Lewis Arms in Cardiff

Absolutely incredible, great atmosphere - fabulous welcome!

A very enjoyable pub lunch of fish n chips in this newly spruced up local. Always pleasant experience with friendly staff!

Had a fun packed evening with live music courtesy of an open mike night, brilliant atmosphere, friendly happy staff and a great selection of drinks… would definitely recommend a visit

Had an amazing evening, fabulous food, atmosphere and staff… would definitely recommend a visit and will no doubt be popping in again very soon

Could've been lovely but lacks atmosphere and insists on having terrible live music. Update. The pub continues to play excessive loud music late into night, owners are rude and unapologetic.

Booked for a belated Mother’s Day lunch as couldn’t make the original date. We were a party of four and from the moment we walked in to the time we left the staff were both friendly and attentive. The Sunday lunches were tasty,hot and decent portions at a very reasonable price even with my extra roasties ! A return visit is on the cards.

It's been a massive improvement since the new management took over. It's actually clean and feels a lot friendlier.

The only thing that really lets this place down is the Chef’s ego. Considering Marstons ‘Chefs’ can barely even be called Chefs. Anyone can microwave a curry or grill a steak. Do some actual food prep from scratch, and I might be impressed! I’ve witnessed the guy turn away people with discount codes, because his food is apparently too good to be sold cheaper. Bar staff are lovely though. And it’s a noticeable improvement from how it has been before the new management took over. Just a change in attitude is needed.

Came for Mother's day , was greeted with a nice warm welcome . Had a beef dinner which was delicious especially the parsnips . Staff came to check on us and the food very polite. I didn't have dessert but my daughter did which was the sticky toffee which she loved. Great experience .

Stunning Place so Clean And the staff is so Welcoming helpful and Friendly. The food is out of this world and So Reasonably priced. The Atmosphere is Great. Cozy And Warm feeling. Surroundings Are Beautiful Aswell. Very cute Beer Garden. I will Be back Soon

We got there 10 minutes after the kitchen was supposed to close but were still able to order. Never had a host go out of their way to make sure you were happy and fed. Great service

Great place, lovely people, very welcoming Steve and Lee

Ordered a starter mac and cheese with £2 for extra pulled pork. When it arrived you can see from the photo that the level is very low and it's hard to even spot the pulled pork. Credit to the staff they did give me a refund. Complained via email to Marstons but still waiting for a response.

Always a good atmosphere and the pub food is top

Great food , service and atmosphere. Can’t recommend enough 🤘

Great food , great team there , fair priced ,thanks.

Good stop for quick pint after a ride.

Lovely to see the pub starting to thrive again!

Mediocre lukewarm real ale . Poor for a GBF entry

Qué lugar maravilloso para visitar con deliciosa comida, ambiente fabuloso y personal súper amable... sin duda volveré. . gracias por una gran velada

The room was clean, though it felt a bit dated and could use some updates, especially in terms of furniture and amenities. The bed was comfortable, but the air conditioning was a bit noisy, which made it harder to sleep at times.

Amazing as a 'regular' how a pub can be turned around so quickly. Well done Lynne & Amos.

Whilst walking down from castle coch I stopped into the Lewis arms for quiet drink on my own,olivia on the bar was very welcoming and friendly will visit again soon

Disfruté de mi visita en el pub. Chalrie detrás de la barra era muy amable y servicial. Los menús son perfectos para todos los comensales. Admite perros.

Gran pub local. Excelente servicio. Buena comida y cerveza. Olivia era muy amable y servicial. Ambiente acogedor, con algunos personajes locales interesantes!

A lovely little pub if you want to grab a bite. Drinks were pretty expensive especially for soft drinks. Food was decent and reasonable. We used the on premise parking and paid £4 for the 2.5 hours we were there. *We have been informed subsequently that you can get a refund with a valid purchase but we did not see this on the machines outside*. Possible street parking depending on time of day.

This is a brilliant spot for dinner on a weekday. Food choices for everyone including Vegetarians- Aaron behind the bar was really friendly

A very welcoming, friendly pub with a great atmosphere, excellent service and lovely food.

Good standard pub, have to pay for parking and then claim it back. Bit of a pain messing around, staff are friendly and the food was good solid quality standard pub grub. At a very reasonable price.

Quality pub style Sunday lunch, very tasty and hit the spot Warm plates, friendly service and very reasonably priced

I would have given 5 stars, and although I appreciate you've just taken over the pub, It was taking ages for all my friends to put their orders through the till. As a result, people were getting their food before the last few of us had even ordered, so a few of them had actually finished by the time the last person got their food. I know it's teething issues with the tills and everything, but even so, it did take ages, but I know you'll get better. The Food was lovely and no complaints generally.

The pub is nice and the staff are very friendly. We like that dogs can go anywhere in the pub. We ordered food and drink and everything was lovely. Would definitely recommend. They said they had a new menu and the choices were great. There was sport on the tv if you’re interested in that and I believe the pub has darts that can be played and a focus on the darts tournaments.

We had (very conveniently) broken down right outside the pub and everyone was just so friendly and helpful. Even the customers! We had the best time, despite the situation. Thanks so much for your hospitality and we’ll be back again when we finally get to do the hike!

The team catered for 11 of us at very short notice. They did a great job and the food was very good. Thank you

This is my local pub- it’s recently come under new management, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the vibe! It’s warm, welcoming, and generally just really nice in here now. Five stars well deserved, and exactly what Tongwynlais needed.

Super friendly pub with a lovely atmosphere. We enjoyed our afternoon there a great deal.

Visité los brazos de Lewis llenando un largo período de no usarlo. El pub era muy acogedor y la casera super amable. Emocionado por que vuelvan a abrir la cocina para que pueda visitar a la familia para comer.

Such a cosy pub, great atmosphere, lovely staff - good vibes all round ! Went for drinks with friends and had a great time.

Lovely welcome from landlord & lady. Brilliant atmosphere. Live band to see in the new year. Everyone was very friendly. Definitely worth a visit.

Had a great New Years Eve here - great band, great to see friends old and new.. Landlords and staff very pleasant - definitely recommended.

Agradable pub local con mucho carácter y una cálida bienvenida de primera clase por el gerente, sin duda recomendaría este lugar a cualquiera que busque esa sensación de pub local

New team in place - looking forward to seeing how things develop. Always been a great pub 🍺

Always stop in here when out for a walk. friendly staff and the beer is always great

Popped in for some food, quiet but friendly atmosphere, good great, service fab, enjoyable stop off

Good pub to stop at after a bike ride up the ganol!

Went there yesterday, food was terrible, we will not be returning.

Awful. Freezing inside. Bar staff were hopeless. Food terrible. NEVER again.

Such a nice place for a nice cold pint of quinnes....

Great night playing darts, the food was fab

We went here on a Thursday afternoon for the steak and pint deal . Service was very good and the barmaid was very helpful, soon as we got in there she offered us water for our two cockerpoos . The brains bitter was a decent pint . Presently surprise, will definitely return. 👍

Food not great but the beers was. Unfortunately this was a family affair and beer wasn't the most important thing this time.

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 👍 👌 😋

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

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

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 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

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

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!

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!

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.