The Rare Welsh Bit

Lunch

The Woodville, Cardiff – Contemporary Pub Grub

Freak shake at The Woodville pub, Cathays

As a former Cardiff University student, I hold fond memories of The Woodville pub in Cathays (of what I can remember, at least!); memories of drunken pub golf escapades, fancy dress parties and chilled out pub quiz nights. It was always somewhere I’d associate with having a good time, as opposed to somewhere I’d go […] Read more…

Caffi Sïo, Cardiff Bay – Chapter’s culture cafe

Caffi Sio, Cardiff Bay

*Sadly, Caffi Sio is now closed. There’s nothing I love more than a stroll down Cardiff Bay on a sunny day. From the scenic views and marine wildlife, to the quirky souvenir shops and the endless selection of restaurants and cafes, there’s not much I don’t like about Cardiff Bay. In fact, the only downfall […] Read more…

Tiny Rebel Cardiff, Westgate Street – Beer & Food

Tiny Rebel Cardiff posters

With a Newport-based brewery and two bars to its name, Tiny Rebel is at the forefront of South Wales’ thriving craft beer scene. However, as I discovered when I popped along to Tiny Rebel Cardiff on Westgate Street recently (formerly Urban Taphouse, but rebranded by the same owners last year), they also offer a satisfying selection […] Read more…

Cheese, please! Cafe review: Munchies – Crwys Road, Cardiff

Munchies Cardiff grilled cheese sandwich and crisps

Cheese lovers rejoice! A new café has opened on Crwys Road, Cardiff, serving grilled cheese sandwiches and baked treats. Munchies officially opened on Monday following a soft launch to press, bloggers, friends and family last week. However, it actually started out as a late-night sweet treat delivery service sweet running out of university student, Jordan […] Read more…

Sunday lunch at The Flora pub on Cathays Terrace, Cardiff

Sunday roast lamb dinner

Perched on the corner between Flora Street and Cathays Terrace, The Flora has been at the heart of Cardiff‘s student community, Cathays, for many years. It’s the kind of pub where I’d expect to find a mix of undergrads taking advantage of the cheap booze (possibly in fancy dress), and old men hunched over the bar, […] Read more…