Coopers Carvery / The Culverhouse in Cardiff

It was very quiet on the day we had food, which was great for us. Really enjoyed my meal.

We had a very pleasant visit, we booked last minute on a Sunday and was able to booked a table for myself my sister and my son , it was all our first visit and we're equally impressed. The restaurant itself was well kept and clean , very spacious and accommodating to everyone. The service was second to none the staff were really helpful and accommodating, both service at the bar and service at the carvery counter were pleasant speedy and efficient. My son had a meal from the set menu and even that was speedy and accommodating to his taste buds as he is very fussy , the waitress even came to the table to double check his order was correct before preparing it which I thought was fab (noone likes sending food back ) he thoroughly enjoyed his chicken burger with added onion rings and rated the chips a straight up 10/10 That take me onto the carvery , the meats were prepared beautiful and served to us at a decent portion and plated beautifully , the veg was gorgeous and the mash was so perfectly smooth. Honestly you give the well know branded carvery a run for their money. I will definitely be back and will recommend you to friends and family. You truly are a hidden gem. Thankyou for such a pleasant and fulfilling visit.

**Coopers Carvery, Cardiff - A Fantastic Family Carvery with One Small Letdown** We visited Coopers Carvery in Cardiff on the 11th of May 2025 for a delightful family meal (10 of us altogether), and overall, we had a wonderful experience. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, with friendly staff who made us feel right at home. The selection of roast meats was impressive, cooked to perfection, and accompanied by a great variety of fresh vegetables and crispy roast potatoes. However, one small disappointment was the absence of parsley sauce for the gammon dish. While the gammon itself was flavorful and juicy, it would have been even better with the traditional parsley sauce to complement it. We were surprised that it wasn’t available, as it’s a staple pairing for gammon in many carveries. Despite this minor drawback, we still thoroughly enjoyed our meal and appreciated the quality of the food and service. Coopers Carvery, Cardiff is a fantastic choice for a family-friendly dining experience, and we’ll definitely be returning—hopefully to find that parsley sauce back on the menu!

Drink and food on a Sunday for 2 people under £35. It was delicious

I felt the restaurant where we sat was a bit overcrowded. The food was ok, but could be better.

Good food..good service...friendly staff

Karl the chef was lovely explained what I needed to know with my diet. Wasnt to much to cater for it. Nice vibe inside. All the team seemed nice to be fair. Would definitely take the family again.

Was a last minute to go here and I am so glad we did. The staff were absolutely fantastic and so thorough, the food was beautiful and and the service was outstanding, the staff really did go the extra mile for us without us even asking for anything extra or needing anything extra.... It was amazing and I can't fault it at all. This will definitely be a regular spot for us now.

Prices are reasonable and staff helpful.

Ordered two meals about 8 chips each peas like ball bearings and a steak pie made out of concrete one of the worst meals I’ve ever had out tbh you know it’s bad when they don’t ask you if you enjoyed awful

Waitress service seems to be discontinued. We get the joy of using the app or queue at the bar with just two people working behind it on a Sunday afternoon. Drinks tainted by cleaning fluid in the drinks line/tap. Food average.

Great atmosphere, friendly staff, good hot food

Brilliant meal. Hot, fresh, well cooked and really tasty. Delicious

We have just had a birthday celebration at coopers carvery I was a local up until 4 years ago and the 1at time back very disappointed food tasted bland Clearly a new chef And now 3 of us who ate carvery all have stomach cramps Absolutely disgusting and the staff are very tired and miserable looking Will not be returning

We went on mother's day. It was super busy and the staff were rushed of their feet. Fair play they were still lovely and helpful. I really felt for them...the queue kept going. They deserve a medal The food was great. We had a carvery. All cooked well and tasty. I would go again(probably on a quieter day 😅😁 Thanks for fitting us in

Always the best place to go, I've been with my parents, this time with my wife and other family members. They always great us well and show us to our table, it's how a carvery should be I have no complaints, I will be using them again and again in the future. Please keep up the good work, you are fantastic.

Llegó para el día de la madre Carvery con mi familia. zona exterior estaba lleno en un día tan hermoso. Dentro de Bar y restaurante también estaban llenos. Mark y su personal eran tan paciente y bien organizado. El personal era amable y servicial, nada era demasiado problema. Gran elección de carnes y verduras Carvery, pudines Yorkshire eran enorme y muy sabroso salsa. Excelente relación calidad-precio.

