The first time I had ever took a trip to the UK was a weeks trip to Cardiff. I traveled from Texas. Everywhere I went, I had to get something local. And my visit to the Duke of Wellington was no different. I had met a friend at the time and his family for a pint. I can get almost any beer in the states, But I wanted something local. So of course I had to have a Brains. It was good and quickly became one of my favorites. Sadly I can't find it here in the states (Texas). But the pub was brilliant and the building was beautiful. Not to mention the people were so nice and accommodating. Hopefully someday I can return. If I am able, the Duke of Wellington will be on the top of my list of return visits. If you've never been, I highly recommend it.

This is by far my favourite pub in Cardiff will always call in here on a visit to the city. However sad to see that a week before match day with the rugby a pint of Guinness is £5 but when I went there day of the Wales v NZ game they were charging £5.35. Went back there the following week it was back to £5. Totally profiteering on match days. Come on £5 is more than enough...

Busy pub in the city centre. Barmaid was very friendly. Good atmosphere, not much seating. Guinness was a 6.5/10

Decent food at a reasonable price. My partner and I each had steak baguettes which were loaded with cheese and a delicious onion chutney, plus chips on the side. The actual baguettes were spot on, perfectly crunchy, crusty exterior giving way to soft, fluffy bread underneath with a nice, fresh flavour. The steak was unfortunately a tad tough - we had ordered it medium rare and it was more like well done. Cheese and onion chutney were both wonderful though, and the chips were top tier. Wonderfully crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, and tasted great. We also had long Island iced teas, which were proper delicious! Pros: reasonable prices, quality ingredients and well presented, tasty food. Cons: tough steak that was more done than requested, and every single table outside (where we sat) was SUPER wobbly, to the point we almost didn't eat here. Like, the joins where the legs are attached feel mega loose, like the table might collapse. I stress this point because it's the most glaring issue in an otherwise really nice place!

Great selection of real ale served at the correct temperature and with a smile! Excellent background music on the day! An excellent place to visit again!

Regularly meet here for lunch with my father. Food I always good and reasonably priced. Staff are friendly and welcoming.

Lovely pint, friendly staff

Wow. After seeing all the 4-5 star reviews, this was easily the most disappointing drinking/dining experience I’ve had in a long time. Wine was below average, service was slow, and food was sad. New management? Sunday night? Regardless, a big disappointment.

Male toilet needs proper locks, after all, men wee in ones and can prop the door closed, the staff we great and the beer was not watered down, beware of the tall chairs, mine was broken and the seat was loose, 4 for these reasons

A very relaxed city pub with excellent service for a light lunch during shopping and Brain's beer.

We called in for a drink. However the menu was good and lots of people eating, the food we saw looked very good. Toilets were spotlessly clean. Watch the water pressure though I nearly lost my fingers 🤣 staff were happy and friendly. Love it here ❤️

The Duke of Wellington is a fine Cardiff pub. An excellent central meeting location, always a warm welcome and a great atmosphere.

Proper pub. Can get busy but usually able to get a seat. Great service, good food and decent Brains beer selection.

Nicely situated... not too busy...foods wonderful staff are attentive

Love this pub. The atmosphere in here is next to none on a weekend. Great night, great beers great staff. I had the best night here especially because of the very accommodating bar staff, Nell , Alex and will were so much fun. Can't wait to come back.

Lovely pub, friendly staff, great service with a good choice of beers! Excellent position for all the local amenities, hotels and Principality Stadium!

Been here all week Monday till Thursday evening Had the girls services Monday till Wednesday evening excellent service but unfortunately the lads have let you down on Thursday Meal came cold No point in up setting the chef just down to the male bar staff not bringing out the food when available Table 15 all week it would have been a 5 *

Such an amazing pub, super friendly and helpful staff! Will definitely be back again

Visited before a gig at the Utilita Arena. The place was packed but the atmosphere and service were both great. Really good selection of beers which are reasonably priced. Great meeting place before gigs. Will be back soon to try the food!

