Dreadful customer service with weird policies. Was my local pre pandemic and thought i would give it a try with my dog as nearby. Shabby on outside and empty at 6.45 on a wednesday. Ordered my pint and was then told that dogs are not allowed in after 6 as part of group policy. was then asked to sit outside in cold or leave. place was previously dog friendly. when asked why dogs were allowed told it was group policy in case it was busy and they take up space ??? place was empty on what was meant to be Steak night. the lady was rude and a should not work in hospitality. We use their other pub the sully inn which allows dogs in all the time so it is not group policy. It had the air of a pub going out of business and it surely will with people like her at the helm. Avoid at all costs. place could also do with weeding and cleaning the outside which was filthy. Wouldn’t trust the hygiene of the kitchen if the owners allow the exterior to be so filthy.

Fantastic food, service and price. Myself and my wife stopped in after a long walk and were very impressed by the food and service from the team. The lunch time menu is great and will priced. We will defiantly be back.

Great cosy pub with an excellent view of the city. Good selection of local beer. Fantastic value lunch menu available too. I had roast duck and it was delicious, super crispy skin! The sauce was so tasty we had order extra which was no problem. Can’t wait to take my family.

Dining at a local spot in Cardiff was a delightful experience. The Fish and Chips were a local specialty, perfectly crispy and flavorful. Paired with a rich Dark Beer, it showcased the best of Welsh cuisine. The cozy atmosphere, coupled with the introduction by local work colleagues, made it feel like a genuine community find. The warmth of the place and the genuine flavors earned a solid 5 out of 5.

Excellent food and service. Francois and the team provide fantastic hospitality! Good selection of delicious food and drinks, all of decent bistro quality and reasonable prices. 👌

We went to the Pilot for Sunday lunch, and found the staff the ambiance and the food lovely. We had beef dinner which was very nice, the only problem being we found it rather expensive.

Was nearby looking for place to eat. Surprised to have found this lovely place. Sunday menu on Sundays. Had the hummous to share as a start. There wasn't a price on the menu thought that means free lol (we still got charged in the end tho). Very pleased with the cod, it was lovely. Dessert was very nice as well tho a bit pricey.

The Pilot: Part of the small Knife & Fork group. 3 ales at time of calling. Modern style establishment - french cafe` effect (not really pub style). Staff very welcoming & professional. Lunch simply excellent & very reasonably priced & quality. Toilets clean, modern & well maintained. Definitely worth a visit, however like many places in Penarth not easy to find.

Best service I’ve received in Penarth. The food is absolutely delicious! Will be returning here for food often!

Lovely pub and very pleasant sitting outside in the evening sunshine. Delicious food! Not sure why dogs aren't allowed after 6, hence 4 stars.

We were visiting a friend who has recently come out of hospital following a hip operation. When we visit we normly take him out for lunch, however not possible this time. Following some research we found The Pilot did take away whole roast chicken dinner for 4 and all the trimmings. We ordered this last Sunday at lunchtime, collected it and took it back to his flat piping hot. The meal was really tasty and cooked to perfection. We carved the chicken, there were plenty of roast potatoes, carrots and parsnips, cabbage, yorkshie puddings annd gravy, all delicious. Would have given 5 stars, but didn't stay in the pub for a long time.

Lovely pub/ restaurant We arrived with our 3 dogs and were made most welcome The food was excellent

Great food and very accommodating as we hadn't booked a table . Will be calling again .

We've had a previous lovely experience for Sunday lunch. But tonight we were treated really poorly on arrival by the man behind the bar. Rudely ignored then forced to sit on a really uncomfortable table despite my boyfriend asking 3 times for an alternative table & my mother being 70 with a back condition & numerous other tables being available. My boyfriend had to get me an alternative chair as it was so uncomfortable. I'd never return after this experience, despite the food being very good.

Excellent Sunday fayre.. good quality generously sized. Staff friendly and service prompt. No complaints just compliments .

We visited for Christmas meal and drinks. The food was absolutely spot on, the staff were busy but still made time to chat and deliver food service. I found the one Batman a bit annoying but that could be a 'me problem' because everyone else seemed not to mind his over the top style of service. It was a really nice, interested building with books on the shelf's and everything was clean and well presented. I'd say it's one of the posher pubs iv visited but as it's in penarth I suppose that's what all the retired teachers and dentists who live there would expect. I'd definitely visit again for food and a few drinks.

No list of ingredients on food. Wouldn't be a massive deal but I have some food sensitivity issues and it didn't list the sauce or toppings on the burger. Service and staff were brilliant though, super sweet staff.

We live nearby and have always enjoyed the food here. Today, we brought our 2 1/2 year old for a bit of food, escaping the rain. The children's menu is the best we've experienced in a long while. Three courses, including versions of the main menu at a really good value price. The waiting staff were so attentive and checked in with us to time the courses perfectly. The bar staff were warm and welcoming throughout. Highly recommend this place and we will be back regularly

Food was nice but the quantity was incredibly stingy, I had pork came with 3 tiny potatoes and half a carrot. A main meal in a pub that costs £20 should not require a side dish to make it filling. I just remember seeing my meal and wondering where the rest of it was. Normally the average meal in a pub leaves me overfull after a main and a dessert I left unsatisfied.