Guidebook for Cardiff
Food Scene
Quickly establishing itself as one of the best cafés in Cardiff, Waterloo Gardens Teahouse then went on to be adjudged the best Coffee Shop in the UK, by the prestigious BSA Awards Committee.
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Waterloo Tea (Pen Y Lan)
5 Waterloo GardensQuickly establishing itself as one of the best cafés in Cardiff, Waterloo Gardens Teahouse then went on to be adjudged the best Coffee Shop in the UK, by the prestigious BSA Awards Committee.
Great fresh Lebanese food. Anna the host always gives a warm welcome.
Belly dancer on a Fri & Sat!
Mezza Luna
159 City RdGreat fresh Lebanese food. Anna the host always gives a warm welcome.
Belly dancer on a Fri & Sat!
Milgi
213 City RdLocal vegetarian restaurant and bar. Good cocktails.
Situated within walking distance of leafy Roath Park,
The Discovery offers laid back dining and drinking.
Discovery Inn station
Situated within walking distance of leafy Roath Park,
The Discovery offers laid back dining and drinking.
Aim to provide a platform to showcase the work of Cardiff based Makers, Designers and Artists to the community, offering exhibition space, online shop, special events and a place to meet and eat.
cardiff MADE
41 Lochaber StAim to provide a platform to showcase the work of Cardiff based Makers, Designers and Artists to the community, offering exhibition space, online shop, special events and a place to meet and eat.
A seasonal, honest delicatessen and food store that aims to promote local producers, the environment and a healthy lifestyle.
Pen-y-lan
A seasonal, honest delicatessen and food store that aims to promote local producers, the environment and a healthy lifestyle.
Modern British cuisine with French and New York influences served in underground former bank vaults.
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The Potted Pig
27 High StModern British cuisine with French and New York influences served in underground former bank vaults.
Family-run Italian cafe/restaurant with mother serving home-made dishes from its open kitchen.
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Cafe Citta
4 Church StFamily-run Italian cafe/restaurant with mother serving home-made dishes from its open kitchen.
Indian classics get a modern makeover in a contemporary fine dining room hung with Keralan pictures.
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Mint and Mustard
134 Whitchurch RdIndian classics get a modern makeover in a contemporary fine dining room hung with Keralan pictures.
Imaginative reinvention of classic Indian curries in a colourful contemporary restaurant.
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Purple Poppadom
Imaginative reinvention of classic Indian curries in a colourful contemporary restaurant.
Over 150 different cheese varieties sourced from Artisan and award winning seasonal farmhouse producers.
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Madame Fromage
21 Castle ArcadeOver 150 different cheese varieties sourced from Artisan and award winning seasonal farmhouse producers.
Classic afternoon teas served in park's newly-restored, castle-like gatehouse or at outdoor tables.
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Pettigrew Tea Rooms
Castle StreetClassic afternoon teas served in park's newly-restored, castle-like gatehouse or at outdoor tables.
Cosy daytime venue for breakfast, coffee, light lunches and afternoon tea, with a courtyard garden.
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Jaspers
6 High StreetCosy daytime venue for breakfast, coffee, light lunches and afternoon tea, with a courtyard garden.
Cafe with outdoor tables, serving breakfast and burgers, plus steaks and curries in the evening.
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Brava Cafe
71 Pontcanna StCafe with outdoor tables, serving breakfast and burgers, plus steaks and curries in the evening.
Bistro offers quality food for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Fresh and local produce. Also now On Wellfield Rd Roath.
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Cameo Club - Pontcanna
3 Pontcanna StBistro offers quality food for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Fresh and local produce. Also now On Wellfield Rd Roath.
Classic pasta dishes and thin-crust pizza in a modern restaurant with a charming garden terrace.
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Cibo
Classic pasta dishes and thin-crust pizza in a modern restaurant with a charming garden terrace.
Homemade food & gourmet coffee.
Take away and take a walk through the park ;)
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Cafe Castan
Homemade food & gourmet coffee.
Take away and take a walk through the park ;)
The Plan
28-29 Morgan ArcadeUnique, independent cafe bar in the middle of the Morgan Arcade.
Modern Italian around the corner. Good food and atmosphere. Bring your own Bottle!
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La Dolce Vita
5 Wellfield RdModern Italian around the corner. Good food and atmosphere. Bring your own Bottle!
Il Pastificio
2 Pen-Y-Lan RdLovely Italian - Home made fresh pasta, beautiful fish dishes etc...
Drinks & Nightlife
Juno Lounge
14 Wellfield RdRelaxed atmosphere for a drink or a bite to eat.
Pear Tree
Wellfield RoadLovely local bar.
Cosy spot hung with mirrors and paintings, for refined French cuisine made from local ingredients.
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Bullys Restaurant
5 Romilly CresCosy spot hung with mirrors and paintings, for refined French cuisine made from local ingredients.
Shopping
Deli Rouge
73 Pen-Y-Wain RdLovely Deli where you can also grab a drink or some food.
Long-established, quirky deli for charcuterie and cheese plus Mediterranean and east European foods.
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Wally's Delicatessen
38-42 Royal ArcadeLong-established, quirky deli for charcuterie and cheese plus Mediterranean and east European foods.
The Castle Arcade is a shopping arcade in Cardiff, South Wales. Started in 1887, it runs south from opposite Cardiff Castle.
Castle Arcade
Castle ArcadeThe Castle Arcade is a shopping arcade in Cardiff, South Wales. Started in 1887, it runs south from opposite Cardiff Castle.
