Based on 153 opinions finded in 1 websites
Based on 153 opinions finded in 1 websites
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The restaurant with the best view in Cardiff also can supply you with a damn fine breakfast buffet. Window seats (or if possible -this is Wales- outside) are the best.
MattwalesNorthWales . 2024-08-13
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Had a delicious Sunday lunch here with an old friend visiting from Australia. Roast beef with all the necessary accompanying essentials. Gorgeous desserts the ice cream sundae was amazing. Great service and very welcoming.
Judith L . 2024-07-29
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Had a Spa/Lunch day. Pool area is nice, has received a face-lift in last few years that was needed. It was tired and grotty last time we visited. There are not many loungers around the pool though which a "Spa" hotel would normally have. The restaurant setting is beautiful, the staff were, sadly, very poor. We waited over 20 minutes to even be acknowledged after sitting, staff walking past us to all the tables around us without even so much as making eye contact or throwing a glance to see if we needed anything. The server took our drinks order incorrectly, and then when we advised we had asked for the "House" Sparkling water rather than the Branded they had to check the menu to "confirm" what we had asked for. There was an annoying alarm beeping every 30 seconds in the Restaurant which was distracting and after a while quite annoying, staff advised us that it was the fire door and that it cannot be turned off. The food, when it finally arrived was decent. Not of the standard of a Luxury hotel that St Davids brands itself as, but decent. Overall I would not recommend. Such a shame. Beautiful setting and not much else.
James O . 2024-05-27
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Nous avons passé une belle soirée dans le restaurant. Le personnel est souriant et accueillant et la carte offre un choix intéressant avec des produits locaux. Le poisson est très goûteux et les desserts au top. Bon rapport qualité prix. On peut regretter une carte des vins réduite. Merci.
fred1808 . 2024-05-01
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We happened upon Tir a Mor on a random restaurant site looking for a place that would take a reservation on a Friday night. We were surprised to find it was in a hotel when we arrived. But we were thrilled with the result! The Tir a Mor staff was amazing (I wish I got names). They were friendly and helpful and really made for an enjoyable and delicious dining experience! The space is nice and the food was great. A very pleasant surprise and a recommended spot for a nice meal by the water in Cardiff.
VictorB-PA . 2024-03-25
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Such a lovely Christmas afternoon tea with friends. We were served by Cerri who was amazing. Very attentive chatty and overall very friendly. It's a shame her shift ended half way through our afternoon tea. As once she left the service was quite poor. Hi five to Cerri 😊
Cerys G . 2023-12-04
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Honestly the restaurant is 5/5, food is amazing, ambience is great and our waitress Bryony was an absolute delight. Her polite and friendly service was genuinely 10/10 and added so much to our experience. The staff in general were absolute status, can't rate them enough!!!
Suzan G . 2023-11-25
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We arrived for afternoon tea in November 2023. The tea selection came out in a wooden box which contained flavoured tea bags ie peppermint, green tea, earl grey and breakfast teabags. We opted for Breakfast Tea. There was one teabag in each pot, when we asked for more tea they just topped it up with hot water, no additional tea bag! It tasted disgusting. We received 4 thin fingered sandwiches and three small cakes plus two welsh cakes and two scones each. It might be a five star hotel but it was definitely not a five star afternoon tea. It costs £34.00 which is not cheap. We will definitely never go back again.
jenscott2016 . 2023-11-19
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We dined here last Thursday night when we stayed at the hotel. The food was fine and delicious and we were well looked after by the staff. Unfortunately, we could not use our gift voucher against the pre-theatre meal as it was already discounted. We chose the pre-theatre menu because of the portion size.
