I was craving a smash burger and this place hit the spot! They have a variety of burgers to choose…read morefrom and even vegetarian options too. Friendly staff! And great for a quick bite before a concert or game.

Beautiful service from staff, they're not afraid to strike up a small conversation about…read moremiscellaneous things: (One guy has always got some really cool band shirts on). The burgers are great, and friendly for my severe allergies: Nut, Peanut, Lupin. 10/10.

I am pleased to make Gourmet Burger Kitchen my first review on my trip to Cardiff, my latest of…read morecities visited, in the capital of Wales this time, and I hope this place sets the tone for the rest of my stay here as it was a relatively good experience I had here. GBK have 53 stores in the United Kingdom, and as I recall they have 3 stores in Cardiff, the capital of Wales alone, this branch is classed as "The Cardiff Library" branch for some reason and is apart of the St David's mall, and is right next to Wangyama and Carluccio's, rival restaurant chains specializing in different cuisine, being asian fusion and Italian respectively. My server here seemed pretty friendly, and got me sat down quite quick, and made sure I had visited GBK before so I knew the essentials such as ordering at the bar and the cool loyalty scheme with there app which gives you free sides, milkshakes and burgers, for visiting, for example every other visit you get an award, if you visit 3 different branches you get a free burger, if you try all 6 milkshakes, you get a free one, so that is pretty cool. This GBK was quite nice, and cool inside however it was smaller than my local branch in Spinningfields in Manchester, it just seemed nicer with a cooler vibe, due to its location and decoration in Cardiff. I decided to order a Gluten Free Cheese and Bacon burger, with Applewood cheese with some skin on chips, using my free loyalty code on this occasion having ranked up two previous visits on my loyalty card at my local Spinningfields store, and of course I tried a milkshake, working my way up there offer were you try them all for a free one. I was served at the bar by Conor, he seemed pretty friendly, and I did ask him for a few recommendations such as the best cheese, and the best milkshake, and what Applewood Cheese like, and decided to order a banana milkshake and the Applewood Cheese based on his reccomendation. As always, the milkshake taken a while to come and taken much longer than my friend's San Maguel, as well as being priced more expensive than his San Miguel at £4.30, however it did taste fresh and it was very nice, and I did also enjoy it, as I did previously with there lime flavor at their Spinningfields branch, although this wasn't my favorite milkshake at GBK, having preferred the Lime, I still was pleased with the drink and enjoyed it. Moving onto my burger, this also was quite nice however it was abit to overfilled to what I expected, even with some sort of habenero jam and relish, which sadly wasn't very nice, it was the typical gluten free bun GBK use from a bakery in the north of England, which was good to see, and my burger was quite nice, minus the lettuce which it was stuffed with, and it just tasted and even felt hard and low quality, and the habenero jam or relish gave it a horrible taste too and worsened the burger sadly, and I had to scrape this off. My chips were average, they were very hot however the portion just seemed a little small, and it definitley wasn't the best chips I have had from a GBK branch, I regret to report. Overall, this place is quite cool and I am pleased that they helped get my Cardiff trip off with a bang, but sadly I can't help but feel this place has only done enough for a solid three star rating in what is actually a landmark for me being my 300th review which awarded three stars, making three only the second rating I have awarded over 300 times to joining two stars in that case, however don't be confused I am giving this branch of GBK a well deserved three.

Well this isn't no Macdonalds that's for sure. You can actually see the fresh ingredients that go…read moreinto the burgers and taste lots of lots of different flavours. I like having the option of choosing whatever ingredients you want in a burger! I have eaten the most amazing burgers in the world in New Zealand so had very high expectations of GBK, sadly though these burgers are never quite as amazing as they sound on paper and I don't feel they justify the price tag. Luckily they have lots of offers and vouchers so everyone can have a try for cheaper. I'm quite happy they sell New Zealand beer too to wash down my burger, while my boyfriend is a massive fan of the Oreo milkshakes! I like this restaurant more than the Cardiff Bay one, its bigger and feels less plastic and clinical. I say give it ago, just maybe don't expect the best burger of your life.

Everything here is soooo good!!! Always fresh and their fries are also the best. Recommend the…read moreCajun fries. It's got a good kick but a little salty. Only wish they had banana peppers, but overall still great.

