Thackeray Bar and Kitchen in Cardiff

Arrived at 11.55 am knowing lunch would start at 12.00, noon. The waitresses (very attentive) seated us by the servery and settled us with our drinks. We were advised they would bring the menus over when the last of the breakfast were served. All good at this point. Unfortunately at 12 .03 the cook/chef in the kitchen at the servery was heard asking the waitress if anyone was in for lunch? She said yes and his tone and response were a shock to hear. It was too much trouble for him to cope with at the time. The waitress then came over with the menu which we declined and advised we were leaving. Both waitresses apologised but it was not down to them, they were very professional and could not fault them. Such a shame, we have been going there for breakfasts and lunches, even took friends but this has definitely soiled our opinion of this establishment. Would not recommend as too much for the cook/chef to contend with.

Our second visit to Q&Q for a family Sunday lunch with grandma. The food was, as before, excellent with plenty of choice. Drinks for all tastes. Service was attentive, friendly and prompt. Prices very reasonable for quality and size of helpings. An altogether very pleasant and VFM experience - highly recommended.

Having decided to hold a vows renewal celebration in my Home town of Cardiff( I live in Cornwall).My son searched and found this venue for a get together after the service .Easy location Great setting,really helpful and friendly Owner,who went above and beyond in ensuring everything went smoothly. All the staff were a reflection of the owner,great service with a smile. The buffet was very well done and enjoyed by all.Thank you Katen for helping our day be memorable.

Popped in for a bite to eat and a drink with my partner on the way past, the service was very good, we didn’t age a reservation but this was not an issue and we were fitted in. My partner had the sea bass special which tasted like summer, fresh and crisp salad with delicious sea bass fillets cooked and seasoned perfectly, I had the sirloin, have to admit it was the best steak I have had in a long time, cooked perfectly (rare) came with a good amount of chips, peas, mushroom and tomato and washed down with a few pints of neck oil. We will be back soon

Great value for money, friendly service. Very popular for eating and drinking. Portion sizes are great, lovely touch by singing happy birthday to me with an age candle too in my pud! We ate there for dinner, breakfast the next day and then Sunday lunch on the way home. Highly recommend and we will definitely return.

Just had a delicious fresh Sunday dinner here and it really was yummy! I had ham and cheese croquettes to start followed by chicken roast dinner, my husband had goujons and pork belly. Highly recommend! The staff are lovely and attentive too!

Excellent. Lovely atmosphere. Attentive staff. Wonderful food. Highly recommend the Guiness steak & Ale pie homemade lasagne and hunters chicken. Prices too are reasonable.

Beautiful, friendly staff and attractively appointed bar and dining areas. It wasn't busy on a Tuesday night. The bar has an interesting array of beers and cider on tap, the food was delicious and well prepared - we had the duck and pork belly. It's...

Ok the bad bit first, the service was quite slow as they had a large party in so to order we did have to collar a passing server so we could order the main meal, that sadly took around 35 minutes or so after we...

We booked a table for four for a Sunday roast ( 2 adults 2 11 year olds) We arrived a little earlier than planned and the young staff were polite , and very accommodating! Sitting us at our table - we were informed when they...

Lovely friendly staff, great food and atmosphere. Staff took time to chat and seemed genuinely interested in how our experience was.

Awful service! Booked well in advance and pre ordered as big party and paid deposit! Took ages for drinks to be taken some of our group waited extra 10 mins before drinks arrived! My starter was garlic mushrooms on toast no garlic taste just cream...

Amazing service and food, A birthday party was in the pub and we still got excellent service for the 2 of us. Could not praise this pub any more, will definitely return when in Cardiff again.

From the time we phoned to book until we left after our delicious Sunday Lunch we received excellent customer service all the staff were friendly & helpful We both had the Beef roast dinner my husbands being gluten free. It was delicious we weren’t thinking...

