Old Post House in Cardiff

Very little vegetables shared between 4 people,

This is a weird review as I work weekdays at The Old Post House, however go to eat there in the evenings , squeeze in the odd breakfast on a Saturday morning and today had Sunday lunch with 11 friends , who eat out regularly but have never been to The Old Post House, I along with them cannot fault with the food , service or atmosphere...... a lovely afternoon for a friends 60th was had by all. It's nerve wracking taking friends to the place you work and the place you are proud to work at , especially when they go out to eat on a regular basis , to what i would class as popular , well known restaurants....... you want them to love the place like you do ........well ..... they loved it and will be going again........ Happy days x Thank you Team OPH x

We had Sunday lunch which was very pleasant. The service was attentive and prompt. It was very busy so it was difficult to park.

We booked a table for a mid-day meal, but upon our arrival, it appeared that our booking had not been made. Unfortunately, there were no apologies or offers for an alternative booking. This experience was very disappointing, especially as we were advised that this is a very nice place to eat, and this was our first time here.

We booked the Old Post for my mother-in-laws wake after her funeral. Tonia was amazing when we arrived, we waited until pretty much all the guests had arrived and then she started bringing the food out. An amazing spread of delicious sandwiches, quiches, chicken bites and much, much more. Everyone said how impressed they were with the food and we were constantly topped up with tea’s and coffee’s if we wanted. We have to say a massive Thank You to Tonia, James, Lyn and all the other staff who made our emotional afternoon go so smoothly. Thank you again.

Nice food, limited menu. Attentive service in pleasant surroundings . Not sure why with plenty of space all diners were seated on adjacent tables.

Have used The Old Post for many years now, couldn’t recommend this place enough. Always wonderful service, great atmosphere and super tasty high quality food. Definitely worth a visit, you won’t be disappointed.

Had an unplanned stop for an early evening meal at this lovely restaurant. Delicious food, fabulous sevice. Special thanks to our waiter who was also the cocktail maker. Fabulous long island ice tea and a gin based surprise! Will definitely return.

Went for evening meal! Food and staff were outstanding!

What a fantastic dinner we had there this evening. Service was brilliant from start to finish, friendly and professional. The food was top quality and reasonably priced. We’ll definitely be back 😊🍰

I went to the Old Post House with my family for Sunday Lunch last Sunday. The best Sunday Roast ever! The service was fantastic too! We will definitely visit again soon!

Went for a pre-wedding party. Food great, drinks first class and service excellent. And the best bit - someone else picked up the tab. Always helps with the digestion.

Just had lunch with our three grandchildren for Nanny’s birthday. Excellent food and excellent service. Thoroughly recommend the experience. PS: loved the vegetarian options too, much more varied than standard fare of ‘nut roast’.

I had the pleasure of having my wedding hosted by this wonderful team, and I cannot say enough good things about them. Faye was the person I mainly dealt with in the early stages, and she was incredibly flexible and responsive. I never felt left out or worried, thanks to her excellent communication and support. The day of the event was perfect. The food was outstanding, with many of our guests coming up to us to comment on how delicious it was. James and Chris were particularly incredible; there wasn't a single request they couldn't accommodate. When rain was forecasted for our reception, Chris quickly rearranged everything to ensure everyone stayed dry, which was much appreciated. The venue itself is beautiful and impeccably clean, with picturesque views that added a special touch to our wedding. Overall, I am blown away by the level of service we received. Every detail was taken care of with such professionalism and care. I highly recommend the Old Post House for any event. Thank you, Faye, Chris, James, and the entire staff, for making our day so special.

We had dinner on a Friday evening. The service was superb. We all had fish main dishes with garlic bread as a starter. Our son loved the garlic bread. All the fish dishes were excellent. Shout out for the dauphinoise potatoes, which I could inhale. As a famous general said, I will return.

Most stunning food I think I've ever had. Can't praise it enough. I would eat here every day if I could. Will return very soon Thank you 😊

Only went for coffee and cake with a friend. Coffee is delicious, and most cakes are handmade and beautiful. I've been twice now with friends for a catchup and the lady serving us with short dark hair is very friendly and helpful.

