Lewis Arms in Cardiff

Only been for a soft drink but nice place!

Cracking pub. But after a visit 17th of June I had an issue with a parking fine for using the pub car park. My partner rang and said i used the pub ect sent proof of this as I used my card in there and was told it would be sorted which was great and thought that was that. Came home from work today to a letter from a debt collection agency for the sum of £170 😡😡😡

Nestled at the foot of the majestic Castell Coch in Tongwynlais, this charming pub is a true gem. After an exhilarating mountain biking adventure, stepping into this pub felt like finding a cozy haven. The warm, inviting atmosphere wraps around you like an old friend, making it the perfect spot to unwind. The pub grub is fantastic—each dish is a hearty, flavorful treat, and the diverse beer selection offers just the right refreshment after a day of adventure. The friendly staff add a personal touch that makes every visit feel special. I remember coming in after a vigorous ride, savoring a satisfying meal and a perfectly poured pint—it was the ideal end to an active day. For a memorable experience in a picturesque setting, this pub is a must-visit. Steve Bell

A beautiful location and great stop after visiting the castle Great selection of food and drinks and the staff were very friendly and welcoming Service speed was very quick and we were super impressed with everything We will definitely be back

We go every Thursday for the quiz and always have a great time. The food is fab, the staff are always friendly and helpful.

Another excellent evening in the Lewis Arms. Jason

We were out with family and stopped off at the Lewis Arms on our way home. We had a lovely time, great atmosphere, great selection of drinks and the staff were fab, nothing was too much trouble! Will definitely be returning! Thank you guys for making our visit so enjoyable 😊

Have stopped in here a few times to meet with a friend who lives local. Staff always friendly and a lovely pint in fairness

A stop of the way to visit the castle. Initially a warm welcome and great selection of drinks - a proper local. However all went wrong when it came to food. The menu said steak pie with chunks of beef - my pie had exactly two tiny pieces of beef about the size of a pea - so I took it back. The young lad was a bit dismissive- said "well what do you want to do about it ?" I asked for another said hopefully mine was just a bad one. No apology or even acknowledge just seemed a bit annoyed. 10 minutes later a young lady came back with a new meal and basically threw it at me - not a word of apology or even here you go! The pie was obviously microwaved- as the lid was hard and the peas and gravy cold. Not so much chunks but better than before. I fully understand a brewery have ready meals so don't blame them but the staff could have handled it so much better. I felt like I had done something wrong. Honestly the whole thing left me really upset and I ate a few mouthful la and we left ! We won't be back and I won't recommend as a stop on the way to the castle. Young and inexperienced staff but even so not great hospitality.

A stop of the way to visit the castle. Warm welcome and great selection of drinks - however all went wrong when it came to food. The menu said steak pie with chunks of beef - my pie had exactly two tiny pieces of beef about the size of a pea - so I took it back. The young lad was a bit dismissive- said well what do you want to do about it ? I asked for another said hopefully mine was just a bad one. No apology or even acknowledge just seemed a bit annoyed. 10 minutes later a young lady came back with a new meal and basically threw it at me - not a word of apology or even here you go! The pie was obviously microwaved- as the lid was hard and the peas and gravy cold. Not so much chunks but better than before. Honestly the whole thing left me really upset and I ate a few mouthful and left ! We won't be back and I won't recommend as a stop on the way to the castle. Young and inexperienced staff but even so not great hospitality.

Saera and the team were kind enough to host a quiz to help raise funds for a local lady who is raising money for cancer treatment. We had a brilliant night good laugh and the food was lovely. She kept the kitchen open a bit longer to accommodate us too. Nothing was too much trouble. A massive thank you from me and the Taffs Well RFC ladies rugby team xx

Lovely warm welcome staff are great and land lady goes over and beyond. Food was amazing! Thanks Sarah Sas and staff. Friendly and food cooked to our liking 👍 👌 😋

Great old trad Pub, good food, occasional live music the focal point in the village

What a find … I have had the most enjoyable evening … the Lewis Arms is the hub of the community … from live bands to Pint and Paint evenings … Car boot sales … Open mic … Quizz night … the most delicious food .. especially their Mac & Cheese … Saera is a welcoming landlady … no request is too great … Thank you … I don’t know what I would do without you

Olivia was very welcoming to myself and my partner. Had a good knowledge of the gins on offer, she brought water out for my dog and that was really nice gesture Very pleasant young girl 😊

Had a lovely time at the Lewis arms. Me and my friends were sat at the bar all night chatting with stacey as she poured pints. Great laugh

This pub is one of my favourite pubs I have been to the staff are absolutely fantastic they are very kind and friendly especially the bar woman and the waitress they made sure I had everything I needed and made sure I was comfortable and the food was incredible I will definitely be coming back here again.

