Our guidebook to Cardiff
Eating out
There are so many places for you to discover, but here are a few favourites.
Café du Chat Noir
28 Wellfield RdFriendly cafe with good French fare
Sushi Life
Wellfield RoadVery popular with the local sushi fans.
Anna-Loka
114 Albany RdVery popular Vegan restaurant
Great concept - delicious fresh & locally sourced ingredients cooked and prepared by apprentices. The aim is to give them the skills and confidence to take the next step in their career. Whats not to like?
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The Early Bird
38 Woodville RdGreat concept - delicious fresh & locally sourced ingredients cooked and prepared by apprentices. The aim is to give them the skills and confidence to take the next step in their career. Whats not to like?
Another local champion - selling deli shop goodies all locally sourced, whilst using them to cook up some delicious dishes too.
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Penylan Pantry
72 Kimberley RdAnother local champion - selling deli shop goodies all locally sourced, whilst using them to cook up some delicious dishes too.
Joe's Ice Cream
69 Wellfield RdA great treat, right on the doorstep
Bar 44 Cardiff
15-23 Westgate StreetThe Potted Pig
27 High StThe Clink Cymru
Knox Road
Goodsheds
1 Hood RdGreat for food, work, shopping & more!
Bars & Pubs
You are spoilt for choice with bars & pubs in the city so we've listed a few close to the apartment to enjoy.
Juno is also a cafe with a roof terrace so the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat and a drink and when the sun is out, catch some rays on the roof!
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Juno Lounge
14 Wellfield RdJuno is also a cafe with a roof terrace so the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat and a drink and when the sun is out, catch some rays on the roof!
Claude
140 Albany RdClassic pub where you can watch sports too.
Pear Tree
Wellfield RoadA relaxed pub which serves food
Cameo Club
A bar/bistro/lounge all rolled into one!
Shopping
Just a small selection of some of our favourites!
With over 150 shops to peruse...you'll shop till you drop!
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St. David's Dewi Sant
Bridge StreetWith over 150 shops to peruse...you'll shop till you drop!
Castle Arcade
Beautiful undercover shopping centre
Spillers Records
Morgan ArcadeOne of the oldest record shops in the world!
Morgan Arcade
Morgan ArcadeAnother of the arcades in town
Wellfield Road
Wellfield RoadOn the doorstep! Lots of little shops to check out
Chợ Cardiff
5-7 St Mary StFor a huge selection of ingredients - this is the place!
Roath Farmers Market
38 Keppoch StSaturdays only - check out the website
History & Culture
Highly recommend a visit - the inside design & decor has to be seen to be believed!
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Lâu đài Cardiff
Castle StHighly recommend a visit - the inside design & decor has to be seen to be believed!
Also designed by William Burges and a little out of town, but is stuff fairytales are made of.
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Lâu đài Castell Coch
Also designed by William Burges and a little out of town, but is stuff fairytales are made of.
Full of Welsh history and art, it's free to get in, but donations are received with thanks.
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Bảo tàng Quốc gia Cardiff
Full of Welsh history and art, it's free to get in, but donations are received with thanks.
Millennium Centre station
Based at the Bay, the city's arts centre
Saint Davids Hall
The HayesThe city's performing arts and conference centre
Motorpoint Arena Cardiff
Mary Ann StreetCardiff's indoor exhibition centre
Stunning building with stunning interiors and lots of space for events.
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Cardiff University
Stunning building with stunning interiors and lots of space for events.
Further out of Cardiff, but part of the history of the area
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Bảo tàng Than đá Quốc gia Big Pit
Further out of Cardiff, but part of the history of the area
A very interactive free museum with so much to tell about Welsh history.
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Bảo tàng Lịch sử Quốc gia St Fagans
A very interactive free museum with so much to tell about Welsh history.
Outdoors
Cardiff has some beautiful parks and outdoor areas, as well as having huge and breathtaking open spaces short journeys away...
On the doorstep - great for walking, rowing, cycling or picnics (if the weather is on your side!)
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Roath Park
Lake Road WestOn the doorstep - great for walking, rowing, cycling or picnics (if the weather is on your side!)
Named after the river that runs through it - riverside views throughout
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Công viên Bute
North RoadNamed after the river that runs through it - riverside views throughout
A stunning cycle (or walking) route from the Brecon Beacons to Cardiff Bay
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Taff Trail
A stunning cycle (or walking) route from the Brecon Beacons to Cardiff Bay
Barry Island
If you've seen Gavin & Stacy - this is one for you!
A stunning mountain range - ideal for outdoor walks and exploring
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Brecon Beacons
Beacons ParkA stunning mountain range - ideal for outdoor walks and exploring
Gower
One of the most stunning coastlines our country has to offer
Penarth
A lovely seaside town about 4 miles south of Cardiff.
A bit more of a journey to get to (about 25 miles west of Cardiff) but another popular seaside town.
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Porthcawl
A bit more of a journey to get to (about 25 miles west of Cardiff) but another popular seaside town.
Sports & Leisure
Now called Principality Stadium.
Iconic venue for sporting & musical events
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Sân vận động Principality
Westgate StreetNow called Principality Stadium.
Iconic venue for sporting & musical events
The home of Glamorgan cricket - 16,000 seat stadium
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Sophia Gardens station
The home of Glamorgan cricket - 16,000 seat stadium
Techniquest
Stuart StreetCardiff's science & discovery centre
One of two olympic standard white water courses in the UK
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Cardiff International White Water
Watkiss WayOne of two olympic standard white water courses in the UK
Boulders
Pengam RoadIndoor climbing if the weather isn't on your side!
The Albany
125 Albany RdGreat live music venue and right on the doorstep
A great spot that champions homegrown live music acts alongside big names.
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Clwb Ifor Bach
11 Womanby StA great spot that champions homegrown live music acts alongside big names.
Food scene
Waterloo Tea (Pen Y Lan)
5 Waterloo Gardens