The Gwaelod-y-Garth Inn — Cardiff

Restaurant · Cardiff

The Gwaelod-y-Garth Inn

4.7 (1,353 reviews)
££ 📍 Main Rd, Gwaelod-y-garth, Cardiff CF15 9HH

About The Gwaelod-y-Garth Inn

Sunday lunch is the reason most families end up here, and it books out — worth reserving, because the bar fills to standing room on a busy evening. The roasts come generous (four slices of turkey, cauliflower cheese as standard, Yorkshires for £1.50 extra), though two roast potatoes struck one table as mean. Food arrives quickly once someone takes your order, which matters when a toddler is going. There's a proper fireplace, a traditional pub feel, a restaurant room upstairs, and outdoor tables for when children need air. Gluten-free and vegetarian options are handled well. High chairs, a kids' menu and buggy access are all there, and there's free parking — but the car park is small and the surrounding streets are a scramble, so arrive early. One parent calls it "everything a good pub should be".

Kid-friendly features

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Kids menu ✓ Likely
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Highchairs ✓ Likely
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Outdoor space ✓ Yes
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Buggy friendly ✓ Yes
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Vegan options ✓ Likely
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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

#bed and breakfast#fresh food market#outdoor seating#pub#restaurant#takeaway
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