What a lovely place to have dinner. The food was superb, and they have a great vegetarian/vegan menu. We are definitely going again😋

The food is stunning ! Lovely staff can't wait to get back there for another Steak !

Beautiful food me and my partner have been coming here ever since we found out about this place 2 years ago and now come all the time. Brought my mum and dad who said it was the best food they have tasted and also my friend who agreed. Their steak is 10/10! Stunning food and amazing service.

Went to The Old Post last night ( table 15). The food was absolutely amazing, I'm sure.Gordan Ramsay was in their kitchen, that's how amazing the food was. Staff friendly and very attentive.. I seriously can't wait to go back for a delicious Lamb Rump.. See you soon.

Lovely food and service.Will return.

Absolutely grim 🤮 waitress used toilet, came out of cubical and didn’t wash her hands, she immediately went to the bar and started serving…. Absolutely disgusting

A fantastic Xmas lunch with family. Amazing service in every respect, with last minute notice of food and health requirements. Nothing was too much trouble. Lovely food and value for money. What a Gem of a place. Thankyou!

As a group of six foodies lol, we go out every four weeks to try different restaurants. On occasions we are pleased and at times not, even though some continue to thrive on past recommendations. The Old Post House in St Fagans, Cardiff should hold their heads high. From the first greeting upon arrival, to being escorted to our table was a wonderful experience as the decor and little nooks and crannies where other diners sat was exquisite. Us six came for the Christmas Menu, which can leave you underwhelmed or excited, the Old Post House fitted the super excited category. The little touches through our meal was joyous and each and every one of us enjoyed our side appetiser. My starter was simply wonderful with poignant tastes tantalising your taste buds, all six verified the same. I went for main course for the Christmas Dinner, turkey wrapped in bacon with the most delicate textured gravy and wonderfully prepared vegetables, in fact we all agreed that the food was sensational considering the kitchen staff must have been under a lot of pressure. Our deserts were perfect, along with ice cream to die for. After our meal we sat and relaxed and never felt under pressure to move on. The service from the serving team was 5 star each and every one knowing their boundaries and knowledge of when to interact with their guests. Now this is how a restaurant should be, in house training to perfection and it shows. We live local to the Old Post House and we never realised what a gem was on our doorstep, we shall certainly be returning to try out the other menus on offer. The Old Post House and their team should hold their heads high, as this is a little gem, I advise you all try, I guarantee you will return. Paul PRJPhotography

Brilliant afternoon tea...what a fabulous treat. Fantastic food, excellent service. Go there!! I returned December 2023 for a Christmas lunch with a group of 21 people. Again, excellent food, superb service and everyone in the group was extremely happy with everything. Thank you for giving us such a memorable meal.

23 ladies for xmas lunch food and service excellent couldnt fault it .ive been before but the ladies who havent were very impressed so looks like we have our future xmas venue i would highly reccomend a visit

Excellent service, buffet provided was also excellent, staff friendly and efficient

Vile and shocking behaviour of owner and manager Chris. My mother has severe dietary intolerances so opted to take her own food to a group Christmas meal with the full agreement of the organiser. Despite not wanting to take the risk of eating food prepared in the restaurant she also paid in full like everyone else. Due to what I can only assume is a huge misunderstanding, manager and owner Chris confronted her at the table for eating her own food and not paying, which was simply not the case. Despite being told by my mother as well as everyone else around her that she had paid, he continued to berate and accuse her to the point of tears. She tried to leave the table to remove herself from the situation and was confronted by him on her way to the toilet and again as she came out of the toilet. This vindictive behaviour is absolutely appalling and was beyond unnecessary let alone unwarranted. Chris was contacted after the meal to see why he thought this behaviour was appropriate or necessary and to see what the reason was for not doing any fact checking before he pursued his bizarre vendetta (and to give him the chance to apologise for being so cruel and ruining an evening), and continued to pursue this strange confrontational behaviour and mentioned that the phone call was being recorded for some reason. An attitude like that has absolutely no place in hospitality, which is a field I work in myself. I would wholeheartedly advise against visiting this establishment should you be at the receiving end of the same treatment. The website laughably states “a homely, friendly & welcoming approach where no ask is too big”, and that Chris himself likes to ensure guests’ experience is “second to none”!

