The Butchers Arms in Cardiff

Amazing food, excellent service

Dropped in for a quick half after a long walk, very warm welcome from the landlord. Lots of people having food which looked good, staff were very attentive.

We had dinner on a Friday evening. The food was delicious, and the service was excellent. In our opinion, this restaurant/pub is a true hidden gem. It has the seal of approval from our 10 year old son, which is probably the equivalent of an Olympic gold medal or a Nobel prize 😉 In addition to the restaurant, it is extremely popular as a pub. It caters mostly for the more mature demographic.

I had the seafood platter, hubby had the venison steak.. they were both amazing!!

I went on my birthday which was on New year's eve. Staff very cheerful and food delicious.

Excellent service and food. Also very welcoming

Great atmosphere on a Friday night

One of cardiffs nicest pubs. It feels like a ‘proper’ pub and not just another one in a chain. The staff are amazing and the restaurant is great value for money. I just wish it was my local.

Had a really good meal, food great, staff excellent. Atmosphere was warm and inviting.

Had an excellent family meal here last night. Food really good, service excellent. All staff very friendly, efficient and helpful. Would definitely recommend

The food was absolutely stunning! Sunday dinner cooked to perfection and the mixed fish platter was beautifully cooked too! Apple and winter Berry pie was 🥰

Excellent fish dishes, my Mother had the sea bass and I had the fish platter. Both beautifully cooked. My husband had the venison and loved it. The house white wine was very good. We will definitely be going back

Have eaten here several times over the years - and the fairly recent change of management has not resulted in any problems at all. We were a small group and each one ate something different - everyone was very pleased. Service was friendly and relaxed, but efficient; the food seemed freshly prepared and tasty - everyone enjoyed their lunch.

First visit and very impressed by pleasant service and excellent menu variety and exquisite dishes.

Really good food, with very helpful staff. Lovely way to spend Sunday lunch.

Disappointed my wife had the Gammon Meal with the egg. The Gammon was very very salty which meant she only had 1 mouthful. Felt like we paid a lot for egg and chips. My meal which was fish was ok. The waiter collect our plates looked surprised the Gammon was left. We seen the waiter show his manager the Gammon was not touched. Felt like he thought that’s ok. You would think he would asked us if all was ok. Result is we will not eat again in the old butchers, so a lost customer on the food. I except I should have made a complaint. A lovely pub but will eat elsewhere.

Proper boozer pub, with a big selection of beers. Lots going on by way of music, quizzes etc. The food is of a solid pub standard too. If you're looking for a good pub to watch the game, have a burger and some decent beers you won't to far wrong here.

Great place great live music . Didn't eat just enjoyed the crack

Superb Sunday lunch. The place has been done up nicely and was full of diners. Service was very efficient from friendly young staff. Starters of kofta lamb and prawn cocktail were very good, and mains of roast beef and pork could not be faulted. Desserts of bread and butter pudding and creme brulee were good too. To be recommended!

Food was lovely and freindly and welcoming staff.

Great to have live music, the venue is vibrant and full of live music revelers. Band fugitives were excellent. They played two sets music for all eras, well done to staff and management for a well run establishment.

What can I say.....a fab place with an absolutely fantastic restaurant.....and I mean a proper restaurant.....A1A1A1

Always good for a few pints. Large draft beer selection. Landlord has recently added more real ales. Big bar area and large covered deck outside. Good for a quiet drink and excellent for sports with almost all rugby and football being shown and bar is well staffed so never a long wait. Highly recommend!

I’m really sad to write this review as we have had Sunday lunch here on a few occasions and it’s been very good. However when we ate off the normal menu this weekend it was dire. This was the worst curry I have ever had the misfortune to put in my mouth! The chicken was fatty / rubbery, I couldn’t even be sure it was chicken. It was lukewarm and tasteless, it had a smell of curry but was weirdly bland. I wondered if I had covid!!!!! The chips were too soft & fluffy. We both felt sick eating it, and were ill overnight. The other member of the party had a burger, ate 2 bites and left the rest as she didn’t think the meat (bacon & burger) was cooked. Will be unlikely to eat here again

Lovely cosy local pub and great staff. Nice covered area out the back. Would be nice to have a sunny spot though.

Great service. Huge undercover beer garden. Great food

Have eaten here many times over the years and always found it to serve good pub food. Ate here again recently and it was the best ever. The food was well cooked and presented - freshly prepared, generous in quantity, and tasty. Service was friendly and efficient. Good value and quality.

Friendly staff. Good food - I have a fussy wife!!

We had a lovely lunch at the Butchers Arms last week. Excellent food and service. Will definitely visit again.