Chander_62 . 2023-10-23
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I tried to book afternoon tea in the restaurant , I did receive a question back regarding my booking which I responded to , but then heard nothing , by searching the website I found 3 different phone numbers none of which were answering , having called these numbers at least 10 times each I gave up and made other arrangements, This is not what I expected of a five star hotel ...
steve b . 2023-10-04
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We went for an afternoon tea at the restaurant after a spa day. We were looked after by Rose, Kerry, Brandon and Tom, all of whom were beyond lovely and catered for us so well! 10/10 recommend, excellent service and nothing was too much trouble for them. You instantly felt at ease and that they were there to make sure you had a good time. Service is so so important to making a place worth a visit and these guys were brilliant.
FRoweWeller . 2023-09-26
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Recently stayed at St David’s VOC.. stayed here many times and the restaurant was always one of the highlights on our visit. The food and the ambiance was always second to non .. but this time the place reminded me of a school canteen, and the food wasn’t brilliant. The restaurant has a very different menu and the food was amateur and nothing like the quality we’ve experienced in the past. One tasty item was the Welsh Egg .. tasty but chorizo sausage’s connection with Wales is lost on me. Will always stay at St David’s but probably won’t dine in the restaurant..
Morganhope1 . 2023-09-24
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My husband and I used our 25th wedding anniversary vouchers here (3 course meal and cocktails for two) Service was spot on and the views overlooking the bay was incredible. The food was pleasant enough but we did order from the main menu as the ‘3 course set menu’ with our voucher was very limited. Unfortunately there was no fish cake starters. Sirloin steak and burger mains were ok but nothing special I’m afraid. Our bill arrived without the voucher allowance taken off and then as we asked for our cocktails at the bar we were met with ‘we don’t do this type of voucher’ ! The paperwork had been handed in on our arrival so we explained this and urged the bar attender to check. The whole experience just felt awkward and left us feeling disappointed and ‘unwelcomed’.
CatrinP_13 . 2023-09-17
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Lovely restaurant, views of the Bay if sitting outside on the terrace. Great service, fantastic food.
Sharon B . 2023-08-20
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Delicious food, great service, atmosphere was amazing, a table overlooking the bay. We were visiting Cardiff for our anniversary and stayed in the St David’s hotel where this restaurant is located. I generally like to venture out for dinner but I’m glad we didn’t! The food was incredibly tasty and cocktails were great. It just made the entire evening!
182latas . 2023-08-05
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The dinner was delicious and the restaurant never disappoints! We were served by Bella and Jessica - very professional, friendly and helpful ladies - thanks for making it special The hotel is modern, extremely clean and feels expensive- would recommend to anyone who would like a touch of unpretentious luxury
Judy_judybb . 2023-07-26
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Granddaughters 7th birthday. Spoilt her with afternoon tea. Visit made extra special by the attention to detail and service by Brandon and Kerry. They were absolutely first class. Thank you
Janey_Hanf . 2023-06-26
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Amazing experience went for our Anniversary and Brandon and Michael the Maitra D and barman were second to none ! They were attentive and looked after us so well ! The food was amazing and cooked to perfection. They gave us a glass of Prosecco to celebrate our anniversary ! They looked after us so well I can't praise them enough! Thankyou for everything xx
Foxey12 . 2023-06-19
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Sixtieth birthday lunch. The service is spot on. Great location. Great views. The food tho’? Not good at all. At this price point I expect perfection! My “pie” was cold 🤢 and promptly given a hot one but nothing reflected in the bill. Very very expensive. Very average food I’m afraid.
D9023CZsimont . 2023-04-30
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Hands down the best Latte served by Krishi & I’ve been to Italy. Expertly presented & delicious. Would definitely come again.
Ed L . 2023-04-27
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Had a wonderful lunch on Easter Sunday after a relaxed spa treatment. Was greeted by a friendly host and sat by the window to admire the view. Had a very delicious 3 course meal. Served by a splendid and fun waiter called Massimiliano who went out of his way to entertain and ensure excellent service during my meal. He really brought out the warmth and fun of the restaurant.
