Guidebook for Cardiff
Food Scene
Simply my favourite Indian restaurant in Cardiff. Don't be fooled by the 'vegetarian' bit - you won't miss the meat. Get busy on the weekends, so best to book, but delivers to the apartment.
28 recommandé par les habitants
Vegetarian Food Studio
115-117 Penarth RdSimply my favourite Indian restaurant in Cardiff. Don't be fooled by the 'vegetarian' bit - you won't miss the meat. Get busy on the weekends, so best to book, but delivers to the apartment.
An awesome collection of cheese, but a very well kept secret for freshly cooked & plentiful food and drink. Fancy something different? Try the London Fog Tea.
19 recommandé par les habitants
Madame Fromage
21 Castle ArcadeAn awesome collection of cheese, but a very well kept secret for freshly cooked & plentiful food and drink. Fancy something different? Try the London Fog Tea.
If tea and cake are you game, then Barker's is the name! Choose from a bewildering array of teas (coffee's also served) and home baked cakes.
17 recommandé par les habitants
Barkers Tea Rooms
8-12 High Street ArcadeIf tea and cake are you game, then Barker's is the name! Choose from a bewildering array of teas (coffee's also served) and home baked cakes.
The friendliest welcome you'll get, coupled with an awesome breakfast or perhaps a sumptuous vintage afternoon tea (pre book these at least 24 hrs in advance). Mon 9.30-4 Tues-Sat 9.30-5.30 Sun 11-3
12 recommandé par les habitants
Love Peace and Cupcake
20 Harrowby StThe friendliest welcome you'll get, coupled with an awesome breakfast or perhaps a sumptuous vintage afternoon tea (pre book these at least 24 hrs in advance). Mon 9.30-4 Tues-Sat 9.30-5.30 Sun 11-3
A very vibrant atmosphere, down to earth Italian food, and perhaps the best view of Cardiff Bay you'll get.
Bellini's
A very vibrant atmosphere, down to earth Italian food, and perhaps the best view of Cardiff Bay you'll get.
If you fancy a burger, high tail it over to this quirky little place. The best burgers you'll get anywhere in town. Beef, chicken and veggie options.
20 recommandé par les habitants
The Kings
10 Churchill WayIf you fancy a burger, high tail it over to this quirky little place. The best burgers you'll get anywhere in town. Beef, chicken and veggie options.
Bring on the Welsh ice cream parlour! A vast selection of locally made ice creams to eat in or take away whilst you stroll round Cardiff Bay.
Cadwaladers
Bring on the Welsh ice cream parlour! A vast selection of locally made ice creams to eat in or take away whilst you stroll round Cardiff Bay.
Nestled in one Cardiff's beautiful arcades, this coffee shop serves a very smooth bean. And cake... :)
6 recommandé par les habitants
Uncommon Ground Coffee Roastery
10-12 Royal ArcadeNestled in one Cardiff's beautiful arcades, this coffee shop serves a very smooth bean. And cake... :)
Love steak? This contemporary grill house boasts a great steak menu including a 30oz t bone as well as a great selection of other meats including hanging meat skewers cooked on a real grill.
The Meating Place
40 St Mary StLove steak? This contemporary grill house boasts a great steak menu including a 30oz t bone as well as a great selection of other meats including hanging meat skewers cooked on a real grill.
For breakfasts, freshly baked potatoes or freshly made baguettes, this tiny little place completely hits the spot!
JJ's Sandwich Bar
Wood StreetFor breakfasts, freshly baked potatoes or freshly made baguettes, this tiny little place completely hits the spot!
Coffee#1
9 Wood StWales' own award winning coffee chain :)
Closest Starbucks to the flat (other coffee shops available ;) )
7 recommandé par les habitants
Starbucks Coffee
Saint Mary StreetClosest Starbucks to the flat (other coffee shops available ;) )
Servini's
Bute ParkKnown for fab brekkies - both meat loving and veggie :)
Fast, tasty & awesome food that won't breaking the bank. I can personally vouch for the pizzas, pastas & their Italian wrap sandwiches. These guys deliver through Deliveroo.
We Love Italy
1-3 Royal ArcadeFast, tasty & awesome food that won't breaking the bank. I can personally vouch for the pizzas, pastas & their Italian wrap sandwiches. These guys deliver through Deliveroo.
Irish pub. Live music on the weekends, breakfasts and pub grub all day, sports on the big screen.
O'Neill's St Mary Street
85-87 St Mary StIrish pub. Live music on the weekends, breakfasts and pub grub all day, sports on the big screen.
Pitch Bar & Eatery
3 Mill LnKnown for using seasonal Welsh produce.
The Potted Pig
27 High StChapel 1877 Bar & Restaurant
Churchill WayLiterally my favourite place to eat in Cardiff at the moment. Amazing Spanish Tapas, with plenty of options for vegetarians too. Check the opening times as sometimes it's not open on Sunday or Monday.
25 recommandé par les habitants
Curado Bar
2 Guildhall PlLiterally my favourite place to eat in Cardiff at the moment. Amazing Spanish Tapas, with plenty of options for vegetarians too. Check the opening times as sometimes it's not open on Sunday or Monday.
Entertainment & Activities
Home ground to the Welsh Rugby Team and host to major concerts and events. Book a guided tour in advance to get a sneaky peek inside.
