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Victoria Park Hotel

Bar Pub

👍👍 Attended a wake today and have to say the buffet was fab. Sandwiches were the freshest I’ve ever had and the cheese biscuits were gorgeous. Nice selection of food and it was plentiful. The two ladies behind the counter were fab too. Every efficient and very nice natured, chatty and knowledgeable. Fe... People often mention staff, good, great, friendly, nice, Great, atmosphere, service, Nice, room,


Address

422 Cowbridge Rd E, Cardiff CF5 1JL, United Kingdom

Website

www.tymawrpubcardiff.co.uk

Contact

+44 29 2037 4212

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (546 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Saturday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Sunday: 12 to 11:30 pm
  • Monday: 12 to 11:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 12 to 11:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 12 to 11:30 pm
  • Thursday: 12 to 11:30 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (23) good (17) great (17) friendly (15) nice (14) Great (13) atmosphere (13) service (10) Nice (8) room (8)
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  • 5/5 Jayne C. 1 year ago on Google
    Attended a wake today and have to say the buffet was fab. Sandwiches were the freshest I’ve ever had and the cheese biscuits were gorgeous. Nice selection of food and it was plentiful. The two ladies behind the counter were fab too. Every efficient and very nice natured, chatty and knowledgeable. Felt sorry for the one lass as she was making the tea for our group and their machine isn’t up to scratch. She did her best in fairness to her and she never once showed signs of frustration in the number of teas ordered. We all felt for her as it certainly wasn’t her fault. Pull your finger our Victoria Park bosses, the girls badly need a new tea/coffee machine. Would highly recommend this place for a function. Well done 👏
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Hannah M. 4 years ago on Google • 40 reviews
    A Brains pub with friendly staff. A good place to go with family. A reasonable selection of pub food. Really decent steak here. The cooking (medium rare) was perfect. It wasn't of interest to me but there is a small selection of less generously sized dishes available oriented at over 60s/people without much appetite, which I haven't seen before ( Of course anyone of any age can order anything) which the older family member's I went with with small appetites took advantage of. Sticky toffee pudding my partner had was only okay. Raspberry sorbet was better.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tommy W. 7 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Went in on 2 occasions (Tuesday 8th August & Wednesday 9th August) with my girlfriend Tasmin who used to work at the pub as she wanted to introduce me to it heard many good things from her about the pub and I wasn’t disappointed, the food was quality, the drinks were good, the locals and staff were very polite and friendly. One of the many places that made the trip from Essex well worth it! Will definitely be returning on our next visit in October!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rhodri J. 1 year ago on Google
    Great pub - part of the Brains chain. Decent selection of beers and ales as well as snacks. Live sport shown on big screen and TVs. Good service, friendly staff. Well worth a visit
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ray C. 7 months ago on Google • 152 reviews
    Bartender very polite and helpful. Place clean and tidy. Very relaxing as not many there that time of day in fairness. No change except packed for the rugby match between England v Wales. Service very quick considering numbers in there.

  • 1/5 Hara666 1 year ago on Google
    Didn't have chicken wings, and let us waiting them over 30 mins. Update: over 1 hour to make the food for 4 People, and we are the only People In this place
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amber J. 10 months ago on Google
    Great wake. Lots and lots of food, I don’t eat bread and there were alternatives. Bar staff were great. No waiting at the bar.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Stuart S. 1 year ago on Google
    My partner & I went here for a meal we were a little late for the afternoon session so we had a few drinks with friends went to order our meal @ 5 my partner has hunters chicken I went to the bar to order off the menu steak the bar tender said we don't have any so I tried to order the fish we don't have any I just asked why do you still have it on your menu the bar person said to me THERE ARE OTHER PLACES TO EAT I was Shocked by his attitude if my partner hadn't had her food of which she told me later it was disgusting I would have complained earlier I approached the manager about the menu he said they don't change them even if what they have on it isn't available he said it costs to much to re write them DON'T go to this pub beer & ale very expensive food disgusting won't be going there again -10
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stacey S. 1 year ago on Google
    Very patient barman in the upstairs function room for my grampys 80th,serving the children tap water and letting the live music drag on a little longer because we were really enjoying ourselves, cheap drinks and an all round lovely place. Thank you
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Debbie D. 1 year ago on Google
    We held our daughters 30th party in the function room 18.06.22.Function room was the right size for our party.The buffet was very nice.Thankyou Katy.Only problem was the cider & lager tasted dusty,if the lines were cleaned it would've been perfect.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Craig A. 1 year ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, great food and drinks, with a great service. If you're out for a good time, this pub is worth a visit. You can also hire a function room upstairs for parties and special occasions.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Paul 4 months ago on Google • 43 reviews
    Decent food for a very reasonable price. It's a proper pub with excellent friendly service