Department store with online shopping which includes fashion, homeware, sports and electrical items.
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John Lewis Cardiff
The HayesDepartment store with online shopping which includes fashion, homeware, sports and electrical items.
Comprising the Royal and Morgan Arcade and the famous David Morgan Department Store buildings, the Morgan Quarter offers a unique shopping environment.
Morgan Arcade
Morgan ArcadeComprising the Royal and Morgan Arcade and the famous David Morgan Department Store buildings, the Morgan Quarter offers a unique shopping environment.
Everything Else
Roath Park
Lake Road WestGreat walk - keep going until you reach the lake!
Roath Mill Gardens
Lovely little park. Popular with dog walkers.
Roath Park Lake
One of Cardiff's most popular parks - walkable
Sightseeing
An iconic fortress stretching back some 2,000 years, the castle belongs to the resident of the city and is the ‘jewel in Cardiff’s crown’.
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Cardiff Castle
Castle StAn iconic fortress stretching back some 2,000 years, the castle belongs to the resident of the city and is the ‘jewel in Cardiff’s crown’.
Home to the largest Impressionist painting collection, including works by Monte, Renoir and Cezanne, bequeathed to the Museum by the Davies sisters.
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National Museum Cardiff
Home to the largest Impressionist painting collection, including works by Monte, Renoir and Cezanne, bequeathed to the Museum by the Davies sisters.
Gain exclusive access behind the scenes in one of the world’s finest stadiums. The UEFA 5-star rated stadium was the first in the UK to boast a fully-retractable roof.
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Principality Stadium
Westgate StreetGain exclusive access behind the scenes in one of the world’s finest stadiums. The UEFA 5-star rated stadium was the first in the UK to boast a fully-retractable roof.
A great day out for food, drink and fun at Europe's Largest waterfront development.
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Cardiff Bay
Bute StreetA great day out for food, drink and fun at Europe's Largest waterfront development.
resting on ancient foundations, this fairy-tale castle was built as an original hunting lodge for the Marquess of Bute on the outskirts of Cardiff.
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Castell Coch
resting on ancient foundations, this fairy-tale castle was built as an original hunting lodge for the Marquess of Bute on the outskirts of Cardiff.
one of Europe's foremost open–air museums set in over 100 acres and Wales's most-visited heritage attraction. Visitors can step back in time as they wander around over forty original buildings.
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St Fagans National Museum of History
one of Europe's foremost open–air museums set in over 100 acres and Wales's most-visited heritage attraction. Visitors can step back in time as they wander around over forty original buildings.
Penarth Pier Pavilion is a fully restored Art Deco Pavilion housing a gallery, cinema, cafe and restaurant.
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Penarth Pier Pavilion
The EsplanadePenarth Pier Pavilion is a fully restored Art Deco Pavilion housing a gallery, cinema, cafe and restaurant.
Arts & Culture
Built from entirely Welsh materials, the Centre is one of the world`s iconic arts and cultural destinations, within which visitors can go behind the scenes to ‘see what lies behind the stones’.
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Wales Millennium Centre
Bute PlaceBuilt from entirely Welsh materials, the Centre is one of the world`s iconic arts and cultural destinations, within which visitors can go behind the scenes to ‘see what lies behind the stones’.
The New Theatre is one of the principal theatres in Cardiff - lots of touring productions.
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New Theatre
Park PlaceThe New Theatre is one of the principal theatres in Cardiff - lots of touring productions.
Sherman Theatre
Senghennydd RoadPerforming arts venue in the Cathays district of Cardiff.
Chapter is an ambitious, multi-artform cultural space based in Cardiff, Wales that presents and produces international art, performance and film alongside a dynamic social space. Great cafe...
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Chapter Arts Centre
Market RoadChapter is an ambitious, multi-artform cultural space based in Cardiff, Wales that presents and produces international art, performance and film alongside a dynamic social space. Great cafe...
Cricket stadium in Cardiff, Wales. It is located in Sophia Gardens on the River Taff.
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Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground
Sophia WalkCricket stadium in Cardiff, Wales. It is located in Sophia Gardens on the River Taff.
Entertainment & Activities
Cardiff is the home of Doctor Who and visitors to the Experience can come face to face with monsters as they travel through time in the Tardis with the Doctor.
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Doctor Who Experience
Cardiff is the home of Doctor Who and visitors to the Experience can come face to face with monsters as they travel through time in the Tardis with the Doctor.
Mix science and fun at this amazing Science Discovery Centre located in Cardiff Bay. This hands-on activity centre has over 130 interactive exhibits to keep all ages entertained.
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Techniquest
Stuart StreetMix science and fun at this amazing Science Discovery Centre located in Cardiff Bay. This hands-on activity centre has over 130 interactive exhibits to keep all ages entertained.
Pontcanna Fields
42 Fields Park RdPark
Feed the animals. Ride horses. Indoor soft play and food. Shop sells produce from the working farm.
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Cefn Mably Farm Park
Began RoadFeed the animals. Ride horses. Indoor soft play and food. Shop sells produce from the working farm.
Mountain View Ranch is 100 acres of wild, outdoor, free range fun for the whole family in a stunning picturesque location.
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Mountain View Ranch
7 Mountain ViewMountain View Ranch is 100 acres of wild, outdoor, free range fun for the whole family in a stunning picturesque location.
Parc Play Ltd
4 Curran EmbankmentAll weather play centre.