Daisy's Guidebook
Neighbourhoods
Leafy, mainly residential Pontcanna is known for green spaces like vast Pontcanna Fields, home to the Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground, the Sports Wales National Centre, and walking paths in Llandaff Fields. Restaurants serving creative, worldwide fare sit alongside gastropubs and hip coffee shops, while independent shops sell some beautiful gifts and homewares. Nearby Chapter Arts Centre hosts concerts and exhibitions.
21 locals recommend
Pontcanna
Leafy, mainly residential Pontcanna is known for green spaces like vast Pontcanna Fields, home to the Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground, the Sports Wales National Centre, and walking paths in Llandaff Fields. Restaurants serving creative, worldwide fare sit alongside gastropubs and hip coffee shops, while independent shops sell some beautiful gifts and homewares. Nearby Chapter Arts Centre hosts concerts and exhibitions.
Food Scene
Influenced by British and French cuisine and inspired by a life lived in Pembrokeshire, Thomas is the culinary vision of chef Tom Simmons.
Born and bred in Wales, Tom's respect and passion for nature, produce and cooking has been a major part of his life from a young age. His earliest memories are of roaming farmers' markets in Pembrokeshire, foraging in the West Wales countryside, and harvesting his mothers' vegetable garden. This love and respect for homegrown Welsh ingredients is the foundation of Tom's cooking and his inspiration behind Thomas, Pontcanna.
8 locals recommend
Thomas by Tom Simmons
3 & 5 Pontcanna StInfluenced by British and French cuisine and inspired by a life lived in Pembrokeshire, Thomas is the culinary vision of chef Tom Simmons.
Born and bred in Wales, Tom's respect and passion for nature, produce and cooking has been a major part of his life from a young age. His earliest memories are of roaming farmers' markets in Pembrokeshire, foraging in the West Wales countryside, and harvesting his mothers' vegetable garden. This love and respect for homegrown Welsh ingredients is the foundation of Tom's cooking and his inspiration behind Thomas, Pontcanna.
The food is very seasonal, fresh and simple. Working closely with the suppliers and getting their hands on the freshest of ingredients to encourage regular menu changes whether it be which fish is coming off the boat or what beautiful herbs are ready to be hand picked in the chef’s garden on the day.
Designing the large two floored dining room around the bar was the aim to bring the room alive. Unique to the owners personalities, expect dimmed lighting, audible music, guest dj’s, laughter & lots of interaction from the kitchen…..You won’t hear a pin drop here!
No dresscode is required offering Heaneys as that all round occassion venue. They also warmly welcome guests of all ages.
22 locals recommend
Heaneys Restaurant
6-10 Romilly CresThe food is very seasonal, fresh and simple. Working closely with the suppliers and getting their hands on the freshest of ingredients to encourage regular menu changes whether it be which fish is coming off the boat or what beautiful herbs are ready to be hand picked in the chef’s garden on the day.
Designing the large two floored dining room around the bar was the aim to bring the room alive. Unique to the owners personalities, expect dimmed lighting, audible music, guest dj’s, laughter & lots of interaction from the kitchen…..You won’t hear a pin drop here!
No dresscode is required offering Heaneys as that all round occassion venue. They also warmly welcome guests of all ages.
Small plates and natural wines on offer here in an unpretentious environment. They offer a range of ingredient led dishes that will allow you to graze through a menu chilling away a sunny afternoon or a cosy evening in our Nook. Quality of produce is the focus combined with years of kitchen experience and knowledge, presenting you with ingredients in their rightful environment, sourced at the right time, from the right place and served to you in the right way.
7 locals recommend
Nook
587 Cowbridge Rd ESmall plates and natural wines on offer here in an unpretentious environment. They offer a range of ingredient led dishes that will allow you to graze through a menu chilling away a sunny afternoon or a cosy evening in our Nook. Quality of produce is the focus combined with years of kitchen experience and knowledge, presenting you with ingredients in their rightful environment, sourced at the right time, from the right place and served to you in the right way.
This homely cakery in the heart of Victoria Park, Cardiff, offers hand-crafted stylish buttercream cakes for any occasion. Day to day, they also offer fresh macarons and other sweet treats as perfect additions. Whilst collecting your order, why not browse the selection of accompanying gifts in the shop, which revolve around our party/cake theme. A personal local favourite to grab a special treat!
Let Them See Cake
593 Cowbridge Rd EThis homely cakery in the heart of Victoria Park, Cardiff, offers hand-crafted stylish buttercream cakes for any occasion. Day to day, they also offer fresh macarons and other sweet treats as perfect additions. Whilst collecting your order, why not browse the selection of accompanying gifts in the shop, which revolve around our party/cake theme. A personal local favourite to grab a special treat!
They are a family run independent business based in Cardiff who are passionate about Real Bread. They are skilled in long slow fermentation and bread baking skills dating back millennia. Alongside breads they have many pastries (get there early for the almond croissants!), brownies (salted caramel to die for!), sausage rolls, sandwiches, cheese, milk and many more items.
7 locals recommend
Pettigrew Bakeries
595 Cowbridge Rd EThey are a family run independent business based in Cardiff who are passionate about Real Bread. They are skilled in long slow fermentation and bread baking skills dating back millennia. Alongside breads they have many pastries (get there early for the almond croissants!), brownies (salted caramel to die for!), sausage rolls, sandwiches, cheese, milk and many more items.
Arts
For over 40 years Chapter has been the heartbeat of creativity in Cardiff. It is an ambitious, multi-artform venue that presents, produces and promotes international art, live performance and film alongside a dynamic social space with great all day food and drinks options. A lovely place even for a casual drink with friends.
112 locals recommend
Chapter Arts Centre
Market RoadFor over 40 years Chapter has been the heartbeat of creativity in Cardiff. It is an ambitious, multi-artform venue that presents, produces and promotes international art, live performance and film alongside a dynamic social space with great all day food and drinks options. A lovely place even for a casual drink with friends.