What a great concept..a lounge bar. Seems that England has cottoned on to a new concept. Have a…read morecosy place that represents a lounge, bar, coffee shop, restaurant all under one roof. With newspapers to read, toys for kids and a coat stand for the patrons coats. We had a meatball tapas which was good and also had a roasted beetroot and feta salad, also good. The client is school kids, n mums with babies, teenagers and older families, pensioners and couples, and it works as we had tapas and wine, teenagers were eating a full English breakfast, school kids with hot chocolate n cakes after school, tired mums with babies n toddlers. I also saw some breast feeding...everyone seemed comfortable n happy. Plenty of pictures, sofas, tables n chairs and toys dotted around..

Mill Lane, or the 'Cafe Quarter' as Cardiff seems to slowly be rebranding the area, is full of bars…read moreand restaurants (very few cafes, actually). This is the kind of place that will become packed any day after work when the sun is shining. Each place has tables and chairs on the pavement in a very European-feeling setting with trees and waiters and glasses of rose wine dotted about. Mocka Lounge is one of these places, and, very much in its favour, is one of the few places that remains a happening and well visited place during the entire day and not just coming alive in the evening like many of the others. This is a great place for a sophisticated drink and bite to eat at lunch time and late afternoon, and then stay sitting and watch the nightlife awaken around you as the sun goes down. One of the most attractive and friendly places along Mill Lane, this place is certainly worth checking out. Lovely.

I was all geared up to hate this place. I don't enjoy Mill Lane, the pretentiousness and the prices…read morerub me up the wrong way. Walking in to Snow Patrol on the stereo wasn't a great start to this visit either. But upon sitting down I found myself warming to the place. The service was excellent, prompt and professional, the black and red décor very much to my liking and the bottle of house red (which comes in at £14 a bottle) was light and fruity and highly quaffable. So much so that I found myself able to ignore The Black Eyed Peas that has dripping out of the speakers . We ordered the steak (8oz Sirloin = £14) from the surprisingly small menu. During the time it was being prepared I flicked through the drinks list. And then it became clear. Food for Mocka is a lunchtime slash early evening fixation (the kitchen closes at 8.30pm) with the main focus of the business on cocktails. Indeed rather than focus of how say much a double spirit and mixer is, such as the drinks lists in Wetherspoon's do, Mocka do things by the bottle. With a bottle of Grey Goose setting you back £90 and a list entitled "Cognac & Cigars", they're clearly going for a classy clientele or those on a total paycheck blowout. The steaks arrived and were divine. They were seasoned perfectly, the chips were super thick, the mushroom was buttery and meaty, while the peppercorn sauce was creamy with a delicious kick to it. My girlfriend reckoned it was the best steak she'd had in Cardiff. We opted to share a chocolate fondue for dessert. And while the chocolate was slightly sour, it strangely worked with the array of fruit, waffle and brownies we had to dunk with. A quick cocktail (from £5.80) was ordered to finish off what had been a fabulous evening. Highly recommended, if you've just been paid.

No question, 5 stars from me. I love Amoeba!…read more If you're unfamiliar with Amoeba (shame on you) then it is a little hidden gem tucked away in a backstreet of Clifton Village. They have an incredible beer selection, but for me, this place is all about the cocktails - and boy do they do good cocktails! Amoeba is small. It is set over 3 levels; ground level with a few tables, the bar is upstairs and then downstairs you'll find a few more tables and nice terrace area. The decor is dark red and it's nice and dimly lit. They have a large blackboard on the wall with a list of all of their beers and an amazing selection of spirits behind the bar. I've felt instantly comfortable and every time Ive been to Amoeba. It always has a great atmosphere and it isn't what you'd expect from a cocktail bar in Clifton. It's nowhere near as pretentious or uninviting as Hausbar up the road. There's no door knocking here! They had a decent DJ (although he was sat down, ha) and the staff were great. I said I wanted a gin based cocktail with some kind of berry influence - I got exactly that! I've no idea what it was called, but it was GOOD! This is one of the best bars in Bristol, in my eyes!

Seeing as it's national poetry day I thought I'd do my review as a poem…read more Amoeba is a cosy cafe bar If you're in Clifton you would go far To find a better cocktail Or even a tea would never fail The decor is dark red and antique Fabulous and oblique There's plenty to look at And not only that The bar staff know every liquor And they'll make a perfect drink quicker So if you were um-ing and ah-ing Amoeba has the perfect thing!

