Guidebook for Cardiff
Food Scene
Absolute HEAVEN for vegetarians (very good for everyone one else as well). Fantastic variety on offer. No drinks license but BYO. Some fantastic sweets to follow your meal.
28 locals recommend
Vegetarian Food Studio
115-117 Penarth RdAbsolute HEAVEN for vegetarians (very good for everyone one else as well). Fantastic variety on offer. No drinks license but BYO. Some fantastic sweets to follow your meal.
Every Sunday morning.
You might not want the fresh veg, but eggs, bread, pastries, coffee - that's Sunday breakfast and lunch sorted !
23 locals recommend
Riverside Market
7 Fitzhamon EmbankmentEvery Sunday morning.
You might not want the fresh veg, but eggs, bread, pastries, coffee - that's Sunday breakfast and lunch sorted !
If you're lucky Giovanni will come by your table to check out the service and food.
Italian food by Italian people - if you're in Cardiff for the Wales v Italy rugby make sure you book WELL in advance!
6 locals recommend
Giovanni's Restaurant
38 The HayesIf you're lucky Giovanni will come by your table to check out the service and food.
Italian food by Italian people - if you're in Cardiff for the Wales v Italy rugby make sure you book WELL in advance!
Entertainment & Activities
You're probably here for this - but if not - a tour round the stadium (on non-event days) is a good idea.
324 locals recommend
Principality Stadium
Westgate StreetYou're probably here for this - but if not - a tour round the stadium (on non-event days) is a good idea.
Vue Cardiff
Wood StreetI prefer to say Cinema !
About 15-20 min walk (depending upon how fast you walk I suppose!)
77 locals recommend
Cardiff City Stadium station
Leckwith RoadAbout 15-20 min walk (depending upon how fast you walk I suppose!)
Could be Cricket or music. 20mins walk along the river Taff - very nice.
46 locals recommend
Sophia Gardens Cricket Ground
Sophia WalkCould be Cricket or music. 20mins walk along the river Taff - very nice.
Motorpoint Arena Cardiff
Mary Ann StreetLive music venue
All sorts of stuff on here from comedy stand up to classical concerts.
45 locals recommend
St. David's Hall
9-11 The HayesAll sorts of stuff on here from comedy stand up to classical concerts.
I'm sure I'm not supposed to suggest you sign up for a free three day trial pass which you could cross the road to use. So I won't!
PureGym Cardiff Central
Wood StreetI'm sure I'm not supposed to suggest you sign up for a free three day trial pass which you could cross the road to use. So I won't!
Shopping
John Lewis Cardiff
The HayesBecause... if I need to tell you .....!
Massive - everything you'd ever want-ish!
Most large chains are here.
142 locals recommend
Saint Davids Centre
Massive - everything you'd ever want-ish!
Most large chains are here.
Essentials
ATM Tesco Express
Tesco - open until 10pm
Marks and Spencer
Central SquareUsual M&S stuff, convenient but slightly pricey
Arts & Culture
New Theatre
Park PlacePanto, drama, music - take your pick!
Could be bands, drama, opera, stand-up - check out their website. Or just walk down the river (20-30mins) and take a selfie in front of the iconic armadillo !
164 locals recommend
Wales Millennium Centre
Bute PlaceCould be bands, drama, opera, stand-up - check out their website. Or just walk down the river (20-30mins) and take a selfie in front of the iconic armadillo !
Its a Castle! Although the modern version, paid for by the Marquess of Bute is a Victorian Folly - but some amazing sights in there. But also on the sight are the remains of the original castle
376 locals recommend
Cardiff Castle
Castle StIts a Castle! Although the modern version, paid for by the Marquess of Bute is a Victorian Folly - but some amazing sights in there. But also on the sight are the remains of the original castle
Award winning museum of Welsh life.
You'll need a car or get a 32a bus from Westgate Street
328 locals recommend
St Fagans National Museum of History
Award winning museum of Welsh life.
You'll need a car or get a 32a bus from Westgate Street
Sightseeing
You'll need a car to get here. But worth a visit if you like picturesque historic folly castles.
168 locals recommend
Castell Coch
You'll need a car to get here. But worth a visit if you like picturesque historic folly castles.