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The Old Market Tavern

Restaurant Bar Pub Irish pub

Relaxed chain pub with big-screen sport, live music and Irish-influenced food and drink menus. People often mention staff, friendly, good, service, great, lunch, Great, Cardiff, recommend, nice,


Address

20-21 Trinity St, Cardiff CF10 1BH, United Kingdom

Website

www.oneills.co.uk

Contact

+44 29 2037 1263

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (1K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Sunday: 9 am to 2 pm
  • Monday: (New Year's Day), 9 am to 10 pm, Holiday hours
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 11 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 11 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 11 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 12 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 12 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (21) friendly (14) good (13) service (11) great (9) lunch (9) Great (8) Cardiff (8) recommend (7) nice (7)
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  • 5/5 Andreas M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, decent pub food and a great range of pints!! Staff is amazing and makes great recommendations!! The place to be.!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amanda 2 years ago on Google
    First time visiting The Old Market Tavern but would definitely come back. Had lunch & a few drink, food was stunning & staff very friendly. Would definitely recommend
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alexander L. 8 months ago on Google
    Great food and service. Picked from the Tapas menu, very reasonably priced and delicious 😋
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kevin S. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely food and nice bar staff. Deals on lunch good value.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Marilyn L. 1 year ago on Google
    The food is good. They, unfortunately, were out of a few things, but what they did have was very tasty. It is one of the few places in Cardiff center that has a meal salad.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Rebecca L. 1 year ago on Google
    My food was absolutely awful. Which surprised me as I always use to use this little pub on my lunch break, it was always lovely. Had a tasteless burrito with salad and a crunchy coleslaw, with no Mayo mix.. Awful

  • 3/5 Bee D. 1 year ago on Google
    We were told to move away from the fire exit because it was a fire hazard then barman proceeded to put a table right next to it. It's an ok place if you don't want to speak to anyone. The music they had on was so loud no one could hear each other. Drinks were good, most of the staff were friendly.

  • 5/5 Kat D. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely food, staff and ambiance. Would recommend

  • 5/5 Scott 1 year ago on Google
    Came to the Trinity Street venue to try the mega Irish breakfast and just wow. Everything is cooked perfectly and it is more than enough to keep you going for the day. The price is another amazing point. For £7.95, at the time of this review, it is extremely cheap given other options available in the city. I will happily come again for either breakfast or dinner!

  • 5/5 Rachel T. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely meal and service from the team! Much improved after a refurb.

  • 5/5 Katie R. 1 year ago on Google
    Now I’m not usually someone who tries a new place, but I took a chance and it couldn't have gone any better! The food was absolutely amazing, staff were friendly, quick service and great music! Will definitely be returning.

  • 5/5 Mike W. 10 months ago on Google
    Good food and nice staff, have enjoyed the wraps, pizzas and curries here and all reasonably priced. Seem to have a lot of events on, I only visit for lunch but may have to try the comedy night one evening.

  • 5/5 Dara K. 11 months ago on Google
    Excellent place to eat , very good price too. Defo gonna be our local now

  • 5/5 Neža A. 9 months ago on Google
    Delicious food, on an authentic location - defenitely must try if you want to taste some classic English food!

  • 5/5 JEFFREY C. 9 months ago on Google
    Went here for a bite to eat after the cinema, struggled with service considering the place was quiet but once we were served the staff were so friendly and helpful. The Mrs had a pizza and she's not the easiest pleased but she was well impressed, I had the tapas and I can say it was excellent and surprisingly filling, great selection of drinks too, will deffo eat and drink here again

  • 5/5 chris p. 1 year ago on Google
    Stopped off on the of chance and the food tasted great ham and cheese panini. Great atmosphere in tbe pub too. Definitely will be stopping here again when in Cardiff for somemore street photography.

  • 5/5 tobey C. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice lunch , hot food with good value , nice staff Enjoy it

  • 3/5 H R C. 5 months ago on Google
    What you would expect, staff great, food good and served in a good time frame even when busy. Great for a night out as much as for lunch. Pic notorious p.i.g burger, stake & Guinness pie.

  • 5/5 Chris J. 4 months ago on Google
    I absolutely love coming to this place . The staff are always friendly and attentive. The food is fantastic and really reasonable in price. I would highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Cardiff for the day or anyone local. Way better than Wetherspoons on value for money and a definite thumbs up. 10 out of 10

  • 2/5 Jo P. 5 months ago on Google
    Wow! Drinks only. Nicely decorated pub but I don't think I've known such hostility in a bar. Hardly anyone in there, we waiting 10 minutes before either of the staff asked us if we'd like anything, with a bit of a grunt. At 10.25 we were told that it was time for last orders (there's the door!).

  • 5/5 Emily Mae J. 7 months ago on Google
    I love the lunch and drink offer. Plenty of variety. Generous portions. My family had the 7oz# Gammon steak, fish & chips and the jerk chicken flatbread. The cucumber and mint dressing was gorgeous and the sweet chipotle chili jam was tasty. We did have to buy a second drink each because of the wait but that was fine. There is always tiny fruit flies but that's the only bad thing. I also didn't like that it was busy but that's not O'Neill's fault and it was the lunch rush and a bank holiday.

