Pub in Cardiff

“Over the years I have stayed at many hotels, each usually with their own restaurant, few are good, some mediocre and many are poor. Out of all the hotels I've stayed at I'm happy to say that the Chefs at this restaurant are why I return and why I'd say it's somewhere within my personal top 3 hotel restaurants I've dined at. The food is always genuinely excellent, a particular favourite is the scotch egg with pea puree and bacon jam... a good reason in itself to return! The pork belly with fennel, cabbage, potato gratin and sage stuffing is another excellent dish, each element is clearly treated with care and skill which absolutely shows in the finished product. Thank you to the chef for making another night away from home a little more tolerable by way of excellent cookery.”

“Special & “an Experience” - there is no other way to describe it except to say good value too. The decor is amazing and the service formal but in a wonderful way. It’s not somewhere to dash in and dash out. Rather it’s somewhere to relax and soak up the experience. Arguably, other places can sell better perhaps but none will rival will rival the range of menu options or the experience. The central bar island is a work of art and the venue loaded with wonderfully tended plants and interesting art. Where else can you have Champagne for breakfast?”

“Nice pub near the football stadium. Good banter before and after game.”

“We got the moussaka, the pastitsio, the saganaki with honey, and the lamb skewer and it was all brilliant! The saganaki and lamb skewer I'd say we're particular standouts but it was all quite good.”

“I came here for some food and the atmosphere was lovely. Max was amazing to talk to and treated me so kindly. Lots of friendly people here, definitely a place to stop off if you're in need of some good food!”

“Had a great experience booking my works Christmas party here for 15 people! Staff were incredibly helpful and engaging. Food and Drinks were excellent. Great vegan options! Highly recommend!”

“My regular go to and every time I go in it's always such a vibe! The staff are super lovely, the GM is incredibly professional and attentive, the food is fantastic I'm such a sucker for the pizzas and the portions are incredible for what you're paying! The playlist is great too. It's clean and well looked after. It's definitely a buzzing atmosphere on match days too! Always the first place I recommend to anyone visiting! And the beer selection is the best in Cardiff, I'm always discovering new beers I love, and there's a good rotation so I can try something new frequently! Weekly live music as well which is always fun to change up the night.”

“I go here for slimming world every Wednesday morning at 9.30 so feel free to come by and see us”

“We held my sons football team Christmas party here and I have to say they had a great time. The party package was such great value for money and the staff were brilliant. I would really recommend.”

“Had lovely room but there'd been a leak so moved to a suite. Very good stay. I wasn't well, the maids left me peace. Refrigerator was useful so I was able to keep cold water and a sandwich fresh. Only negative there's no light without getting out of the bed in the sitting room. Helpful staff. Free parking. Clean, quiet, 8 minute walk to the Bay.”

“I've stayed here with friends twice for spa weekends. The hotel is excellent. Great location, helpful staff, lovely facilities and rooms are nice. The afternoon tea is great, Spa is lovely and treatments are great. Can't wait to return again!!”

“The location is perfect, as it’s a short walk to all the city center attractions and to Cardiff Queen Street station. The room is comfortable and complete with all the amenities you may need. But what really stands out is the staff. All super nice and helpful. Special praise to Marina, whose amazing service provided an exceptional stay!”

“Two happy young men... highly excited to see the new Superman film, so they decided to go for the imax experience. Hot day and train from Bristol, but they thought it was well worth it. Popcorn holders and cups were a great hit with them. Hottest day of the year, so air conditioning welcomed nice staff and a good experience for them. Thank you Forgot to say staff in superman capes was a nice touch.”

“This was such a great find. The drinks are reasonably priced. We didn't eat, so I can't comment. We had so much fun here, great music and we did some dancing. Everone is friendly. I'd happily return again and again.”

