Clara and Gareth's Guidebook
Food scene
Fresh the Baguette Bar
32 Royal ArcadeFresh baguettes and sandwiches of really high quality... a Cardiff favourite.
Great selection of meats, cheeses, olives and antipasti. Lots of sweets and traditional welsh treats as well as a cafe.
In the summer they have homemade ice cream.
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Wally's Delicatessen
38-42 Royal ArcadeGreat selection of meats, cheeses, olives and antipasti. Lots of sweets and traditional welsh treats as well as a cafe.
In the summer they have homemade ice cream.
The Smoke Haus
Mary Ann StreetYou have to try the chicken wings, incredible burgers and great whiskey selection.
You have to book in advance for a table but well worth it for a special occasion.
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The Potted Pig
27 High StYou have to book in advance for a table but well worth it for a special occasion.
Aura Brasserie & Bar
The Sunday roast sharing platters are not to be missed!
Nice roof top bar for drinks and a reasonably priced menu. You'll find one in Cardiff bay and another in the City.
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The Alchemist Cardiff
117 St Mary StNice roof top bar for drinks and a reasonably priced menu. You'll find one in Cardiff bay and another in the City.
Neighbourhoods
The circular trail for cyclists and walkers is 10km (6.2 miles) long. It runs around the Bay and across to the seaside town of Penarth via Pont Y Werin, a 140m bridge providing a link for pedestrians and cyclists between Penarth and the International Sports Village.
Along the trail, you can enjoy Cardiff’s rich heritage, see historic landmarks, such as the Norwegian Church, alongside iconic buildings like the world renowned Wales Millennium Centre and the Senedd, the Welsh Assembly’s building. The vibrant waterfront cafés, bars and restaurants give the Bay a special, unique appeal.
Cardiff Bay Trail
Cardiff Bay TrailThe circular trail for cyclists and walkers is 10km (6.2 miles) long. It runs around the Bay and across to the seaside town of Penarth via Pont Y Werin, a 140m bridge providing a link for pedestrians and cyclists between Penarth and the International Sports Village.
Along the trail, you can enjoy Cardiff’s rich heritage, see historic landmarks, such as the Norwegian Church, alongside iconic buildings like the world renowned Wales Millennium Centre and the Senedd, the Welsh Assembly’s building. The vibrant waterfront cafés, bars and restaurants give the Bay a special, unique appeal.
The third of the arcades making up Castle Quarter is Castle Arcade. Sitting on the opposite side of Cardiff’s High Street facing High Street & Duke Arcades, Castle Arcade was constructed between 1882 and 1889. The arcade is particularly famous for the balconies that split the shops across two floors and two large arches mirror each other on either end of the arcade, seen perfectly from the second floor. Castle Arcade is home to an eclectic mix of independent stores including Portuguese bakery Nata and Co, bar Gin and Juice, and Barker’s Tea Rooms sister café Coffee Barker’s. There’s also a choice of fancy dress stores, high end independent fashion and jewellers, as well as a choice of hairdressers
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Castle Arcade
The third of the arcades making up Castle Quarter is Castle Arcade. Sitting on the opposite side of Cardiff’s High Street facing High Street & Duke Arcades, Castle Arcade was constructed between 1882 and 1889. The arcade is particularly famous for the balconies that split the shops across two floors and two large arches mirror each other on either end of the arcade, seen perfectly from the second floor. Castle Arcade is home to an eclectic mix of independent stores including Portuguese bakery Nata and Co, bar Gin and Juice, and Barker’s Tea Rooms sister café Coffee Barker’s. There’s also a choice of fancy dress stores, high end independent fashion and jewellers, as well as a choice of hairdressers
Linger in leafy Pontcanna
This fecund neighbourhood northwest of centre is where Cardiff grows all green and lovely. With tree-flanked thoroughfares strung between the four parks of Pontcanna Fields, Llandaff Fields, Thompson’s Park and Victoria Park, it seems expertly tailored to the roving gastronome, its bars and cafes, many in swanky set-back townhouses, dotted every couple of blocks. The thrumming community hub is the Chapter Arts Centre: a focus for innovative cinema, theatre, exhibitions and talks.
