Ultimate Cardiff Guidebook

Pedro & Alina
Pedro & Alina
Ultimate Cardiff Guidebook

Neighbourhoods

An affluent Cardiff suburb has been named one of the 30 most fashionable places to live in the UK. The Sunday Times newspaper has rated Pontcanna as one of the hippest neighbourhoods in the country because it is the “most well-heeled bit of Cardiff.” It describes the area as “all tree-lined avenues and delis, and populated by ‘crachach’,” explaining that it is a nickname for the Welsh elite. The paper describes establishments that make the place special including: “Fish at 85 is a fishmonger and restaurant in one, specialising in British-caught produce, there’s gastropub The Conway and locals report watching Charlotte Church sing a cappella in The Robin Hood pub.”
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Pontcanna
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An affluent Cardiff suburb has been named one of the 30 most fashionable places to live in the UK. The Sunday Times newspaper has rated Pontcanna as one of the hippest neighbourhoods in the country because it is the “most well-heeled bit of Cardiff.” It describes the area as “all tree-lined avenues and delis, and populated by ‘crachach’,” explaining that it is a nickname for the Welsh elite. The paper describes establishments that make the place special including: “Fish at 85 is a fishmonger and restaurant in one, specialising in British-caught produce, there’s gastropub The Conway and locals report watching Charlotte Church sing a cappella in The Robin Hood pub.”