No lines and plenty of seating! The perfect place to satiate your Americana cravings. They have…read moreproper thinly cut, crispy fries (not potato logs). I loved the free toppings, sad that they don't give out free peanuts. It was so flavorful that I wished I ordered a double.

Pretty good BBQ place not far from where I was staying. I was with a large group and they were able…read moreto accommodate the seating. It wasn't busy so that helped but either way accommodating a large group without reservations is a plus in service. The food was delicious and the meats were cooked well. Everyone got their order accurately as well. Top notch

I have looked for decades to find beef brisket better (or even rivaling) the brisket at Martin's…read moreBarbecue in Nashville, TN, having been promised at every restaurant, "the best" of some comparison. I had to come to Cardiff, Wales to find its equal. And, truth be told, Smoke Haus of Cardiff probably uses a higher quality beef! Outstanding, great taste, wonderful sauce, and best I've ever eaten, all fall short in describing the results of this owner's quest in his trek across America to find the best way to present barbecue. He did it! If 6 stars were awarded for a sports bar, this one would get all of them.

We enjoyed cosy club for the: Food…read moreService Atmosphere Friendliness We were going to a concert and didn't have much time. We were in and out quickly. We enjoyed the food and went back a few nights later. Plenty of vegetarian options and a nice selection of drinks and cocktails. It"s a large well lit space and I would go back if I'm in the neighborhood again.

Came here for a work-do with a large group with a booking and we all really enjoyed ourselves. Cosy…read moreClub is a bar doubling as a restaurant with snazzy décor, excellent drinks and some solid food to accompany all of that. A solid 4 stars from me (5 stars is reserved for my mind being blown). ATMOSPHERE: Really awesome. This location has everything upstairs so you enter and there's a few stairs or a lift to take you to the main area. The bar area boasts plenty of seating with stools and couches as well to cater to groups of various sizes. Despite being a bar, it's quite upscale and kept very clean. The décor is very interesting as well with a very interesting mural on the wall reminiscent of 1950s Soviet propaganda which definitely amused us! CUSTOMER SERVICE: Long queues at the bar, but the staff did their best to keep up with demand. After ordering food, everything took a reasonable time to arrive and our waitress took great care of us. No problems at all with the service. FOOD & DRINKS: Their pina colada was excellent. For food, I had the Roasted Pork Belly. Cooked very well, the only fault is that the gravy was a bit bland and required quite a bit of extra seasoning from myself to give it a bit more life. Also tried the Whole Baked Camembert which came with some chutney and bread. Can't go wrong with excellent camembert! --- Overall, the food was great and well cooked. Our large group was well looked after and everything came at the same time which a lot of places don't pull off well at all. No faults that I can find! I would definitely come back again.

During my experience here, the food was not as good as I saw on yelp…read more - Fries The fries were as cold as my hands on a snow day. They were rock hard and nearly broke my tooth. - Customer Service The people working here deliberately THREW my food at me as If I was begging for it. Disgraceful.

Five Guys Cardiff has officially been open for two days!…read more Of course it's launch meant I had the perfect excuse to set aside my dried mango and rice paper rolls and indulge in something I secretly wish I could eat EVERYDAY! My boss offered to pay which subsequently encouraged a Five Guys free-for-all. In total 15 Burgers and 1 Hot Dog was ordered. The latter being mine. The Bacon Cheese Hot Dog with Jalapeños. Sliced down the middle, slightly crispy and ridiculously delicious. My only regret is ordering this while in work. I've had to undo the top button of my trousers and am currently attempting to resist the temptation of having a teeny tiny nap behind my computer screen. *pause for huge yawn* Food baby aside the online ordering system is super easy and allows you to arrange a pickup time that is convenient for you. Here, have some random Five Guy Facts before you scroll on... There are over 250,000 possible ways to order a Burger at Five Guys. They only use fresh roll stamped prime beef. There are no freezers in Five Guys locations, just coolers. Nothing is ever frozen. They only use Peanut Oil.