Nushkin13 . 2023-04-10
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Not the admiral anymore! It was the worst experience in a restaurant for a long time. We couldn't sit at our reserved table till all people were present then proceeded to wait till we could then be seated for 20 mins. It was old around the water, they filled up our glasses once. My sister in law ordered oysters and asked if the shallots were on the side they weren't, she wasn't happy, especially as they are £6 each! Crazy there getting 200% mark up on them. Then we waited 1 1/2 hour before our mains. Food was great but service is terrible Literally such a waste. Then when the bill came we weren't prepared to pay the £24 service charge as there was no service and got the dirtiest look. The best part is it's not even under staffed, just lazy people. As someone stated below don't go if you value time. For two courses we wasted 3 hours there!
GoPlaces557043 . 2022-12-31
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Be careful to check your bill in all areas of this hotel, especially the restaurant and bar. We had a bad experience in November whereby we had a meal in their restaurant and paid up. We then moved through to the bar and ordered a...
elaine b . 2022-12-06
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Staying here for our 20th anniversary and the room and hotel were great but the restaurant was such a disappointment we went in for lunch and sat at our table for 30 minutes without acknowledgment being on a bit of a tight schedule we left...
Paul H . 2022-10-02
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Nice modern Restaurant with great views of the bay and good food. This was a lunchtime visit on a Friday and quite busy. I chose for mains Grilled catch of the day which was Sea Bream £18.95. Presentation was very good and the fish was...
SimonW4366 . 2022-09-07
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Even though you tell them weeks in advance that you can’t eat a certain ingredient (in my case dairy) they will make zero effort to give you any substitutes in your afternoon tea. Instead of receiving sweet and savoury as expected I received some sandwiches,...
CardiffFoods . 2022-09-01
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Pleasant décor, attentive staff with senses of humour, For vegans I recommend the pea and mint ravioli with vegan triple cooked chips. Soup of the day was carrot and coconut. The restaurant is open all day from early morning until 10pm.
DuckysWife . 2022-08-26
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Visited with family consisting of children whilst staying in the hotel. Service was very poor 3 and a half hours for 3 courses!!! Food was extremely poor, for the price tag and the setting (in a 5star hotel) Starters Crab cakes to start were just...
583bethane . 2022-08-13
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I chose crab cakes followed by a tandoori cod burger. The quality of the food was fine but the service could be tightened up, for example our plates weren't cleared very quickly when we finished each course. I was also disappointed not to be offered...
PebbleL . 2022-08-07
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Thank you so much Massimiliano for your excellent customer service when I visited in July 22 for a Spa and Dine break. The hospitality myself and daughter received was outstanding. All staff in The Admiral were excellent, Massimiliano just needed to be mentioned. The care...
PaddyWales_UK . 2022-07-29
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For a spur of the moment visit to the Admiral on the occasion of a university degree in radioorganic chemistry and in memory of Chris McGuigan we got Beefeater Spritz and an Above the Pines Cocktail with a helping of Pembrokeshire Crab Cakes. The service...
JJ B . 2022-07-18
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Visited for afternoon tea for my mums birthday. The food was amazing but what made the experience was our waiter Massimiliano. He was so friendly and efficient. Highly recommend to eat here. Thank you Massimiliano!
826laurynr . 2022-07-09
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Only popped in for a drink at the bar wasn’t staying, however the pints were served warm out of dirty tasting taps with bar staff getting my order wrong twice. However, the bar staff were extremely friendly and accommodating.
326angusk . 2022-07-05
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What was meant to be a special lunch for visitors to Wales turned out to be a great disappointment. First impressions of decor and staff were really good. Staff pleasant and anxious to please. Food ordered just after 1pm eventually arrived at 2.15. was overcooked...
janetjM4298BY . 2022-05-30
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Joined our friends for breakfast on their last morning. Such a treat, unbelievable hotel! Staff were lovely and breakfast was great we'll definitely be returning for a weekend stay.
