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The Lansdowne Pub

Restaurant β€’ Bar β€’ Pub

πŸ‘πŸ‘ The food here is *really good* I can recommend the flat iron steak with green sauce. Good atmosphere, an open mic music on first and last Tuesday. Pretty minimal uncomplicated decor but manages to feel cosy. Not accessible that I can tell. They might have a ramp if you ask. People often mention good, staff, beers, friendly, great, Great, ales, atmosphere, selection, visit,


Address

71 Beda Rd, Cardiff CF5 1LX, United Kingdom

Contact

+44 29 2022 1312

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (558 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 12 to 10:30β€―pm
  • Monday: (New Year's Day), 12 to 11β€―pm, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 12 to 11β€―pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 11β€―pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 11β€―pm
  • Friday: 12 to 11:30β€―pm
  • Saturday: 12 to 11:30β€―pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (19) staff (16) beers (15) friendly (14) great (10) Great (10) ales (9) atmosphere (8) selection (8) visit (7)
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  • 5/5 Hannah M. 4 years ago on Google
    The food here is *really good* I can recommend the flat iron steak with green sauce. Good atmosphere, an open mic music on first and last Tuesday. Pretty minimal uncomplicated decor but manages to feel cosy. Not accessible that I can tell. They might have a ramp if you ask.
    5 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Howard D. 4 months ago on Google
    This was the most epic Sunday roast I can remember. I normally cook a roast at home and think the average carvery in many places is a bit mediocre, but the Lansdowne was utterly fantastic. Not just the meat, but the towering Yorkshire pudding, the beautiful vegetables, the tasty gravy and the splendid roast potatoes. We all agreed we'd look forward to our next visit. The service was friendly and the range of drinks was great too. I highly recommend a visit...
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Phil H. 6 years ago on Google
    Haven't been here for 20 years or so (25 miles away & a little off the beaten track - train to Cardiff & train to Ninian Park + 10 min walk - but worth it!) Focus on real ale (from the number of pump clips, a lot of real ale has passed through the pumps). Turned up for the annual beer festival early Friday afternoon (16/6/17) but festival doesn't start until 17.00, however, 5 ales on the bar all excellent. Didn't eat but food looked & smelt wonderful? (Will try on next visit). 15/8/17. 3 pm. Well here again as promised, very quiet, one man and his dog . . . . Ok, no dog, but amazing, complete change of ales since last visit - all good. Only downside - quite clicky.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Mike H. 1 year ago on Google
    Made very welcome by the staff and regulars on my 1st visit to this pub. Excellent choice of real ales and craft beers and a good choice of food on the menu.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Morganne Jonas (. 2 years ago on Google
    Great family, dog friendly local pub. Excellent food and good selection of local beers, a firm favourite hang out of ours.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Malcolm S. 1 year ago on Google
    Famous Cardiff Pub, in the Canton Markets area, once used by the many rail and postal workers. Sympathetically redeveloped, with apartments. Independant, great staff, cask ales, carbonara style pasta bake was awesome. Friendly locals too, darts and a piano !. Worth a visit , rail and bus easy reach." Current Thing " pub of all ages.Enjoyed my visits.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 David M. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing, welcomes dogs, super friendly staff and clientele, great selection of drinks, and food menu looks lush.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Name 2 years ago on Google
    Great pub. Friendly atmosphere with lovely staff. The food is great and reasonably priced for the quality. I love the burgers. I really recommend it. It has a really 'old school' pub vibe with lots of different beer mats decorating the bar. The layout is arranged so there are intimate little corners for a quiet date or large tables in the back room for a large group of friends. Would really recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Kiron R. 1 year ago on Google
    An excellent local pub, very popular with a wide range of local people and visitors alike. Sells renowned craft beers from popular breweries. I don't like craft beer I like traditional British & European beers but the pub also has decent lagers and usually one or two more traditional ales. Also premium spirits. Very busy with high quality food. The pub is expensive - think gastro pub restaurant prices - but it is a friendly relaxed very good British pub experience.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Emma S. 1 year ago on Google
    Roast beef was tip top! Highly recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Dave E. 1 year ago on Google
    Popped in for the quiz with my dog. Good quiz, variety of questions for all ages. Well written. The food was amazing. Had the bacon cheese burger, came with a huge portion of chips. The burger was homemade, best burger in Cardiff and only Β£12. Dog friendly, good selection of drinks, friendly staff.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Martyn S. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely homely place! Was there on a rugby day and it was a really lovely atmosphere. They reserved tables for us in advance and they’re dog friendly! Good prices and lots of ales if you’re into that!
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Trystan L. 2 years ago on Google
    Had greazy vegan kebab. Was excellent.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Colin B. 3 months ago on Google New
    A long way out of town but fairly close to the Cardiff City stadium. And it was worth it. Lovely friendly pub. Loads of real ales. I found some Bombardier again!! It was empty when I walked in but packed an hour later with not enough staff!! Why on earth don't they pay extra staff, organise themselves and get a bumper Boxing day pay out !! After all January won't be busy. It really isn't rocket science. We gave up queuing in the end and went to the Stadium. They really are missing a trick with 3k away fans....considering it is such a lovely unique place...
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Jake L. 2 years ago on Google
    Great drinks, good food, and service was very good. Dog friendly so a few puppies were around
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Patrick K. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good choice of craft beers. Nice family atmosphere. Dog friendly pub.