Olivia is the best bar person evva. Great place. Good food. Just come back from my holidays and popped in to have beers with a great crowd.

A complete letdown. We ordered food which was burned & over cooked. Half the menu was missing. I mentioned it to the waitress, who dissapeared & I assumed she was bringing the rest of the order. We waited 10 minuted but she didn't return, so we ate what we had been served (we were hungry). When I'd finished, I went to the bar to ask what was happening, but there was only a clueless young lad at the bar who said there was no management around! The extra large portion of onion rings I'd ordered was still nowhere to be seen and each of our meals was supposed to be server with a 'dip pot', which didn't arrive. Sadly I'd already paid for the complete order. This is one place I will never visit again.

Absolutely excellent, price, quality well worth a visit

fair play they smashed a surprise birthday party out the park on short notice highly recommend their gluten free menu 1st place my kids have eaten out without being bard from cross contamination with gluten. food was amazing the staff went above and beyond for us and again allmon short notice even done the back room out nice for us thanks again guys

A lovely, friendly little pub! Great staff, great food, great entertainment and great for special occasions!

Amazing food and great atmosphere. Staff were superb!

Enjoyed the curry night and open mic night yesterday. Def worth a visit

Had a family meal here on Thursday with a very large meal order of around 30 meals (some including starters and deserts). We preordered the food a few days before. Everyone had a wonderful time and enjoyed their meals and the pub was very accommodating to alterations to orders. It’s such a wonderful pub for family gatherings like this and holds a lot of personal memories for me. I’m so glad it is still kept going by Saera and her family/team and I know they work so hard to make this happen. So happy to support the pub whenever I can and we will all be back no doubt 😊 xx

We visited family close by and came in with the intention of having Sunday lunch, it’s been several years since we’ve been in. The bar now feels very cold and sparse. One other couple were seated and two young girls at the bar one holding a sleeping toddler We ordered drinks at the bar and sat down several people were milling around coming in and out of the kitchen area, on entering the bar there is a sign welcoming you by Sarah it quickly became evident that one of the people in and out of the kitchen was Sarah, Sarah was dressed in what can only be described as scanty gym clothing, leggings and a vest top Sarah was looking for ‘the f..ing fire stick’ very loudly and that she’d have to ‘lock the f..ing office door’ the others that were around are evidently family and employees all shouting across the bar, the atmosphere was extremely unwelcome At this point we were already reconsidering ordering lunch there was a commotion about the other customers querying the number of pigs in blankets they’d received, one of the employees stood up in the middle of the bar holding a menu and shouted at the customer ‘Turkey with pig in blanket and cranberry’ At this point the decision to defiantly not order was cemented with the arrival of Sarah in the bar coming from the kitchen holding in her hand a Yorkshire pudding, she walked over to the employee table and dunked the Yorkshire pudding in a left over gravy boat and proceeded to eat it out of her hand. If this is the public behaviour displayed I can only shudder to think what goes on in the kitchen unseen. For the 40 mins we were there only 4 other paying customers came in, two had ordered Sunday lunch, they left half of it and two who purchased drinks. I would definitely not return or recommend to anyone

We stayed locally and went to the Lewis arms on the Friday for food and drinks it was absolutely spot on the flat bread kebab was outstanding again on the Saturday for drinks and then the Sunday roast it was delicious Sarah and her staff were fab hosts and the fact it was incredibly child friendly was an even bigger bonus can’t wait to visit again

Had lovely food very tasty nice drinks too , staff were great all in all lovely day out and venue great just off taff trail 👍

Hands down best burger around, serves really good food it’s a nice quiet family owned Pub with a short distance walk/drive from Castle coch, would highly recommend anyone to come to the Lewis arms for a cowboy burger honestly whoever makes them deserves to know that them burgers are top tier🤤

Great pub , lovely service, food was delicious and good priced, would recommend to anyone

We had an 80th birthday party for my dad he loves a pint of SA brains there were about 25/30 people there of all ages. Sarah provided a buffet for us all which was a great variety, vegetarians included. My plays guitar, so was our entertainment for the night.

Great find, loved the food serves was second to non and the staff and management where attentive throughout our visit, looking forward to coming back very soon

Called in for a quick drink before heading home ended up staying a lot longer, the food was great and very well priced the staff where attentive and where keen to recommend looking forward to coming back again very shortly

Great friendly pub and they found my phone!

