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.

If you want to avoid the more crowded bars of the bay (Salt and Terra Nova) then head towards the…read morecastle look-a-likee that happens to be a bar called The Waterguard. The upsides are: As I said can have a quite drink and get served hassle free. You can play board games as they have quite a few behind the bar including Monopoly and Scrabble. They have a lovely outside area where you can either sit at a table or on the lush grass in the summer. They have speciality beers. The downsides are: They have speciality beers - some people will see this a good thing but I can honestly say I have never tasted a beer I like here. It can be a bit pricey. It can lack a bit of atmosphere if its too empty.

Lively bar located on Queen Street. Its has changed a lot over the year's , but is still a favorite…read more place to visit, no food was being served on the days we were there but the service was as good as it always was. Great 80's music being played over the speakers.

Great atmosphere and a good place to have a pint or five after work. Totally old school and comfy…read moreplace. Love it there

Was looking for a place for pre Theatre meal and was looking for a place that wasn't another chain…read morerestaurant that I can dine at in London. Found The Dock as it advertised 2 course set menu for under £10 and it was by the water. A very modern looking pub with 2 floors, I really liked the decor and seating set up. Very large menu and thought there was good variety for the set menu. Staff were really friendly, service was fast and food portions decent size.

No service upstairs and no service downstairs after 10 minutes. Dirty tables everywhere and staff…read morevanishing on sight. My worst experience in Cardiff.

It was a rainy afternoon and I was looking for somewhere to eat with a friend…read more Dropped in, got a great table next to the fireplace to warm up from being drenched in the rain and a treat of a meal. I had the fish, battered, chips, tartar sauce, peas, friend had a Burger, I had a great large espresso. It was quiet being the afternoon, there were only another couple of parties that I could see, but if you want to meet somebody for a meal or coffee or a quiet drink I would highly recommend it. Next time I tried Eddies, shouldn't have bothered, should have gone back to Salt's.

Sunday night in Cardiff looking for a warm place to grab a pint and dinner away from the zaniness…read moreof the Six Nations Rugby tournament. Salt is in a beautiful spot overlooking Cardiff Bay with a gorgeous fireplace. Sat upstairs overlooking the water. The food was decent, I wanted to try a traditional Sunday Roast and it was ok. Next time I will try something more adventurous. Service team was attentive even though they were looking forward to knocking off from a long tournament weekend.

Huge menu and open late. Went late and ordered dinner &…read moredrinks at the bar, for the family. All was fine until a short blonde female server from upstairs came downstairs and inserted herself into our situation as I was retrieving our drinks from the bar. I only asked if my sons' drinks were sugar free and her response was suddenly asking for ID and then telling us to leave (after paying) bc I said my 18 year old did not have his id (ended up that he actually did have it). The policy is fine but was not clearly stated. However, her handling of the incident was bizarre, abrupt and rude. I think she is anti Tourist or maybe has a Napoleon complex to conduct herself as she did - especially when the restaurant was so empty and we had already paid. customers beware of the short blonde. Everyone else working there was friendly. Food was fine. Will not return due to unbecoming behavior of short blonde female employee.

The service was slow. Very touristy. Never wiped the tables between seatings. Gum on the glass…read more Very dirty. Empty cans rolling on the ground nobody bothered to pick up. We were going to eat here but decided against it.

My friend and I went to Penarth to visit our chum who's emigrating to New Zealand. Everyone I know…read moreseems to be emigrating which isn't fair, but is about as fair as my maths is good (everyone I know translates as FIVE.) Anyway, after an afternoon of eating cake and snoozing on the sofa in front of a roaring fire and surrounded with cats, the idea of getting wrecked in Cardiff and Chippie Alley palled. So we went on a pub crawl in Penarth instead. The pub crawl drew to an abrupt halt when we got to the Lion, a favourite of my friend's during her teens, and it transpired that it was doing Fosters for £1.50 all through January. I bloody hate beer, but was turned into a purring kitten by the fact that the jukebox didn't play anything post-1995 all evening. I don't know anything about Davos, but hurrah! I STILL know all the words to Cast songs! This has the potential to be a great ID scheme: if you don't come in singing all the words to 'Two Princes' and going "CHOON!", you're out on your ear. There's a beer garden out the back which came in handy when one of our number got over-hot and felt like she was about to pass out. I hate beer, but I do like stars, and the lovely thing about being in Penarth rather than London means that you get a cracking view. Less cracking was the lack of loo roll in the ladies. After some annoying experiences elsewhere (Pix in Covent Garden, for shame), I've taken to carrying a packet of tissues around in my bag like somebody's grandmother, but just so you're warned. We didn't drink much until the emigrée decided she'd like some Sambuca: the Lion does eight flavours of Sambuca, if you please, including Chili, Apple, Raspberry, and Banana. Sounds rancid. They'd run out of original, so we had liquorice, which tasted practically the same. I'm going to draw this review to a halt now and reflect on the fact I'm 28 and still drinking flavoured sambuca. Oh dear.

what a great pub ! food excellent , Real ale excellent, and check the beer garden out fantastic…read morehouse! Penarth real ale pub of the year 2015

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.

The Duke of Wellington is a great place to relax with friends and enjoy a drink and grab a quick…read morebite. I'm American so I ordered the Philly cheesesteak which is a bit different from what I'm used to but it was overall tasty.

Tip: If you are about to embark on a DIY ale trail of Cardiffs best real-ale pubs, don't start at…read morethe Duke Of Wellington Pub at The Hayes. And why not I hear you ask? Because it has some of the most comfortable seats, the nicest barmen, the cosiest ambience and the very best beers brewed by Cardiff's own Brains Brewery. If you're anything like us, then you'll not want to leave! Our ale trail began and ended with the Duke of Wellington, with no stops in-between, so was a bit of a non-starter as it were. On the plus side at least we still have that list of recommended Cardiff real ale pubs on hand for our next visit. A big thanks to the Duke of Wellington for a lovely afternoon well spent. They even have an interesting bar menu with extensive vegetarian options. I am a little bit in love!

booked a table for 12 midday today as we were going to see the jersey boys in the milenium theatre…read more Arrived on time , placed order and I waited one hour twenty minutes for my food. The food wasnt very hot , I've been here before but will never go there again, very disappointed.

Eli Jenkins is cheap but not necessarily cheerful…read more It is only cheerful if you ignore the indifference unwelcoming attitude of the staff who invariably like to get through serving as many customers as possible with minimum of personal interaction. I can only put Eli's popularity down to its location and competitive prices as the decor hasn't been touched in 10 years, the toilets leave a lot to be desired hygienically and the food is just a little better than passable. I have been to Eli loads of times and have often asked this question to people I've been with: Why is this place so popular? Maybe you should go and find out for yourself.

They only have drinks and chips. Must visit, though. Yes, it is a oldest...so it's SAD they don't…read moreserve food...just relying upon people who want to have a drink at the oldest pub in the port area.

Just visited after a lovely few hours in Cardiff bay . Me…read moreand my husband waited at an empty bar , apart from one lady being served . After the lady was served he knew we were there and he served two other people that walked in after us . Obviously theses were regulars . Very disappointed with this service , from the outside it looked welcoming, but not inside . The barman was very tall , wearing a vest top and obviously thought the bar was making enough money by the regulars to ignore new customers . We left without a drink . Social & business skills needs approving in my opinion .