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Pontcanna
Linger in leafy Pontcanna
This fecund neighbourhood northwest of centre is where Cardiff grows all green and lovely. With tree-flanked thoroughfares strung between the four parks of Pontcanna Fields, Llandaff Fields, Thompson’s Park and Victoria Park, it seems expertly tailored to the roving gastronome, its bars and cafes, many in swanky set-back townhouses, dotted every couple of blocks. The thrumming community hub is the Chapter Arts Centre: a focus for innovative cinema, theatre, exhibitions and talks.
Sightseeing
Cardiff Castle is a medieval castle and Victorian Gothic revival mansion located in the city centre of Cardiff, Wales. The original motte and bailey castle was built in the late 11th century by Norman invaders on top of a 3rd-century Roman fort
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I-Castle ye-Cardiff
Castle StCardiff Castle is a medieval castle and Victorian Gothic revival mansion located in the city centre of Cardiff, Wales. The original motte and bailey castle was built in the late 11th century by Norman invaders on top of a 3rd-century Roman fort
Caerphilly Castle is a medieval fortification in Caerphilly in South Wales. The castle was constructed by Gilbert de Clare in the 13th century as part of his campaign to maintain control of Glamorgan, and saw extensive fighting between Gilbert, his descendants, and the native Welsh rulers
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I-Caerphilly Castle
Castle StreetCaerphilly Castle is a medieval fortification in Caerphilly in South Wales. The castle was constructed by Gilbert de Clare in the 13th century as part of his campaign to maintain control of Glamorgan, and saw extensive fighting between Gilbert, his descendants, and the native Welsh rulers
Castell Coch is a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle built above the village of Tongwynlais in South Wales. The first castle on the site was built by the Normans after 1081 to protect the newly conquered town of Cardiff and control the route along the Taff Gorge
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Castell Coch
Castell Coch is a 19th-century Gothic Revival castle built above the village of Tongwynlais in South Wales. The first castle on the site was built by the Normans after 1081 to protect the newly conquered town of Cardiff and control the route along the Taff Gorge
The Taff Trail is a popular walking and cycle path that runs for 55 miles between Cardiff Bay and Brecon in Wales. It is so named because it follows the course of the River Taff. Along much of its length, it follows the National Cycle Network Route 8 that continues to Holyhead, and is substantially off-road
Taff Trail - Cardiff to Brecon
The Taff Trail is a popular walking and cycle path that runs for 55 miles between Cardiff Bay and Brecon in Wales. It is so named because it follows the course of the River Taff. Along much of its length, it follows the National Cycle Network Route 8 that continues to Holyhead, and is substantially off-road
Admire world-class art and artefacts at the National Museum
Fronted by a lovely landscaped park, the National Museum would be a wonder for its domed, colonnaded early 20th-century façade alone. But its sublime art collection catapults Cardiff onto the world stage. One of Europe’s most dazzling displays of impressionist and post-impressionist art headlines, whilst the Evolution of Wales exhibit whisks you on a vibrant 4600 million-year trip through time in Wales from the Big Bang onwards.
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Iziko leNkqubo yaseCardiff
Admire world-class art and artefacts at the National Museum
Fronted by a lovely landscaped park, the National Museum would be a wonder for its domed, colonnaded early 20th-century façade alone. But its sublime art collection catapults Cardiff onto the world stage. One of Europe’s most dazzling displays of impressionist and post-impressionist art headlines, whilst the Evolution of Wales exhibit whisks you on a vibrant 4600 million-year trip through time in Wales from the Big Bang onwards.
This is one of the world’s very best open-air museums, where buildings from across the country and its most seminal periods of history have been dismantled then faithfully reassembled across delightful 100-acre grounds enfolding St Fagans Castle. The result is a touching architectural tapestry of Wales, weaving together such edifices as a Middle Ages farmhouse, 18th-century chapel, WW1 miners’ institute and legendary early 20th-century Cardiff boozer The Vulcan Hotel.
Insider Tip: Save time for the imposing Elizabethan manor house of St Fagans Castle itself, as well as for the brilliantly recreated Iron Age roundhouses and llys (court) of medieval Welsh prince Llywelyn Fawr.
The museum is free; the parking you pay for (£6.50).