My husband and u used to visit here all the time prior to 2020 and decided to visit for lunch as we were in the area. Our starter was delicious, breaded garlic mushrooms. Our main was very disappointing :( we both ordered the piri piri chicken baguette. I always used to order a baguette previously and this was nothing like it used to be. There was no taste, it was extremely dry and thebbaguette was overcooked. I would say for the price you can't go wrong but for £7 , I would have expected something a little bit more appetising. The bar staff were extremely welcoming and lovely and chatting.

I had a cheese burger and fries from the new menu! And it was absolutely beautiful!! Good service and cooked to a perfect quality! Thankyou x

lovely pub really enjoyed my meal the staff were incredibly enthusiastic and great with the kids☺☺. would recommend if your passing by.

Came to sample the new menu and was delicious. New Thai curry with added chicken and the kebab. Staff were very attentive and couldn't do enough to help. Had table service from Sarah which made the whole process very easy. They provided colours and activity sheets for the children and made them feel extra special. Drinks were great, food superb and over all a fantastic experience. Some great offers on the bottled beers and discounts pints during the week. We will definitely be returning again soon for another family get together. Pub looks like it's been recently painted which is great for the overall look of the place. Will be recommending to friends and family!

Family friendly pub, food was amazing and bar staff friendly. Would 100% visit again with friends and family for dinner

We came here last week for Sunday lunch after the new menu launch and we’re so impressed with the beef that we couldn’t resist popping in again today! The beef didn’t disappoint, the veggies and gravy were nice and the service was quick. The kids menu was available so my toddler was happy too. Great value for money with 30% off at the moment!

Had some food off their new menu today and I've gotta say it was fantastic!! Would 100% recommend you save a date in the diary for a visit. Great atmosphere for a drink and food with family or friends

A perfect village pub which is wonderful for tourists too. A hub for all.

What a brilliant village pub. The staff are so friendly and the children thoroughly enjoyed the Xmas party, as theu did with the halloween party. The price was very reasonable too. Thank you for all you do to keep our village pub alive.

Wife and I had the cod and chips here, portions were massive and we both agreed that it is the best fish and chips we have ever had, amazing value for money and very pleasant stuff, pub is lovely with a nod to its historical character Very well recomended

I took my family out for Christmas and as a small village pub the staff very friendly, polite with a great choice for food. Would definitely recommend to anyone. Craig

Friendly welcoming pub. Clean and plenty of places to sit down. Food was fab, quick service . An ideal pub in a quiet village.

Great pub. Lovely staff, friendly and happy to help. Great choice of drinks available. Would certainly recommend to friends, will be back again.

Lovely food, great service. Friendly pub. Staff always happy to help. Will certainly be back again for another visit.

I took my son down for a spot of lunch, we had a nice meal, and a couple of pints. Thoroughly enjoyed the food the atmosphere. A nice family friendly pub.

Great food, good drinks and a good laugh, very enjoyable. Very friendly pub! Very friendly people who you can easily speak to :)

Great spot to go for a couple drinks. They have a great selection of drinks including ales, lager, ciders and the staff are always really friendly.

Lovely staff,great food and customer service me and my friends really enjoyed our evening here!! :)

Lovely food and great place to drink

Went for Christmas get together with friends. We all had the 3 course set Christmas Menu. It was delicious just like a home cooked Xmas meal. It's the 3rd Xmas Meal I've had out this year but by far the best and excellent value for...

Fantastic food for Nantgarw Old age party everyone really enjoyed xx

A group of friends went to the Lewis Arms for a festive meal last night (18 of us in total) A lovely atmosphere, with tables laid out all Christmasy. We had a lovely meal. The majority of us had a turkey dinner with all the...

I took my family for lunch, I was pleasantly surprised, the quality of the food and service was very good

Visited with the family for Sunday lunch and a pint, staff very friendly and food was great, large portions and desserts were amazing. Have booked again for next week. Highly recommended

Really welcoming atmosphere in there. It was a lunchtime visit, myself and my Better half were in the area having to drop something off nearby. It was rather quiet for a lunchtime, which was explained to us by I believe the Landlady due to a funeral going on nearby. Will definitely be revisiting the Lewis Arms again to try the Food Menu. I have visited before with my Other half for food, and it was exceptionally good.

Great vibes, lovely staff, good pub quiz, the locals all took part in the quiz Sums up a perfect pub night for a Thursday all welcoming and friendly staff. Dog friendly. Very accommodating

Absolutely fantastic meal at the Lewis Arms! The service was beyond wonderful with very welcoming and friendly staff. Food was great and delicious!

Stopped for lunch two days on the trot. 3 out of 7 meals failed to meet the minimum standards expected. The pub was pretty empty both days, so being busy can't be used as an excuse. On Friday, 3 of us ate, with the bacon...