Food scene

Betina moved from Denmark in 1998 and works as a photographer but she always harboured the dream of following up in her grandfather’s footsteps and setting up a bakery. A former Pontcanna resident, Betina said she has always imagined her bakery being in an old corner building so when Philip Morgan and Sons wine merchants closed down, she took the chance. This is without a doubt our biggest suggestion to start your day! We absolutely love it.
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Brød – The Danish Bakery
126 Wyndham Cres
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Betina moved from Denmark in 1998 and works as a photographer but she always harboured the dream of following up in her grandfather’s footsteps and setting up a bakery. A former Pontcanna resident, Betina said she has always imagined her bakery being in an old corner building so when Philip Morgan and Sons wine merchants closed down, she took the chance. This is without a doubt our biggest suggestion to start your day! We absolutely love it.
There are mixed reviews online, although every single time we went there we got the same amazing service as always. Absolutely amazing fine dinning experience with a fantastic service to go with it. We would highly recommend experiencing a night here. Great tasting menus. #finedinning
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Bullys Restaurant
5 Romilly Cres
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There are mixed reviews online, although every single time we went there we got the same amazing service as always. Absolutely amazing fine dinning experience with a fantastic service to go with it. We would highly recommend experiencing a night here. Great tasting menus. #finedinning
Santiago's Tapas is an authentic Spanish and Cuban restaurant in the heart of Cardiff. Specialising in Tapas, this independent, family-run business offers a genuine Latin dining experience.
Santiago's Tapas
3 Church St
Santiago's Tapas is an authentic Spanish and Cuban restaurant in the heart of Cardiff. Specialising in Tapas, this independent, family-run business offers a genuine Latin dining experience.
Santiago's Tapas is an authentic Spanish and Cuban restaurant in the heart of Cardiff. Specialising in Tapas, this independent, family run business offers a genuine Latin dining experience.
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Miller & Carter The Hayes
9-11 The Hayes
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Santiago's Tapas is an authentic Spanish and Cuban restaurant in the heart of Cardiff. Specialising in Tapas, this independent, family run business offers a genuine Latin dining experience.
Have you ever thought of lunching in a prison? Lunchtime only unfortunately The Clink in the grounds of Cardiff Prison has added to its ever-growing list of accolades by being named in the UK’s 10 best-rated restaurants. The 96-cover venue has been named 10th by the 2015 Travellers’ Choice Restaurants awards and is the only Welsh establishment to appear on the list, announced by TripAdvisor. With crops aplenty at The Clink Gardens at HMP Prescoed in Monmouthshire and a commitment to local, seasonal sourcing the menu highlights the best produce available in Wales all year round. #verygoodfinedinning
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The Clink Cymru
Knox Road
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Have you ever thought of lunching in a prison? Lunchtime only unfortunately The Clink in the grounds of Cardiff Prison has added to its ever-growing list of accolades by being named in the UK’s 10 best-rated restaurants. The 96-cover venue has been named 10th by the 2015 Travellers’ Choice Restaurants awards and is the only Welsh establishment to appear on the list, announced by TripAdvisor. With crops aplenty at The Clink Gardens at HMP Prescoed in Monmouthshire and a commitment to local, seasonal sourcing the menu highlights the best produce available in Wales all year round. #verygoodfinedinning
Classic Italian neighbourhood restaurant offering pizza and pasta, as well as traditional mains. INCREDIBLE value for money, and an absolutely fantastic Pizza! When we walked in this restaurant we literally felt like we were abroad. A coke costs £1, it's nothing fancy, but it's amazing!
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Calabrisella Canton
154 Cowbridge Rd E
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Classic Italian neighbourhood restaurant offering pizza and pasta, as well as traditional mains. INCREDIBLE value for money, and an absolutely fantastic Pizza! When we walked in this restaurant we literally felt like we were abroad. A coke costs £1, it's nothing fancy, but it's amazing!
RESERVE A TABLE Modern & traditional Catalan dishes & wines in a relaxed, cozy setting with a small provisions shop.
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La Cuina
11 Kings Rd
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RESERVE A TABLE Modern & traditional Catalan dishes & wines in a relaxed, cozy setting with a small provisions shop.
Imaginative reinvention of classic Indian curries in a colourful contemporary restaurant.
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Purple Poppadom
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Imaginative reinvention of classic Indian curries in a colourful contemporary restaurant.
The Italian Way is a family run traditional Italian restaurant serving delicious Italian dishes. A little pricey!
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The Italian Way
157 Cowbridge Road East
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The Italian Way is a family run traditional Italian restaurant serving delicious Italian dishes. A little pricey!
The place to be with a selection of authentic french dishes
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Stanleys Bistro
185 Cowbridge Rd E
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The place to be with a selection of authentic french dishes
Warm, vibrant stop for a blend of Mexican, Brazilian, Cuban & Peruvian-style cuisine plus cocktails.
Vivo Latino
147 Cowbridge Rd E
Warm, vibrant stop for a blend of Mexican, Brazilian, Cuban & Peruvian-style cuisine plus cocktails.
Colourful glass lamps and Bollywood posters set the scene for this zippy little eatery specialising in Indian street food. It doesn't take bookings and it's insanely popular, but the tasty thali and biryani are well worth waiting for – provided you don't end up seated in the rear corridor by the toilet.
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Chai Street (Canton)
153 Cowbridge Rd E
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Colourful glass lamps and Bollywood posters set the scene for this zippy little eatery specialising in Indian street food. It doesn't take bookings and it's insanely popular, but the tasty thali and biryani are well worth waiting for – provided you don't end up seated in the rear corridor by the toilet.
A menu of classic Korean fare & grill-your-own meat & veggies with build-in grills at each table. We love it, and just saying: all our Asians friends know and suggest this place! -,-'
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Kimchi
72 Cowbridge Rd E
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A menu of classic Korean fare & grill-your-own meat & veggies with build-in grills at each table. We love it, and just saying: all our Asians friends know and suggest this place! -,-'
Asian eatery done up in smart decor with banquettes, serving traditional spicy and non-spicy dishes.
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Bangkok Cafe
207 Cowbridge Rd E
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Asian eatery done up in smart decor with banquettes, serving traditional spicy and non-spicy dishes.
Clear your diary for an evening and get ready to get creative – this new Cardiff burger venue is well worth your time.
Time & Beef
169 Cowbridge Rd E
Clear your diary for an evening and get ready to get creative – this new Cardiff burger venue is well worth your time.
Noodle and sushi specialist, with tempura, soups and other Japanese dishes to eat in and take away.
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Osaka
201 Cowbridge Rd E
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Noodle and sushi specialist, with tempura, soups and other Japanese dishes to eat in and take away.
Booth and table seating in large local Chinese restaurant specialising in dim sum.
Happy Gathering
233 Cowbridge Rd E
Booth and table seating in large local Chinese restaurant specialising in dim sum.

