & garlic bread - this was one of the meals on offer before 7pm, it was delicious.
|
| | |
 In the tree-lined streets
of the legal district by M0B1US
I think most other info is pretty much the same - oh, they have a proper coffee machine now!
Situated in the middle of Cardiff's legal belt, looking very sophisticated from the outside and rumoured to be expensive, I had always steered clear of this pub despite it being on my route home from town.
One day after finding out that it was a Brain's pub, curiosity got the better of me and one day we checked it out...
Imagine our delight when we found a pleasantly quiet pub complete with ample seating in three styles. The first, by the entrance, is like a stylish pub lounge with a fire. The middle area has alcove seating and the back area is in a bright conservatory.
During the day, this pub is a quiet and relaxing place to chill out reading their papers and magazines and to enjoy a good selection of traditional ales including Brain's own dark Reverend James and something from an extensive contemporary menu of tempting dishes at a great price.
During the evenings, the place is abuzz with the 'suits' from the surrounding offices and the place takes on a completely different atmosphere, especially during the weekend when DJs turn the place into a pre-club bar.
There is parking outside, however vouchers must be used during office hours.
Since that first visit, I probably visit Bar Essential at least a couple of times a week as it is well placed on my walk home from the centre of town!
The 8oz steak here is awesome value for money, perfectly cooked and succulent! I had it with steak cut chips, onion rings and a salad - all completely covering a huge plate! Leave a Comment Theme: Pub/BreweryPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: 33 Windsor Place, Cardiff, CF10 3BZPhone: +44 (0) 29 2038 3762Directions: In a peaceful tree-lined street behind the eastern end of Queen Street. MAPWebsite: http://www.sabrain.com/pub.asp
|
| | |
Visiting Cardiff?
Read reviews about Cardiff Hotels
Real Reviews from Real VirtualTourist Members.
 It cuts a striking dash,
does it not... by M0B1US
The Yard is part of the Old Brewery Quarter development and cost £1.5m to fit out, being able to host up to 850 customers over three floors.
This is the new face of the Brains Brewery empire for a new millennium, and a far cry from the old spit and sawdust pubs synonymous with the Brains name.
But what a fine job they have done! Retaining many of the old features such as iron girders and old brickwork and effortlessly blending this into a modern industrial framework filled with at least half a dozen distinctly different seating areas ranging from formal dining to lazy bean bags...
I love this place as you feel equally at home here lounging on one of the couches reading a newspaper, or standing by the bar 'preparing' for a night on the tiles!
One of the best features of the Yard is the 'Kitchen' part which offers anything from a light snack right up to a full meal.
The Menu is very reasonably priced, with something for everyone - ranging from traditional Welsh fare to brunches, sandwiches and vegetarian.
What's more, each time I have been served something here, the food has always been immaculate!
So far I have only tried the Welsh Rarebit and the Glamorgan Sausage, which were only snacks - but then I guess that is an excuse to check out more of the menu so that I can update this tip... ;-) Leave a Comment Theme: Pub/BreweryPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: The Old Brewery Quarter, St Mary Street, CF10Phone: +44 (0) 29 2022 7577Directions: Opposite Wood St in the Brewery Quarter. MAPWebsite: http://www.sabrain.co.uk/
|
| | |
 Appearing as a modern
incarnation of Scott's ship by M0B1US
Part of Wales’ own SA Brain & Co brewing chain, Terra Nova occupies one of the prime spots on Cardiff Bay’s Mermaid Quay.
Shaped like the bow of a ship, Terra Nova is named after the ship in which Captain Scott sailed from Cardiff on his last fateful trip to Antarctica on the 15th of June 1910.
Although possessed of a sleek and modern exterior of elegant glass and stylish balconies, the interior is more akin to a collection of dark mediaeval banqueting rooms with four bars set over two levels, with a number of ‘mezzanines’ and a particularly quirky ‘crow’s nest’ seating area in the topmost part of the prow of the building.
The reason for this Jekyll and Hyde interior and exterior is that this establishment used to be part of the distinctive Via Fossa chain before being taken over in the Spring of 2003 – but then that just gives the place it’s own unique atmosphere…
Terra Nova is a very popular location, particularly in the summer when you can spend your time lazing on the outside balconies catching the sun and looking out over the waters of the bay.
Of course the inside is also very warm and inviting on a cold and wet November’s day, with a great range of food from simple finger food to full meals at excellent prices. As a Brains pub, you can also try some of the best beers that Wales has to offer – as they say: “It’s a Brains you want!”
All in all this is a very welcoming and sophisticated bar which you will delight in exploring its many nooks and crannies!
Whilst not having tried anything here yet, the menus look full of appetising options and the prices seem very reasonable.
