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The Flora

Bar Pub

Lively, modern pub with a beer garden offering local craft brews, cocktails & updated comfort food. People often mention staff, friendly, good, atmosphere, nice, drinks, Cardiff, area, lovely, great,


Address

136 Cathays Terrace, Cardiff CF24 4HY, United Kingdom

Contact

+44 29 2009 0525

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (532 reviews)

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Working Hours

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

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (15) friendly (12) good (11) atmosphere (10) nice (10) drinks (8) Cardiff (7) area (7) lovely (6) great (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Aravind A. 1 year ago on Google
    A regular visitor at Flora. Flora is a pub in cathays not very far from the Cardiff city which has a large seating area - indoors as well as outdoors in the garden. There’s a tent as well in the garden which can be booked for parties with large groups. Every Tuesday nights, they host fun pub quizzes. This used to be conducted by the team YES QUIZZES. Apart from this, they also host music bands and other events. It’s a good place for hosting events, although it’s not the cheapest and the most accessible option around. The staff is super friendly too. The biggest downside is that They serve food only on Sundays. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ambience ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ drinks ⭐️ food ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ value for money Verdict: A good location to hang out in groups.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Faith A. 7 years ago on Google
    Lovely home-made food, and a lovely, quirky little place with very friendly staff. We went for a works lunch, and will definitely be going back.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Seamus C. 4 years ago on Google
    Limited range of beers but at least they serve Guinness! The bar has a fresh modern feel and the staff are bubbly and helpful. It is situated in the heart of a stadent accommodation area so generally the customers are younger so has anlively atmosphere.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paul B. 7 months ago on Google
    Been visiting the Flora for 25 years and it's changed a hell of a lot over that time. Love the outdoor area, inside is nice with comfortable seating and clean toilets. Decent choice of beers, nothing amazing but the Guinness is great and Neck Oil is decent for an IPA, they also had a good selection of Ciders. The food at the moment is superb, clearly a very good chef. We loved the special 'chicken, sage and Truffle Croquetas with gravy mayo', chicken tenders with Miso mayo and spiced honey were also great. Really enjoyed the masala potato with cheese flatbread. Lamb Burger was great, Japanese 'dirty' fries were fine (for £6 probably the only dish I wouldn't order again) Can't wait to return to try a few more dishes, some of the best pub grub in Cardiff.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephen F. 1 year ago on Google
    Me and my dog Ralph have recently started using the pub and we are always made very welcome. The staff are fantastic and the atmosphere is brilliant. Ralph wants to go there every night 😂
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 S R. 1 year ago on Google
    Very friendly and inviting staff. Made me feel welcome. Great prices on drinks and amazing space/beer garden.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pauline O. 2 years ago on Google
    Food menu was mainly burgers, dogs and light bites. Fries were perfect, really crisp but light and non-greasy. Very tasty and good prices. Had football on a large screen and games for people to use. Would go again
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Ron B. 1 year ago on Google
    Not for me. Students pub which is OK but a bunch of drunken lairy locals making a racket.

  • 5/5 Peter L. 1 year ago on Google
    Great local pub, friendly staff, love the pool table outside!!

  • 5/5 Mathew N. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice pub with good beer choice and friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Peter M. 11 months ago on Google
    Nice place. Friendly staff, good for live music or watching the game. Outdoor space is lovely for chillin on a summer evening. Take a taxi, no parking in the area. Highly recommend a visit, will go again soon.

  • 5/5 Robin H. 5 years ago on Google
    Delicious Sunday roast. A great atmosphere and really good service. I was driving so alas I didn't get to try the beer....I guess I'll just have to go back and try it!

  • 5/5 Candida M. 1 year ago on Google
    Cozy and beautiful place. Boss John is a sweetheart, I recommend and I will come back ..

  • 5/5 Ella M. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely atmosphere and roast dinner! definitely worth a try if you’re a student or in the cardiff area. the beef is cooked perfectly (imo - medium rare) and the portion sizes were very substantial! well priced if only having the standard roast, however the added sides can be pricey if you want to full works! Staff were friendly and helpful, and the pub itself has a lovely vibe even just for a few drinks with friends.

