Dog Friendly — Pubs in Cardiff

Albany

105 Donald Street, Cardiff CF24 4TL

A locals' pub in an area with a large student population, the Albany continues to attract a varied clientele through its beer quality, ambiance and range of activities. The public bar is lively, with TVs showing sport, while the lounge bar offers the chance for quiet conversation. The pub holds a twice-weekly poker league night, weekly quiz and karaoke on Saturday nights. It has a covered and heated smoking area, skittle alley and beer garden.

Birchgrove

1-3 Brchgrove Road, Cardiff CF14 1RR

Busy suburban community pub in a prominent position at a major crossroads. Built in Arts and Crafts style but modernised in recent years, it has retained original features including wood panelling in the public bar and two red-brick fireplaces. A large range of Brains beers is served including seasonals. During the summer months a changing guest cider is also available on handpump. The pub has a traditional skittle alley. Darts, Sunday quiz.

Deri Inn

Heol-y-Deri, Cardiff CF14 6UH

A large suburban pub on the northern outskirts of Cardiff which has been much modernised over the years. Popular and busy, it has a large lounge bar, stylishly furnished and divided into several distinct areas. The five regular ales are from regional breweries all over the UK. Two quiz evenings are hosted each week. There is a large car park, outside seating areas and covered smoking area.

Blue Bell

33 High Street, Cardiff CF10 1PU

Popular city centre Brains pub with a traditional appearance and friendly bar staff, attracting a brisk trade from both locals and visitors. Dating from 1813 as the Blue Bell, it was renamed Goat Major in 1995 after the mascot of the Royal Welsh Regiment, a fact that was proudly illustrated in the many photographs adorning the cosy interior. Traditional Welsh food is served into the early evening. A handy watering hole if visiting Cardiff Castle and other local attractions. Sold by Brains to Croeso Pub Company and then the name reverted from Goat Major to its original name Blue Bell, reopening 27th May 2021. Sells beer from a variety of Welsh brewers.

Halfway

247 Cathedral Road, Cardiff CF11 9PP

This busy open plan public house has a large central bar and various drinking and dining areas to choose from. The pub has a genuine, comfortable feel to it. Popular with a mixed clientele, and a traditional skittle alley.

Brewhouse & Kitchen

Sophia Close, Cardiff CF11 9HW

Located near Glamorgan County Cricket ground, this large free house and micro brewery, was a former lodge, Four real ales, brewed on site, are always available. The conservatory provides a smart and comfortable place to enjoy the menu of freshly cooked Welsh food, while large decked areas outside offer pleasant surroundings in better weather, with the "Beach Huts" being the novelty factor.

Conway

58 Conway Road, Cardiff CF11 9NW

In a quiet side street in the residential district of Pontcanna, this pub has an L-shaped drinking area divided into spaces devoted to drinking and dining. Good-quality food, with an emphasis on local ingredients, is available from a frequently changing menu. At least three guest beers are kept, generally sourced from established Welsh brewers. There is an outdoor drinking/eating area to the front of the pub.

City Arms

10-12 Quay Street, Cardiff CF10 1EA

Very popular pub in the heart of Cardiff's top beer and cider area. The two rooms are served by a central bar featuring real ales, "craft keg" beers and traditional ciders mainly pumped up from the cellar using air pressure. Though a Brains house now run by Marstons, it offers a range of guest beers from almost anywhere in the U.K. incl. the Marston's range. Very busy when events take place at the at the adjacent Millennium Stadium and Arms Park.

Discovery

Celyn Avenue, Lakeside, Cardiff CF23 6EH

This spacious community pub is situated close to the north end of Roath Park Lake. The bar has a big screen for sports enthusiasts and caters for the usual pub activities including darts and quizzes. There is a larger, quieter lounge. There is also a large function room which can cater for parties. The pub holds occasional mini beer festivals and hosts charity events.

Packet

95 Bute Street, Cardiff CF10 5AB

One of the last remaining "dock" pubs in the Bay. One of Brains' wide range of pubs, described by them as a "community pub". The venue no longer serves food and has an "old man" style character. "Drugs free" posters prominently displayed.

