Stopped in for a quick snack and a beer. This is the first Carling's I've had in many a year! The Mrs and I split a "dirty fries". These were ok. The service here was very friendly. We were told that you "don't drink shanties in the oldest pub in Wales!" This is a real, local pub. We were introduced to locals that have come here every day for years. Very impressive. We had a blast!

A wonderful, long standing establishment in Cardiff. Exceptionally well located within the town, plenty of space, clean and tidy with a great selection of food and drinks. I've had a warm welcome in every visit.

Called in for lunch. Lovely warm welcome. Food was great & prices really good. Good selection of drinks & quick service. Will definitely be back 😀 Visited on a Saturday night with friends for drinks. Bustling, great atmosphere. Quick service with a smile 😊

Good beer, friendly staff. We sat outside and watched the, sometimes very interesting, world go by whilst chatting with the locals. Extensive sports coverage available inside. 👍

Absolutely incredible spot to watch a rugby match. There was an amazing crowd after a Welsh rugby match, and the bar was vibrant and alive. Definitely the best rugby pub I have ever experienced.

Traditional Cardiff Brains pub... undoubtedly the best in Cardiff. Hasn't changed in the past 35 years and probably longer. Perfect pint every time. A proper Cardiff pub.

I liked it, January Sunday visit. Warm and clean, with a warm welcoming friendly, efficient service. Reasonable prices on beer and meals. A lovely place to visit if you're in Cardiff.

Always the warmest of welcomes from Mark & his staff. Beautifully kept beer, lovely food & great atmosphere. Totally recommend 👌

Great pub in the city centre. Good range of beers etc. Food available. Great welcome. Seating inside and outside. Excellent memorabilia and sport on TV Worth a visit.

Same great atmosphere, and the best pint of SA. New menu, no longer do my favourite ham, egg and chips, so a little bit disappointed. We had the cowboy burger, hunters chicken and the curry, all very nice.

Travelled 45 minutes as I heard there were panini stickers to swap. Nice homely pub, in a great location in Cardiff City centre. Staff were friendly and helpful, and had a couple of pints while watching the football and collecting some stickers. Will be back!

Brilliant rugby pub in Cardiff city centre. Lots of memorabilia of Welsh rugby

Great old traditional cardiff pub. Great atmosphere and a great wellcome. Took our french friends for new year they loved it. Plus good brains beer.

Great atmosphere 2 barmaids so friendly and always smiling

Great pub. Good selection of real ale. Nice crowd. Freindly efficient bar staff. My favourite pub and I don't even live in cardiff

Proper old school pub. Great atmosphere, sport on all TVs. Thoroughly recommended

Located in city centre. Good selection of beers , clean good atmosphere. Rugby history abundant with plaques from rugby clubs from all over the world adorning the walls.

Great atmosphere, friendly staff, lovely food. The best pub in Cardiff!

Lovely back room to ourselves, looking to book here going forward for NYAS team. Thanks again.

Nice atmosphere, friendly staff, and the food was priced well and tasted great. Love the cask ales.

Had a good drink there, plenty of beers, nice atmosphere, friendly staff

A fantastic early morning of Rugby on the box with a great crowd in to watch the big match...All Blacks giving the Springboks a bit of a lesson down under....Mark is an awesome host...everything organised superbly with the half time fry up cooked to perfection by the Master Chef Gabby..washed down with a coupla refreshing Bows...A brilliant way to start the day...Will be returning very shortly...Cheers to Mark and the crew! See you again soon : )

Nice pub with respectable fish and chips, corteous service, relaxed ambiance, Rubgy on the telly, and lots of locals. My first stop in Cardiff and it didn’t disappoint.

Called In with my 9 year old today, lovely friendly staff, managed to knock a glass over but wasn't a problem they just cleaned it up. Great food, good price for the portion size, my son couldn't finish his so they gave us a takeaway box. Just about to leave when last behind the bar came and asked my son of he wanted an ice cream, free of charge. Great place will definitely be back on my next visit to Cardiff.

A classic pub with classic style of beers, nothing special but good place

Great pub, great atmosphere great service worth popping into if you fancy a few beers 🍻.