Very good staff and service food was hot and plenty with a nice atmosphere to dine and talk to others around the table

Very nice but a little overpriced.

Went there for a family gathering. All well organised and the Sunday menu suited all tastes. Food, hospitality and venue great and all meals were reasonably priced. Friendly and helpful staff, so well worth a visit.

Beautiful location, Restaurant (no longer a hotel) a hidden gem. Menu attached, Vegetarian and other dietary requirements met. Friendly helpful staff.

Had lovely lunch at this venue for my sisters birthday . The food was excellent and our service was very good. The waitress was very attentive. Nothing was too much trouble .

Went there to celebrate a friends birthday for a meal, beautiful place and delicious food

Had our wedding here and it was an amazing day . Faye and her team were brilliant and made our day even more special .

Took 2 cousins there today (1 disabled) - had a lovely lunch, thanks

Another lovely lunch eaten here! Lovely friendly staff, nice ambience and above all delicious food. Prices are reasonable for freshly cooked food with thought and flavour. I usually order fish mains as they do them so well - Hake & Sea Bass a personal favourite. Good wine & desert options available. Looking forward to dining here again soon

Had Sunday lunch, restaurant was clean , beautifully furnished, and roomy. Food was excellent and plentiful. The service was excellent, very pleasant polite waitress. Will definitely visit again soon.

Beautiful place , fantastic food ,excellent service nothing is to much for them , several visits now I've made there each one first class

Lovely meal at The Old Post House this evening. Good choice on the menu, relaxed & comfortable surroundings. Meals were extremely enjoyable, and the service was excellent. Will definitely be returning very soon.

Went to a wedding here. Amazing place.

Love this place. Been a couple of times and had a really nice meal. Recommend this place. Only one time we asked to move seats as people near us were too noisy but host promptly moved us no problem.👍

Sunday lunch was lovely. Staff were accommodating to dietary requirements and great with my little girl. The place is nice without seeming too posh and stuffy. Would visit again for sure. Great value for the quality of food too.

We celebrate our wedding here in 2016 and the location, rooms and service were over the top. It is all down to the staff who is taking care of everything. Tonight we went back for an early dinner and still an amazing place with beautiful atmosphere, amazing staff and high quality food. Still our favourite in Cardiff

Our wedding reception at Old Post House was an absolute dream come true! From the moment we walked through the doors, we knew we had found the perfect place to celebrate our special day. Every aspect of our reception, from the stunning setting to the impeccable service, exceeded our expectations. First and foremost, the venue itself is breath-taking. The moment our guests stepped onto the grounds, they were greeted with stunning landscapes, elegant architecture, and beautiful gardens. The attention to detail in the venue's design was evident, and it truly added an extra touch of magic to our celebration. The staff went above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of our reception was flawless. The owners Faye & Chris and event coordinator James were attentive, responsive, and worked tirelessly to bring our vision to life. The service provided by the venue's team was exceptional. The staff members were friendly, accommodating, and made us feel like royalty throughout the entire event. From the moment we arrived until the final dance, they ensured that everything ran smoothly. Our guests were treated with utmost care and were amazed by the attentiveness and warmth displayed by the entire team. The food was nothing short of phenomenal. Our guests are still raving about the delicious menu and the impeccable presentation. The culinary team at OPH are extremely talented at what they do, every bite was better than the last. In addition to the stunning venue, excellent service, and amazing food, OPH offered exceptional amenities. The facilities were well-maintained and provided ample space for our guests to relax and enjoy themselves. The venue's attention to detail was evident in the beautifully decorated spaces, which added an extra touch of elegance and charm. Our wedding reception at OPH was an unforgettable experience, and we are forever grateful to the entire team for making it so magical. If you're looking for a wedding venue that will exceed your expectations in every way possible, look no further. We wholeheartedly recommend OPH to anyone searching for an intimate reception venue. Thank you all, for creating memories that will last a lifetime!

Just had afternoon tea here for a baby shower, absolutely lovely place, service excellent, staff lovely! Excellent gluten free afternoon tea, if anyone is looking for this option..highly recommend.