Having spent three years at Glamorgan University, I had plenty of time to get well acquainted with…read morethe local pubs and bars. Some were fun, others were absolute dives, but out of them all, Flagstones ranks as my numero uno. Flagstones is a small tapas bar in the centre of Park Street, Treforest, that serves up a selection of tapas food such as seafood, various cured meats, and olives, among others. It is a great place to go and relax with friends and leave the stresses of day-to-day life at the door. The chilled out surroundings, the mellow music and the stone interior make this place different to most and there is a noticeably calm mood to this uniquely cool bar. On the rare occasion the sun is shining, there is a beer garden out the back of the bar that is perfect for lounging around and catching rays; an experience made all the sweeter if you are sampling one of the varied selection of beers and ciders available at the bar. Whether it's a sunny afternoon or a lazy evening, Flagstones is the ideal venue to kick back and enjoy a quality bit of 'me' time.

Great Tapas served here. It is opposite the train station in treforest so has easy access to…read morecardiff making it popular for a few drinks before hand. Gets busy in here on the weekends.

VERY diverse and tasty menu. Wide range of vegetarian, vegan, meat-lover, and gluten free options!…read moreI ordered the avocado + feta eggs which were very filling, but could have used a bit more flavor. The decor was very visually appealing and there were lots of seats for big parties or for intimate coffee dates. The only complaint is how long our food took to come out. I understand that it was a Sunday afternoon and many families were out for lunch, but Estero Lounge felt kind of under-staffed. It took about 40 minutes before our food arrived. However, if you're ever in Monmouth, I highly suggest this restaurant!

Pretty good.. the food's alright but the ambiance on the weekend is great fun! Funniest spot in…read moreMonmouth

10 Feet Tall is a cooky and eccentric vintage looking bar sister to buffalo bar and Mr Smith's that…read moreserves so great meals with wonderful drinks. As if that wasn't enough it hosts live music certain nights and quiz nights. It once hosted a Doctor Who themed quiz night. If that's not enough to please you then I don't know what will! I was luckily enough to go to a staff party in their function room upstairs with a full bar. The whole mood and atmosphere is very relaxed and we all had an excellent time there. They even supplied us with their food. They food looks unique and tastes incredible. Although I was confused to deciding whether what I was eating was a roasted parsnip or a well cooked French fry. To this day I still don't know what it was. This bar is a great place to hang out in groups. It's a friendly place that offers a variety of cocktails and it has a happy hour. The only thing that brings it down slightly is the prices like it's sisters Buffalo and Mr Smith's. So prepare to dig a little deeper in your wallet. 10 Feet Tall is a wonderful bar where you can enjoy a lunch or have great night out with all the events that they host. Just be warned you may spend a little much. I would go after pay day!

I'm a real fan of this place, even if they have no idea what a Cosmopolitan is. They've never got…read moreit right, but the resulting drinks are always drinkable, at least. This bar opened just before I went away to New Zealand and it has been a very pleasant rediscovery on my part. Great nights have been had here, and as I'm not really a fan of just getting too drunk, this is a wonderful place to get tipsy and chat about the Enlightenment. Atmosphere really is the thing that sets this bar apart from others in the surrounding area. And atmosphere is the one thing that keeps bringing me and my cohorts back time and time again. It's classy and funky without seeming snobbish in the slightest. Which is quite an achievement, I think. An excellent place for a night out, or the beginning of a night, if you're that way inclined. Best to get there a little earlier to claim the seats and fill up on tapas.

This is located in the old Woolworths building centrally located in Wells high street. The decor…read moreinside is g o r g e o u s, worth coming just for their surroundings. My hot chocolate was wonderful. My husband enjoyed his full English breakfast. I ordered a vegan sweet potatoes wrap. I was a little disappointed, the taste was not how I expected it to be so I only ate one half of it. It came with a nice attractive looking salad/ coleslaw but it seemed to have an overwhelming mustard tang to it, which was too much.

I had no idea this restaurant was here so I felt I needed to add it to Yelp and let others know…read morethis place exists. The Rake & Riddle caters for everyone with a tidy sized restaurant, sports bar and cafe. There is an outdoor seating area and play area for the kids. With a tidy sized car park to the rear. I had the mixed grill, which was cooked perfectly, and my wife had the Gammon which she thoroughly enjoyed. The chips that came with both are cooked just like regular chip shop chips, which is a major plus from us. The price is comparable with similar restaurants and I felt the portions were good value for the money.