  • 5/5 Michael S. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice community pub friendly staff quick service food good. Same friendly staff good service only difference is that the dried hops above the bar have gone

  • 5/5 Richard A. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food and a selection of drinks, including guest beers and ales on tap. The chicken katsu curry is recommended!

  • 5/5 Jean P. 1 year ago on Google
    A great traditional pub, with a modern feel, selling a great range of beers, with a friendly & very helpful barman, who kindly researched the origins of the beer on tap & allowed us to taste beers that were new to us ... each of us had a different beer & they were all in exent condition & went down a treat.

  • 5/5 rh b. 1 year ago on Google
    Great beer, friendly staff and relaxed atmosphere. Food looked good ( we had already eaten)

  • 5/5 Ken S. 1 year ago on Google
    Really good selection of real ale beers, also good selection of low alcohol craft beers if you're driving. Friendly and helpful staff.

  • 5/5 Will T. 8 months ago on Google
    Amazing staff and great food, big fan of the quiz and the Sunday lunch in second to none. Very impressive selection of beers with 3/4 on at any one time. Top marks!

  • 5/5 David T. 1 year ago on Google
    The Lansdowne is 5-star every time! A good range of independent ales- always in great nick, a lovely community atmosphere and a characterful interior. I am always surprised by the high quality of the pub meals. One of the very best pubs about on any level, really! Parking is rubbish though πŸ™‚

  • 5/5 Ana Lena S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food - party of five, all satisfied with their dinner choice, all different. Great cloudy ale! Lovely decor and atmosphere. Children and dogs welcome.

  • 5/5 Aled O. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely old pub. Enjoyed their Sunday dinner.

  • 5/5 John B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great selection of beers. Friendly and efficient staff. Went there prior to football International no wait to get served.

  • 4/5 Mikes s. 2 years ago on Google
    Yea, food definitely superior quality, i had the battered cod sandwitch at Β£9, nice atmos, bit of a trek from cardiff's centre. Recommened

  • 5/5 John R. 2 years ago on Google
    Very hospitable pub with interesting decor, good range of beers and delicious food cooked to order. So dog-friendly they have dog biscuits on the bar, with super-friendly staff. Only problem is not an easy area to park.

  • 5/5 andrew W. 2 years ago on Google
    Great food, good atmosphere definitely a place to visit for guest beers.

  • 3/5 Robert T. 2 years ago on Google
    Typical Cardiff pub outside city centre. Had a family Sunday Lunch and not too impressed though had worse. But at Β£11.95 ok won't be returning anytime soon

  • 3/5 Brian F. 2 years ago on Google
    The pub is great but less so the member of staff that I encountered. I wished to announce my presence and ckeck what drinks were available. I know very well it's table service.Abrasive and over enthusiastic in application of the COVID rules. I did find a seat in a fairly busy pub and eventually got served by a more amenable person.

  • 5/5 Gareth B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great pub. Super beers, lovely food.

  • 5/5 mark c. 2 years ago on Google
    Brilliant welcome lovely ales food can't wait come back xx

  • 4/5 Bridgid C. 2 years ago on Google
    Consistently good, tonight the staff were really accommodating. Highly recommended

  • 5/5 Darren E. 2 years ago on Google
    Find me a better pub, I dare ya.

  • 5/5 Hamish S. 2 years ago on Google
    My favourite pub, both the food and beverages are on point and the barmaids are lovely

  • 5/5 Monika E. 2 years ago on Google
    Live music was great, the food was good too. A bit cold though with doors open for ventilation.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • βœ“οΈ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • βœ“οΈ Debit cards
    • βœ“οΈ Credit cards
    • βœ“οΈ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • βœ“οΈ Beer
    • βœ“οΈ Food
    • βœ“οΈ Wine
    • βœ“οΈ Alcohol
    • βœ“οΈ Spirits
    • βœ“οΈ Food at bar
  • Accessibility
    • βœ— Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Dining options
    • βœ“οΈ Seating
  • Service options
    • βœ“οΈ Dine-in
    • βœ— Delivery
    • βœ— Takeaway
    • βœ“οΈ Outdoor seating

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