Good pub but order food before 5pm as kitchen was closed when we arrived... limited staffing as…read morestaff seemed rather curt and stressed. Just like most pubs it's dark wood and low lighting. Order your brew at bar. Average level of noise as folks celebrating life during holidays. Cheers!

Bar staff not particularly friendly and snappy when we asked about food being available…read more Very poor Sunday lunch: none of it was home made, cold Yorkshire puddings, cold roast potatoes and over cooked veg. We were gutted as we were so hungry. The pub itself is dark and atmospheric with loads of places to sit. There are pool tables if you fancy a game.

I admittedly walked past this place many times without actually realizing what it is. It looks half…read morelike a castle keep, with a super modern shell attached to the back. It wasn't until the summer when I noticed all the people drinking outside that I realized it was a bar and restaurant! The inside is an equally odd mix of old mixed with very new. It's a Samuel Smiths bar which means they offer up a unique mix of reasonably priced beers. My bloke was recommended a 'Man in a Box', which tasted better than its name would suggest. I opted for a lovely cider. The menu didn't temp us, especially being a little more expensive than we would normally pay. Nice enough place for a quiet, relaxing drink especially in the summer, but not really anything special.

If you want to avoid the more crowded bars of the bay (Salt and Terra Nova) then head towards the…read morecastle look-a-likee that happens to be a bar called The Waterguard. The upsides are: As I said can have a quite drink and get served hassle free. You can play board games as they have quite a few behind the bar including Monopoly and Scrabble. They have a lovely outside area where you can either sit at a table or on the lush grass in the summer. They have speciality beers. The downsides are: They have speciality beers - some people will see this a good thing but I can honestly say I have never tasted a beer I like here. It can be a bit pricey. It can lack a bit of atmosphere if its too empty.

If you want to visit a place for the nostalgia, then this is it the architecture and the cute…read morelittle hotel rooms and having to duck your head to squeeze in through doorways and hallways, and up the staircases was an adventure, but the mattresses felt like they were the same ones they used when it was built probably, lol. The food in the restaurant was INCREDIBLE! So, I wouldn't sleep there again, but I could eat their meat pies every day for the rest of my life. Plus, the service was amazing. Each employee was magical and kind.

Lovely pub! Good beer, tasty food, what the German word gemuetlich was invented for!…read moreWooden floor and laid-back decoration makes for a nice evenings chat with a mate or two. Off street parking available.

Visited April 2015: "Relaxation after a taxing day driving"…read more We arrived late for the dinner meal due to the detour on the roads into bath. They were able to offer us some Bombay mix and peanuts. There was a stag party going on in the other bar area, so we sat in the Avon room. We met the new owner, whom was dealing with an electrical fire from this morning which wiped out his refrigerators and his debt machine. We briefly socialized with him and his friends, and met the bar cat.

Great pies!! One of the best pies I have had in a while even better than the fabled Raven pies…read more One downside if you can call it a down side was that the pie came with chips - you could not have mash. Also good selection of good quality beers.

Cardiff is very quickly becoming my favourite city to discover new coffee. With the very new Little…read moreMan Coffee co it is easy to see why. Just being open around 4 months, the place was recommended to me by my Cardiff friends, and was an ideal place for our large group to meet on a Saturday afternoon. The shop located on a corner with massive windows providing a good place to people watch and enjoy views outside. It is very minimalistic yet very spacious with a large array of vintage furniture which gives it an "established" feel despite being a young coffee shop. I was very impressed with that Little Man are very proud to feature at least two roasters at all times. This day I had a soy latte using coaltown espresso blend and a v60 using the wonderful James Gourmet Coffee from the very knowledgeable staff. I saw Aeropress, Chemex and V60 on offer.. I didn't get a chance to peak at the cakes or if they had a menu but I was very curious to see how they can use this huge space for events in future. Such a great Coffee shop with much potential!

Cardiff seems to have a good scene for independent coffee shops and this one is no exception. A…read morecomfortable, friendly coffee shop with a surprising amount of (quirky) seating and big bright windows. I went straight for their own cold brew coffee (that comes in a lovely little bottle) which was excellent, nice and mellow, leaving me refreshed and suitably caffeinated. I'd expect the hot drinks match the quality. I wish I'd had a little more time to be able to settle in or go back, seems a good place to set up for a few hours, and when I left I wished I could take it back home with me to do just that! I suspect that if I had more of a chance to try everything they have this would get 5 stars.

Eclectic coffee shop located in one of the many victorian arcade's in Cardiff. Ordered the…read moredoorstep bacon sandwich and a coffee, picked up the coffee and the sandwich was served by our attentive server. This location was busy but not overwhelming. Great place to watch the world go by.

