Guidebook for Cardiff
Food Scene
CoffiCwtch
109 Station RdLovely and friendly independently run offering great salads and hot bites
Jaspers
6 High StreetAmazing for brunch, the cakes are awesome.
Thai Lounge
73B Merthyr RdMy favourite Thai restaurant in Cardiff, and its a short walk away :)
Lew's Coffee Shop
88 Station RdGreat friendly local cafe serving very good value food, coffee and sweet treats.
Dill Jeera
125 Station RdIndian restaurant for sit in or takeaway meals
Drinks & Nightlife
Cosy and friendly pub in lovely Llandaf... They also do Parmesan coated chips. Delish!
10 locals recommend
Maltsters Cardiff
42 Cardiff RdCosy and friendly pub in lovely Llandaf... They also do Parmesan coated chips. Delish!
Great social pub a short walk away. Usually busy weekends.
The food is also worth a try, but you'll probably have to book ahead.
23 locals recommend
The Plough
1 Merthyr RdGreat social pub a short walk away. Usually busy weekends.
The food is also worth a try, but you'll probably have to book ahead.
Popular on Friday and Saturday nights. Cocktails are awesome. Great music too.
9 locals recommend
Miss Jones Bar & Grill
25-29 Merthyr RdPopular on Friday and Saturday nights. Cocktails are awesome. Great music too.
Great for drinks with friends, the food is also great. candlelit tables and nice chilled atmosphere.
13 locals recommend
Fino Lounge
49 Merthyr RdGreat for drinks with friends, the food is also great. candlelit tables and nice chilled atmosphere.
Sightseeing
Worth a visit to this fairytale castle to witness the the opulent and extravagant interiors
168 locals recommend
Castell Coch
Worth a visit to this fairytale castle to witness the the opulent and extravagant interiors
A short amble away is the quaint and picturesque City of Llandaf. The Cathedral is stunning. Plenty of places for coffee or food or drinks
Llandaff
A short amble away is the quaint and picturesque City of Llandaf. The Cathedral is stunning. Plenty of places for coffee or food or drinks
Parks & Nature
Hailey Park
88 Ty-Mawr RdThis park is literally on the doorstep. great for a Sunday morning amble after coffee
This is a 1 mile long remnant of the Glamorganshire Canal which is now a nature reserve. good for spotting kingfishers and other waterbirds. The waterlilies are a great sight with flowering.
Long Wood Nature Reserve
Longwood DriveThis is a 1 mile long remnant of the Glamorganshire Canal which is now a nature reserve. good for spotting kingfishers and other waterbirds. The waterlilies are a great sight with flowering.
Arts & Culture
Natural History and geology of Wales take over the ground floor with displays of animals and dinosaurs.
The National Gallery of Wales (upper floors) features some of the best known impressionist artists outside London.
and its all free. (Closed Mondays)
221 locals recommend
National Museum Cardiff
Natural History and geology of Wales take over the ground floor with displays of animals and dinosaurs.
The National Gallery of Wales (upper floors) features some of the best known impressionist artists outside London.
and its all free. (Closed Mondays)
A short drive away is St Fagans Natural history Museum, a great outdoor museum featuring buildings and history from around Wales
Free entry. (parking £3)
328 locals recommend
St Fagans National Museum of History
A short drive away is St Fagans Natural history Museum, a great outdoor museum featuring buildings and history from around Wales
Free entry. (parking £3)
Essentials
Co-op Food - Llandaff North - Station Road
143 Station RdStandard Co-operative store selling all the basics
Lidl
Supermarket selling most things, including pizzas and wine