The Rare Welsh Bit

South Wales restaurants

Around the world in 80 beers – Restaurant review: Bierkeller, Cardiff

Just over a month ago, Cardiff got its very own Bavarian bar in the form of Bierkeller, situated in Stadium Plaza, Cardiff city centre (next to the Millennium Stadium). The bar became instantly popular for its German beers served in Steins, carried to your table (or bench, rather) by waitresses wearing traditional Bavarian dress, with the added […] Read more…

Event: Cocktails & canapés at Newbridge on Usk (Celtic Manor Resort)

Last Wednesday I attended #TasteOfNewbridge, a bloggers event held at Newbridge on Usk, a 200-year-old country inn and restaurant sitting on the banks of the River Usk, near Tredunnock. Newbridge on Usk is owned by the five-star Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, South Wales and is situated just a few miles upriver from the Resort itself, although complimentary shuttle transport is […] Read more…