926Mic . 2022-03-22
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We had a lovely lunch on the 8th of march. The mussels we had were delicious, just as the irish coffees we had for dessert. The breakfast that was included in our nights stay was very good with lots to choose from. Spa was nice,...
Annikav187 . 2022-03-10
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Amazing meal at The Admiral and impeccable service from Jack. Would highly recommend food fantastic and nothing was too much trouble
kamaljit s . 2022-03-03
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Very disappointed. Had a voucher: 3 course meal for two for FREE from buyagift. Disappointed to hear there was a set menu which we didn’t know about. AWFUL main options and opted for plain pizza instead (which costs less than all the options on the...
ffionsarad . 2022-02-20
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I came here on Valentine’s Day with my boyfriend and was disappointed by the service. The place is great and nice vibe. Food was good, but we arrived around 9:05 and then we ordered everything but had to wait until 9:50 for our starter to...
rsmjms . 2022-02-16
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Me and my husband stay here regularly as a treat and always eat in the Admiral. Food always delicious and cooked fresh. Breakfast is the best I’ve ever had in a hotel. Staff are amazing! Ben especially, always remembers us and makes my favorite cocktail,...
Cerri1T . 2022-01-03
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Christmas Day lunch was stunning. From start to finish the experience was great. The food was amazing and so much of it. The staff were also brilliant. This was the first time we’d eaten out on Christmas Day but we will do it each year...
Yod538 . 2021-12-27
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A regular customer here and it rarely disappoints, nicely furnished restaurant area, good 'buzz' , food good with a changing menu, feels as if you have been for a night out...
kryptonic . 2021-08-21
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Slow service, three or four staff working and a quiet bar/restaurant but it took ages to order additional drinks. Slower than slow. We have a dinner reservation later this evening, this experience does not bode well and made think cancelling that would be an idea....
pervlens . 2021-07-28
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Fantastic food and the service was excellent, Massimiliano made the night extra special, really funny and witty guy, highly recommend
leeeQ6273EB . 2021-07-14
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We enjoyed our visit to The Admiral St David's to sample dishes for our upcoming wedding at the hotel. We were given a prime spot by the window to enjoy the views of the Bay and we were looked after by Massimiliano who was superb....
Boleyn83 . 2021-06-25
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Because of Covid restrictions we were unable to redeem a Christmas 2019 gift until last weekend The next hurdle was to convince reception that they had received our voucher details beforehand This was eventually resolved and we were told that we’d been “upgraded”. The room...
abercraverfc . 2021-06-21
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Cannot thank Massimiliano enough for our fabulous evening within the restaurant. Celebrating our anniversary and we have been treated like royalty! Excellent food, and impeccable service. Would 100% recommend if you’re planning a celebration meal or even just a meal. The staff cannot do enough...
Rachel-alw90 . 2021-06-04
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Lovely food as always, insist on Massimilliano as your Waiter, he should be teaching the others a lesson or two in customer services!
Beacons-mud-plugger . 2021-06-04
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After 18 months of lockdown my family and I were so happy at the thought of going out for a Sunday lunch. The menu selection was very limited. One of us decided to have chicken Kiev that was presented burnt. When we mentioned it to...
rhodopekostalas . 2021-05-30
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Outstanding food with views to go with it, best burger and steak we’ve ever had! Along with prompt and friendly service from Massimilano! Will definitely being visiting again soon 11/10 :)
sd10092018 . 2021-05-24
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Had a lovely meal at the admiral, lovely drinks too. The portion sizes were generous, had to take the rest of my meal back to our room in a take away container because it was too good to waste. Our cocktails were lovely too, butterfly...
Kitty J . 2021-05-23
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The views are a sight to behold. Very polite and welcoming staff. We got there a little after 10mins (we had a reservation) and were attended too very politely.