Sightseeing

Only a short walk away from you! The impressive site you see today, in the heart of Wales' capital city, is at once a Roman fort, a Norman stronghold and a Victorian Gothic fantasy palace. We invite you to come inside and piece together over 2000 years of fascinating history from Cardiff's earliest settlement, right up to the second world war and beyond. Cardiff Castle is open 7 days a week all year round, and it's set to mesmerize you. It's a fantastic 'Instagrammable' opportunity that will add a fantastic value and culture to your trip.
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Castelo de Cardiff
Castle St
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Only a short walk away from you! The impressive site you see today, in the heart of Wales' capital city, is at once a Roman fort, a Norman stronghold and a Victorian Gothic fantasy palace. We invite you to come inside and piece together over 2000 years of fascinating history from Cardiff's earliest settlement, right up to the second world war and beyond. Cardiff Castle is open 7 days a week all year round, and it's set to mesmerize you. It's a fantastic 'Instagrammable' opportunity that will add a fantastic value and culture to your trip.
The Millennium Stadium; known since 2016 as the Principality Stadium for sponsorship reasons, is the national stadium of Wales. Located only a few steps away from you, it is the home of the Wales national rugby union team and has also held Wales national football team games. Initially built to host the 1999 Rugby World Cup, it has gone on to host many other large-scale events, such as the Tsunami Relief Cardiff concert, the Super Special Stage of Wales Rally Great Britain, the Speedway Grand Prix of Great Britain and various concerts. It also hosted six FA Cup finals and several other high-profile football fixtures while Wembley Stadium was being redeveloped. It is also the second-largest stadium in the world with a fully retractable roof and was the second stadium in Europe to have this feature. Listed as a category four stadium by UEFA, the stadium was chosen as the venue for the 2017 UEFA Champions League Final.
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Estádio da Principado
Westgate Street
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The Millennium Stadium; known since 2016 as the Principality Stadium for sponsorship reasons, is the national stadium of Wales. Located only a few steps away from you, it is the home of the Wales national rugby union team and has also held Wales national football team games. Initially built to host the 1999 Rugby World Cup, it has gone on to host many other large-scale events, such as the Tsunami Relief Cardiff concert, the Super Special Stage of Wales Rally Great Britain, the Speedway Grand Prix of Great Britain and various concerts. It also hosted six FA Cup finals and several other high-profile football fixtures while Wembley Stadium was being redeveloped. It is also the second-largest stadium in the world with a fully retractable roof and was the second stadium in Europe to have this feature. Listed as a category four stadium by UEFA, the stadium was chosen as the venue for the 2017 UEFA Champions League Final.
Our perfect way to walk into the city... We absolutely love this park and it's grounds all year round. The perfect place for a walk, a family gathering or a pic-nic. If visiting during the summer this is the perfect outdoor resting stop while you explore the city. You can get a taxi boat to Cardiff Bay from here, it's soooo worth it! Taxi Boat Departure Times: Half past the hour (10.30am/11.30am/12.30pm/1.30pm/2.30pm/3.30pm No 4.30pm during winter)
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Parque Bute
North Road
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Our perfect way to walk into the city... We absolutely love this park and it's grounds all year round. The perfect place for a walk, a family gathering or a pic-nic. If visiting during the summer this is the perfect outdoor resting stop while you explore the city. You can get a taxi boat to Cardiff Bay from here, it's soooo worth it! Taxi Boat Departure Times: Half past the hour (10.30am/11.30am/12.30pm/1.30pm/2.30pm/3.30pm No 4.30pm during winter)
Cardiff Bay is the area of water created by the Cardiff Barrage in south Cardiff, the capital of Wales. According to Cardiff Council, the creation of Cardiff Bay is now widely regarded as one of the most successful regeneration projects in the United Kingdom. Cardiff Bay is supplied by two rivers (Taff and Ely) to form a 500-acre (2.0 km2) freshwater lake around the former dockland area south of the city centre. The 'bay' was formerly tidal, with access to the sea limited to a couple of hours each side of high water but now provides 24-hour access through three locks This is a fantastic place to go for dinner and a walk at any time of the day. It offers some fantastic el fresco dinning views at some of the restaurants, and there is plenty of offer to choose from.
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Baía de Cardiff
Bute Street
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Cardiff Bay is the area of water created by the Cardiff Barrage in south Cardiff, the capital of Wales. According to Cardiff Council, the creation of Cardiff Bay is now widely regarded as one of the most successful regeneration projects in the United Kingdom. Cardiff Bay is supplied by two rivers (Taff and Ely) to form a 500-acre (2.0 km2) freshwater lake around the former dockland area south of the city centre. The 'bay' was formerly tidal, with access to the sea limited to a couple of hours each side of high water but now provides 24-hour access through three locks This is a fantastic place to go for dinner and a walk at any time of the day. It offers some fantastic el fresco dinning views at some of the restaurants, and there is plenty of offer to choose from.