Terrific pub which I have been visiting since my youth. If you want a lot of chrome and glitz whilst paying ridiculous prices for drinks, this is not for you. If you want friendly,hard-working staff, immaculately kept ale and a good meal at a fair price...you'll be delighted. Need to book on Rugby days or you won't get in.

Lovely pub food reasonable priced lots of choice and good service .

One of the oldest pubs in Cardiff, good beer, good atmosphere, busy...

Classic Pub. Ordered burgers and drinks at a very reasonable price. Staff were helpful and food arrived quickly. Decent if you're looking for a quick dinner after a day in town.

I've always enjoyed this pub. One of the last good sporting venues. Atmosphere,goodstaff and a tasty non expensive pint..

Visited both pre and post match.(Wales v S Africa) ...great music , great atmosphere...both teams' fans all together ....cheers guys for a great evening!

Always a good time in old A very friendly staff always a buzzing atmosphere whether it's quiet or busy it's are first port off call especially when the rugby is on

Outstanding city centre pub steeped in rugby heritage. Proper pub.

Excellent traditional pub great staff and manager.

It always amazes me that a large city centre pub has the feeling of a local pub in the suburbs yet this place pulls it off every time. I've also noticed the food is different, better!, than what Brains used to turn out. now it is genuine 'good pub grub' so you know what to expect. Last visit I had the Ham, egg and chips, proper! Keep up the good work

Banging. Walked in at 1pm on a Sunday, served in about 1 minute, at the table, no covid rubbish. Carling on tap, two sunday dinners; 7 quid each. Beef portion served was about half a cow, tasted brilliant, was incredible value Turkey wasnt bad either . Good lunch. Rugby on 2 different tvs. Staff are nice too. Conveniently located. Deffo comming back.

Great pub never fail to visit it when in Cardiff. It was a Cheltenham day which is not my best of likes but each to ones own. Atmosphere the best

Had a great afternoon in this pub, great atmosphere, staff very friendly excellent value for food. Always my port of call when I go into Cardiff

We got a warm welcome here. The food was excellent it was served hot and tasty. It was very busy but had a good atmosphere.

The best pub in Cardiff—as all the locals will tell you! Super staff, delicious food, and great atmosphere. Family friendly. We actually searched this place out since our last name is Brain. Our kids were hesitant to go because many bars where we are from aren’t places you’d want to take kids…but we had to go in, and I tell you, this visit made our whole Cardiff trip! Our very picky kid even said the chicken was the best he’s ever had. Terrific kids menu—essentially anything on the main menu but in a smaller portion, and kids eat for only 1£ on Wednesdays with a regular adult meal. We sat in the back room and they even have a courtyard patio. Thank you, Brains

I love the Old Arcade especially match day. However im at a loss to understand why tables were out for the Wales v England game. Granted it was an away game but its the biggest game in the rugby calender so its like a normal match day in Wales. The place was heaving you could barely move, people were not moving away from the bar after buying drinks and you had to go around the outside to get to the toilets. We had to leave in the end instead of having our nigbt there. Bad decision by The Old Arcade to have tables out.

A classic Cardiff pub, nicely kitted out and with good burgers!

Great pint of SA, worth the trip from London alone! 🍺👍

What an experience! Open, lovely and super funny service, great food and drink options. simply a blast!! Enjoyed a nutritious salad. Would definitely come again.

Went to meet a few girls for my friends birthday. Sat outside in the porch. Great atmosphere especially for loud group like us. Toilets spotless and rugby match on the Tele in the bar. Never once heard swearing. All men in the bar watching Tele but all respectable. Loved the experience of my first time here

Mowgli Cardiff the place for a taste sensation. The yogurt bombs are a must try. Monkey wrap 2nd favourite service and staff excellent.

Popped in this bar for the first time and was really impressed with the atmosphere. Ended up staying for food which was reasonably priced. Shout out to Elise for helping me navigate the vegan options for my son. Will definitely revisit!

A traditional pub in the city centre, a fine range of Brains beers are served. A front and back bar cater for everyone.