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The Brass Beetle

Restaurant โ€ข Pizza restaurant

๐Ÿ‘ Freshly made pizza with interesting toppings and flavour combinations. I went for the black pudding and nduja pizza while my partner had the chicken, olive and rocket one. My pizza though delicious was a bit too much after a while as the toppings were quite rich. However my partner's chicken pizza... People often mention pizza, staff, cocktails, friendly, pizzas, great, excellent, menu, lovely, good,


Address

11-13 Whitchurch Rd, Cardiff CF14 3JN, United Kingdom

Website

www.thebrassbeetle.co.uk

Contact

+44 29 2062 3956

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (217 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 5 to 11โ€ฏpm
  • Friday: 5 to 11โ€ฏpm
  • Saturday: 12 to 11โ€ฏpm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 5 to 11โ€ฏpm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: pizza (19) staff (17) cocktails (12) friendly (12) pizzas (10) great (10) excellent (9) menu (8) lovely (7) good (6)
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  • 4/5 Chris L. 1 year ago on Google
    Freshly made pizza with interesting toppings and flavour combinations. I went for the black pudding and nduja pizza while my partner had the chicken, olive and rocket one. My pizza though delicious was a bit too much after a while as the toppings were quite rich. However my partner's chicken pizza was excellent and very well balanced. My only wish is that they would offer a fish/seafood pizza on their menu. Standout sides were the delicious halloumi fries and coleslaw, both excellent. Recommended!
    3 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Matthew R. 1 year ago on Google
    Came here on the weekend, the pizzas and chicken were excellent. Honestly guys if your close by call in you won't be disappointed. Excellent cocktails ๐Ÿน too.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Garin D. 7 months ago on Google
    I would gladly give additional stars if possible. This establishment has truly become my top choice for enjoying cocktails and pizza. Enclosed is an image showcasing the extensive array of beverages, surpassing neighboring bars by far. Moreover, their affordability outshines that of nearby bars and restaurants. As for the pizzas, they undoubtedly rank among the finest I've ever tasted. While their menu currently features a select few pizzas without sides due to their recent reopening, the quality remains exceptional.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Cardiffgirl _. 1 year ago on Google
    Tasty Wood-Fired Pizza and friendly staff. (Halloumi fries were delicious too)๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿป
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Mervyn A. 1 year ago on Google
    Brilliant Pizza joint with a great selection of made to order pizzas and a superb drinks selection to accompany the food. Wonderful evening. Enough selection to satisfy the vegetarian, the salad I had was very tasty, filling and beautifully prepared. We were also able to bring our dog in which was good.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 2/5 Andrea R. 2 years ago on Google
    Strange place, if you're going for artisan pizza this does not come close to the best around - Da'Mara, Scaramantica, Gastro Mania (absolutely worth the trip to Caerphilly) and Dough Thrower. Nowhere near. The dough is pretty good but the toppings are lacking. We ordered 3 different pizzas, all were exceedingly sweet and over burdened. They just didn't work. If you're going for cocktails, these are excellent but very expensive. We asked if we could get proper Nduja on two pizzas, not vegan and were told "yes" but we were then given vegan Nduja on both. One pizza, we asked for olives but were bizarrely given these as a starter. So service was confused. We also ordered the Canoli which were listed as a special on the menu - what we got did not resemble a Canoli. A Canoli is a large, deep fried hard pastry shell filled with whipped ricotta cream. What wee were given were two very small peanut brittle biscuits filled with sickeningly heavy Nutella/Snickers filling. This is the equivalent of calling a dog a cat. We won't go back, but with the choice of superb authentic pizzas elsewhere in the area; we don't need to.

  • 5/5 C E. 9 months ago on Google
    Super place, incredibly tasty salads - pizza looks great, too. Excellent range of drinks and very helpful friendly staff. Definitely worth a visit!

  • 5/5 Rhys M. 3 months ago on Google New
    Fantastic food with great staff. Have been using this place since it opened and it has always provided a great service.

  • 5/5 R W. 4 months ago on Google
    Fantastic private party! Lovely staff! Great atmosphere. Food - buffet of different pizza, salads etc was lovely. Selection for veg/ vegetarian brilliant! Still dreaming of vegan cauliflower "wings" - requires another visit for sure!!!

  • 5/5 Christine M. 5 months ago on Google
    Five of us went to celebrate a birthday. The staff were very friendly and it was a very relaxed atmosphere. The food was lovely especially the honey butter chicken drumsticks, nothing was left on our plates! The cocktails were also first class. Would definitely recommend.

  • 5/5 Jak Van D. 10 months ago on Google
    Lovely friendly staff who were very accommodating. Fantastic Veggie/Vegan options, delicious drinks and one of the best GF bases I've ever had. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Tina - Full Name: Christina K. 10 months ago on Google
    Aww Staff are fabulous, know how to look after you - great personalities ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿฉท๐Ÿฉท Very Dog-Friendly place too ๐Ÿฆฎ๐Ÿ•โ€๐Ÿฆบ Really Nice Cocktails ๐Ÿน๐Ÿธ๐Ÿ˜

  • 5/5 Lauren B. 1 year ago on Google
    Hi Lauren itโ€™s Lauren! Thankyou so much for welcoming us to youโ€™re amazing venue, food was lovely and the atmosphere was amazing. Will definitely be coming againโ˜บ๏ธ

  • 3/5 Danielle H. 1 year ago on Google
    Cocktails were great! But disappointing pizza, although could be personal preference. I prefer my base light and thin rather the doughy which unfortunately ours were. Also the beatle โ€œchipsโ€ were actually wedges. Undercooked wedges! Nice atmosphere and staff were lovely. Food just not to my taste

  • 5/5 Milly 1 year ago on Google
    Myself and my partner love this place. I also go for food with my friends here, it is the go to place to eat. The best atmosphere and lovely cocktails. The ๐Ÿ• pizza is the best pizza ever and I will never go anywhere else for pizza ever. I really love it here so much and hope others eat here and support local and small businesses as we are very lucky to have the Brass Beatle in the area. Will be popping in for mulled wine soon xx

  • 2/5 debbie g. 1 year ago on Google
    Cocktails were really good and the waitress exellent. However I should have had the courage to send pizza back as edge's burnt and inedible rest over cooked.