When we got there we thought because it was so busy we'd have to wait for a while but no everything was done in an orderly manner a had our food very quickly.As for the food we had a fabulous Sunday Lunch,if I didn't live the the other end of the city I'd go there more often.

Came here and ordered a burger, whilst my mother got a carvery. Nothing wrong with carvery but was waiting 45 minutes for a burger, when I asked where my food is they told me they didn't put the ticket in! I would understand if it was particularly busy but we were the first people in, absolutely ridiculous. Asked for a refund, left without eating.

Coopers in Culverhouse Cross was Outstanding, Food was Outstanding, Drinks were Expensive like Town Prices and there should be more variety of Drinks to sell on site, also with the promotions and online like Kopparberg or Rekordling Strawberry and Lime, Strongbow, Budweiser, Carling, Coors and Stella. Entertainment could have been more spaced out with the Karaoke and Disco and with the Karaoke should be on a big screen in front of the singers not beside the DJ but overall a Great Place to Dine In.

Amazing place Natasha was a bubbly friendly person food and drink top notch.

Hard cold food undercooked gammon watery gravy advice stay away

The food was okay, we were waiting for a while to be served and it was not very busy.

The service was ok, we was waiting at the bar for a good 15 mins before we was served, with no communication like sorry for the wait or I won't be long guys. the food let u guys down massively! Me and my partner came in for a carvery today and we was very disapointed and left a lot of food on our plate at the end. The meat was so dry, yet the gamon didn't look cooked all the way through. the veg was flavourless and I had hard carrots, the peas had looked like they'd dried up. Flavourless colliflower cheese and cold. Mash tasted like it was frozen and was cold. The roasties I liked and the sweed mash (that's what I think it was) the Yorkshire puddings was ok, again nothing special. Gravy was ok. Overall we won't be returning again. £30 for 2 carvery's, and 2 drinks not worth it at all. Very disapointed.

Great service and good choice of food

We arrived, found a table and went to the bar to order. Upon ordering we were told there was no pepsi max on the pump, no pepsi max cans only original. Then the man found two bottles. We were given our receipts for carvery. We went to get the food. No one was there to serve. We waited five minutes. Then a chef came out of the kitchen. He gave us two thin slices of meat, a clump of stuffing and a dried up Yorkshire pudding. We went to get vegetables which were dry and shriveled and barely any choice. Then went to get gravy. The was hardly any in the bowl. The condiments were equally as empty. The restaurant wasn't even busy. The food was cold and meat chewy. Definitely not what we paid for and wouldn't return.

Good food and always a warm welcome.

The food is pretty okay, they serve healthy food that tastes nice (and other restaurant food i haven't tried), and the staff here are REALLY kind. In particular, Jayke and Sam, I would tip them if I had the money. They were awesome. I plan to come back here many more times, this place out competes other restaurants we've been to. It's decently quiet too, people here are more respectful and distinguished than other restaurants. It has a bar as well, nice food and drink too. LGBTQ+ inclusive, pleasant place. 5 stars

Food was well cooked especially the roast potatoes. Staff friendly and very helpful. Yorkshires were well cooked and not oily. Definitely coming back again. My grandson said it was better than Toby.

Such a nice place for a meal, we were served by Charlotte who was lovely. The food was delicious, loved it.

Good basic food at a reasonable price.

Lovely food as always, although not the same choice of Veggies as previous. But still very tasty.

Expensive and poor quality in comparison to Toby.

My partners birthday,booked a table for 19.30... No carvery available on a Sunday,even my local pub in the West Midlands has a Sunday meal available at that time.I believe this is a Marstons pub,what a waste of time

Lovely lunch with ample options beyond a carvery

Absolutamente carne de mierda era encantador, la verdura estaba quemada y el pudín de Yorkshire sabe a textura de goma de mascar No volverá Evitar a toda costa

Best carvery and the food is always hot

Nice place for a pint and a Sunday roast

Vastly improved food is hot as before on many occasions previously it was warm

Ordered steak asked for it well done but it was pink and bloody when I said about it I was told never mind

He utilizado Coopers para una serie de cenas familiares a lo largo de los años, pero esta visita fue muy decepcionante. El personal como de costumbre era muy agradable y servicial, sin embargo, me dio pena que tuvieran que disculparse constantemente por la falta de comida disponible. Habiendo reservado con 2 semanas de antelación no éramos un ‘walk-in’ partido de diez personas, solo había un tipo de carne disponible en el carvery y la selección de verduras estaba muy cansado con menos variedad de lo habitual. Todas las cervezas amargas no estaban disponibles. ¿Estás manejando este local con la idea de cerrarlo? Buscaré otro lugar para mi próxima fiesta familiar.