Booking is recommended, although the team did great to fit us in. The food was exemplary, two of us had deep fried cod, chips and garden peas, and one chose the vegetarian chicken (plant protein) and noodles. The dessert choices were great, the lemon meringue roulade was delicious. Fairly busy, and we left before the live band started. Will definitely return. Enough disabled parking is lacking, however the overflow car park has many spaces very near the beer garden entrance.

Wow! Very impressed with the food we had this evening. Great choice, delicious food and all tasted fresh. Very good vegan/vegetarian options. Two of us had deserts and they were also fab and the fresh fruit on the side were stunning. I'll definately be going again

Went for Sunday lunch. Food was OK, meat was excellent, but charged 2 pounds for a frozen Yorkshire pudding. Veg tasted frozen too. Food was just plonked on the table, didn't ask if I wanted anything... Which I did.

Recently I've enjoyed both lunch & dinner in this restaurant. The food (especially the specials) is lovely. On both occasions I had the cape cod, last week it was cooked in a creamy leek sauce & served on a bed of mash. 5 members of our party choose this dish & we weren't disappointed. This is a local privately owned pub which serves exquisite food. The décor is slightly dated but the food is fab ! Will definitely return.

Called in yesterday. Lovely homely pub, quite old fashioned in style. Had sour dough brushcetta with tomatoes and mozzarella which was lovely (like a margarita pizza) and hubby had Bajan chicken which was nice but would have preferred it spicier as was very mild.

Lunch time meal with friends lovely food will be back

I get the same antipasto sharing board everytime and it is ALWAYS different. There is no consistency. Some days it's not worth ordering because it's small or the selection is so limited.

Drinks okay, priced high but where isn't at the moment. Bad service though, not all staff, just a couple very rude and impatient (disabled member of group), unaccommodating is an understatement.

The burger was extremely chewy with no taste, only managed a few bites , what a waste of money , very dissapointing .

We had the lunch menu which was simple but good. The salmon was excellent and the Scampi was not only good but the portion was generous too. I will be back!

Lucky to have this pub on my doorstep

Great atmosphere, The staff were very friendly and efficient will go back again soon.

This is a nice pub but over priced they could do more trade if they lower pice with out a band playing there trade think not great

Pleasant a little quiet the beer was good quality well kept

Lovely restaurant beautiful food and friendly staff

Lunch on 1 March was poor. We had bruschettas on soda bread that you could have soled your shoes with. My toasted veg + feta was sparse, + the spinach + red pepper was top heavy with spinach+ not much red pepper. The lounge had no heating + was freezing. Not worth the effort.

Quite busy on a weekday evening which is a good sign. Restaurant was full so I ate in the bar. Menu wasn't huge , but full of Welsh classics. The pate was nice and smooth and a large portion. The hunters chicken I chose because of the accompanying sweet potato fries. It was all well cooked and tasty. Notable was the speed in which the food came out , quite quickly. Also notable was the fact that it was a little cold inside ( review written in Feb 2023, outside temperature if around 8 ). A lot of people had jumpers on. There was a nice selection of ales at the bat including two of my favourites , Doom Bar being one. I will go back. Reccomended.

Went to watch a band on the Friday evening and it was absolutely bouncing. Quite a decent layout, good drinks, very efficient staff. Happy days 😎

Remember drinking in this pub back in 88,89 brought back alot of memories. Not a lot changed, still a good vibe. The staff very friendly and polite 😀 many thanks 😊 👍

Very nice. Good food. Lovely staff

Really nice atmosphere, good food. Staff very friendly. We'll done

Lively pub with a live band, everyone seemed friendly

Dog friendly, welcoming lovely pub. Would defo return!

Potential to be a great pub. Needs a decent clean out. Get rid of the loud, aging pool table chavs They smell as bad as their language.

Had 2 years of lovely Xmas meals here. If it weren't too far away I'd make the effort to go for food here more often.

A great local pub with superb food! Live music and more!

Nice lovely place to watch games on TV like football, rugby, cricket and and more. Nice beer garden and lots of free parking

Amazing Sunday dinner, lamb was incredible

A popular local pub located close to Rhiwbina village, traditional decor, good range of ales, multiple screens showing live football.

Just had a buffet following a funeral couldn't fault it.Good selection of sandwiches and picky food including cake &biscuits all very fresh and tasty.Would highly recommend it. Many thanks to Tony and all the staff

Very comfortable surroundings.The restaurant was lovely, our meal came quickly and was delicious, l had the chicken curry. It's ground level but has a few steps to enter the pub.but is fine for wheelchair users Lovely toilets, including a disabled one, clean well kept. Pub is good for children, good variety of food including vegetarian options. They dont deliver. Has a beer garden as well. We enjoyed our evening.