This was a lovely and elegant cafe we came to for coffee while in the area…read more We got a couple of coffees to go, so we didn't stay long. The service was nice. We were greeted and taken care of pretty quickly. The coffee was fresh and delicious. A nice spot in the Arcade for a quick stop while you explore.

Today, for the first time in the history of ever, I walked past Harley's Coffee Shop and it was…read moreopen! Never in my life (well, recently at least) has this strange phenomena happened before. So, like a suspicious fox poking her nose into an open chicken-coup, I stepped inside, and to my delight found a beautiful little place that I would certainly frequent again and again. The staff were deliriously friendly and accommodating. Work was going on on their coffee machine, so I couldn't have a espresso coffee, but fortunately they had filter coffee on hand. And it was delicious. Luckily for them. I sat in the window looking out into Royal Arcade, feeling arty with my copy of Atonement held up on display to the world as I sipped delicately from my little cup. Although I've yet to try their cuisine, it looked pretty good, and hot food is available. I'll be back. I forgot to ask for their opening hours though...

I'm surprised not many people have shown themselves to be fans of Harley's. It's one of those tiny…read morelittle café-cum-diners that seems to be belovéd of everyone in the city. That lovely little secret that gets Chinese whispered around the town by people who all think no one else knows about it. And yet I come here and find it only has one review? It's a travesty. In my humble opinion, cafés like this usually get the reputation for coolness because they actively cultivate it. It's a self-awareness that I find eminently unattractive in an eatery; I want my food made by someone who cares more about the flavour than checking out their hair in the reflection on the kettle. I'm aware that given the competition in this market, it's a sad fact that the continued survival of a business like this usually relies on the perceived cool factor, but Harley's is proof that you don't need a gimmick to be successful. You just need to serve good food. And Harley's do. They bridge that gap between nostalgic, grease laden grub that your nan used to buy you on days out and healthy, salad-and-carbs food that you really think you should be eating, providing flavour for every taste.

I enjoyed a late morning treat at The Plan Cafe. Great vibe inside Morgan Arcade in Cardiff City…read moreCentre. The eggs were done just right, firm not runny. The ham was tasty. I would have preferred it to be on a toasted English Muffin however. Service staff busy yet attentive.

The Plan is wonderful establishment with great food and friendly staff that makes you feel welcome…read moreas soon you walk into the door! Btw the americano coffee fabulous.

Wally's Kaffeehaus is located upstairs of Wally's Delicatessen and is their restaurant arm of the…read morebusiness. I really think it deserves its own business page separate of the actual shop although the two obviously go hand in hand. ~ Atmosphere: It's just a tiny place. The stairs leading up to the restaurant from Wally's Delicatessen only have room for one person and during busy periods you might need to squeeze past quite a few people. The cafe itself is quite tiny as well but there are plenty of tables available. However, it's not good for large groups mind. ~ Customer Service: Quite good. The food came out promptly and we were served almost immediately despite how busy the cafe was! ~ Food: I came here for lunch so I can't comment on their breakfasts. They do quite a few different varieties of open sandwiches that all sounds very appetising. Since it was around Christmas-time, they also had a seasonal turkey, cranberry, and stuffing sandwich on offer. However, my partner and I opted for a sharing platter, the Wurst & Kase Aufschnitt for £15.50 (for 2 people to share). On the platter was an assortment of continental sausages, hams, soft and hard cheese, balsamic onions, feta stuffed red peppers, olives, and wholemeal bread and cheese biscuits. It was all very lovely and I especially enjoyed those feta stuffed red peppers! Even though my partner and I are normally big eaters, the platter was more than enough for the both of us anyway. --- I'd definitely come back to Wally's not just to browse their amazing shop downstairs, but their Kaffeehaus is also amazing. I highly recommend not missing out on this one!

This is the best place to eat in Cardiff heck the Uk, I have eaten alot of places as a foodie,…read moreother places could take note from here, the sandwich and hot chocolate was vastly superior to some of the best cafes from around the world, I travel a fair bit and no where I have been has matched this place, the quality, presentation and taste puts every other place I have visited to shame.

This was the Tea shop we visit in Cardiff. It's located in…read morethe Castle Arcade, in walking distance from the historic castle. The restaurant was beautiful. It had a lovely cozy feel with plush velvet seating and charming small tables. The service was nice. The guy who took care of us was also manning the bar. He was busy, but made sure to take care of us well. The tea service was very good. We picked our tea from the list and had a pot steeping while our sandwiches and pastries were being made. The sandwiches and pastries were lovely. A proper afternoon tea in the UK!

Would have loved to try this place but no idea how to get in. None of the doors seem to work nor do…read morethey have a sign anywhere saying how to get in. If you solve this mystery is the tea free? Good luck mate.