GoPlaces02804492869 . 2021-05-22
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Great space for parking. Great view and the staff were so polite. Massimiliano was an amazing staff and really did make us feel very welcome. Had an amazing time!
eriyowej . 2021-05-22
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Enjoyed our "Covid Safe" outdoor lunch here on the beautiful (but chilly) terrace with outstanding views. The menu was of course a little smaller than usual but had something for all tastes. Food tasted great. Service from our initial waiter was helpful, friendly and he...
DavidRawl . 2021-05-02
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Amazing views and lovely staff Massimiliano was a absolute star made my birthday treat perfect, thank you.
CerisJ3 . 2021-05-01
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I had afternoon tea in st davids hotel. I was expecting a 5 star service but i actually got 2 star service. When shown to our table by a GUY in jeans and trainers i had to clear my chair from crumbs. As i swept...
SUGARTITS201 . 2020-10-16
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Firstly, this is a lovely venue in a good scenic location overlooking Cardiff Bay. However, the service was not up to scratch today at all. Having pre-booked a table for afternoon tea we arrived on time and waited at the entrance to be seated as...
Hooprat14 . 2020-09-20
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had lunch and a beer while waiting for our room to be ready (we were early so not hotels fault) lovely view with helpful and friendly staff. nice food as well.
sprogg79 . 2020-09-19
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Very dissatisfied. As a party of 10, when we arrived we were told there was two tables of 5 in different areas as it was logged as two bookings though we specifically asked for it to be one. Then when the table was put together,...
XHannah02x . 2020-09-12
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Mikenekocat . 2020-04-21
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Have eaten here before and whilst not quite as good as previous visits in terms of the food taste, still of good quality. Staff as always very helpful and wanting to make the evening a pleasant experience
Bazzer08 . 2020-03-15
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Me and my partner went to The Admiral at St David’s hotel for the Welsh afternoon tea and were very impressed. The selection of finger sandwiches and cakes was outstanding, especially the bara brith maracoon and sheep tart. The service was fantastic from our waitress...
K8982ZJjoshuag . 2020-03-11
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The food and service is brilliant ... a bit of a wait but good things are worth the wait ! Looking forward to going again thanks to Aga at reception
lhughes1968 . 2020-02-22
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10 of us met for afternoon tea on feb 1 and it was very special. I’ve done loads of afternoon teas in London so I guess my expectations were set at my previous experiences. But the quantity and quality of the patisserie was exceptional. The...
SuzieMems13 . 2020-02-16
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We have had Sunday Lunch at the Admiral on several occasions and have never been disappointed. Service is always a friendly and professional and the food is well presented and delicious. It has become our go-to place with weekend guests.
T4254KHsimonl . 2020-02-16
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I love this place, this is the second year in a row we have stayed there and they remembered us from the first time. The food is excellent and breakfast has a fantastic choice of food and it never runs out. You are not rushed...
L9212ILlouisew . 2020-02-16
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I love this hotel and the staff are very friendly and accommodating but I feel that some of the food is overpriced. I'm happy to pay more for extravagent dishes but some of the evening meals here don't seem to reflect the price in presentation and quality. I will always come back for the lovely rooms, views, breakfast and spa but I feel the evening menu either needs some more passion and variety or a lower price tag.
Anna W . 2020-02-15
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Went mid week on a cold miserable day in feb. Had drinks in the bar before hand. Great service and good atmosphere. warm and welcoming. We had the Welsh afternoon tea. Who ever came up with concept brilliant. Cakes and tarts with a welsh theme...