  • 5/5 Ritchie R. 6 years ago on Google
    Had the distinct pleasure of checking this place out , it's a very chilled out establishment with cocktails and pizza as their selling points, which the do very very well. They also make a mean coffee I might add .so if cocktails and pizza is your thing give this place a try ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿพ

  • 5/5 Joanne R. 2 years ago on Google
    Waiting staff were friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. If it's not on the menu the chef can make to order if products are in the kitchen. Wait time for food wasn't long at all and take home boxes were available if you couldn't finish everything. I tried a cocktail called "kiwi colada" which was delicious. This was our first visit here and I highly recommend you try out this little slice of pizza paradise!

  • 5/5 Amelia D. 1 year ago on Google
    Picked up some pizzas yesterday for a party and they were gorgeous! Best Iโ€™ve had in Cardiff so far ๐Ÿ‘Œ The staff are also exceptionally welcoming. This place is a gem ๐Ÿ’Ž

  • 4/5 Joshua 1 year ago on Google
    Pizza itself was very tasty. Service was a bit slow and drinks were forgotten. They really could do with a beer on draught, and the place needs sprucing up a bit.

  • 5/5 Richard H. 2 years ago on Google
    Left an Indian restaurant in the local area and was looking for somewhere to get a cocktail. This place was perfect. We had several cocktails and mock tails, really flavoursome. Staff were super friendly. We sat in the bar area, and as people were leaving we could hear them saying how great the food was, kinda gutted we didnโ€™t dine here but will be back to try their menu.

  • 5/5 Elizabeth R. 1 year ago on Google
    Great pizzas and cocktails, nice relaxed vibe. Vegan options for every pizza, amazing! All the dips were vegan too, but with plenty of choice for veggies/meat eaters. Lovely cocktails (have the spicy margarita!) and really friendly staff.

  • 5/5 aleka t. 4 years ago on Google
    Went here on a Saturday evening, was a lovely chilled out cosy area with good service. Food was yummy with gluten free and vegan pizzas available.

  • 5/5 Ash 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely place. Food was good. Staff were very nice. Just a tad expensive honestly

  • 5/5 wolvoskin 2 years ago on Google
    chilled out place friendly staff cardiff surprised me on how friendly it is. great vibe great city

  • 5/5 Matt Gwyn L. 2 years ago on Google
    Really enjoyed it, excellent and very friendly staff with good quality food. No complaints and would recommend.

  • 5/5 Lisa T. 2 years ago on Google
    I have eaten here many times and should have left a review before but what prompted me was taking my 17 year old son a take away pitza (save me cooking) with halloumi fries - his response absolutely awesome pitza mum and the fries outstanding. Justifies my thoughts on this place the staff are amazing and efficient the food better ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Sean R. 2 years ago on Google
    The best restaurant in Cardiff, if not the universe. The food, drinks, decor, staff...everything is excellent. Great flexibility with the menu too, to suit all dietary preferences. Superb.

  • 5/5 Karen Johns (. 2 years ago on Google
    Found this while looking for a cafรฉ to get a coffee at 5pm. All cafรฉs were closed, but this had just opened its doors. Lovely, friendly staff. The girl behind the counter was so nice and welcoming. The decor is lovely, but I can't say what the food is like because I only had time for a coffee.

  • 5/5 Stephen C. 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff and nice cocktails. Ace espresso martini

  • 5/5 Iain C. 2 years ago on Google
    What a find. Having driven along this road 100s of times and never really noticed. Went for a group meal, food was excellent, fresh and full of flavour. Bar staff and waitor/waitresses all very friendly and provided excellent service. Drinks menu is excellent also, some great cocktails if you like that sort of thing. Can honestly highly recommend.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • โœ“๏ธ Debit cards
    • โœ“๏ธ Credit cards
    • โœ“๏ธ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • โœ“๏ธ Beer
    • โœ“๏ธ Wine
    • โœ“๏ธ Coffee
    • โœ“๏ธ Alcohol
    • โœ“๏ธ Spirits
    • โœ“๏ธ Cocktails
    • โœ“๏ธ Small plates
    • โœ“๏ธ Vegan options
    • โœ“๏ธ Late-night food
    • โœ“๏ธ Happy-hour drinks
    • โœ“๏ธ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • โœ“๏ธ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • โœ“๏ธ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • โœ— Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • โœ“๏ธ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • โœ“๏ธ Lunch
    • โœ“๏ธ Dinner
    • โœ“๏ธ Dessert
    • โœ“๏ธ Seating
  • Service options
    • โœ“๏ธ Dine-in
    • โœ“๏ธ Delivery
    • โœ“๏ธ Takeaway
    • โœ“๏ธ Outdoor seating

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