The Pierhead Building (Welsh: Adeilad y Pierhead) is a Grade I listed building of the National Assembly for Wales in Cardiff Bay, Wales. It stands as one of the city of Cardiff's most familiar landmarks and was built in 1897 as the headquarters for the Bute Dock Company.The clock on the building is unofficially known as the "Baby Big Ben" or the "Big Ben of Wales", and also serves as a Welsh history museum. The Pierhead Building is part of the estate of the National Assembly for Wales, which also includes the Senedd and Ty Hywel. ''Standing proudly in Cardiff bay, a beautiful building built in 1897, re-opened in 2010 as a Welsh history museum, gorgeous architecture, wonderful Gargoyles & stunning detail in the lovely terracotta brick! Great video inside on the history of the Docks! A must see for all ages''
Pierhead Building
The Pierhead Building (Welsh: Adeilad y Pierhead) is a Grade I listed building of the National Assembly for Wales in Cardiff Bay, Wales. It stands as one of the city of Cardiff's most familiar landmarks and was built in 1897 as the headquarters for the Bute Dock Company.The clock on the building is unofficially known as the "Baby Big Ben" or the "Big Ben of Wales", and also serves as a Welsh history museum. The Pierhead Building is part of the estate of the National Assembly for Wales, which also includes the Senedd and Ty Hywel. ''Standing proudly in Cardiff bay, a beautiful building built in 1897, re-opened in 2010 as a Welsh history museum, gorgeous architecture, wonderful Gargoyles & stunning detail in the lovely terracotta brick! Great video inside on the history of the Docks! A must see for all ages''
The Wales Millennium Centre is the national arts centre for Wales, where you can find the best shows that are touring nationally; it has hosted Les Mis, Wicked, Footloose and Cats, among others. It’s also home to Welsh companies like the National Dance Company of Wales, Hijinx Theatre and the BBC National Orchestra. Make sure to stop in for a free show on the Glanfa Stage, or to grab dinner or a cocktail at award-winning Ffresh.
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Wales Millennium Centre
Bute Place
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The Wales Millennium Centre is the national arts centre for Wales, where you can find the best shows that are touring nationally; it has hosted Les Mis, Wicked, Footloose and Cats, among others. It’s also home to Welsh companies like the National Dance Company of Wales, Hijinx Theatre and the BBC National Orchestra. Make sure to stop in for a free show on the Glanfa Stage, or to grab dinner or a cocktail at award-winning Ffresh.
National Museum Cardiff is situated in the heart of Cardiff’s elegant civic centre and houses world class art and natural history, including Wales’s national art, natural history and geology collections, as well as major touring and temporary exhibitions. If you want to stand and stare, there’s plenty to please your eye – from Impressionist paintings to gigantic dinosaurs. For exploring you can pick up a range of gallery trails to guide you around the Museum. With a busy programme of exhibitions and events, they have something to amaze everyone, whatever your interest – and admission is free!
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Museum of Cardiff
The Hayes
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National Museum Cardiff is situated in the heart of Cardiff’s elegant civic centre and houses world class art and natural history, including Wales’s national art, natural history and geology collections, as well as major touring and temporary exhibitions. If you want to stand and stare, there’s plenty to please your eye – from Impressionist paintings to gigantic dinosaurs. For exploring you can pick up a range of gallery trails to guide you around the Museum. With a busy programme of exhibitions and events, they have something to amaze everyone, whatever your interest – and admission is free!
Social space & cultural center featuring international art, performances & films, plus a cafe.
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Centro de Artes Chapter
Market Road
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Social space & cultural center featuring international art, performances & films, plus a cafe.
Thompson's Park is a park in Cardiff, Wales, located in the Canton area. It is one of the city's oldest parks, featuring areas of woodland mixed with open grassed areas and ornamental planting.
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Thompson's Park
31 Syr David's Ave
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Thompson's Park is a park in Cardiff, Wales, located in the Canton area. It is one of the city's oldest parks, featuring areas of woodland mixed with open grassed areas and ornamental planting.
Llandaff Fields is a large parkland spanning parts of central and northern Cardiff, Wales. The park is owned by Cardiff Council and managed by its Parks department. The parkland is highly visible and accessed from local communities. The parkland is lined with avenues of trees and large grassed areas.
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Llandaff Fields' Playground
103 Fields Park Rd
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Llandaff Fields is a large parkland spanning parts of central and northern Cardiff, Wales. The park is owned by Cardiff Council and managed by its Parks department. The parkland is highly visible and accessed from local communities. The parkland is lined with avenues of trees and large grassed areas.
St Fagans National Museum of History, commonly referred to as St Fagans after the village where it is located, is an open-air museum in Cardiff chronicling the historical lifestyle, culture, and architecture of the Welsh people. The museum is part of the wider network of Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales.
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St Fagans National Museum of History
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St Fagans National Museum of History, commonly referred to as St Fagans after the village where it is located, is an open-air museum in Cardiff chronicling the historical lifestyle, culture, and architecture of the Welsh people. The museum is part of the wider network of Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales.
Nice place to walk the dog and for kids too. Take some bird seed and watch the birds from the hides at the wetlands.
Forest Farm Country Park
Forest Farm Road
Nice place to walk the dog and for kids too. Take some bird seed and watch the birds from the hides at the wetlands.

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