JulieB7612 . 2020-02-15
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Very modern smart resturant and bar staff very friendly we had a sparkling tea and a gentleman’s tea which were both very well presented staff on hand for more tea coffee etc alittle gem down at the bay can’t wait to go again
p0wellb1 . 2020-02-15
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Went as part of a birthday present received by a family member for afternoon tea.
hair_chops . 2020-01-31
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On arrival we were greeted by a very smiley and helpful receptionist. When arriving in our junior suite We found this a pleasant room until we had problems with the sound on tv and the mini bar not working which resulted in waiting for this to be fixed. When having food at the main restaurant we were only offered the main menu to be told they had not hardly anything available I.e fillet steak and to top off they had a bar menu which was never offered!!! The waiter service was absolutely shocking and they clearly could not bothered. Only one person restored my faith and his name was Brandon what a breath of fresh air and he was totally fantastic!!! The rest of the staff I would never employ absolutely shocking they definitely need some training on service skills. For what is supposed to be our 1st anniversary I was very disappointed I will only be returning to the one and only Vale of Glamorgan hotel. This hotel was not a five star hotel!!! Would never recommend this to anybody I have travelled all around the world and this hotel is shocking!! Think twice!!
Jamesbrooklyn1205 . 2019-12-08
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Fantastic meal in Admiral St David’s. So much better than when I last ate here. Brandon our waiter could not do enough for us and made our visit special. Thank you Brandon. Looking forward to coming here again
JaneD686 . 2019-12-03
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Visited st David’s Spa for the first time thanks to a birthday present which included 3 spa treatments and afternoon tea. The spa treatments were second to none, absolutely amazing. However the afternoon tea which followed was shockingly bad and tainted what had been up to that point a wonderful experience. Service was slow, sandwich bread was starting to go hard when eventually served, no jam with the scones and some awfully cheap tasting cakes, disappointing considering it certainly wasn’t cheap to purchase! It looked poor and tasted poor, a really shame as I had high expectations! Not to let it ruin an otherwise fantastic day, but mindful I will never consider afternoon tea here again, complete rip off
lovetiamaria . 2019-11-15
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had lunch in the hotel due to poor weather. great views across the bay even in the rain. staff very friendy. only down side is its a little expensive . burger with chips plus club sandwich and a beer £38.
sprogg79 . 2019-10-26
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The restaurant has great views over Cardiff Bay. We went for Sunday lunch and had three courses for £25 which isn't too pricey for such a nice place. The service was good and very friendly.
Jaytee999 . 2019-09-04
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Had a friends 30th lunch. Staff were fantastic and very helpful and the food was exquisite! Would recommend this place to anyone staying in Cardiff
Jduthie25 . 2019-08-09
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Had an amazing time here with my parents and boyfriend. Food was delicious, flavourful and piping hot - we all picked things we normally wouldn’t have, and we were not disappointed. There was also live music when we were eating which was a delight (I think it was the girls first day on the job- she was fab!!) Would definitely recommend and go again!
corrief552 . 2019-08-06
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Who from the ratings board gave this a 5 star. He needs shooting as he definitely did not go to the restaurant! I ate here and the food quality was good but the menu offered was only a set menu. Very little choice.
tonyhV9274DI . 2019-08-02
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Visited here on Saturday with family for a drink on the terrace as we had relatives staying here. We managed to bag a sofa, table and some chairs on the terrace overlooking the water. Unfortunately the sofa didn't have any cushions on the bottom which made it quite uncomfortable but there was nowhere else to go.
Sjabena . 2019-06-24
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I loved the ambiance, the menu and the quality of service. The food was great. It did take quite a lot of time to arrive after the order was placed, but it was worth it.
adityamaheswaran . 2019-06-21
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Had 2 course meal included in the spa package. Fab choice to choose from and it was delicious. There was about 6/7 in each course to choose from. Love the location overlooking the bay/sea. Staff were lovely and even though it was busy they had time for us. All 3 of us really enjoyed our food and drinks and nice gap between courses and didn’t feel rushed. Would definitely recommend and will be going again to try the full menu.