  • 5/5 Kaitlyn A. 4 months ago on Google
    Amazing service from all members of staff. Such a great atmosphere and music really fit the vibe. Will definitely be returning for more food very soon as it was banging.

  • 5/5 James B. 7 months ago on Google
    Really nice place on the main area of Cardiff, would recommend this to anyone that visits the area. The service was really good too and helped us out. Neil and Deian were really helpful and friendly.

  • 5/5 Tobi K. 5 months ago on Google
    Great place! Came here to watch NFL and they kindly gave us our own corner and turned the channel to the game for us. The quality of the food exceeded expectations and the staff were amazing. We’ll be back!

  • 5/5 Chey B. 1 year ago on Google
    Was made some delicious cocktails by a strange but friendly bartender from Cardiff. The toilets also sell oyster based sex supplies if that's what you're into

  • 5/5 Alun P. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to eat out very good staff and friendly clean very central of city centre good beers .

  • 4/5 Heather P. 2 years ago on Google
    Easy to order at table using their QR app. Staff friendly and something on every night 😊

  • 4/5 Simon Lewis (Corporate C. 2 years ago on Google
    Really liked this place. Would like to go there more regularly now. The staff were friendly and gave us drinks offers too.

  • 1/5 Dan C. 2 years ago on Google
    Tried to book a table well in advance. It took the establishment over a week to reject my booking noting they were now fully booked, even after I had called them several times in the week to establish whether or not they could accommodate our booking. Terrible customer service from what I had thought was a reputable pub.

  • 5/5 Gerry L. 2 years ago on Google
    A very good place is the Old Market Tavern on Cardiff city-centre's Trinity St. Not the cheapest prices in town, but still it's a darned good pub.

  • 5/5 Happy P. 2 years ago on Google
    Visited on Friday to meet with friends over some good quality food which we all enjoyed with two for one on cocktails perfect. Definitely will be returning in the near future :)

  • 4/5 Paul C. 2 years ago on Google
    Good food. Beer was decent too.

  • 3/5 Alexandru M. 1 year ago on Google
    The local is quiete unique, yet been disappointed by 2 things . 1st had quiete a lot of they're menu list not available. 2nd ordered a Margherita and specified even on menu that is with classic mozzarella, but found out was with cheddar . ( Huge mess for a pizza that require just 2 ingredients.) Leave apart this the local is quiete an experience, and theyre foods are probably even more tasty when they have ingredients at hand.

  • 5/5 Jane Louise D. 1 year ago on Google
    Visited with family for lunch. Food was lovely, very reasonable and a great choice of meals for all taste. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Grant served us and made out visit very enjoyable. Definitely recommend this pub!

  • 2/5 Jon Le N. 1 year ago on Google
    Cask ale consisted of one choice of the reverent James, served warm. The table was sticky and nobody bothered to clear up the debris from the previous guest. Large sports screens dominate the room. I will avoid.

  • 4/5 David S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food, had the Tapas selection and was amazing. Good selection of beer and gin. Friendly staff and welcoming place.

  • 5/5 chelseagirl8 j. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely beautiful food, highly recommended, we had our first date here and we've ve been coming back ever since! :)

  • 5/5 chris p. 1 year ago on Google
    lovely place cheerful staff, only had a bag of chips to eat, but they were lovely. poped in for one drink and ended up staying for a few hours

  • 5/5 Dai W. 1 year ago on Google
    It was a nice find, never been this particular pub in Cardiff before but will be returning. The pub has a nice atmosphere and not too big, friendly bar staff and cold beer accompanied by a nice pizza to set me up for the day what more could I ask for!

  • 5/5 JACK B. 1 year ago on Google
    Our 10% voucher was expired yet still accepted, the food order was wrong and we were refunded back the difference. Also gave us a round of drinks on the house to make up for it. Food was delicious. The customer service here was excellent. Lovely young lady with glasses on the bar served us. Could not be nicer and more accommodating staff.

  • 5/5 Steven H. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent staff. Food excellent Atmosphere brilliant. Will definitely be back. New favourite pub in Cardiff.

  • 5/5 Tahlia W. 1 year ago on Google
    Usually come here for the pizza and it didn’t disappoint once again! Would definitely recommend and will be visiting again soon! :))

  • 5/5 Colin W. 1 year ago on Google
    Came in Sunday with friends for a few drinks friendly atmosphere great service pad from Newcastle was really polite definitely be back again

  • 5/5 Dianne R. 1 year ago on Google
    The food and service here is outstanding, very friendly and welcoming. I would 100% recommend!! Great value for money

  • 1/5 Thomas M. 1 year ago on Google
    Booked the function room here for a Christmas party with 30 attending. The booking consisted of a private function room which we were paying for and food booking which was booked 8 weeks in advance. We received an email today cancelling our room booking because they didn’t want to lose out on money because of the football. Also only giving us guaranteed seats if ordering food. Absolutely shocking from o Neil’s to cancel a planned booking 5 days before the booking. No offer of any sort of compensation or a proper apology.

  • 5/5 Ryan T. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely experience this afternoon. Food and drinks were lovely. That staff took the time to talk to us. Nice service and care


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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