Butchers Arms

29 Llandaff Road, Cardiff CF11 9NG

A fine example of an old fashioned street corner local. It has a bright, friendly corner public bar plus a separate lounge bar to the rear. The public bar has sports TV with volume usually turned down to enable a juke box also to figure. The stained-glass pointed-top windows are also a feature. Limited Lunch time bar food & Spice nights. Occasional live music Guest ales and cider currently discontinued

Cambrian Tap

51 St Mary Street, Cardiff CF10 1AD

Small, traditional boozer refurbished as a "craft beer" bar. Two regular real ales from the Brains Craft brewery are served along with up to six other real ales, two from the Brains Craft Brewery and four from micro-breweries. A selection of pork pies is available,

Maltsters

42-44 Cardiff Road, Cardiff CF5 2DS

Attractive looking pub on a level higher than pavement level. Following an extensive refurbishment with new upper lounge & lower bar areas. Behind the old leaded windows,the overflow bar is quite cosy. The lounge typically offers more comfortable surroundings. The outside drinking area at the front enables customers to watch the world go by on the busy Cardiff Road.

Royal Exchange

Ty Mawr Road, Cardiff CF14 2FQ

Tucked away in a side street near to the railway station (no direct access), a smart looking facade draws you into what is a traditional pub with public bar, lounge and a sports bar in an annex. The bar has some character with a “Rock Around The Clock” clock delivering the time of day alongside framed Brains beers pumpclips either side of it fixed above the bar counter. Around the walls are iconic pictures of famous Hollywood stars and there is evidence of indoor sports success with some polished trophies of past triumphs. The lounge is partly split level offering a comfortable environment for a drink and a chat. Off the lounge is access to a small (planned) patio for outdoor drinking. Near the public bar is a “charity wall” capturing the pub clientele’s charity fund-raising feats with framed certificates of thanks recognising their achievements of raising substantial amounts of cash. The adjoining sports room with skittles alley and pool table is adaptable an d doubles as a function room when required. Sport features highly on the agenda here with six skittles teams and two darts and pool teams. Throughout the decor is of complimentary shades of grey giving a light effect to the interior, colours which are reflected outside. Access is via flights of steps, while there is a garden and patio for use in fine weather. Live music every other weekend alternating with karaoke. Sunday evenings (9pm) there is a quiz with proceeds going to charity. While meals may not be on the menu there are bar snacks if you feel a bit peckish.

Ty Mawr

Graig Road, Cardiff CF14 0UF

Modrnised pub, good range of ales, Emphasis on dining. Beer garden with spectacular view of Cardiff. Guest beer from Brain's Craft beers

Wolf's Castle

Wolf's Castle Road, Cardiff CF14 5JS

Food-Sunday lunch only. al public bar with pool table, dartboard and skittle alley.Fuction room available. Regular weekend live music/karaoke

Ffynnon Wen

Thornhill Road, Cardiff CF14 9UA

Relxing & traditional converted farmhouse. Range of ales. 2 for 1 menu. Once used by JudgebJeffries as a hanging post. Food until 9:00 Mon-thur 9:30 Fri.Sat 8:00 Sun

Head of Steam

18-19 Church Street, Cardiff CF10 1BG

A welcome addition to Cardiff's "pub mile", good selection of cask and craft ales. A selection of bottled Belgian/German beers adds further choice. A central island bar with seating spread around it, booths down one side and various table sizes down the other. Upstairs seating also available.

Plymouth Arms

Crofft Y Genau Road, Cardiff CF5 6DU

A country pub & restaurant in a grade II listed building with extensive gardens. Changing real ales from national suppliers. Some of the prices are reassuringly expensive.

Old Cottage

Cherry Orchard Road, Cardiff CF14 0UE

Modernised pub/restaurant with emphasis on food. Pleasant outside seating area. Near Cefn Onn park.

Pipes Beer

183a Kings Road, Cardiff CF11 9DF

A tiny brewery, established in 2008, down an alleyway beside 183 Kings Road. The beers, which tend to be brewed to Continental recipes, are unfiltered, without additives or preservatives, and are suitable for vegans. Tap "room", with eight taps, open Friday evenings and Saturdays when one can drink outside or buy bottles to take away. There is little, if no, cover for inclement or colder weather! NOTE: Cask ale is not routinely available.

Mackintosh

Mundy Place, Cardiff CF24 4BZ

Owain Glyndwr

10 St John Street, Cardiff CF10 1GL

This pub near the Castle with a circular exterior has had a refurbishment which has seen the cask ale offering increase. Five handpumps now dispense beers from mainly Welsh micros such as Boss and Brecon. A large bar is located on the left hand side with plenty of seating in other areas. There is an outdoor seating area at the front of the pub and there is a function room upstairs Live bands play on Friday and Saturday and several TVs show the latest sporting action It gets particularly busy here in here when Wales are playing.