lornad358 . 2019-05-27
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We were attending a wedding in the hotel. I realise it was the bride and grooms choice of food, but the food was cold. Pizza looked as though it had been left for hours, the pulled pork was dry and tasteless. To cap it all the high chair, had left over food on this had not been cleaned, the floor underneath the chair was messy with left over food, I believe there again have been a birthday party here previously, but not able to confirm. on telling one of the staff she eventually sauntered in and wiped the chair with a dry blue cloth, not wipes just paper towelling, no apology. As soon as the wedding service had finished, the staff could not remove the wedding chairs quick enough. Being a so called 5 star hotel, this should have reflected the rating, but it did not,
Hockey190730 . 2019-05-08
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We enjoyed a 3 course dinner as part of a dinner bed and breakfast deal for my partner's birthday. The menu is Asian inspired which was a nice surprise. Food was delicious and service was fabulous for both dinner and breakfast! Thank you for a special stay. Would highly recommend and love the new decor.
Tabitha S . 2019-04-26
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The Admiral restaurant inside Voco hotel has a nice vibe and feel about it.
JNLondonUK . 2019-04-03
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We chose the Admiral for afternoon tea to celebrate my Mum's 80th birthday. There was a large party of us and it appealed to us to have various different options for the type of afternoon tea we each wanted. We were not disappointed. From start to finish the tea met our expectations. The service was good and the food was excellent - in particular the scones which were the best we have ever had. A big thank you to Amy the events coordinator for sorting this all out for us.
Sarah C . 2019-04-01
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We booked a Groupon meal here and weren’t disappointed! Fab service, great food, lovely views, part of a wonderful stay at this marvelous hotel, we will be visiting and dining again
BrightlyBob . 2019-03-31
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I wanted a special evening for my wife's birthday. The Admiral Restaurant at the Start David's Hotel was an excellent choice. Following gin and tonics at the bar, we were shown to our table in the restaurant. We chose from the Date Night Sharing Platter menu. This includes a bottle of prosecco. We chose surf n turf for starters, sea bass in banana leaves for mains and cheese and biscuits for desert. The food and service were fantastic. To top the evening, we took our coffee into the bar to listen to the live music. The Date Night menu is £40 pp. For the quality and amount of food with wine included, this was excellent value. Thoroughly recommended for that special occasion.
StephenBray1954 . 2019-03-31
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We booked the Admiral to celebrate our anniversary, after hearing good reviews and planning to visit for some time. The food is a little price-y however worth splashing out on for the quality. The lamb shank was tender and fell off the bone, and the apple crumble with a twist was a definite surprise. The service we received from the staff was great, our waitress Courtney was friendly and personable, and we were given a complimentary glass of bubbly as it was a special occasion. Some notes to make are that the menu was heavily Asian inspired - which was great for me but may not be to everybody's taste, and while the dessert was quirky, I would have probably preferred the simple traditional version!
Lisa G . 2019-03-13
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Had lunch at the restaurant food very tasty and plenty of it Staff were very friendly and helpful an enjoyable afternoon
CardiffJulie . 2019-02-19
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Attended lunch for a special family occasssion. Upon looking at the hotel it looks quite grubby externally to the balconies and features, quite poor for such a prestigious venue. Internally was much better and as expected. The staff were friendly and approachable but service was painfully delayed throughout. The resurante didn’t seem overly busy so that shouldn’t have played a part. Bread took 20mins to serve. When the pate arrived it looked like it had been stood in the kitchen for a few hours. The beef roast dinner looked like it had been plated from a distance. The overall appearance of any of the plates were not what I would have expected. To finish a floater coffee took over 20mins to serve again. The arrival of the coffee was accompanied with an apology as they needed to train someone up to make it. The coffee was served in a red wine glass, half coffee and half cream. Unsure why the need to serve in a wine glass with so much cream. I have a sweet tooth but was unable to stomach 3 or 4 mouthfuls of pure cream before tasting the coffee. The staff accepted the silliness of the serving method and removed from the bill as requested. Overall not a bad experience but far from that expected of such a venue. I had previously been pondering a Spa stay with my wife. Quite lacklustre and can’t say I will be in any hurry to return.