324 recommandé par les habitants
Stade Principality
Westgate StreetHome ground to the Welsh Rugby Team and host to major concerts and events. Book a guided tour in advance to get a sneaky peek inside.
Sightseeing
An utterly bonkers interior in the residence makes this a must see. There are often activities, and your ticket price includes an audio guide. You can easily spend a whole day here.
376 recommandé par les habitants
Château de Cardiff
Castle StAn utterly bonkers interior in the residence makes this a must see. There are often activities, and your ticket price includes an audio guide. You can easily spend a whole day here.
A must for any self respecting Whovian. Cardiff is the home of the Doctor after all! Pre book this and if you have time, book on to the Official Doctor Who Filming Locations Tour.
54 recommandé par les habitants
Doctor Who Experience
A must for any self respecting Whovian. Cardiff is the home of the Doctor after all! Pre book this and if you have time, book on to the Official Doctor Who Filming Locations Tour.
A brilliant open air museum with a collection of reconstructed buildings from all around Wales brought to life by in-character staff. Bring comfy walking shoes and be prepared for a shower...
328 recommandé par les habitants
St Fagans National History Museum
A brilliant open air museum with a collection of reconstructed buildings from all around Wales brought to life by in-character staff. Bring comfy walking shoes and be prepared for a shower...
A collection of shops, restaurants, cultural activities and home to the Wales Millennium Centre, Techniquest, the Norwegian Church & The Doctor Who Experience.
111 recommandé par les habitants
Bae Caerdydd/Cardiff Bay station
Bute StreetA collection of shops, restaurants, cultural activities and home to the Wales Millennium Centre, Techniquest, the Norwegian Church & The Doctor Who Experience.
Beautifully & sympathetically refurbished, housing a small cinema, art exhibitions, a cafe & functions as well as traditional fish and chips :) Take a stroll along the pier & breath in that sea air.
11 recommandé par les habitants
Penarth Pier
Penarth PierBeautifully & sympathetically refurbished, housing a small cinema, art exhibitions, a cafe & functions as well as traditional fish and chips :) Take a stroll along the pier & breath in that sea air.
Not a bad looking building for Cardiff's City Hall ;) Sitting in Cathays Park, it is a stunning example of Edwardian Baroque (for the architect in you!). It's worth a look inside too!
33 recommandé par les habitants
Cardiff University
Not a bad looking building for Cardiff's City Hall ;) Sitting in Cathays Park, it is a stunning example of Edwardian Baroque (for the architect in you!). It's worth a look inside too!
Dinosaurs, art galleries and travelling exhibitions.
221 recommandé par les habitants
Musée national de Cardiff
Dinosaurs, art galleries and travelling exhibitions.
Arts & Culture
Probably my favourite building in the world! I love musicals and all the big ones come here. A world class stage & auditorium, free concerts in the daytime and food and drink. Why not take the tour?
164 recommandé par les habitants
Wales Millennium Centre
Bute PlaceProbably my favourite building in the world! I love musicals and all the big ones come here. A world class stage & auditorium, free concerts in the daytime and food and drink. Why not take the tour?
If your kids are inquisitive or just plain need wearing out, this is the place for you. A hanger filled with logical and scientific games which can be touched, hit, drowned, thrown...
91 recommandé par les habitants
Techniquest
Stuart StreetIf your kids are inquisitive or just plain need wearing out, this is the place for you. A hanger filled with logical and scientific games which can be touched, hit, drowned, thrown...
A great arts centre hosting plays, workshops, classes, a cinema, music & homely food and drink.
112 recommandé par les habitants
Centre d'art Chapter
Market RoadA great arts centre hosting plays, workshops, classes, a cinema, music & homely food and drink.
Every movie, every day £4, and it's literally on your doorstep :)
17 recommandé par les habitants
Vue Cardiff
Wood StreetEvery movie, every day £4, and it's literally on your doorstep :)
Everything Else
Home to Cardiff City FC & its official merchandise store, but also plays host to many a concert and event.
77 recommandé par les habitants
Gare de Cardiff City Stadium
Leckwith RoadHome to Cardiff City FC & its official merchandise store, but also plays host to many a concert and event.
Freshly griddled hand made welshcakes baked in front of your eyes. There's no way you just have one! 10- 5.30 Mon–Sat, 11-4.30pm Sundays & bank holidays.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Fabulous Welshcakes
Freshly griddled hand made welshcakes baked in front of your eyes. There's no way you just have one! 10- 5.30 Mon–Sat, 11-4.30pm Sundays & bank holidays.
Shopping
Known as 'The oldest record shop in the world' this is a Cardiff cultural institution.
Spillers Records
Morgan ArcadeKnown as 'The oldest record shop in the world' this is a Cardiff cultural institution.
Essentials
A family run old school deli that's been in Cardiff for 60years. It's a little treasure trove with a meat and cheese counters, and foods from all around Europe.
18 recommandé par les habitants
Wally's Delicatessen
38-42 Royal ArcadeA family run old school deli that's been in Cardiff for 60years. It's a little treasure trove with a meat and cheese counters, and foods from all around Europe.
8 Till Late
58-60 Tudor StConvenience store & newsagent with a free cash point.
Tesco Express
2-4 Park RdYour closest local mini grocery store.
Sainsbury's Local
28-30 Windsor Rd