Took friends we will be back x .

A little bit more than a typical carvery but the quality difference was easily worth it and then some. The menu was small but the ingredients were fresh, well prepared, and perfectly seasoned.

We had a very enjoyable evening. The food was excellent, we both had fish, the sea bass and hake fillet. Service was 1st class both waitresses. Will be returning very soon

The food is absolutely amazing here. It's our favourite place to eat at. The service is always brilliant and the venue has recently been done out- it looks great!!

Great lunch spot near st Fagan's. Vegan and vego friendly.

I organised my son's 40th birthday dinner here in Feb 2023 and was extremely pleased with the organisation and service. We were 18 people and all food was excellent. We had one long table which is what I'd requested, I couldn't have been more pleased. Many thanks to Faye, James and team.

Gorgeous food fab staff lush place 12 of us for lunch today all really enjoyed it thanks

Friendly, professional service and relaxing atmosphere. Food absolutely delicious with a variety of dishes chosen by our party. Sensible sized portions and elements to the meals which left enough room to enjoy a selection of desserts amongst us. Excellent value. Our time there passed very quickly.

Rude staff made it very uncomfortable

Had a fabulous Sunday lunch. Food and service Impeccable! I highly recommend it I'll definitely be back.

Afternoon tea with santa .... fabulous

The second midday meal at the Old Post House and a second great meal. It's a little gem. Service is good, food is great, and the atmosphere is great. Cracking little deli on the side to shop in after you eat. Evening meal is also great. Price is very good. We will be going back soon.

Excellent lunch. Prompt service. A pleasure to eat there

Another lovely meal this evening. Great food with excellent service. Thank you.

Sunday lunch was fantastic. Lovely food, lovely service and great value. We will be back very soon.

Afternoon Tea I organised afternoon tea for 30 people and it was amazing. Great food, great service, the staff couldn’t do enough. I’ve even booked our Christmas Meal for the same amount of people. I would highly recommend this place and will be back for afternoon tea again. AmandaTucker 6/10/22

Restraunt was great. We had a trio of fish and a basket of fresh chips. We fid not stay here.

We used Old Post House for our wedding in July, booking a year in advance. From day one there was no question left unanswered. Our coordinator switched part way through from Cheralyn to Faye and the transition was barely noticeable as it was so smooth. The day came and the rooms were great, the reception was fantastic. Food was amazing. We were thoroughly looked after. 100% would recommend.

Friendly staff. Great venue. Their grazing table looks even better than the pictures on their FB.

A lovely afternoon tea. We all enjoyed it. The sandwiches were fresh. Great choice of cakes. The Eton mess was gorgeous. Extra tea was provided and it we didn't feel rushed.

Grazioso ristorante ,vicino al museo nazionale di St.Fagans( Galles) . Abbiamo pranzato lì con amici e gustato un ottimo Scotch egg ,servito con chutney, patate fritte e insalata .Anche la bistecca gallese era ottima..personale cordiale ..bagni pulitissimi ..

My partner and I had our wedding reception here on the 28th and it was beautiful. The staff did an amazing job with the decorations and the food was gorgeous. I would definitely recommend this venue for an intimate wedding and we'll be back for afternoon tea on our first anniversary. Thank you again to all the staff, you made the day perfect.

My daughter had her wedding reception here. It was amazing, we were well looked after. We stayed here all weekend and staff couldn't do enough for us. Many thanks

Great eatery with excellent cooked food. Superb rural setting. Staff very polite and attentive which is why we frequent the establishment.

Booked a table for two for Sunday lunch very good food staff were attentive and friendly. Will definitely go again.

Beautiful food and great service. Sunday lunch was perfect, battered cod beautiful. My favourite is the sea bass or pan fried hake 😋

Lovely place, lovely people, absolutely gorgeous food and children welcome. Will definitely be going back.

Absolutely the best afternoon tea we have had and we've been to a few places. Food was stunning and plenty of it the staff couldn't do enough for us. We'll definitely be going back for more

Went today as a birthday treat for the first time, food was lovely and service was very good a lovely place and very friendly staff. Can't wait to go back.