Hboy_66 . 2019-02-18
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I took my mother in law for a Sunday lunch at The Admiral on 17 Feb 19. It was all very pleasant - the doorman kindly took the car away to park it so that I could look after my guest. We had a lovely table with a view over Cardiff Bay. The waitress was good and helpful and we had ordered our food and drinks in no time. I enjoyed pulled duck as a starter - it was nicely served on chicory. For my main course, I had the hake which was very good. My guest had the Welsh beef which was excellent. I had a carafe of white wine and the bill came to £59 which was very good value for the quality of the food. The service could have been slicker but they were rather busy.
wenvoeman . 2019-02-18
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We stayed at st davids and decided to eat at the hotel. The menu choices were not very inspiring to be honest. Our starters of scallops and the other tuna were good. The main courses just very average and both deserts well below average. 3 courses and a half bottle of wine coming to over £100 was expensive for the choice and quality. The plus points are the service, the decor and the excellent views.
Jonyob . 2019-01-18
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I have eaten in the Admiral before to meet my Godmother before wedding as a treat and decided to dine here again during a stay for our anniversary meal.
Stuart B . 2019-01-03
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Me and my girlfriend stayed at the hotel and decided to visit the restaurant for a late lunch and were not disappointed. The vegetarian options were flavoursome and delicious, would recommend the tempura vegetables and Kerlan curry. Bar man and waiter were both extremely friendly, accomodating and attentive. Would highly recommend.
Bkellysurveyor . 2019-01-01
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Xmas Lunch Was Stunning, Great View Of The Bay. Service Was Outstanding (Kelly) & Fair Value For Money. I couldn’t fault any part of the experience. I would go again and recommend to others. First Class.
sc0ttd0uglas06 . 2018-12-26
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We had a great lunch here whilst staying in the hotel. Menu is very good and the food was delicious, shame we didn't have time to try it for dinner but perhaps next time!
Michelle W . 2018-12-12
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We had a really enjoyable festive lunch yesterday thanks in the main to the lovely waiting staff, particularly Kayleigh, who did an excellent job of looking after us. The food was delicious and well presented, so thanks to the chefs. The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere and the Christmas décor is very refined. The only thing that was missing were some Christmas crackers but luckily we brought our own individually designed Christmas hats to get into the festive mood! We will definitely be visiting the restaurant again for one of our ladies' lunches. Many thanks and Merry Christmas from the 4 Christmas Hat Ladies!
johnwK7361SQ . 2018-12-06
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Second time here, this time with a family of 6 for my partner's bday. Exceptional food and service once again for some very picky eaters. Everyone simply loved their food. We had 3 courses, great wine selection and each course was a treat for the senses. A thoroughly good night, would definitely recommend.
manuelp702 . 2018-12-03
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Lovely restaurant, nice staff, yummy afternoon tea, setting for s lovely even on a dull day. No rush and very laid back and relaxing yet professional. Would come here again for dinner next time.
Seaside311622 . 2018-11-26
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First time staying in this hotel as it was my birthday was a special weekend. For what we paid in wasn't massively impressed with the hotel. Our heating wasn't working on the first night so nearly froze to death it was sorted the next evening although still not warm. We also found that the spa was very cold and we couldn't use it until. 5pm in the evening and it was then occupied by children until 7pm! So you have to use the spa quite late at night if you want no kids.
Emma1990_13 . 2018-11-05
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Me and the wife had a voucher for a 3 course meal there. Got to say that the menu choice was great plenty of choices, all courses was presented well, really tasty, and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Staff was great and very polite. We would recommend a visit for a special occasion. We would return, even without the voucher.
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Rooms were clean albeit sparce. Breakfast was pretty good. Staff could be warmer had a rather rude maintenance staff push pass us coming out from the lift and the reception staff could come across as a bit more engaging, seemed a bit indifferent 😐