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The Smoke House

Restaurant β€’ Hamburger restaurant β€’ American restaurant β€’ Barbecue restaurant

πŸ‘ Craving for grills. Found this place by chance. Luckily I went early as it was fully booked. Have to leave before 7.15pm as they have the next guest. Ordered the ribs. Unfortunately they do not do half a rack. Nice smoky grill. Meat a bit dry, but it is good.. well marinated. People often mention great, service, good, time, ribs, friendly, atmosphere, staff, lovely, cooked,


Address

77 Pontcanna St, Pontcanna, Cardiff CF11 9HS, United Kingdom

Website

www.thesmoke-house.com

Contact

+44 29 2034 4628

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (214 reviews)

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Working Hours

Permanently closed.

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (14) service (11) good (9) time (9) ribs (8) friendly (8) atmosphere (8) staff (8) lovely (8) cooked (8)
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  • 4/5 리ybbo비읍 8 months ago on Google β€’ 612 reviews
    Craving for grills. Found this place by chance. Luckily I went early as it was fully booked. Have to leave before 7.15pm as they have the next guest. Ordered the ribs. Unfortunately they do not do half a rack. Nice smoky grill. Meat a bit dry, but it is good.. well marinated.
    8 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Lawrence P. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food, exceeded my expectations for the meat. Very friendly service. Good value.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Rainn S. 1 year ago on Google
    Really glad we tried this place out, the food was incredible.
    3 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Carlitos W. 6 months ago on Google β€’ 226 reviews
    Visited for the first time today after pre-booking as advised online. Small, quaint little restaurant, slightly crammed but at the same time, a cosy atmosphere. Food was excellent and served quickly, no draught alcohol, so bottles and cans of beer. Menu not too large but the food was excellent, the type you’d expect at a smoke house. Brisket portion could have been larger for Β£19, otherwise enjoyed and would recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Andrew R. 2 years ago on Google
    What a wonderful little restaurant this is. Extremely helpful and friendly staff and the food was delicious. We struggle to find decent places that combine vegetarian for my partner and meat options for me, I had the holy trinity which is a combination of all the different smoked meats and my partner had a bean and beetroot burger. Both were extremely tasty and plenty of them both. Would definitely recommend.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Rhys P. 3 months ago on Google β€’ 191 reviews New
    This is a fantastic food location with a lovely atmosphere. The road on which it is located has a lot of strong contenders for great food with a wonderful welcome, but we can confirm that the breakfast and coffee are superb. We will be back, both for more breakfast but also to try the lunch and dinner menus, the latter of which is a Texan BBQ focus 🀀

  • 5/5 Caitlin Y. 1 year ago on Google
    I’m a vegetarian and found I had enough to choose from on the menu, and the food itself was delicious! The atmosphere at The Smoke House is so cosy and the waiting staff were very friendly. No complaints.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Ellie s. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely superb meal of meat here - so much that we had to take a doggy bag home which is unheard of. Staff were also great and very welcoming. Can't recommend enough
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 callum t. 1 year ago on Google
    A lovely restaurant, serving by far the best BBQ I've had in Cardiff at very reasonable prices. Everything we ordered was amazing, and the portions were really impressive, even the veggie options were very good. It took a little longer than we would have liked to get our order taken, but understandable as it was extremely busy, and the food more than made up for it when it arrived.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Baljit D. 1 year ago on Google β€’ 142 reviews
    What a lovely little place. Locally sourced meat smoked and cooked to perfection. The platter for one was plentiful, the house BBQ sauce was tremendous, I had to get another portion! We had the barnyard burger which was spot on. Highly recommended

  • 5/5 James E. 7 months ago on Google β€’ 141 reviews
    Absolutely amazing food. The smoke house comes highly recommended for food quality, service and price. We will be coming back next time we are in Cardiff.