Pen & Wig

1 Park Grove, Cardiff CF10 3BJ

Converted from a large Victorian terraced house in the quiet north eastern corner of the city centre, the Pen and Wig has a single bar with distinct seating areas plus a large garden. It is popular with younger people looking for a quiet drink. and the legal profession which has a number of offices in the location. Up to nine real ales available, mainly from the larger breweries, plus a cider, providing good value for money. Serves food till 10pm and has live music every Saturday evening

Pineapple

39 Station Road, Cardiff CF14 2FB

Sometimes a Wickwar seasonal beer is served in place of BOB. Meal times: Sun 12-3 Number of guest beers: 1 Description: A pleasant pub on the main road through Llandaff North with a comfortable public bar and lounge. The former seems to bring in a steady stream of regulars through the day while the latter offers comfortable surroundings and doubles as a dining room. Dotted around the lounge are scenes of European cities and a view of the long spacious garden and children’s play area. The garden runs alongside the skittles alley which apart from hosting league skittles can also be hired for functions when not in use. Food is only served at Sunday lunch time but this may extend to other times of the week when business picks up. There is occasional live music on weekends and weekly karaoke on Monday evenings. Sharp's Doom Bar and Wickwar BOB are regular ales although one may occasionally give way to a guest.

Heathcock

58-60 Bridge Street, Llandaff, Cardiff CF5 2EN

Roadside pub on the northern approach to Llandaff City. A central bar serves an adjoining public bar, lounge, and the pleasant outdoor area at the rear of the premises. The bar is cosy and traditional with a small fireplace and a mix of furniture. The lounge is spacious and doubles as a dining room albeit with a TV. Following a troubled few years it is hoped that the Heathcock, under new management will now enjoy a period of stability as a welcoming venue serving good beer and food.

Lansdowne

71 Beda Road, Cardiff CF5 1LX

A successful example of the conversion of a a disused former hotel into a mixed use development, which has created a pub that has become the hub of the local community. The ground floor pub has been refurbished into three distinct areas. Decor is fairly basic but is bright and attractive with plenty of woodwork. Beers are sourced from Micro-Breweries with a few "Locale" examples.

Railway Hotel

132 Station Road, Cardiff CF14 2FH

Large pub with two spacious bars designed on traditional lines. A good local following with games and quiz nights. Saturday Market is held in the car park Conveniently placed for public transport links. Skittle Alley. The rotating ales are from the Stonegate list.

Woodville

1-5 Woodville Road, Cardiff CF24 4DW

Prominent street corner pub near top end of Cathays Park near Cardiff University and therefore catering largely for students. The handpumps and traditional cider are on the bar further away from the main entrance and therefore are not immediately obvious upon entry.

Andrew Buchan

29 Albany Road, Roath, Cardiff CF24 3LH

A main street community bar in multi cultural suburb which has forged links with the local community. One of a handful of pubs run by Rhymey Brewery, it also features bag-in-box Real Cider/Perry frequently from Llanbleddian Orchards. A real fire adds to the cosy ambience in winter.

Tiny Rebel

25 Westgate Street, Cardiff CF10 1DD

Landmark pub less than a drop kick from the Principality Stadium. There is a choice of rooms, varying from stylishly trendy to trendily basic, spread over two floors and all decorated in Tiny Rebel's unique, quirky style. Beers are from Tiny Rebel and other craft breweries. Up to four traditional ciders available along with several craft keg beers plus a selection of bottled beers from Europe and America. Special activities include "Boardgame Night" (Mondays) and and "Bring Your Own Vinyl Night" (last Sunday of each month). Payment is by "Card Only", No cash accepted.

Bub's Bar & Kitchen

17 Church Street, Cardiff CF10 1BG

Opened in June 2018 and recently refurbished, this is an established venue on Cardiff's craft beer scene. The ground floor bar is rustic in character while the upstairs room is more comfortable and concentrates more on food.

St. Canna's Ale House

42 Llandaff Road, Cardiff CF11 9NJ

A micropub in a converted shop just off the main Cowbridge Road in the centre of Canton. The main room leads to a smaller room to the rear that, in turn, leads to a tiny garden. Up to six real ales from local breweries are served from a gravity stillage and several traditional ciders are also available. A selection of board games is available for customers' use. The ale house hosts a number of regular events such as quiz nights, movie nights and open mic nights. Thursdays are 'Street Food' nights when a local street vendor sets up stall. At other times a limited range of crisps and snacks are available but customers are welcome to order "in" a take-away.

Cathays Beer House

109 Crwys Road, Cardiff CF24 4NF

Quirky pub in an old sub post office, all beers served on gravity. Basic décor, and seating - tractor style seats at the bar, with a welcoming friendly atmosphere. Currently serving up to four ales on gravity, and a small selection of boxed ciders. Craft bottles & cans have their own menu. A welcome addition to a part of Cardiff full of beer mediocrity. This pub has worked hard throughout the lockdowns to provide a takeaway service to the local community.