Friendly staff, lovely atmosphere, good beer, and outstanding fish n chips.

Excellent place, A couple of ales on the bar, quality seating, Should be on everyone's schedule.

Great pub good choice of beers including Brains and good range of cider. Great location nice looking pub and reasonably priced. Would love to go again

Great atmosphere, went for after meeting drinks with a client, Danica & Amanda were very busy ensuring the bar was spotless, they were very polite & professional. We will definitely visit again soon.

Young Blonde lady behind the bar was very Professional and Polite, made me feel very welcome. Food was amazing...very reasonable prices...would have stayed longer of I could but had to catch a coach back to London

Called in after a show. Our first time here. A lovely atmosphere music quietly playing in the background. Bar staff were very efficient and friendly. Live the choice of gin.

Quick service, lovely atmosphere and good prices for central Cardiff. Just a star knocked off for no lock on door of ladies' toilet.

Nice city centre pub close to St David's hall and shopping centre. A good range of beers and food. Some outside seating for when the weather is good where it is lovely to sit and watch the world go by

Good Speedy Service, Excellent Attitude from Helpful Staff, Good quality food & drinks on sale, Covid Safety Guidance clearly visible in place. Reasonable prices #Happy

Good service friendly staff, nice selection of drinks. Interesting menu using Welsh ingredients where possible

Nice, old fashioned pub with good selection of draught ales and lagers.

Food poisoning alert. Yesterday my 3 year old and myself (7 months pregnant) ate the apple pie and been vomiting all night. I don’t know if it’s a one time incident but clearly not the cleanest of places. Also the boiling hot plate was served to my toddler son without telling us it was hot. Hope we’ll get better soon, definitely won’t be eating there again.

Great location and nice staff, food is standard mass production pub food but tasty enough. Bit on the pricey side but guess you are paying for the location. I would be happy to go back again.

Love tradition pub. We will definitely visit again when back in Cardiff

If you like London pubs then this is a close representative.very nice and good staff.

Lovely pub slap bang in the centre of town. Efficient service and lovely food.

Nice beer good value. Dog friendly.

One single vodka and lemonade £ 6. 20 ... What a disgrace for a pub with hardly anyone in , no atmosphere , the poor barmaids have to take the flak off very very disgruntled customers . Will not set my feet over the threshold of any of your premises again . Will also inform my many friends !!! 😡😠🤬👿

My favourite go to pub in Cardiff. Great location and a great selection of drinks for all occassions, can be a quick lunch or a night of drinks with friends. The manager tori and Gar always look after me and friends, great customer service

A decent pub in Cardiff. Choice of real ales. We had a drink there before going to see a band in St. David's Hall. It was shut at 10.30 when we returned after the show.

Lovely pub. Good beer. Always our first stop when we arrive! Toilets/facilities weren't great though. No paper, loo flush broken and no handwash.

Visited this pub on my last night in Cardiff and was so happy with the experience! Olli and William were very welcoming and helpful. Perfect cozy place to end my time in Wales with a Brains pint. Thanks!

Great atmosphere and very friendly staff. The outside area is great and catches the sun all day! We opted for some small plates for the food which were very yummy and came out in ample time!

What a cracking city pub. Really welcoming friendly staff. Tasty beer and good food. Standard pub grub, but well cooked, nicely presented and full of flavour. Seating area was clean & tidy. Top marks from me. See you again on my next trip up.

All the staff were amazing here, all very welcoming and seemed like they really cared about me and catered to my liking. The food was brilliant, the head chef Craig was great. William and Nell gave a terrific service. Food was quick and tasted fantastic! Would definitely come again

Good friendly service. A pleasant atmosphere, and a really nice cold pint. Lovely sat outside in the sunshine, staff continually clearing glasses and litter with a positive attitude. Would recommend.

The portions are huge! I had the fish and chips and the breading was really good. I also really liked the fries, they are a very thick cut that goes well with the fish. The staff were very friendly as well!