Superb Cooked Breakfast As always very attentive friendly service by the team I love the pub for evening meals and now I also love it for a heart cooked breakfast The food was served warm and tasty, the sausages where the real kind My meal...

Amazing as always! Customer service great and food absolutely spectacular! We been for lunch and this is the second time we’ve here.

The staff were absolutely amazing nothing was a problem. As for the food it was Fabulous. The atmosphere was brilliant there was about 30 of us. THANK YOU EVERYONE you made our night xx

Hidden gem on Rumney Hill! Rump steak with pepper sauce was stunning. We will be back for more! Friendly staff

Everytime we come to quill&quote we are so please with the service and the food. Today we went for breakfast which was great value for money and piping hot. Paula, Ann-Marie and Corey have been stand out staff members providing such a friendly and helpful...

We had a very tasty lunch here today. Staff were incredibly friendly, menu choices were plentiful and the food was spot on! Well done on creating a happy place to dine with good quality food and fair prices too!

Visited for the second time, the first by accident… never knew it was there!!! Called in for a quick lunch… FANTASTIC . Food and hospitality superb. We returned for lunch with the family and our experience was only heightened, the home made pie of the...

Food was excellent with a couple of vegetarian options, service was quick, attentive and friendly - overall we had a lovely experience and are sure to be back soon!

Absolutely outstanding service with totally amazing food x will recommend to everyone a must visit place

We had the Sunday lunch which was well priced and well presented and individually cooked . Nice surroundings- more like a gastro pub than a normal pub . Staff all very friendly and helpful - a special mention to Cory who want out of his...

We had an excellent dinner at the Quill and Quote pub, Cardiff. Service was brilliant and the food was great.

Had lunch here today as our family has done many times, difference today was we had a choking incident during starters which caused a scare. It has to be said that Becky, our waitress, immediately helped the situation and was calm and professional throughout. She’s...

Absolutely lovely food here last week with my family, we had the special starter which was the haddock fish cake which we absolutely adored ! Then for mains we went for steak which was just absolutely fab cooked to perfection!! The cocktails were insane as...

OMG never eat anything like this before! (Lamb and pork belly). Absolutely amazing food and customer service is superb. Thank you

We had our wedding reception and evening party at the Thackeray on 29th May 2023. Absolutely wonderful. Better than we could have ever imagined. The whole place looked stunning. We had a marquee in the garden which was dressed beautifully with lights etc. The food...

We booked a table here for Sunday lunch based on reviews and we weren’t disappointed. Great prawn cocktail and pork bites (crispy belly pork) for starters followed by roast beef. Lots of veg, huge Yorkshire pudding and all very tasty. Nice cocktail list. Friendly staff...

My wife and I have mobility problems and we were glad to see one dedicated disabled place. Excellent service, a little different menu and all well cooked and presented. Would always recommend.

After having had a wonderful evening meal here a couple of months ago, we were in the area today and thought we’d try it for Sunday Lunch. We were extremely lucky to have been squeezed in as they were fully booked until 4pm. However they...

This was our first time It was Easter Sunday and we had been visiting our mother next door at nursing home .we had not booked but that was no problem thay accommodate us with a table we had the roast dinner it was delicious piping...

What a totally amazing dining experience, the Sunday roast was second to none!! It was our second dining experience there and I have to say, it most certainly wont be our last!! We booked for Mothering Sunday for myself and my 86 year old Mother-in-law...

My partner and I attempt to pop into Thackeray's for a drink each time we go and visit my family in Cardiff, as we love the whole ambience of the place. Having visited Friday night we decided to book for Sunday Roast that weekend, as...

Absolutely lovely food and setting. All the staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. Can’t wait to go back and get another Sunday Roast

Lovely to spend mothers day with you Sunday. The Tribute singer was a nice touch and a special thank you to one of your members of staff Corey for being so accommodating. Thank you for having us. The best Roast dinner around and would recommend...

