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The Canton Cross Vaults

Bar Pub

👍👍 What a pub! I’m here now. £1 for a pool, I’m the winner. Karaoke on request - LeAnne Rimes of course - great prices, great atmosphere. I’ll be back to cardiff in September. Can’t wait to see Jo & Paul again!! Cross the road and you’re paying £5.80 for the same service. If you want a pint at home,... People often mention great, staff, friendly, service, good, atmosphere, Great,


Address

1 Leckwith Rd, Cardiff CF11 8HJ, United Kingdom

Contact

+44 29 2038 4550

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (275 reviews)

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Working Hours

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

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (12) staff (10) friendly (9) service (9) good (8) atmosphere (6) Great (6)
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  • 4/5 Stuart M. 11 months ago on Google • 194 reviews
    Lively local pub in the centre of Canton. It's very popular with Cardiff City fans, so expect it to be busy on match days. We visited on Sunday of the bank holiday weekend. There was karaoke on and the pub was very full. Good atmosphere and welcoming staff. Be aware this pub accepts cash only.

  • 5/5 Leigh O. 8 months ago on Google • 104 reviews
    Went for dinner and it's the best food I've had in a while. Steak chips I need to try there Sunday dinners next. Would highly recommend

  • 3/5 Kay J. 4 months ago on Google • 82 reviews
    Lovely little gem of a place. Pips open 🎤 night great,that why we were here. Shame about the smell of Old cooking Fat though. It made us feel quite sick to be honest but the staff were super friendly.

  • 5/5 Jimmy S. 11 months ago on Google • 30 reviews
    We came in here during our short stay in Cardiff and loved it. The staff and locals were so friendly, and we ended up coming in every night. It’s such a pleasant atmosphere too. We’ll definitely be back the next time we’re in Cardiff.

  • 5/5 Gela J. 2 years ago on Google • 18 reviews
    Fabulous Sunday lunch! Friendly welcome, great service and a fantastic Sunday lunch, great selection of meats. Highly recommended 😃

  • 5/5 Steff 1 year ago on Google • 13 reviews
    Visited on a Sunday and had a blast. Unbeknown to us it was karaoke night and the hosts were brilliant, professional and witty. The lager and cider which we sampled was spot on, no complaints. Crisp and well priced. This pub is full of characters, which is a breath of fresh air these days. You can walk in on your own and yet won’t stop chatting all night long. Great stuff.

  • 5/5 Janet M. 10 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Amazing value for money. Food all freshly cooked and piping hot. Very friendly staff.

  • 4/5 Patrick G. 1 year ago on Google
    Very welcoming and nice pub, only issue is no kids after 6 , but if you know that then no problem .

  • 4/5 Jill F. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely food, pleasant staff, reasonable prices. What's not to like ?

  • 5/5 bluebirdammo 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome pub great staff good prices 👍

  • 5/5 Shaun R. 1 year ago on Google
    I'm from blackwood Gwent I go down the Canton cross every home game and it's brilliant

  • 5/5 Stephen D. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a gorgeous meal homemade chicken curry fabulous taste and I will certainly be back for their delicious menu in the future!

  • 5/5 sally h. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was amazing with amazing service and good prices

  • 5/5 Matthew C. 1 year ago on Google
    Go in here with my girlfriend and her cousin, friendly staff who always give a warm welcome. A great atmosphere and brilliant food (I can whole heartedly recommend the mix grill), and fantastic karaoke nights

  • 4/5 H.D. I. 1 year ago on Google
    Great food, great service. Beer choice nothing to shout about, but overall a good, old fashioned local boozer managed by good people.

  • 5/5 andrew W. 1 year ago on Google
    Regularly visit the Canton Cross, good friendly pub, excellent meeting place pre Cardiff City games. Great food reasonably priced. Brian and Tracey always accomodating and the staff are fabulous ❤️❤️

  • 5/5 Neil P. 2 years ago on Google
    The Mrs and I visited earlier today. Lovely food and drink plus superb hospitality from everyone. Thank you all.

  • 5/5 black ops master M. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent service excellent food thanks will be back

  • 5/5 Cheryl J. 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly owners and staff. Great food and great service. Love this pub!

  • 5/5 Jacqueline S. 2 years ago on Google
    Fabulous pub friendly landlord and landlady always feel welcome service very good and the food is amazing 👏 😀 😋

  • 5/5 Thereze M. 2 years ago on Google
    Landlord, should have asked his name, was very friendly and at the same time ran a tight ship. Brilliant service, thank you. Pub is in good nick, comfortable and welcoming. Great atmosphere with very friendly locals, who were quite happy to be inundated with visitors at an open Mic evening. Which was incredible, the people who participated were amazing, highly recommend both the pub and the regular event. Thanks Canton Cross

  • 3/5 Gary P. 2 years ago on Google
    An old school pub with a good atmosphere but sadly let down by the poor choice of beer. Only one (not nice!) beer on tap and no choice of an alternative bottled beer! This could be a great little pub if they only increased their drinks menu!

  • 5/5 Jake G. 1 year ago on Google • 2 reviews
    What a pub! I’m here now. £1 for a pool, I’m the winner. Karaoke on request - LeAnne Rimes of course - great prices, great atmosphere. I’ll be back to cardiff in September. Can’t wait to see Jo & Paul again!! Cross the road and you’re paying £5.80 for the same service. If you want a pint at home, away from home, then come here. Great old school pub!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Everything And a. 1 year ago on Google • 1 review
    Me and my son went there today 30/3/23. We ordered 2 steak and chips absolutely lovely. Food was piping hot steaks cooked to our liking, great price staff are amazing. Definitely be going there again and there chocolate fudge cake and cream was delicious too. X

  • 5/5 Andie G. 4 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    We went for Gingerino's Boss Sounds and had a blast. Atmosphere was superb and service was great and friendly. We will be back regularly.


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Amenities


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

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