BBQ is trending in the UK at the moment. And I'm not talking the sort where you burn meat (and…read morestill manage to undercook it on the inside) in your back garden, I'm talking 12 hour... slow roasted... pulled pork... Y'know - the kind where you have buzzwords trending on twitter and drooltastic photos appearing on here. It's THAT sort of BBQ that you can get at Grillstock. I was recommended Grillstock by our local BBQ expert, Ahmed Kage (if you haven't come across Rib Nights and you're a fan of meat, you HAVE to check it out). He had bigged up the restaurant as one of the best places to get BBQ in the UK - so we knew we had to make a date to go and see for ourselves. It was just lucky that we ended up passing through Brizzle on our way to Cornwall for our Honeymoon! We had read on the website that you can't book - but it was open from 11:30am in the week. We rocked up and arrived almost bang on opening time to grab some early lunch on our travels. We were greeted warmly and seated straight away. As it was early on a Monday, we didn't have any problems getting a seat... But I imagine on a Thursday/Friday/Saturday evening - it would be wise to get there near opening to avoid a lengthy wait for a table. After a quick look at the menu we quickly decided to go for the sharing platter. For £30 it had nearly every meat on the menu on it and looked like the right choice to try everything. I can confirm it certainly WAS the right choice! With everything from a full rack of ribs to chicken wings and pulled pork and beans, it was huge! You could sensibly feed three with the amount of meat, 'slaw and fries on offer, but we did manage most of it (with only half of ribs taken away in their awesome packaging for later devouring). All of the meat was totally fantastic. Tender, deliciously seasoned and cooked to perfection - it was some of the best BBQ I've ever had. Our meal (with a couple of fizzy drinks) came to under £40 with some food to takeaway. We didn't eat for nearly 24 hours afterwards either. If perfectly cooked meat at a reasonable price floats your boat - I recommend a trip to Grillstock!

I had been wanting to go to Grillstock since the day it opened, it is me to a t; meat, music and…read moremayhem! I finally managed to get in there a few weeks back and was greeted by 4 people standing up and leaving, which meant we could sit straight down. The waitress gave us the basic but mouth watering menus and I decided on the Smokestack Burger. I really wanted to try the Grand Champion challenge, but I knew I wasn't man enough. The restaurant is made up of one table in the middle and a bar at the end, with open kitchen behind. Drinks wise they serve Orchard Pig cider, obviously, as it's the same guy owns Orchard Pig and Grillstock (what a legend) and a few other soft drinks. The food comes out on metal trays with nice branded paper underneath. The burger was delicious. Not the best in Bristol, but a very decent burger all the same. Our friends had the hot dogs and the brisket; the sauce around their mouths and instant silence said it all! All in all a decent place, Grillstock. There is A LOT of competition in Bristol for BBQ, Grill, Pulled Pork style dining - but these guys are the originators!

The Gardener's Arms" which was established in 2013. The meal we had was very good. The garlic…read moreflatbread [£2.90]- was nice- very garlicky. The Indian Thali platter- curry, tasty aloo sag (potato and a green), salad, mango chutney, basmati rice, pappadam [£10.95]. The medley mushroom pie- delicious puff pastry filled mixed mushrooms in a red wine and safe gravy served with Italian style roasted potatoes and mixed seasonal vegetables [£10.95]. Take a table each of which has one menu. When you decide what you want, go to the bar and order, pay and get your drinks. They will bring your food to you when ready. Credit cards are accepted.

Offering your standard pub fare, vegetarian style, it served one of the best veggie burgers that…read moreI've ever had and I've had many from Boca to Morning Star. The veggie burger appeared and tasted like real beef. It's offered as a single or double where you can choose from different condiments such as garlic mayo, mango chutney, burger relish, curried mayo, chili sauce, or your standard mustard. It comes with a generous serving of chips (fries). For a veggie burger, it is surprisingly filling. This place made such an impression on Ryan S. and I that we came back a second time. I couldn't do another veggie burger but ordered the Greek Salad. Prices are a little higher than other places but they serve pretty big portions. Beers are solid. Have a seat out in the backyard if the weather is warm.

Looking for an inexpensive but tasty hot dog? 3 pounds and quite tasty. Convenient located across…read morefrom the Roman Baths.

Okay so after my first snack/lunch failed I decided to try a sausage from this very cute looking…read moresausage cart/stand. It is called The Hot Sausage Company. I thought that it meant it was hot and spicy, and I was thinking how good that sounded, something spicy. So I went to order. I ordered the foot long and she told me they didn't have any ready, but it looked like there were some on the grill, so I said I would take a regular. Well she pulls off one of the long sausages. The regular is pretty darn large, so large I thought it was the foot long so I was happy. I got it with grilled onions and cheese. I took my first bite and realized, it is not spicy, it is just nice and hot, right off the grill! Whoops! My mistake, should have known! Even though the sausage wasn't spicy, it was as advertised, nice and hot. The sausage was very good and was loaded with onions and a slice of cheese on a tasty bun. This is a great deal on a yummy sausage, just don't expect spicy

Where else in Cardiff can you get a chili-dogs that's smothered and covered. Frankly ze best, is…read moreright!