Paula was amazing from booking the table to service on the night. The pub has a great atmosphere and all the staff are super friendly. Pre-order due to size of the party, but it worked really well. Service was great too. The food was amazing…..recommend...

We visited as a large family group and couldn’t have had a warmer welcome. The food was all delicious and piping hot. We will be back very soon!

DON'T GO IF YOU ARE VEGAN. Despite being told on the phone that there are vegan options, there aren't...unless you count a veggie burger without the haloumi a vegan option, which I don't. Removing part of thd meal and charging the same price is not...

We visited this week with my elderly mum in a wheelchair. Access is good as there is a ramp to the door, we were helped with the doors on entrance by staff. Then everything was downhill from there. Firstly they have a machine for coffee...

We visited your restaurant today and we were really impressed with the service and the food. I know it's not easy to cater for a large group ( 33 of us!!) But you did really well, the food was delicious . Thank you very much.

Lovely place to eat & drink. I l live around the corner and have tried a few different things on the menu. All have been lovely! Staff are friendly, lots of variety on the menu, wine is lovely & reasonably priced and just gorgeous food!...

My wife and I try and eat here at least once a month. The Sunday lunch last week was with roasted pork belly with loads of veg gravy and their renowned Yorkshire puddings. Pork is often difficult to get right but this is the third...

Food never disappoints. Highly recommend, especially sea bass and a cheesecake 😋 Menu is changing from time to time, which is really nice and you can see chef is using seasonal products.

We traveled to Cardiff to walk around Cardiff University Monday. We searched online for a place for Sunday lunch. The Quill & Quote came up and looked nice. We were greeted in the most welcoming way and Steph was our waitress. Never been there before...

Visited Q&Q for the first time on Sunday, 12th February 2023 for Sunday lunch. This is a hidden gem!! From start to finish it was an amazing experience, the atmosphere, the service, attention to detail, food was excellent. Nothing was too much trouble, I only...

Just had lunch here. It was very edible with just a few adjustments I would make. Firstly, the parsnip was too large to be cooked through and there was only 1 roasted carrot. The roast potatoes did not have any salt but were cooked perfectly....

We popped in to this pub on route to a rugby game and wished we could have stayed longer. We had a variety of starters and they were superb - the chicken satay in particular was absolutely delicious. Will definitely come back and sample more...

Had an evening meal last week and it was incredible. Have tried since to book again but they have been full.

Excellent food and service, definitely the best around . Delicious food , piping hot and great size portions. The staff are so friendly and attentive and there are always plenty of staff serving

Cannot recommend this place enough. Went for Sunday lunch and all I can say is, it would be hard to beat. You can taste the freshness in every mouthful. The team are attentive and very friendly. Always a go to for me. Well done Team...

We visited on Saturday evening just after the refurb had been finished for a special occasion with 6 adults and 2 children, including 2 Coeliacs. The food and staff were excellent, on arrival the front of house took us through the menu and explained with...

What an amazing find. Thank you so much for being so accommodating. Today we travelled from Bristol to celebrate my daughters (students in Cardiff) 21st birthdays with the grandparents. The food was delicious , the service outstanding and the overall experience exceeded all of our...

We decided this year we were going to go out for the first time ever for Christmas dinner. As we have been to Thackeray's before and have always had an excellent meal we went for Thackeray's as our choice of venue. I don't normally write...

I would really like to thank Karen and James for hosting Dads Wake in Thackeray's. The venue and size was perfect. The atmosphere was just right, they set up Dads memory table and were very compassionate and respectful. Nothing was too much trouble and the...

All 6 of us went for my friends birthday meal, the staff are absolutely incredible and our waitress Steph was fantastic she went above and beyond. The service and food was 5 star, we was all fussy eaters and they accommodated us all without and...

Lovely evening! Food was fantastic and all came out the same time! Staff were amazing and made a really fuss of mum which made the night extra special! Thank you! Definitely recommend!

