Food Scene
Cibo
Pasta & Pizza - if sunny ask to sit in the their sunny back garden
Danish bakery (we have not been but people rate very much)
39 locals recommend
Brød – The Danish Bakery
126 Wyndham CresDanish bakery (we have not been but people rate very much)
Bant A La Cart
231 Cathedral RdHas scrumptious desserts to take out
Very popular for savoury things - always long queue for everyday sort of things
7 locals recommend
Hot Pantry Bakery
229 Cathedral RdVery popular for savoury things - always long queue for everyday sort of things
Tiny restaurant - try to book if there is something going on in Cardiff though
31 locals recommend
Cafe Citta
4 Church StTiny restaurant - try to book if there is something going on in Cardiff though
The Secret Garden
North RoadThere are several cafes in the Park - I like this one
The Cinnamon Tree
173 Kings RdNearest Indian (doesn't deliver) but good quality
Drinks & Nightlife
The Cricketers
66 Cathedral RdGastro Pub - the back garden is huge and utter sun trap
La Bodega
15 High StBar with excellent Tapas - you can book a table if going to Rugby
Cameo Club - Pontcanna
3 Pontcanna StGo in before 11 or its members only
Arts & Culture
Always something happening here - good to take children of all ages there for meals
14 locals recommend
Ffotogallery
Market RoadAlways something happening here - good to take children of all ages there for meals
Parks & Nature
Bute Park
North RoadLovely walk
Mix of pretty walk and welsh history (essentially lots of old buildings) - but you can take your dog (on lead) and there a regular buses to it (pub across street by museum)
328 locals recommend
St Fagans National Museum of History
Mix of pretty walk and welsh history (essentially lots of old buildings) - but you can take your dog (on lead) and there a regular buses to it (pub across street by museum)
Essentials
Shuts at 9 - has free ATM inside (the one in the street in front of charges :() has Post Office
Pontcanna Stores
89 Pontcanna StShuts at 9 - has free ATM inside (the one in the street in front of charges :() has Post Office
The Priory
87 Pontcanna StDry Cleaners
Driscoll D J & Sons
221 Cathedral RdGood Quality Local Butchers
The Fruit Bowl
Greengrocer - very good quality
Limelight Hair Design
177 Kings RdBarrie the Hairdresser
Very good quality Beauticians (they do almost everything) 029 20300090 and can ask to be squished in at last minute usually
Aroma
1A Fields Park RoadVery good quality Beauticians (they do almost everything) 029 20300090 and can ask to be squished in at last minute usually
Co-op Food - Cardiff - Kings Road
200 Kings RdShuts at 10 - well stocked with essentials
Wine & Roses Florists and Wine Boutique
115 Severn GroveOff Licence - good selection
Sightseeing
Cardiff Castle
Castle StIt is worth having a look - especially the 'Gold Room'