  • 5/5 CORGAN B. 7 months ago on Google
    First time at the pub but I can say it’s the best prices in cardiff for a beer. Good music and overall vibe of the pub. Outside area is nice, lots of tables and a pool table. Also very clean would recommend.

  • 4/5 Marion L. 10 months ago on Google
    Cheapest alcohol in nice pub close to Cardiff uni. And outside seating. Should really keep this to myself.

  • 3/5 THE R. 4 months ago on Google
    Heard good stuff about this place so we decided to pay a visit whilst we were in the area. It was a friendly and relaxed environment just to have a pint some grub and a chat without having to shout at one another. We ordered the shin beef rengadan and rice, with a side of chips. Food was nice, the beef was really tender, the sauce was lovely and thick. Was dissapointed with the portion of chips I received though. I though we would be able to share between the two of us but they were put onto one of the dishes instead. For the price we paid £2.50 for the chips I was dissapointed by how many were given. For that reason I have given 3 stars. Been there done it, wouldn't go back unfortunately.

  • 5/5 Ralph B. 4 months ago on Google
    What a place. Had lunch today the food was absolutely amazing. The meat was excellent quality So tasty best Sunday lunch I've ever had for a long time. Rachael booked the table for six of us today everyone of us said the same. Sticky toffee pudding was so nice. A big thank you to the chef.

  • 5/5 Julian B. 7 months ago on Google
    Absolutely 💯 stunning food. A revelation . Go and thank me and ThePlateLickedClean later.

  • 5/5 Alvin J. 7 months ago on Google
    Drawn in by the new food offering, we had a lovely visit. We were looked after very well and the food was excellent.

  • 4/5 Martin E. 3 months ago on Google New
    Lovely Sunday lunch in a relaxed setting. Nice pub, will return.

  • 5/5 Owain B. 1 year ago on Google
    Top quality beer on tap and very nice staff! Highly recommend

  • 5/5 David P. 1 year ago on Google
    Went to The Flora for the first time yesterday with two of my mates, great atmosphere, and the barstaff were very accommodating, will definitely be back again!

  • 4/5 Graham K. 2 years ago on Google
    It's miles away from where I live, but I was working there and was very impressed with the standard and decor of a pub on the outskirts of Cardiff. The staff and manager were brilliant. If I lived closer it would definitely be my local.

  • 4/5 Connor M. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice pub centrally located to most students. Good selection of drinks and a nice beer garden for those sunny summer days.

  • 4/5 Harshit J. 2 years ago on Google
    Quiet nice place to chill out with friends, play pool, have some drinks, and enjoy the weekend.

  • 5/5 Craig B. 2 years ago on Google
    Went with my mates while in Cardiff, sick atmosphere and burger was lush

  • 5/5 NORA S. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely place for the weekend. Had a private party last week, everything was marvellous!

  • 5/5 Mehraan K. 1 year ago on Google
    Good atmosphere, friendly pub. John the owner is a sound bloke, bar staff all friendly and food was absolutely banging. Defo gonna be a regular here.

  • 5/5 Billy L. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good Guinness, nice clean pub with great atmosphere. Bar staff are friendly and chatty, definitely worth a visit and a return visit!

  • 3/5 Keith R. 2 years ago on Google
    Quick pint it was ok, quiet but different

  • 5/5 Ajo G. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely out of the centre pub. Great service and a lovely atmosphere even when it was outside only.

  • 5/5 A day out With T. 2 years ago on Google
    Honestly one of the best pubs in Cardiff, such friendly staff and best vibe in Cardiff!

  • 1/5 Alice R. 2 years ago on Google
    Honestly the worst service I’ve experienced in cardiff. Wait scrap that in my life!!!! 🤯🤯 The waitress was salty and ignored us when we tried to order drinks The measures were so tiny, drinks tasted like there was no alcohol in them All the staff were grumpy and unhelpful, will not be returning

  • 5/5 christian m. 2 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, helpful staff (some with awesome hair) and good drinks selection

  • 5/5 Alex H. 2 years ago on Google
    Great pub! Lots of students, live music and an outside pool table!

  • 5/5 Riccardo D. 2 years ago on Google
    My experience in this pub was during Euro 2020. They probably brought luck! 🇮🇹 Anyway, they were very friendly and kind. Staff always available with nice food as well.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Free water refills
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Outside food allowed
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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