A huge thank you to Paula & staff. We had an amazing meal for our Christmas do. Majority of us had steaks and they were all cooked exactly how we wanted them. The whole atmosphere was fab and the food and drinks were even better....

Took our staff here for a Christmas lunch. Service was excellent and so was the food. Portion sizes are generous and of amazing quality. Interesting menus. Lovely ambience for our festive outing. Cannot fault it. Have also been here with family several times through the...

Amazing food and fantastic, friendly service for a work Christmas lunch. Excellent value for money too. Would highly recommend.

Just got back from a fantastic christmas meal at Thackeray! 8 out of 9 of us ordered the turkey and bacon pie - it was absolutely gorgeous! Portions are extremely generous, excellent value for money! Service was impeccable as per usual! Even though the resturant/bar...

35 of us had our Christmas party. Everything was perfect start to finish . The food was superb quality, a lot of people Had steak , each one cooked to perfection and to their liking, well done Chef. The staff were the happiest and engaged...

Booked a table for the Christmas menu for 8 of us. We normally book every Christmas for this purpose . Firstly the table was seated in the bar area next to the door and not in the restaurant area. But we accepted this , Steph...

Family of 5 adults, evening dine, gtrat choice of drinks ans cocktails. Food menu offered lots of tempting choices. All food well presented, well cooked and very very tasty ( all plates emptied). Staff very friendly, helpful and good atmosphere, definitely recommend and worth visit....

First time visiting this restaurant with my Mum and it certainly won't be my last. I've already made plans to come again with friends and have raved about it to family in the hopes we can do a family gathering in the future too. Food...

We found the Thackeray by accident, but we were very happy that we did, the meal was great, the staff were really friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend it to anyone. Lovely atmosphere and dog friendly too, what more can you want!!

We used to use the thackery weekly but due to covid haven't been since the pandemic ..we popped in today for lunch .the owner served us she was lovely .chatty and friendly . I had a starter , korean pork bites , in my opinion...

First time here and thoroughly enjoyed the Sunday Roast options. Easy parking, welcoming staff, great quality food and generous portions too. We went for the 3 courses. Starters were great. If I had one criticism it would be that the desserts were nothing special, considering...

Friendly, efficient and welcoming staff. Great food and well presented surroundings. Our second visit and we look forward to coming again. Thank you.

I had the steak and Guinness pie with mash and it was absolutely delicious. Lovely atmosphere and very friendly staff. Will definitely visit again

A party of 38 of us had a brilliant time at The Thackery yesterday evening! The service was brilliant from when I first made the enquiry about booking, right up until the end of the evening. A big personal thank you to Paige who assisted...

Enjoyed a beautiful home cooked lunch here yesterday with my husband, roast beef and pork belly with freshly cooked vegetables. Prawn cocktail and belly bites starters both delicious. Lovely ambiance, and staff are all so lovely and super attentive especially Oriana and Stephanie who were...

Popped in for a quick bite to eat with my mum and what a treat! I had the prawn and marie rose sandwich and mum had the hot beef with blue cheese sandwich. Both were jam packed and really delicious. Accompanied by skinny fries, it...

We dined here this week for the first time as I'd heard great things about it. All our starters and mains were amazing - fresh, homemade and very tasty. There was an impressive selection of vegetarian mains. The portions were quite generous so on this...

We were a family party of 11 including 2 overseas visitors. Paula arranged for us to have the seating area 'The Captains Table' which made it special and a little private. The food was able to be pre-ordered, and on a busy Saturday evening the...

Visited the Thackeray for the 2nd time yesterday as a large party of 13, we had a very large table to the back of the pub which was great as out of the way of everyone else, have to say the staff are always welcoming...

Absolutely amazing Sunday lunch!!! Fabulous choice of meat from turkey to beef, small additional charge for lamb, best ever. Also have standard menu choices available both scampi and cod for those that aren’t fussed on Sunday roast! Amazing!!