  • 5/5 Mychelle D. 3 months ago on Google β€’ 43 reviews New
    Nipped in for breakfast and we were not disappointed. Both had the classic breakfast and the bacon was properly cooked (without having to request it like a lot of places), the BBQ beans cracking and the hash browns properly crispy as they should be. Very decent coffee as well. (They were also good enough to sneak me a side from the lunch menu even though we arrived around 11) Really lovely staff - have already recommended it to numerous social circles and will 100% be back for dinner once they're back on the 12th Jan after Xmas shut down.

  • 5/5 Stuart K. 4 months ago on Google β€’ 31 reviews
    Been to many Smoke Houses and this is quite honestly one of the best we've ever been to. The food was outstanding, the service was spot on and being a small place, the atmosphere was perfect. We'll be back!!

  • 5/5 Mark R. 3 months ago on Google β€’ 9 reviews New
    Just wow, such lovely service, food in significant portions and taste. I had the wings to start, ribs and mac n cheese as main and cheesecake for dessert - some friends rolled me back home. 100% will be back!

  • 5/5 Paul B. 6 months ago on Google β€’ 5 reviews
    Great food, nice place, and really friendly staff/owner. Came here to jointly celebrate a Birthday & Wedding Anniversary and was not disappointed. Sharing platter for two was huge and meat & sides were amazing. Definitely returning next time we are in town.

  • 5/5 Ceri D. 10 months ago on Google
    The food here was absolutely outstanding, very rarely have I eaten out and been truly happy with the quality and taste of the food that's been served. This is an absolute gem of a bistro. Do yourself a favor and eat here!

  • 5/5 Tim L. 2 years ago on Google
    Food was delicious and plentiful and the service was second to none

  • 4/5 Dai J. 2 years ago on Google
    I visited The Smoke House for my 60th birthday meal. It is a lovely place with a great atmosphere and friendly, helpful staff. Our waitress Stephanie was amazing and couldn't have made our visit any more pleasurable. She even put a candle in my brisket and sang me Happy Birthday 😍 The food was very good but I wouldn't say it was brilliant. I had the Brisket which I found a tad dry. The flavours were above average although a little more smoke would have lifted it to another level. My wife and friend had the Holy Trinity sharing platter. Again the brisket was over cooked and dry, as was the pulled pork and chicken wings. The ribs were cooked to perfection butt overly sweet for my liking. The chips were perfect, the Jerk corn on the cob carried way too much seasoning which totally overpowered the taste of the corn. The slaw was uninspiring but the house pickles were second to none. All in all I have no real complaints and will definitely be returning.

  • 5/5 Rob P. 5 months ago on Google β€’ 4 reviews
    Thank you very much for such great hospitality and food. We were running quite late due to traffic. They were extremely understanding and accommodating. The food was amazing great servings compared to other places I have been. The brisket was like butter, the burgers were perfect all in all great experience and we will 100% be back soon for the ribs. Thank you again much appreciated

  • 5/5 Chris S. 2 years ago on Google
    The most amazing food ive had in cardiff. I had the holy trianity and even met the chef to say thank you.

  • 1/5 The W. 2 years ago on Google
    I thought the food was nice but I'm giving a low score because they don't let you have a steak anything below a medium. Might as well just make my own steak at home, at least that way I can have it how I want.

  • 5/5 Nathan H. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing place, the best onion rings ever, I usually only rate places I would give four or five stars, but I would give this more than 5 if I could. Love it.

  • 5/5 Andrea R. 2 years ago on Google
    I love this place, the food is divine! Always cooked to perfection. A great choice on the menu and a lovely atmosphere in the restaurant. Service is friendly and relaxed. Well worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Tom Norcliffe (. 2 years ago on Google
    Stunning food and friendly service. St. Louis ribs to die for. If you want the real bbq stuff, book in advance and preorder - you won't regret it

  • 5/5 William T. 3 years ago on Google
    I'm a man of few words...it was meaty. Very good would go again.

  • 5/5 Sean M. 1 year ago on Google
    When in Cardiff nowhere else I would want to eat Food is outstanding great value Staff go the extra mile to make sure you feel welcome

  • 3/5 Paul M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great beer selection, nice place and good ambiance. I chose the brisket which was quite fatty and half for me was inedible. People I doned with had the ribs and loved them.

