This is a very popular pub with an enviable location on the coast, opposite Sully Island (which is…read moremore of an islet but still scenic). There's an extensive garden with sea views, though (sadly) the access road and car parking sit between the pub and the sea front itself. The pub was originally a row of fishermen's cottages, and converted into the pub in 1977. The interior therefore has an appropriately rustic feel, although extensions and recent renovations have taken away from of its original atmosphere. It is named after the story of nearby Sully House, where its sea captain owner reputedly buried his wife in a nearby wood rather than declare her death at sea. They have a menu of standard pub grub with a couple of veggie options - starters range from £4.95 (garlic bread) to a whole baked Camembert (£13.25); mains are around £12 - £20 and include lasagne, beef casserole, fish & chips, gammon & chips, roast sea-bass, salmon with pesto, and roast lamb. There are also pizzas, burgers, salads and steaks. Puddings are around £6-£7. There's also a lunch menu with lighter options. There's a full bar available, but a couple of real ales on tap. The quality is okay but it's slightly formulaic - you can tell it's owned by a pub chain. (Vintage Inns.) Service on my recent visit was very good, but things can slow up in the summer when it gets very busy. A word of warning: if you decide to visit Sully Island, abide by the tide warnings. The causeway gets rapidly cut off by the rising tide and the currents make it too dangerous to wade or swim back.

5 stars for location 4 stars for the building…read more3 stars for the menu What is it with this health and safety ay? This gorgeous restaurant-pub used to make the kinda homemade food you'd expect of a seaside tavern steeped in history. But then along came a culture of suing and with that businesses became paranoid and food started to be brought in precooked, frozen and you can taste it. I mean it's ok, but far from special. All that aside it is a lovely spot, at low tide you can walk over to Sully Island, but be warned the tide will turn and you could well end up marooned! The interior of the Captains Wife was renovated a few years ago, well, but personally I think it lost a little of its rough around the edges charm, which I'm a sucker for. The place still has loads of character, an open fire, little cubby holes and exposed beams. The Captain's Wife's website has some interesting information about the pub's history which was apparently popular with pirates and smugglers: "The Captain's Wife was originally Sully House, a house originally owned by a captain. Legend has it that when his wife died, her body was kept in a box that was mistaken for treasure and stolen." Perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon's beer supping and newspaper reading and perhaps a little walk on the beach to make you feel like you earned it.

Amazing! Lovely dark academia/ alchemy atmosphere. The food is the best I've had in Wales! Not to…read moremention the super cool interactive alchemist /molecular style drinks. Love this vibe and delicious food.

A great stop for some amazingly unique drinks! The atmosphere was fabulous, and the super friendly…read more staff took their time to recommend some great choices! A must stop if you enjoy a good cocktail, or two!

Nice location and menu choice. Food didn't 100% match the description on the menu but was still…read morefresh and good tasting. Would have been 4 stars if the food was a bit cheaper.

This has a great location in Penarth, but the food and wine are hit and miss, and for larger tables…read moreyou have to remind them to remove the deposit from the bill or risk paying £5 extra a head. Both the white wines we tried weren't very fresh or flavourful. The Spanish fababda didn't have much of a flavour of paprika or other heat, and was mismatched with a single slice of sweet focaccia. The burgers come in ciabatta rolls that are very crusty and so not very easy to eat in usual burger style. The side-salads come with quite a lot of raw onion, which happens to be fine for me, but isn't so great for kids who you're trying to encourage to eat their veg! It's a shame to have no kids' menus or even kid-size plates. The tastiest thing was the garlic bread (where the focaccia did work) and the moules, although frites have to be bought separately!

I'm a fan of this pub. It's the kind of pace that anyone who lives in Cardiff has driven past a…read moremillion times, but perhaps has never thought to venture inside. But I urge that you do! On the road heading out of Cardiff from Culverhouse Cross towards Cowbridge, this pub has amazing views of Cardiff. From their outdoor seating areas you're up high enough to see right across the city to the Millennium Stadium and the Wales Millennium Centre (Armadillo). The cask ales on tap are usually local, and they also have a very nice selection of wines. The food too is extremely tasty; traditional British food, but very well sourced, cooked and presented. This is a low-ceilinged traditional pub which tends to call itself a restaurant. The prices are higher than what you might pay in other places, but this is not pub food. It's far too yummy for that.