Brilliant service and atmosphere! Food was delicious and all of the staff were lovely. Would highly recommend.

1st time visiting On Saturday night, lovely venue amazing service and quality food ,try the place out you won’t be disappointed

Lovely meal, great drinks and fabulous staff. So nice to have a genuinely great local. Keep up the good work

Went for an impromptu lunch on a Tuesday. Found this place on Trip Adviser & so glad we did. Really good homemade food served by knowledgeable & friendly staff in a lovely atmosphere. Highly recommended & looking forward to coming back.

Met up with a couple of friends for food and drinks on a Tuesday evening. Service from Paige was perfect. Food was delicious and drinks from Jack were excellent. Would wholeheartedly recommend. Very relaxing atmosphere.

The food was absolutely lovely and the service was great my burger with peppercorn sauce was so good. Drinks from the bar were met with a smile and our server Paige was more than helpful.

Never been to the Thackeray before. A very interesting beautiful house converted into a restaurant, lovely decor inside. Friendly staff who really looked after us, our waitresses were Steph and Imogen and it's some of the best service we've ever had. Great choice of meals...

Family evening meal with Grandparents, 3 teenage children and dog. Good spacious table, fabulous, tasty well-presented food, very attentive service and nice cocktails. Even titbits and water for our dog were provided by the lovely Stephanie. Highly recommend.

Called into Thackeray last night after a day in town shopping. We could have eaten in town but decided to go to Thackeray instead and we are so glad we did. My husband had the cod loin and l had the pasta of the day(...

Well impressed. I needed to find somewhere to eat in Cardiff for my Dad's birthday celebration with our family and found Thackeray on much respected Trip Advisor 5* recommendations. From the time I called and spoke to a very polite, professional young man to the...

Turned up at a busy time 6.30pm. Squeezed us in despite no booking. Staff very friendly and efficient. Good quality traditional pub food. Beef Madras excellent.

The food was great, not just normal pub food but some things were quite special and sounded really yummy. Beccie was our waitress for that evening and she was lovely. Very friendly and attentive. Would definitely recommend!

Another lovely visit to The Thackeray. Excellent food at very reasonable prices. Staff always friendly and helpful. One of my favourite places to eat in Cardiff. I really recommend a visit.

Visited on Friday evening with friends visiting from Pembrokeshire. As usual, the place was immaculately clean,lovely welcoming staff,and a great atmosphere. Great selection of cocktails,which I got to sample,as I wasn’t driving!! Food was superb! The four of us really enjoyed it ! The ONLY...

Just want to thank Karen and her team for a lovely evening celebrating a 40th birthday. Normally visit for the delicious food, but with this birthday coming up did not know where to hold it. Thackerys came up trumps with a private area to serve...

Went for our first Sunday lunch here. Amazing food. Plenty to eat. The staff were very polite and professional. Have never been disappointed in the past and certainly not today.

A very well presented gastro pub. Extensive menu with very friendly and attentive service. The chefs signature dish of lamb was simply fabulous at a very reasonable price. Would highly recommend a visit.

Visited on Friday 8th July, brought my dad with me and my children. Service was great and the food was delicious. Staff were very attentive and helpful. Will definitely visit again.

Thackeray is a dog friendly pub/restaurant The food is lovely well presented by attentive staff. Jolly well done!

We arranged with the help of the staff from the Thackeray 80th Birthday celebrations for our mother. Our group was in excess of 20 people and nothing was too much trouble from start to finish. Everybody had a great time. Thank you to the staff...

Had a great time at Thackeray! Food was incredible and service from Jacob and Becky was brilliant! Staff were so friendly and make you feel at home. Would recommend for everyone to visit!

Arrived without booking. Table was available straight away in the bar. Very nice setting . Staff very good and nothing too much trouble. Both ordered beef , lovely portions with extra gravy . Very tasty and hot. Both of us had sweets ,pina colada trifle...