  • 2/5 Geoff N. 8 months ago on Google • 42 reviews
    This place has gone so quiet it's unbelievable! Sunday lunchtime dead. No one eating, no menus. Beer is always good though. What's gone wrong at this once fantastic pub? Answers please!

  • 5/5 Nick P. 2 months ago on Google • 27 reviews New
    My local for a reason, incredible staff, great venue, awesome drinks, wholsome food. What more can you want from a local?!?!

  • 5/5 Leanne G. 6 months ago on Google • 5 reviews
    Staff are helpful and polite! We enjoyed the food which is reasonably priced and the bar and toilets were clean. The atmosphere is a lovely family environment :)

  • 3/5 lee s. 1 year ago on Google
    Great beer selection. Popular place. Nice staff. Food was fine just slow to receive it

  • 4/5 marilyn e. 1 year ago on Google
    Good food and friendly staff.I am on my own but feel quite safe drinking there not like some pubs you go in.

  • 5/5 Howard D. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice pint, nice atmosphere. Met a a long lost work colleague for a catch up. Nice wafmpub, cant comment on the food as I didn't order any.

  • 5/5 Andrew G. 1 year ago on Google
    Popped in with some family Friday night. Quite busy considering it's just after Christmas. Good service in a traditional Cardiff pub. Had a great time.

  • 5/5 Layton B. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice clean friendly pub would definitely recommend. Good size function room upstairs.

  • 5/5 Angie L. 1 year ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, landlady was lovely. We had to send our steaks back, as they were overcooked. We were offered a complimentary meal and a full refund. The service was excellent.

  • 5/5 Sam Jones (. 1 year ago on Google
    Really friendly staff, good prices and nice pub grub!

  • 4/5 Patrick G. 11 months ago on Google
    Haven't been to this pub for a while , they have done a lovely job on it and very welcoming staff.

  • 1/5 Peter J. 11 months ago on Google
    My Dad and Brother went there Saturday 12:00 22/04/2023 had food (fish chips & scampi) had to send it back as it wasn't cooked. Today 23/04/2032 I went there with the family for Sunday launch what can I say!!!!!!!!!!!!! it was terrible, I would not recommend having any food there. that's my opinion It used to be decent food there??? The drinks were fine through.

  • 5/5 Inch Go Lipo And A. 9 months ago on Google
    Food and atmosphere was cracking. I went with friends and all enjoyed ourselves. Great staff too.

  • 5/5 Ross D. 10 months ago on Google
    Great hospitality. Good tasty food, nice pint. Very friendly atmosphere and staff

  • 2/5 thomas j. 1 year ago on Google
    Bier morretti not good had a very tangy taste as if pipes not cleaned, not just me 4 or 5 others in the skittle team also said same thing, so changed to a san miguel and this was the same, hard to risk what to try.

  • 4/5 Steeevvveee B. 1 year ago on Google
    Shame steak day didn't have the sirloin to upgrade. The rump was a half cut and not very good. The usual fare though is good. .

  • 5/5 Lucy R. 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly bar staff, great selection of gin. Band on were really good, too. Will definitely return soon

  • 4/5 Michael E. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice place. Not to busy when I was there which was nice. Service was quick and polite

  • 5/5 andrew W. 2 years ago on Google
    Perfect for that community feel and get together. Karaoke on friday nights are great. Lovely staff, food good value.

  • 5/5 St Helier J. 2 years ago on Google
    Always love coming here for a few pints, great atmosphere and bar staff are always great.

  • 5/5 Chris n. 2 years ago on Google
    Came here for a funeral wake, buffet was excellent, staff were polite, helpful, and efficient. Everywhere was nice and clean.

  • 5/5 Paul H. 2 years ago on Google
    Food is really good service really quick staff very perfessional and very friendly Al in Al yes I would recommend going there very much so.

