Pub · Cardiff
Right across the road from Cardiff Castle, this is an old-fashioned pub that's kept its original features and stayed genuinely welcoming — handy if you're breaking up a day of sightseeing with a proper sit-down lunch. Prices are gentle: Welsh rarebit around £5.50, faggots just under £12, and portions come generous. The Welsh cawl and the chips get particular praise, though the Sunday roast can be hit-and-miss. There's a kids' menu and high chairs, and the music sits at a level you can talk over. Two honest snags: tables are limited, so arrive early or off-peak with a pram, and the main toilets are upstairs — staff have been known to open the ground-floor ones for anyone who can't manage stairs. The outdoor seating area is a decent size for warmer days.
A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
A relaxed Cardiff café with outdoor seating and a 4.5 rating — an easy stop for coffee and a bite with the family.
Pizza in Cardiff with a kids menu, highchairs and outdoor seating — 4.3★ (853 Google reviews).
Smart Cardiff city-centre spot with a kids' menu, high chairs and buggy access, plus food — and staff — parents genuinely rave about.