Guidebook for Cardiff
Food Scene
Little Portuguese bakery just down the road. Excellent meal deals on a small budget! Staff are super friendly.
34 locals recommend
Nata & Co
118 Clifton StLittle Portuguese bakery just down the road. Excellent meal deals on a small budget! Staff are super friendly.
Made out of a few shipping containers and facing out onto Cardiff Bay. Great coffee and sandwiches. Great location as you have to walk past Millennium Centre, Welsh assembly, and Norwegian church to get there.
Coffi Co - Cardiff Bay
Harbour DriveMade out of a few shipping containers and facing out onto Cardiff Bay. Great coffee and sandwiches. Great location as you have to walk past Millennium Centre, Welsh assembly, and Norwegian church to get there.
Exceptional value for money Italian food. Some of the best Pizzas and pasta dishes you will find anywhere in Cardiff. Quaint little restaurant with a shabby chic feel. Really interactive staff and chefs! Lunch 12-2:30pm Dinner 5-9pm
19 locals recommend
La Dolce Vita
5 Wellfield RdExceptional value for money Italian food. Some of the best Pizzas and pasta dishes you will find anywhere in Cardiff. Quaint little restaurant with a shabby chic feel. Really interactive staff and chefs! Lunch 12-2:30pm Dinner 5-9pm
Great coffee with fantastic decor and atmosphere. The gelato and waffles also look amazing. One of the best coffee shops in Cardiff city centre.
11 locals recommend
Coffee Barker
1-13 Castle ArcadeGreat coffee with fantastic decor and atmosphere. The gelato and waffles also look amazing. One of the best coffee shops in Cardiff city centre.
Drinks & Nightlife
Yes it's another Wetherspoons, but this one is by far the best in Cardiff. On a sunny day the upstairs balcony has great views over the bay and it has a pretty vibrant atmosphere on the weekend. Drinks prices very good.
8 locals recommend
The Mount Stuart
Stuart PlaceYes it's another Wetherspoons, but this one is by far the best in Cardiff. On a sunny day the upstairs balcony has great views over the bay and it has a pretty vibrant atmosphere on the weekend. Drinks prices very good.
Mill Lane is home to many bars and clubs. Take your pick. If you're nocturnal like me then 'Ten Mill Lane' is open until 6am on the weekend. Peppermint bar is usually packed out too.
17 locals recommend
Mill Lane
Mill LaneMill Lane is home to many bars and clubs. Take your pick. If you're nocturnal like me then 'Ten Mill Lane' is open until 6am on the weekend. Peppermint bar is usually packed out too.
A right of passage for anyone looking for a fun night in Cardiff. Live music every day until midnight and DJ until 4am. Never disappoints.
13 locals recommend
The Live Lounge
9 The FriaryA right of passage for anyone looking for a fun night in Cardiff. Live music every day until midnight and DJ until 4am. Never disappoints.
Arts & Culture
Check out what shows are on at this iconic theatre in Cardiff Bay. Good photo op (and it lights up at night).
47 locals recommend
Millennium Centre station
Check out what shows are on at this iconic theatre in Cardiff Bay. Good photo op (and it lights up at night).
Shopping
All major high street brands indoors. Restaurants, crazy golf, and everything in between.
40 locals recommend
St David's Dewi Sant
Bridge StreetAll major high street brands indoors. Restaurants, crazy golf, and everything in between.
IKEA Cardiff
Ferry RoadBecause IKEA meatballs and unnecessary impulse buys.
Essentials
Tesco Express
My go to for essentials.
Well Butetown - Loudon Square
213 Bute StPharmacy open all week and 9am-1pm Saturday
Getting Around
Bus - download Cardiff Bus app for easy to use bus service.
Bike - download Next Bike app for bike hire across the city
Train - Cardiff Bay station to Queen St station right outside the door
Cardiff Bay Train Station is across the street from the apartment. It will take you to Queen St, which is one of the main high streets in the city centre. £2.60 return ticket. 4 minutes.
Cardiff Bay Station
Cardiff Bay Train Station is across the street from the apartment. It will take you to Queen St, which is one of the main high streets in the city centre. £2.60 return ticket. 4 minutes.
Entertainment & Activities
Odeon IMAX; Bowling Alley; Casino; Five Guys Burger; and more restaurants/bars crammed in there.
33 locals recommend
The Red Dragon Centre
Hemingway RoadOdeon IMAX; Bowling Alley; Casino; Five Guys Burger; and more restaurants/bars crammed in there.