He estado allí para almorzar hoy La comida fue una desgracia La carne era horrible Vegetal se hizo a una ceniza Y el lugar estaba sucio. Nadie preguntó si nuestras comidas estaban bien. Hora de cerrar este lugar. Todos nos sentimos mal esta noche 😡🤮🤮

Really nice place for a bite to eat. Good value for money and decent portions

Food was terrible, it was like it had been sat there all day ,but we were there early which made it even worse. Won't be going there again. !!!!!!!..This place has gone down hill fast .🤑🤑🤑🤑

Muy, muy buen servicio de un hombre muy educado llamado Jake sin duda volverá el lugar parece limpio y no tiene negativos que decir sobre el lugar. Total 10 / 10

Today Friday 14th April 2023. Me and the Mrs went here for lunch today and ordered fish with fries instead of chips and lasagne with a portion of chips. The waitress brought lasagne and my fish with chips not fries and said the portion of chips would be next. I explained that I asked for fries and she said she was sorry that it was her mistake and walked off coming back with the portion of chips to go with the lasagne. I again said I wanted fries not chips and she went off to the kitchen. She returned saying the fries would be there shortly where she picked up the portion of chips and walked off behind the bar. I gave the chips on my plate to the Mrs and the staff were eating the portion of chips behind the bar. I don’t want a refund or free meal but can assure you we will not be returning. This eatery used to be one of the best in Cardiff but what the hell has happened. I suggest everyone reads the reviews before going here.

We had an excellent carvery here. Booking a table was easy and straightforward online. Staff were extremely helpful and made sure your experience was warm and welcoming

Amazing Christmas lunch. Definitely recommend.

Lovely evening at the coopers made especially good by the manager mark and elwen who served us with a smile and made us laugh with her friendly banter and cheerful personality.

This was the first Christmas myself and my family had decided to book somewhere for Christmas Day. We had some apprehension about wait times, queues for the carvery, wrong orders etc but we didn’t need to worry. Everything from the initial greet, the table, service, food, everything surpassed expectations (even for the trickier to please of the group!). We all loved it and have all decided that carvery at Coopers on Christmas Day is the way forward. The staff were wonderful, all full of smiles. We truly appreciated all of them for giving up their Christmas so that we could enjoy ours. Thank you team Coopers! We will see you soon!

Busy restaurant, staff absolutely lovely. Really looked after us, very friendly and cheerful.

We had our work Christmas meals here on Monday and today. Both times the food was lovely and plentiful, the staff were helpful and friendly and we were well looked after. Thanks to Jake, Tash, Carl, Hailey, Charlotte, Nick and Ben. Merry Christmas!

Coopers Carvery truly exceeded expectations! The service was impressively fast, and the food was exceptional—every bite was packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere that made the visit even more enjoyable. Highly recommended for anyone looking for great food and excellent service!

Don't eat here. Carvery dried up and indelible Don't eat here food, worst carvery we've ever had ......................

Had a great experience here,the food is amazing especially the roast potatoes and the vegan food option is the best I have ever had,Jayke went over and beyond for us and was patient as we had some payment issues.i definitely recommend and will be back here with family.

Bonito ambiente de brazos, solo tuvimos bebidas, pero la comida olía muy bien. Pensando en reservar aquí para la comida justo después del Año Nuevo.

Staff was amazing and attentive. Christmas decorations created great cosy atmosphere. Meat was tasty, but unfortunately all veg were super dry and overcooked.

We are on a Monday afternoon at lunch time. A little early so not many people eating. Christmas atmosphere good though and will go again

Great value for money, lovely meal, and friendly and helpful staff

Absolutely love the carvery at the Coopers. Great selection of food that always tastes fantastic! Staff are friendly and polite from the greeting when you enter to the clearing of the table. Thank you all.