Looking at other patron's meals, the food seems very attractive with generous portions. There are two menus, a chalkboard snack type menu and a full restaurant style menu. Leave a Comment Theme: Pub/BreweryPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: Mermaid Quay, Stuart Street, Cardiff, CF10 5BZPhone: 029 2045 0947Directions: On the waterfront of the Mermaid Quay complex. MAP
|
| | |
 Conversion of an old theatre
building by M0B1US
This particular pub is the flagship of the seven Wetherspoons pubs in Cardiff and its conversion from an old theatre won a design award.
It has a huge capacity with a number of different seating areas on a number of different levels including a balcony area, and two seperate bars.
It is a great place to meet people and have an inexpensive night, before heading somewhere more expensive...
Check out the website, they are justifiably proud of their loos - and you can even view a flash animation of some of their best... ;-)
These pubs do an excellent range of two meals for the price of one (about £6!), which are sizeable and filling and normally good quality - though sometimes this fluctuates a bit but still always been worth the price! Meals in this deal include: Minted Lamb Burger, Traditional Fish and Chips, Chilli Con Carne, Cottage Pie etc...
The price of drinks is truly amazing and it is not unknown for pubs in this chain to offer bottles of Becks, Holsten Pils etc at £1.09 each!
They also have a good range of beers on tap, including ales such as Abbot, Spitfire and Directors Bitter to name a few... Leave a Comment Theme: Pub/BreweryPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: 9 Westgate Street, Cardiff, CF10 1DDPhone: 029 2064 6020Directions: Opposite the Millennium Stadium and a BIG meeting place for match days! MapWebsite: http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/index.html
|
| | |
 On the site of the Old
Glassworks Bar by M0B1US
Although the general layout of the bar remains the same, the overall look is now that of an upmarket bar with leather upholstered chairs and sofas and huge wraparound mirrors giving the place a sense of greater size and great lighting.
The best thing about this bar in my opinion is that a selection of some of Europe's best beers are here on draught!
These include such favourites of mine as Nastro Azzuro from Italy, Kronenbourg 1664 from France, Erdinger from Germany, Budvar from Czech Rep and a great trio from Belgium: Leffe, De Konenck and even Kriek Bier - a cherry flavoured beer and very nice too!
These are obviously a little more expensive than your usual 'homegrowns', but are still cheaper than if you bought them bottled - plus they all taste great!
If these kinds of beers are not to your tastes (why not I ask?), then there is still the regular range lagers and bitters too!
Copa also still has the large overhead projector and a number of plasma screens throughout the bar for a chic place to watch the rugby and football matches...
Oh, and they have a proper coffee machine and seem to take their hot drinks menu seriously as well!
Definitely recommended, especially seeing as it is right in the centre of town!
Whilst not having anything from the menu, the dishes that passed me by looked very appetising indeed! Leave a Comment Theme: Pub/BreweryPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 4 Wharton Street, Cardiff, CF10 1AGPhone: +44 (0) 29 2022 2114Directions: Nestled on the road running between Howells and David Morgan dept stores, between St Mary's St and The Hayes. MAP
|
| | |
The Pentre Gwilym is a lovely Gastro-pub situated in Thornhill at the foot of Caerphilly mountain in the heart of the Countryside. The stylish building used to be a private residence but since has been transformed into a large eating and drinking establishment with a lovely beer garden, lounge with WIFI, large eating areas and a Childrens play area (Fuzzy Ed's) upstairs.
Many of the meals are on offer at 2 for £9.99 - a symbol on the menu denotes this, there are some that are not included in this offer. There is a wide choice of meals on offer and also a very good childrens menu which includes some healthier options rather than the standard chicken nuggets & chips.
The lamb shank with mint sauce is very nice indeed.
|
| | |
|
More Cardiff Travel Deals Express by Holiday Inn
Budget hotels in Cardiff. Book at official site. Low rates guaranteed Hotels in Cardiff
Hotels with Info, Photos & Reviews Free reservations at Best prices ! Luxury Hotels
Five Star accommodations from Loews Book your luxury vacation today. Sponsored Links
- The St David's Hotel & Spa Cardiff
Havannah Street, Cardiff - Royal Hotel Cardiff
10 St Mary Street Cardiff, Cardiff - Courtfield Hotel
101 Cathedral Road, Cardiff - Landmark Place
Landmark Place Churchill Way, Cardiff - Best Western St Mellons Hotel
Castleton, Cardiff - Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay
Schooner Way Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff - Express By Holiday Inn Cardiff Airport
Port Road, Cardiff - Lincoln House Hotel
118 Cathedral Road, Cardiff - Barcelo Cardiff Angel Hotel
Castle St (formerly Paramount), Cardiff - Novotel Cardiff Centre
Schooner Way Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff - Park Plaza Cardiff
Greyfriars Road, Cardiff - Future Inn Cardiff Bay
Hemingway Road, Cardiff - Marriott - Cardiff
Mill Lane, Cardiff - St Mellons Hotel Cardiff
Castleton, Cardiff - Ibis Cardiff Gate
Malthouse Ave Cardiff Gate Business Park, Pontprennau, Cardiff
|