The food is delicious and the venue very pretty & relaxing. We have eaten there before and will go again. Love the place.

Went for morning coffee and cake. Chocolate and Beetroot cake was divine. Lovely little area to sit near the deli with comfy chairs while looking at their delicious different types of food they sell. They also have a larger area with more tables in their other part of their building. Staff were very attentive and very polite. Well worth a visit.

My sister organised for me to have a baby shower at this wonderful venue. Following getting married here in 2017, it was just perfect! We enjoyed afternoon tea, and despite the current Covid restrictions, all the staff went above and beyond to make it all feel totally normal for us all. Was so lovely to be back again, and will still continue to recommend this place again and again.

Food is amazing, could not fault one thing, a real treat 😍

Had a great lunch with friends. Felt very safe and the waitress was very attentive.

Absolutely wonderful welcome beautiful food awesome venue returning soon

We were a party of 21, mixed with Adults and Children. Absolutely stunning meal, all our food came together, was piping hot and delicious. The Staff are amazing and so friendly. Well done , we will definitely be back. Thanku for a lovely afternoon 💕

Great food and service, Trio of Fish was amazing.

We had our wedding reception at the Old Post House and it was perfect from start to finish. First of all, you have the entire venue (hotel rooms and all) to yourself all weekend, so it feels like your own place and really adds to the occasion. Secondly, having the food, drinks and DJ dine in-house makes it much more stress free (particularly if you have to change dates like we did), and the afternoon tea and buffet was delicious- plenty to choose from, including gluten free and veggie/vegan options- Cheralyn and the whole team were incredible, particularly for looking after my Nan- we couldn’t recommend it more and we’ll certainly be back for anniversaries!

We went for a funeral wake, food was lovely and fresh and so much of it, excellent service, if we are ever in this area again would definitely visit again, thankyou x

A lovely independent business with a fantastic locally sourced array of food and drink. Great staff who are happy to help and can also make a great coffee!! A nice little place to go for a cake and coffee as well as picking up a few bits in the farm shop section. Their food is fresh and tasty.

I worked for this company and was unfairly dismissed after a cycling accident on my way to work there and was refused statutory sick pay for the little time I had of before firing me, I was told it was company policy that I needed a doctors note for ssp when it is infact law that you don’t need a doctors note for first week, I was told not to contact them and to write them by letter and have been ignored completely disgusted by how Faye and Chris handled this I wish the them nothing but hardship I really do after what they have done to me

Excellent food. First class service

Beautiful spot to have scrumpy lunch, brunch or dinner. Dogs welcome in the garden too

Lovely quaint place with loads of character. Definitely worth a visit. Staff very friendly and food lush 😋

Staff excellent. Starter of antipasti very good,main course of pan fried filet of hake,overcooked,dry,crushed potatoes dry and cold,veg cold.Staff very apologetic,offered to replace,but decided to settle for a free desert. I will go back for Sunday lunch and hope that this was a one off.

Fantastic top class food with excellent service, best Sunday dinner I've had in a long time

Fantastic food, lovely location. Staff professional, friendly and polite. Think we found our new favourite place.. definitely worth a visit if in the area. Directly across the road from St Fagans folk museum. Next door to the Plough Arms.

We visited the Old Post House for a wedding. It was beautifully laid out and the food was excellent. The staff were incredibly friendly and bent over backwards to ensure we had a great time. My only criticism would be the number of toilets available. Other than that - loved it!

First time I been there on my birthday as I wanted to try it out, I won't be going again, as the portion in the small side,closed @8.30, not my really cup of tea.

We enjoyed a two night stay at The Old Post House. We had a very pleasant and restful stay, we stayed in the "Cardiff" room and it was spacious and well equipped. Our son stayed in the "Brecon" room that had an adjoining out door space. The outdoor space was described as a courtyard, it's not really a cortyard but it was nice to have the shared outdoor space, although it would benefit from a bench or some seating. The breakfast was tasty and plentiful and the service was good. The price was reasonable and good value for money, we would definitely stay again.

Good value food and friendly staff

Lovely place and will come again

We had excellent food and fantastic service at the Old Post House. The outdoor seating area is comfortable and well covered.