Had a fantastic meal here on March 4th great food fantastic value and quality…read more If you are in Cardiff try it you will not be disappointed

Gluten Free MOO (British beef steak and craft ale), with minty mushy peas and tender stems, peas,…read moreand shoots. Oh and an apple ginger shrub mocktail (fiery ginger beer, apple, lime, mint and cinnamon) Really enjoyed my pie here. Cute atmosphere too. Service is just fine, not over the top but definitely not shabby. Pieminister has a nice variety of sides and pies, guarantee if you like a pie you'll find something here.

Just returned from having dinner there with Grandma & my granddaughter on the last night of our…read morevisit to Cardiff, Wales (for the first time). The biggest mistake was not having dinner here on the first evening. The food, service & ambience was fantastic. We did not have much, a Moo pie, a Moo & Blu pie for myself and a "Heidi" for Grandma -- but all were fantastic and table talk diminished as dinnder disappeared. We even went for desert, the Hot Toffee was not available so I was forced to "settle" for the Pecan Sundae... poor me -- the worst thing is I had to share with my dinnermates ((grinn)) Our granddaughter is 11 and it was a great time for our 6:30 pm dinner on a Thursday. If only we weren't departing Cardiff tomorrow...

This place is CLOSED permanently, but has been replaced with "Maple and Bacon". Good full…read morebreakfasts and we recommend it.

This is a restaurant in a former vault. It is very beautiful and has great ambience. The service…read morewas wonderful and the Servers were very attentive. The food was fresh and delicious. They did some great takes on traditional ingredients.

Ok. So really nice place. Great service. Bar staff was great and table service was as well. Special…read moreshout out to Lauren, a delightful young lady from Birmingham who allowed us to chat her up a bit. The fish and chips were outstanding and was the chicken and leek pie. Nice outside area to get a view of the city.

On vacation this is an excellent place for dinner. Staff is friendly and food is excellent nothing…read morewas dissatisfied about this restaurant.

The experience was nothing short of delightful. From the moment we stepped through the door, we…read morewere greeted with warmth and hospitality. The ambiance was inviting, setting the stage for an enjoyable dining experience.

I can't say enough good things about Tafarn Taf. Its part of the NosDa hostel and sit overlooking…read morethe River Taf and the Millennium stadium. Naturally then it gets very busy when there is a match on and you can absorb the atmosphere and miss out on the mayhem at the same time. The garden especially is lovely but the atmosphere in general is very realxed. Its a good place to go and take a book or take your laptop along to use the free wi-fi while tucking into some great inexpensive food all made with local produce. The bar staff are a good laugh too.

This was our first time at a Bill's. Upon entering, we were cheerfully greeted and promptly…read moreseated. The dining area had both chair and bench seating. Decorations on the walls gave it a cozy, home like feeling. Dinner service was provided by the very friendly wait staff. Before ordering, we were asked multiple times about any allergies and were offered a gluten free menu. Dinner consisted of Bill's Fish Pie and the 'Nduja & Burrata Meatballs. Both dishes came out steaming hot. The fish pie was hearty, with a thick layer of the mash potatoes. The cream sauce was rich, and made the dish wonderfully warm for a damp evening. The meatballs were simply amazing. The creaminess of the burrata mellowed the nduja seasoning.

The famous British traditional restaurant has always remembered a dish of Bill's, roast…read morecauliflower, which was eaten in the airport shop at that time, and tried another way of cauliflower for the first time, hoping to have more new menus.

Service was terrible it appears that they were understaffed. Ambiance was good however the food was…read moredeplorable. To say this restaurant holds itself to be a fish restaurant all the fish we had was overcooked. The steaks the party received were acceptable however the veal had a rancid taste. When we complained after one of our party being sick we received nothing but attitude from the management and said pay what you want knowing that if we did not pay the full bill they would call the police. We will not be frequenting this establishment again

Beautiful historic property, great patio overlooking the water if it's warm enough to sit outside…read more Cozy bar and tightly packed but quaint dining room. The atmosphere is excellent while the food is just ok but a favorite amongst locals. You pick fresh seafood and meats from a display case and they cook to order and bring sides, including a small salad bar and crisp chips (fries). I had oysters and prawns and others had dover sole and steak. It's a great restaurant for a relaxed drink or meal I just wasn't blown away by the food.