Lovely pub with a country vibe snd the food was amazing I had the lamb and pineapple curry it was delicious can't fault it

Great food, service was great really enjoyed it

Pretty representative of the vast majority of cardiff pubs. Beers ok, staff nice, decor pretty gross, unappealing and tacky and food pretty darn average.

Good beer and gin selection and good food.

A quiet Thursday night. Piping hot food. Maybe on the pricey side for a pub but very good choice.

Good Friday night. Thanks Rocking Dave.

Lovely place to eat went for Sunday lunch staff excellent couldn't do enough for you recommend it

Excellent service great food what more do u what

Dined at the Butchers Arms this evening. I had sea bass with chorizo and olives while my wife had grilled hake with mashed potato and a cream sauce. Both meals were absolutely excellent. In each case the fish was cooked to perfection. In my case the sea bass was complimented rather than overwhelmed by the muted chorizo flavours. Excellent! The table service was attentive and helpful. Overall it was a most enjoyable dining experience.

Fantastic food, tasty, prompt and of a restaurant standard Amazing service, lovely staff Would highly recommend

Lovely food and friendly staff.

Great local, wide choice of beers, options for dining and enjoy the live music on a Friday

Wonderful bar staff, quick service, dog friendly, shows sports. Busy at times, especially bank holidays

Good beer, good food, good atmosphere. Had a great time with the family.

Went to celebrate a family birthday mid week. Food was fabulous! Service very friendly. All round smashing!

We were let down by the Deri Inn and made our way here. Grateful the Deri let us down as we would not have found this gem. Great welcome, great service, great food.

My wife and I had a meal on Wednesday 25 May even though they where busy we were served quite quickly we had the set menu for the day and to honest couldn’t fault it. As we were going out with friends on Saturday we booked a table for 4 people I informed the waiter my wife is disabled and she would be using a small mobility scooter or her wheelchair. On Saturday after parking the car I went ahead and asked about disabled entrance (“They don’t have one”) which I found strange because I thought it was now law. We had a nice meals , but “ in my opinion the steak was expensive “ our meals that we decide to have were very nice and worth the cost. I would go again if the disabled entrance was sorted out even if just a mobile ramp. My wife wheelchair ie electric

Friendly staff but not impressed with the food. Pulled pork burger was a beef burger with a bit of pulled pork, rare to medium steak was way over cooked. Food was all very quick to arrive which was very odd. Pricy too. Tables were crammed in - if it had been busy we would have been very close to those next to us. Too much choice on menu which raises concerns about how freshly cooked the food was. Would suggest reducing menu options and number of tables. Felt a bit like 1988.

My local since 1972 excellent restaurant great service and the chips are top class ..my dish of the day Lamb Balti

Nice local pub though jukebox a bitloud when turned on

Really nice place, they serve food too. Drinks are reasonably priced. Saw the band 'Snatch it back'..excellent! Will be going there again! Try it for yourself, parking available.😊

Beautiful country pub with lovely staff however having eaten there one night my husband had food poisoning after eating fish and chips I sent mine back and therefore wasn't effected. When the landlady eventually came back to me after several calls, she asked if it could have happened in my kitchen. Not the attitude you need. There was a smell of stale frying oil that needed changing, it's common in fast food pubs. Disappointed to say the least.

Absolutely stunning food, great atmosphere and really friendly staff

Traditional pub pub. Nice new covered outdoor seating area.

First meal out since lockdown. Fabulous food.. amazing service... lovely time

Lovely place for a quiz night. Great to see people back to normal life and no bloody masks.

Great local pub with its own restaurant

Lively neighbourhood pub with good selection of beers and plenty of sport to watch

A delightful premises that us warm and welcoming, not only to you but also your family 😊

Can't fault this they served us as a party of over 26 food and service was good

Visited for a friends birthday. I was surprised by the extensive menu! Delicious meal. Would definitely go again.

We had a brilliant time. Amazing food & service & a friendly atmosphere. Thank for a great afternoon

Went there for refreshments after a funeral service. Area separated for family and friends

Food excellent and pleasant staff

Lovely staff . Great job for my brothers wake

Good value for money. Friendly and helpful staff

Awesome atmosphere and great food made for an enjoyable evening with the Skool Dads Crew. Big thanks to the staff.

Food is fab with excellent presentation. The staff make you feel welcome

Very nice pub - lunch was delicious and value for money. Service was good - staff very helpful and friendly.

Great food..great atmosphere...Tuesday night offer..Curry chips rice naan poppadom & drink £11