Old Cottage Lisvane — Cardiff

Gastropub · Cardiff

Old Cottage Lisvane

4.5 (2,083 reviews)
££ 📍 Cherry Orchard Rd, Cardiff CF14 0UE

About Old Cottage Lisvane

Set in a picturesque spot on the edge of Cardiff, this is a proper sit-down pub meal rather than a quick bite — worth knowing before you arrive with hungry children. The half rotisserie chicken with hot honey comes up again and again as the thing to order, and breakfast is a real draw too, with chorizo, avocado and poached egg on sourdough getting particular praise. Cosy corners by the wood burner make it feel calm, and there's a garden for warmer days, free parking, high chairs and a kids' menu. Service is generally attentive and unhurried in the right way, though it gets busy around dinner, so book. Be warned: it's on the pricier side and portions can be modest — one parent found the kids' burger bland. Ask not to be seated near the kitchen; those booths get hot.

Kid-friendly features

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Kids menu ✓ Yes
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Highchairs ✓ Likely
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Outdoor space ✓ Yes
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Baby changing ✓ Likely
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Buggy friendly ✓ Yes
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Vegan options ✓ Yes
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Gluten free ✓ Likely
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Noise level Lively
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Booking Recommended
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Best for All ages

Tags

#bar#british restaurant#gastropub#kids menu#outdoor seating#pub#restaurant
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Three Family Friendly UK Restaurant Activity Packs spread across a table — colouring, drawing and origami pages for kids.

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  • Colouring
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