Great place, relaxed atmosphere and they've got fishing frenzy 😂staff are real polite and friendly and they do the utter most to help you..10/10 from me

Just came back from coopers , dear god what an awful experience will never go again. No atmosphere went to bar to place order and drinks not even a smile or hello , nearly £30 for two carvery’s and two cokes , no cutlery on tables and to search around for them , meat looked dry over cooked and fatty , had to small slices of turkey very dry the veg selection was dismal a few over cooked watery burnt sprouts , dried peas burnt roasted potatoes that are so small there like rockets all condiments needed filling, and Luke warm . Wish I hadn’t gone no serving staff anywhere in site . Don’t waste your money you’ll go home still hungry and feel robbed

Love this place 3rd visit in a few weeks and it's always really good Down to earth, lovely staff Carvery chef is chatty and efficient The team are excellent Nice atmosphere and really well managed Will continue to be my favourite carvery

Great food at a great price with a great atmosphere 👌

We visited Coopers Carvery on Sunday to celebrate my birthday, and it was absolutely fantastic! The food was delicious, with every dish perfectly prepared, and the service was amazing—quick, efficient, and so friendly. The team went out of their way to make the day special, and their warm, welcoming vibe added to the celebration. We all had a great time and will definitely be back. Thank you for making my birthday so memorable!

Coopers Carvery exceeded all expectations! The service was incredibly speedy, and the food was of exceptional quality—every bite was delicious. The staff were friendly and attentive, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. A special shout-out to Mark, the General Manager, who went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. His professionalism and genuine care made our visit even more memorable. Highly recommend Coopers Carvery for an outstanding dining experience!

I recently visited Cooper's Carvery, and I was thoroughly impressed! The service was outstanding from start to finish. Mark, the manager, was incredibly welcoming and made us feel right at home. The staff was attentive, ensuring we had everything we needed throughout the meal. As for the food, it was absolutely delicious! The carvery options were plentiful, with everything cooked to perfection. The meats were tender, and the sides were flavorful and fresh. It's clear that the team takes pride in both their service and the quality of the food. Overall, Cooper's Carvery exceeded my expectations. I’ll definitely be back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fantastic dining experience!

I had an amazing experience at Coopers Carvery! The service was incredibly speedy without compromising the quality of the food. Every dish was cooked to perfection, and the flavours were outstanding. The staff were so friendly and attentive, making the atmosphere warm and welcoming. Whether you're after a hearty meal or just a great dining experience, Coopers Carvery is the place to go. Highly recommend! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

tasteless meal.gravey bland.rosties hard some veg hard

Absolutely disgusting carvery was freezing cold a member of the team was so rude I would never go in there again please avoid

Great food. Good prices. Will be going back

Visited early evening on a Sunday for carvery. No table service, had to order on app or at the bar. Long wait at bar, despite 5 people behind it with only 2 tills which could only be used one at a time. Paid £12.79, which includes additional £3 on Sundays. Very poor selection of food at carvery, only choice of turkey or beef, all other meats sold out. Pitiful choice of couple vegetables… spoonful of dried up peas, roughest looking carrots I’ve ever seen, spoonful of dried up potato gratin, mushy cauliflower cheese, red sloppy cabbage 4 roast potatoes and grey mashed potato on offer with luke warm gravy. Very disappointing and not value for money. If we had seen the pathetic Carvery available before paying, we wouldn’t have bothered staying!

best carvery in cardiff, never disappoints! always a fresh range of veggies, and the meat is cooked lovely! staff are very nice and welcoming too :) they also hold events such as drag shows and themed quiz nights which are so much fun! £25 for a 2 course meal and a drag show? Bargain

Visited early evening on a Sunday for carvery. No table service, had to order on app or at the bar. Long wait at bar, despite 5 people behind it with only 2 tills which could only be used one at a time. Paid £12.79, which includes additional £3 on Sundays. Very poor selection of food at carvery, only choice of turkey or beef, all other meats sold out. Pitiful choice of couple vegetables… spoonful of dried up peas, roughest looking carrots I’ve ever seen, spoonful of dried up potato gratin, mushy cauliflower cheese, red sloppy cabbage 4 roast potatoes and grey mashed potato on offer with luke warm gravy. Very disappointing and not value for money. If we had seen the pathetic Carvery available before paying, we wouldn’t have bothered staying!