  • 4/5 Kayleigh A. 9 months ago on Google
    Really awesome independent restaurant in a wonderful area. Service is fantastic, the portion sizes are generous and the food is very good. Particularly loved the brisket.

  • 5/5 Neil h. 9 months ago on Google
    The food here is amazing! Everything was cooked perfectly & presented well. The Gower brownie for desert was incredible! The service was great. Everyone we spoke to was very nice. Booking is essential as seating is pretty limited but this makes for a great atmosphere & better service. Highly recommended!!!

  • 5/5 Susan D. 1 year ago on Google
    This is the third time we have eaten at the Smoke House and I have to say every time we've eaten there the quality of the food, service and ambience has all been excellent, this place never fails to please. Last night we shared the Calimari as a starter, Calimari was perfectly cooked and came with the most delicious garlic sauce. The food was piping hot which is also a pleaser on a frosty January evening. For mains, we both chose the pork ribs which just melted in our mouths and the BBQ sauce accompanying it was really tangy, the only downside was I was too full to finish it all off. I would highly recommend this restaurant we will definitely be returning.

  • 5/5 Brian D. 1 year ago on Google
    Really good food and lovely drinks selection. If you do go parking in the area a bit of a problem so give yourself extra time or get a taxi / Über

  • 5/5 Gareth B. 1 year ago on Google
    Ordered before arrival. Excellent service. Food was to die for! So much had to take a doggy bag home!

  • 5/5 Asa R. 2 years ago on Google
    Welcomed back here after some time away. My wife and I actually got engaged here around 6 years ago! We have had so many great times here, from birthday parties with large groups to more intimate dinners. Each time has been brilliant. Returned here with our little one and it was great to be welcomed back so warmly. Jaz and the staff are so welcoming and the food is always great. Highly recommend you try this little gem. We have just arrived home (we now travel from England to visit the restaurant!) and already cannot wait to return.

  • 4/5 Laurie S. 1 year ago on Google
    Food delicious πŸ˜‹ staff friendly but a bit on the expensive side so would only be for a special occasion πŸ˜€

  • 5/5 Joe H. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely incredible! The Holy Trinity is complete perfection - the wife and I were arguing over what was better, the ribs or the brisket. The answer was obviously, both. 10/10 will be heading back very very soon.

  • 5/5 Sharon I. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing evening, food outstanding! Recommended by someone in a local hotel and it did not disappoint - a small issue which was dealt with- service outstanding! Will definately be going back !!

  • 4/5 Simon & Helen T. 4 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and overall experience here in vibrant Pontcanna (though my wife were sat between two shouty tables with the loudest laughes I've every heard, which got a bit tedious after a while). The staff bustle around enthusiastically, but we had to wait 20 mins to order food. The plates were huge when they did finally arrive. Well cooked and great flavours. Very filling. A meat eaters paradise. Good selection of American beers though expensive, while the plentiful food was actually good value.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • βœ“οΈ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • βœ“οΈ Debit cards
    • βœ“οΈ Credit cards
    • βœ“οΈ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • βœ“οΈ Beer
    • βœ“οΈ Wine
    • βœ“οΈ Coffee
    • βœ“οΈ Alcohol
    • βœ“οΈ Spirits
    • βœ“οΈ Cocktails
    • βœ“οΈ Late-night food
    • βœ“οΈ Free water refills
    • βœ“οΈ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • βœ— Assistive hearing loop
    • βœ— Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • βœ— Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • βœ— Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Dining options
    • βœ“οΈ Lunch
    • βœ“οΈ Brunch
    • βœ“οΈ Dinner
    • βœ“οΈ Dessert
    • βœ“οΈ Seating
    • βœ“οΈ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • βœ“οΈ Dine-in
    • βœ— Delivery
    • βœ“οΈ Takeaway
    • βœ“οΈ Outdoor seating

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