  • 5/5 Pamela R. 2 years ago on Google
    My dad had so much fun at The Vic for many years singing /dancing around the Piano in the Snug (Jack Checkley of Forrest Road) my family and myself enjoy the Karreoke, how uplifting is music, the sport coverage is great, rugby coming our way (yeah)! The Landlord and staff are First class, the food is good, for generations the Victoria Hotel has been welcoming people of all ages. Long may it continue. 😊 Pamx

  • 5/5 Mark T. 2 years ago on Google
    Great people's made so welcomed will be going again

  • 5/5 Ann P. 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff, good food. Great place to meet friends and family.

  • 4/5 teriann e. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice service, Lovely food with gluten free chips even on offer! Mustn't have been pleasant for the chef in todays heat though! Absolute compliments to the chef for their hard work!! Hope they see this :)

  • 1/5 Kate P. 2 years ago on Google
    Staff were lovely and it's a nice pub to have a drink in, but do not eat here, I had the beef Christmas Dinner, it was literally the worst meal I have ever had

  • 5/5 Sian H. 2 years ago on Google
    Staff were pleasant and helpful, the bar was clean. My friends had food and enjoyed what they had. Overall a good time, thank you

  • 4/5 Claire R. 2 years ago on Google
    Proper oldie worldie pub in Canton with friendly staff and a reasonable looking menu (can't comment on food as we didn't order). Nice and spacious inside with a small beer garden to the rear. Only popped in for a few drinks with friends and it was busy enough to give off a good atmosphere without being packed to the rafters, and it was nice to be able to just sit down and chat. It's no A-List hangout but it doesn't pretend to be...it's just a nice proper, affordable pub that does what it says on the tin, and better than Wetherspoons in my opinion. It does look a little in need of a makeover but it didn't matter to us as we'd left the Bentley and Jimmy Choos at home in favour of comfort 😉. The staff were very warm, chatty and helpful, which is always a win in my book. Will be back and would recommend. Iechyd da!

  • 5/5 SpookyKukki 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing customer service, bar staff are incredibly friendly and food was great!! Will be coming here again! Thank you Emma, Matt, Louis and Katy who were on shift at the time.

  • 5/5 Michelle T. 1 year ago on Google
    Held my dads memorial day in bk room .Excellent customer service had bucks fizz too toast and crisps and nuts .couldnt do enough for us .Emma mamanger well done too u and yr team. look forward too trying yr food .

  • 5/5 Elaine R. 1 year ago on Google
    Great night...brilliant Karaoke...fantastic atmosphere

  • 5/5 Mitchell W. 1 year ago on Google
    Staff are really sound, outside area is really nice. Great atmosphere. 5 stars from me #quality

  • 5/5 Siegmeyer 2 years ago on Google
    This is a really nice local pub, a great place to just grab a drink and meet up with friends, the food is very nice and teh staff are really friendly though I do wish the menu had a slightly larger range of food like it used to but I understand that with COVID that may be more difficult but overall great

  • 4/5 Jason H. 2 years ago on Google
    Great pub with great food. Covid tried to kick it but it's still standing. Support these pubs before they have to close.

  • 5/5 Nova Cleaning Services - I. 2 years ago on Google
    Very friendly pub. Gareth snd Lewis were great fun and spent time with customers. Would recommend 👌

  • 3/5 Becky 1 year ago on Google
    Attended a wake here in the function room. Pleasant room but it looks very tired and worn. In need of some decoration and new furniture. Pub downstairs was nice and appeared very popular as it was very busy at 5.30pm.

  • 5/5 sean s. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was great. service quick, staff friendly and pub clean, all I could ask for when having lunch, highly recommend

  • 4/5 Steven P. 1 year ago on Google
    Great pub at one time, but lately the atmosphere has not resonanted.

  • 5/5 Machoo R. 4 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Good atmosphere. Staff and regulars are great. Busy on weekends, but still served with no issues

  • 5/5 Robert L. 5 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    Everything was really good. We had a long busy day and wanted some were for food and a drink. The Cic was ideal, close and comfortable.

  • 5/5 Random A. 4 months ago on Google • 1 review
    Lovely place for a meal or a drink. Dog friendly and an amazing atmosphere on weekends


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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