Apparently, tidy means something very different in British English than it does in its North…read moreAmerican cousin. Because, where I come from, if a veggie burger explodes all over, it is hardly a tidy meal. Not that it wasn't a delicious veggie burger. I was a bit weirded out by the presentation at first. The patty was like a giant piece of hummus. Usually when this is the case, I end up not enjoying the chunks of vegetables inside. It just feels too healthy. But there was enough disguising the vegetables in the toppings (the goat cheese and mayonnaise combination on their Naughty Shepherd was outstandingly good) that all I tasted was a delicious veggie inside that was not quite as good as fake meat but definitely solid and chewy enough to enjoy. Though, again, the pieces did seem to like to fall apart and onto my tray. Most untidy! However, the fries were very solid and adding them to the meal was a relatively good deal. I did still find it a bit expensive for a burger here. But they do run the line between a chippy and a gourmet burger place so paying around five pounds for a burger felt about right. The place is very hard to find, all hidden in an alley. If more people knew where to look for this burger place, they'd have more than a couple of locations I bet. They really are that good.

(4.5 stars) Could see myself eating these burgers all the time, with a side of fries of course…read more Went with the spicy uncle Pedro because I love spicy food and it seemed so different from other burgers. It was, and it was super tasty, but wasn't as spicy as I had hoped. The fries were super crispy and went great with the house bbq sauce.

I really like The Waterguard, it is such a refreshing change from the crowded chain pubs in the…read morerest of the Bay. There's no blaring music or TVs showing sport that couldn't give a monkey's about and there's enough room to relax without being squashed up against the neighbouring tables. You can quite happily sit in peace and wile away an hour or so playing Scrabble or draughts cwtched up on one of the sofas. The bar is stocked with proper lagers and beers brewed for taste and quality, not your mass produced run-of-the-mill Carling or Fosters. And at less than £2.50 for a pint of lager, that's quite refreshing too. The food isn't bad either. They've had a few changes in management over the past few months but the kitchen is open again and serves traditional pub fayre: various pies, burgers, curries, even toad in the hole as well as 'lite bites' and sandwiches. Most things are around the £5/£6 mark. What I found quite interesting is that a lot of their bottled drinks like lagers and ciders are marked as being suitable for Vegans - so no shellfish in their finery. Plus on a completely different note - parking outside is free after 6, and all day on Sundays!

I admittedly walked past this place many times without actually realizing what it is. It looks half…read morelike a castle keep, with a super modern shell attached to the back. It wasn't until the summer when I noticed all the people drinking outside that I realized it was a bar and restaurant! The inside is an equally odd mix of old mixed with very new. It's a Samuel Smiths bar which means they offer up a unique mix of reasonably priced beers. My bloke was recommended a 'Man in a Box', which tasted better than its name would suggest. I opted for a lovely cider. The menu didn't temp us, especially being a little more expensive than we would normally pay. Nice enough place for a quiet, relaxing drink especially in the summer, but not really anything special.

The Ocho lounge is situated nicely at the heart of Penarth's busy high street. With it's warm and…read moreinviting interior, customers are embraced by a warm and homely sensation when seated in either the upstairs or lower section of the lounge. With rich, tasteful colour schemes and decor, the Ocho Lounge provides the ideal setting for a casual coffee with a partner, or some more serious drinks with groups of friends or work-mates. The selection of hot drinks, alcohol and soft drinks come at reasonable prices. Aside from drinking, the Ocho Lounge also provides a number of tasty meals and snacks. Highly recommended are the soups and paninis, which are hearty and wholesome, making excellent accompaniments to a hot chocolate or glass of red wine. The soups are exceptionally tasty and are served in generously sized portions. The Ocho Lounge is a very nice venue for all ages, but particularly more mature, sophisticated drinkers and diners.

Once the most middle class town close to Cardiff, Penarth has got distinctly more 'Chav' in recent…read moreyears. Still, there are enough people who need their delis, fresh coffee and tapas and so that's where somewhere like Occo comes in. Smack bang in the middle of the main street is this lovely little bar/cafe/coffee shop/whatever that radiates warmth. There are a few things that I really love 1) The huge selection of books and newspapers so you can go on your own without getting bored/looking like you have no friends. 2) There are actual board games! Ranging from the mature (chess) to the not so mature (buckaroo anyone?) All of which are completely free to use for your own amusement. Probably great as an ice breaker for a first date because when the conversation runs dry you just play Jenga. Tuesdays mean Tapas! You can get 3 dishes of your choice a huge amount of bread and a glass of wine for £8. The best part is the beer garden/outdoor space which really comes alive in summer. Not really much bigger than a back garden but I think that's part of the charm.

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.