Pub · Cardiff
Handy if you're passing through the city centre with children in tow — it's right on the walk to the station, and food runs all day, so you're not caught out between breakfast and lunch. The menu is broad, with the meat pie and the pizza both getting genuine praise, though the salads are a weak point. Timing matters more than usual here: afternoons and quiet weekdays are relaxed and the staff are warm with families, but by evening it tilts towards drinking, sport, live music and DJ sets, and one visitor found the music already thumping at half four on a Thursday. Food can be slow at busier moments, which is worth knowing with a hungry toddler. There's a kids' menu, high chairs, buggy access and outdoor seating, and the tables and toilets are kept notably clean — one visitor called them "immaculate".
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.
Bright, refurbished city-centre spot with kids' menu, high chairs and fast, patient service — lively at weekends, so book ahead.
A warm, inclusive Cardiff café with a flawless 5.0 rating, offering a friendly welcome for everyone over coffee and a bite.
A budget-friendly Cardiff pub in a grand former theatre, with outdoor seating and a dining area facing the old stage.