Clean and tidy pub. Lovely, welcoming staff! Carvery was very good, meat very tender even talking about coming for Xmas.

We had a meal with friends after work , very disappointed, the food is cold not just 1 item but all of it , and very rushed , I’m also posting on FB as it’s not the 1st time , i was out numbered by friend on venue,definitely won’t be going again , AVOID

Popped in for girlie catch up with friends, enjoyed the ultimate chicken burger 🍔😁, service was great, Ceri, Pav and Charlotte on duty, made us feel very welcome and food was fab.

Carvery was nice but could have been warmer.

Great Sunday roast! Service was friendly, prompt and the atmosphere relaxing.

Awful dried up carvery....won't be returning in a hurry!

First time visiting and won’t be the last. Helped accommodate my autistic daughter, clean, friendly and food was lovely. Sian & Mark were great. Now tempted to book for Christmas dinner!

Had a really disappointing experience at Coopers Carvery recently. One of the staff members, who wears glasses and seemed to be foreign, was particularly rude to customers. Their attitude was unprofessional, dismissive, and made the entire visit uncomfortable. This level of disrespect really takes away from the otherwise good food. Management should definitely address this, as it left a bad impression." And it's not the first time we as a family with children have witnessed this behaviour.

Excellent service from ceri from start to finish definitely would come ere again especially if ceri was serving the customer

Pushed up against the fire and struggling to get around the table. Food ok but not 4 star

Great meal and the staff were really attentive and lovely!

Ceri and tasha are the heart and soul of this place. Always service with a smile. And little bit of banter. Goes a long way.

I go there regularly for a small carvery and always enjoyed it

Fantastic roast and so simple to book on Line and even order meals and a drink via my phone. Superb!!

Had a great night with friends made all the better by the landlord Mark who went above and beyond with his friendly chat and banter and his great personality plus the staff who made our evening great by making us feel we were valued as customers.

Ordered food from here, travelled for half hour for them to say there was no food left. Do not order with this place. No call to tell us, as we arrived they then told us as we we were dead on time. Disgusting, unprofessional and bang out of order. avoid at all costs if you choose to order food, because you will be turned away- these people had my mobile number but wasted my time, my fuel and my patience. P.S Pablo for a manager, your attitude stinks.

Me and my friends had a great time at the carvery last Wednesday. Haven’t had such good food in ages! The staff were really friendly, Pav helpe d us out with the food since we have some allergies and it made our day. Sian was super attentive too and made us some amazing desserts. We’ll definitely be back and bringing more people with us!

The carvery was nice - the chef gave good quantities if sliced meat, yorkshire puddings were beautiful but the stuffing wasnt the best to be honest. The parking was ample and the atmosphere is chilled. The thing that let this place down is that its a bit grubby - tables and menus were sticky and covered in grime and needed wiping down, bits of food here and there which was quite off-putting - made you think about how your food was being prepared... my husband's glass was filthy. As we left the waitress gave us a warm and friendly goodbye which was nice. personally, i can live with eating in a place that is falling down (hypothetically) as long as the basics are there - clean utensils and food is served hot and promptly. Not bad, could be much better with little effort in my opinion.

Friendly atmosphere, delicious food, I love coming here everyday for food and a drink. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Managers Charlotte and Pav always do extra mile for me. Thanks guys

The best Sunday cooked dinner I've ever had from a restaurant . Absolutely beautiful and tasted home made , been raving about it to everyone , can't wait for my next one !

Great stop food was good well worth the money

Had a lovely carvery last night, great value. Unlimited veg. Options for vegans and vegetarians. Very reasonable prices. Pub was clean and staff were super friendly and helpful, especially Jake who served us. Will be back again 🙂

Tash was amazing. Great talkative customer service with a smile ☺️

After a busy week, nice pít stop to study and grab something to eat. Cheese Burger and chips did the job with an Amstel.

The staff could have been more attentive. We were waiting for a while by the carvery and staff saw us stood there....a quick polite.. 'we'll be with you in a minute' and 'sorry to keep you waiting' would have been nice. Potatoes were sadly hard in the middle and not cooked through. Was also waiting for gravy to come out which unfortunately meant our food was getting cold whilst we waited.

Great atmosphere at the rock & roll bingo on friday night plus a lovely meal beforehand really good night with friends. mark & the team were all very welcoming & friendly will definitely be back