“Great time at the live lounge. The singers were very good, they even played requests. We didn't have food but lots of people did and it looked nice”

“Charlotte and Jamal both made for a lovely experience. friendly, polite and joys, real credits to the place. Afternoon Tea food and dessert were amazing. Fully recommend for an afternoon out.”

“Fantastic place for drinks and food! The atmosphere here is amazing and the Cuban-inspired food here is delicious and offers something a bit different. Aside from the food choices there are so many great cocktail options. We even got to make some in our own masterclass behind the bar which was so much fun.”

“The food is absolutely delicious and the steak was absolutely stunning. Everything we had was cooked perfectly and I really enjoyed my evening. The staff and service was 10/10 so well done for that. Check my full review out on my instagram page @keemanaans_food_blog”

“We visited Vin Van Cymru within The Corp Market for a wine tasting session Was a great location, lovely atmosphere and the food (chicken kebabs and chips) was good Will visit again”

“Food and drinks at Stable today, I forget how great this place is. Firstly booked for 6 but ended up being 8 which was accommodated with no fuss. Pizza's were insane. The best selection of ciders and beers. Staff amazing too. Great, straightforward, no fuss, good value, delicious food, great service. Just what we all needed after Cardiff Half.”

“Had a great time here. My wife had bought us a beer tasting masterclass. OMG, brilliant. Although there should have been us plus 4 others we were told, the 4 didn't turn up, they missed an amazing 2 hours. Our host was a young guy called Seb, he was absolutely great. Not know what to expect, he went through the plan and explained the beers, what they make on site, what they bring in, how the beers are made, history and you are brought 8 thirds to try in order. Time to discuss each one, the colour, the taste, the origin. He was very knowledgeable and really made a great experience, would recommend this masterclass.”

“Lovely pub! Owner and staff were really friendly and welcoming. Had a few drinks .played pool and darts highly recommended”

“Perfect gig venue - good size, (not too big), good sound and great atmosphere). Even have food vendors inside.”

“Very good food and service if ur in Cardiff well worth a visit”

“The staff were lovely polite kind and understanding. The facilities were very clean and having noticed the VIP signage on bowling my son mentioned it and the lady was.more than happy to put us there over all lovely place coin machines you can use your card or contactless to get money for the arcade :)”

“Visited the Cardiff Bay branch recently. The food was lovely, the service was even better. The waitress, Eve, was really friendly and made me and my partner feel really welcome. Will definitely visit again”

“The service was amazing, perhaps the best I've ever experienced. There weren't many vegetarian options as I went with a vegetarian (I am a meat eater). The beyond burger was very good (especially for a vegetarian burger). The cream soda wasn't sugary enough. The chicken finger were very good too. It wasn't cheap but definitely worth it, I recommend it as more of a birthday eat out than something casual. Please note that this is upstairs so if you are afraid of heights stick to the storefronts.”

“Everything about The Botanist is lovely. The staff, food, atmosphere, and a big emphasis on the drinks. Monday through Friday from 4 to 7pm you can enjoy happy hour, I certainly did. With a nice price and a 2 for 1 deal, you certainly get all the drinks you need. I was there celebrating a family members birthday and they went above and beyond, including a decorative dessert board. The hanging kebab you’ll find no where else, it definitely doesn’t disappoint. This is a perfect place to have some nice photos at your table or the bar with its greenery and low lighting. Be mindful of all the steps (there is an elevator). The staff are also very understanding about arriving a few minutes late to your reservation time. Definitely make a reservation if possible. Earlier in the evening you should necessarily need one, but better safe than sorry to miss out.”

“4th visit from Wales. Never fails to welcome. A laugh and welcome. Thanks guys will be back again”

“I was one of many celebrating n 18th birthday recently with a Sunday lunch at the Cardiff Bay branch. I have to say the service, especially from Diane, Mathew and Nico (manager) was excellent! Both quick and efficient. Nothing seemed to be too much trouble and the quality food was excellent as usual and the prices provided very good value for money. Highly recommended.”