Fabulous local drinking man's pub. My dad has been coming here for over 60 years.

Great Sunday lunch, good size portions and great customer service! Will be back again next week to try the beer, restaurant was very busy but service was quick

Great place to pop in for a couple of lovely pints and something to eat:) We ordered Hunter's Chicken and some nice garlic bread and it was just right after lovely walk nearby areas:)

The food was excellent and the service was quick and friendly considering there was the fundraiser on. The only shame was everyone left before the wales rugby game so there was no atmosphere which was unusual

My Wife,and I recently visited here, The starters of salted squid were excellent. The spicy burgers were spot on too! Excellent pint of IPA at only £2.95. Only bad point, I was waiting by the bar a long time, and that young portly barmaid with...

Recently had starters/main meals here! The food was great. However the portly young barmaid with bun hairstyle needs glasses as I was waiting by the bar and a group of people came in and she served the first! It was a very hot day and it wasn't that busy!

Great time, would reccomend. Staff were friendly, food was great and the atmosphere was good. I can’t wait to come back for another visit in the near future.

Lovely food , great atmosphere, was dog friendly which was a pleasant surprise. Really close to Castle Coch (easily walk off dinner which we did) , will definitely go back to try the Sunday lunch

Great atmosphere. Friendly staff. Choice of drinks and very well reasonably priced. Lovely friendly landlady. Will definitely be returning

Nice pint of Guinness and for under a fiver , what more do u need on a hot day like this ,cheers guys.

Loved coming here with my family, great hospitality from all the stuff that were working and lovely food!

I go quite regularly after work to have a drink and some food. There's a friendly atmosphere and the owner makes us feel welcome

Great fresh food, good service.

Dreadful. After a long wait the bar our order was eventually taken. 15 minutes later the girl behind the bar told us that there would be a delay of about 20 minutes because the chef had had to pop out. After a 45 minute wait,...

Amazing roast! There was so much food, all cooked perfectly and the Yorkshire puddings were beautifully done!

We live in the village and really want to have a local that we feel we can pop into. However we've given it several chances recently and common themes seem to prevail. Both times we went recently the pub was quiet, but the first time...

A good pub with a few ales. Food is good value, not great but not too expensive.

Love the food and staff are really friendly

Great place for a pint after the Taff Trail...plus the girls are so nice behind the counter..always a pleasure

Tipico Pub con agradable ambiente, comida tipica y muy correcta. Todo con simpatía. Puedes aparcar al exterior, aunque de pago.

The food was cooked to perfection and the gorgeous young lady was a very pleasant and helpful member of staff.. Highly recommended!

The food was awesome and the staff amazing 😍 Definately go back and try the three course options!

Just called in for a quick drink. Great atmosphere. Great beer.

Saw 4.5 rating and went for a meal. Noisy, smokey. Couldn't get a refund on parking after I'd bought two drinks. Menu dirty. Left without ordering a meal. Won't go back.

Found by accident. Lunchtime on a Sunday so didn't really experience the lively atmosphere. Creamed leeks and mash to die for. Flavour on the meat outstanding. Whatever you guys are doing, keep doing it.

boy behind the bar wasn't very pleasant didn't have much time for us

Amazing night out ❤️, the staff were so friendly and accommodating, they cater for everyone and everything, food was luuuuuuush , drinks were cold and prompt , the land lady is the best publican this side of the Mississippi river 😊

family friendly good service food was amazing and drinks were served fast with a smile on the bar staffs faces.

Had a lovely lunch here , warm welcome from Sarah. Highly recommended

Absolutely amazing pub! All round entertainment and an amazing vibe. My local and recommend to all my friends and family :)

Popped in for some food. Food was lovely and the staff are great very quick service. Great atmosphere.

Such a lovely pub with a welcoming reception. Plenty of drinks deals highly recommended. Will definitely be returning.

Fab roast lunch. Great sized portions and great choice of vegetables. We would return again based off this meal

Staff are amazing saera & sas are the friendliest people ever atmosphere is spot on & I will definitely be returning food is 5* and very well priced great place for the whole family

A proper gluten-free menu with loads of tasty options! The bar staff is friendly, the outdoor area buzzing and the atmosphere just right for a good time. Will certainly visit again.

Brilliant pub, lovely location, car park, outside beer area and the beer is well priced, highly recommend giving here a try

Great pub. It’s obviously been recently decorated. The staff were friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere was fun and lively and the food was fantastic!

Had a lovely lunch. Drinks were reasonably priced and staff were very friendly. Indoor and outdoor seating available