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.

Like Woody's, Donnelley's is a café up on the balcony of Cardiff's Victorian indoor market. They…read moredon't sell as amazing coffee, but they do sell fried breakfast. Yum. Before 11am for just £3.30 you can get a rasher of bacon, two sausages, one egg, a hash brown, toast, bread and beans OR tomatoes AND a cup of tea or coffee. Nice one Doris. After 11am they get mean. You have to pay for your tea or coffee but get the rest for £3.30. Take note students, sometimes there are reasons to get up before Hollyoaks. Other house specials include burgers, things with chips, things on toast, a choice of soups, and toasted teacakes. The menu is pretty massive actually, so you've plenty to choose from, and prices won't break the bank.

This is a café in the upper balcony area of the historic Cardiff Market. An old Victorian building…read morethat remains a good source of produce from local traders. As you enter the market you will be greeted by the same smell of fresh fish that has filled my childhood memories of this place. There is little more that needs to be said about Donnelly's other than they give free digestive biscuits with a tea or coffee. Free digestive biscuits! Those are my three favourite consecutive words. As well as this they do some decent greasy spoon grub for the shopping-weary and hungry alike. The staff are exceptionally friendly and will make sure you feel welcome at this little café. I find it's good to take a tea break in an environment a little different from the coffee lounges that have started to appear on every street corner of the city centre. A break from another kind of break, if you like. Or not. Please yourself.

Reminds me of home. The service was different than other UK establishments, they actually check up…read moreon you here. The drink was a little like the US Long Island but a little sweet for me. Food came out quick and a good temperature. The only downside was the milk shake but it's my personal preference to have a thick/ chunky milkshake this was too thin.

Great atmosphere and friendly, informative staff! Am never disappointed…read more Last night's birthday meal was great. There were 10 of us altogether and the staff (we had the ginger floppy haired guy with the glasses - he was fab) were totally attentive and always wanted to make sure we got the best out of our money. We had a voucher code which entitled us to so many free cocktails as it was someone's birthday. The rules of which I forget. Because. Free cocktails. We also had a 2 for 1 cocktail offer on selected drinks. So everything got a bit confusing but our waiter didn't seem to mind explaining things 88 times over. Poor guy had the patience of a saint. For dinner, I had the BBQ joe hot dog and it was DELISH

FINALLY managed to make it to New York Deli after living in Cardiff for years. I'm an American and…read morealways had it in the back of my mind that I needed to visit a little slice of America in Cardiff. I had the "New York". Unfortunately, when I went they ran out of hoagies so I had to get it in a bagel but it was packed to the BRIM. Although when you look at the prices you might grimace at it seeming expensive, because of the generous portions the prices are well worth it. This is more than just a simple sandwich people!!! 4 stars because the bagel itself was just alright but the fillings were delicious. However, I do have it in my mind that I have to come back and try some of their hoagies. Don't skip over this place! Overstuffing your face is what the good ol' USA is all about!

Open since 1990, The New York Deli is home of the kinda sandwiches that you see on Man Vs. Food…read morethat make you shout at the television - I could eat that!? Yet I'm pretty sure that when faced with the deli delights, like myself - you would struggle and ask for a takeaway. TIP: Try and get your hands on a menu prior to visiting as when faced with all the options and ingredients you're likely to panic pick! Rookie's Guide: Choose your bread, Choose your spread, Choose your fillings, Choose your Salad! On my last visit I had the Reuben: Salt Beef, Swiss Cheese, Coleslaw with the addition of Jalapenos - £3.90. *please take moment to appreciate the magnitude of the meat to bread ratio* Delicious yet ridiculously filling - The New York Deli is open 7 days a week. They slice ALL their meats and cheese daily, support local charities AND use local suppliers for just about everything. They even deliver if you order before 10am!

I've been to this TGI Friday twice; each time not by choice. The first time we missed a showing at…read morethe Odeon Cinema next door and had a couple of hours to kill. The second time was for a work's Christmas party. Even though it is unashamedly tacky, and full of phoney Americana paraphernalia I have to admit that I've quite enjoyed the experience! The food is a bit on the boring side, a bit limited for vegetarians like myself, but perfectly nice. And the cocktails are calorific but extremely yummy. This particular TGI's attracts a lot of families as it's an easy place to eat at before the cinema, so if you're not kiddie friendly it's not the place for you. But if you like friendly service, decent food and a noisy atmosphere - this is the place for you!

No, no, no, I really don't like these pseudo American diners. For starters, American food is…read morehorrifically bad - calorie intensive, absolutely bland and served in such large portions that you can easiiy become a statistic within a week - so why the hell do they pop up all over England, with it's far superior food and European culinary influence? Money, it's sad to say. However, here's a way of cheating the Americans at their own game. What you do is go in and get a drink and a starter (right before a movie or something at the nearby Odeon, to get the juices going before your popcorn), then leave. That's it - you've just cost the company money, as I have it on good authority that you have to spend in the region of £12 before any such profit is made. Try it some day. They won't like it.