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Iziko lezwe laseSt Fagans National Museum of History
This is one of the world’s very best open-air museums, where buildings from across the country and its most seminal periods of history have been dismantled then faithfully reassembled across delightful 100-acre grounds enfolding St Fagans Castle. The result is a touching architectural tapestry of Wales, weaving together such edifices as a Middle Ages farmhouse, 18th-century chapel, WW1 miners’ institute and legendary early 20th-century Cardiff boozer The Vulcan Hotel.
Insider Tip: Save time for the imposing Elizabethan manor house of St Fagans Castle itself, as well as for the brilliantly recreated Iron Age roundhouses and llys (court) of medieval Welsh prince Llywelyn Fawr.
The museum is free; the parking you pay for (£6.50).
A beautiful place to visit with a coffee shop. Walk along the barrage and make a stop at this landmark of the Bay
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Norwegian Church Arts Centre
Harbour DriveA beautiful place to visit with a coffee shop. Walk along the barrage and make a stop at this landmark of the Bay
Activities
White knuckle jet boat action in Cardiff Bay, just a few minutes walk from the house... https://cardiffjet.co.uk/?gclid=CjwKCAiA4KaRBhBdEiwAZi1zzkbtwWEVPRrBfhCfwahF3VWqZg5oAWPWZtuQOfqCItP69ie4KoDdZBoC97MQAvD_BwE
Cardiff Sea Safaris
White knuckle jet boat action in Cardiff Bay, just a few minutes walk from the house... https://cardiffjet.co.uk/?gclid=CjwKCAiA4KaRBhBdEiwAZi1zzkbtwWEVPRrBfhCfwahF3VWqZg5oAWPWZtuQOfqCItP69ie4KoDdZBoC97MQAvD_BwE
DEPOT is the ultimate warehouse space for Cardiff’s most creative pop up events. Since 2015, we have been creating exciting new events from Ginstock and By Order Of to Hip Hop Karaoke, Pizza & Prosecco and our Friday night sell-out, BINGO LINGO.
There's always something interesting going on at the DEPOT, check their calendar on their website for up to date information
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DEPOT Cardiff
Unit 8 Curran EmbankmentDEPOT is the ultimate warehouse space for Cardiff’s most creative pop up events. Since 2015, we have been creating exciting new events from Ginstock and By Order Of to Hip Hop Karaoke, Pizza & Prosecco and our Friday night sell-out, BINGO LINGO.
There's always something interesting going on at the DEPOT, check their calendar on their website for up to date information
The most important place in Cardiff (maybe in the world)
Don't leave Cardiff without visiting here
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IStadium yase-Principality
Westgate StreetThe most important place in Cardiff (maybe in the world)
Don't leave Cardiff without visiting here
Bars
Cardiff might be synonymous with S.A. Brain & Co, Wales’ biggest brewer, but the capital is at the cutting edge of Welsh craft beer too. Newport-based, national beer award-scooping Tiny Rebel brewery opened Cardiff’s first craft beer bar in 2013 and the city has since spawned Pipes Brewery, operating out of Pontcanna, and Crafty Devil brewery, with outlets in Pontcanna and Penarth.
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Tiny Rebel Cardiff
25 Westgate StCardiff might be synonymous with S.A. Brain & Co, Wales’ biggest brewer, but the capital is at the cutting edge of Welsh craft beer too. Newport-based, national beer award-scooping Tiny Rebel brewery opened Cardiff’s first craft beer bar in 2013 and the city has since spawned Pipes Brewery, operating out of Pontcanna, and Crafty Devil brewery, with outlets in Pontcanna and Penarth.
Prego Wine Bar
Amazing cocktails, fabulous service
Ballie Ballerson Cardiff
Beautifully decorated gin bar. Great atmosphere, feels like a speak easy after dark.
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Gin and Juice
6 Castle ArcadeBeautifully decorated gin bar. Great atmosphere, feels like a speak easy after dark.
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Trains
There is a train station in Cardiff Bay that goes to Cardiff Queen Street if you don't feel like walking, you'll be in the heart of the city for a couple of pounds.
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A lightweight rain coat
Cardiff is notoriously wet! Be sure to pack a lightweight rain coat for days out in the city.