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Based on 407 opinions finded in 2 websites

4.3Ambience4.8Cuisine4.8Service
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Nº 632 in 1625 in Cardiff

Nº 106 of 255 Other cuisines in Cardiff

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Fantastic boozer proper local great atmosphere loved it .will definitely be back go there for the football and a good time meet up with my muckers staff welcoming and friendly will go back time after time.

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Jet20500428799 . 2024-04-14

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Went to the clive with my partner to watch the rugby. Absolutely brilliant place to go, Michelle was amazing, fantastic with an excellent service, has got great atmosphere here. We finished the night, enjoying the disco absolute pleasure to be at a great place with great people. Will be back.

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Tecwyn W . 2024-03-05

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What a great night we had... made to feel very welcome by the staff. Very good selection of gins... later on they had a disco which every age group including my 55 year old self got up and danced ... Will definitely be coming back

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Susan B . 2024-03-04

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Great atmosphere great staff Michelle was amazing great prices . Disco was good and danced all night Will be going back very soon never laughed so much . Thank you Michelle for the laughes

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723maureenh . 2024-03-04

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The public house is excellently decorated and comfortable, but and one big but is the hygiene of the toilets which could easily be condemned

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Martin Jeffreys . 2024-01-31

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Had a fantastic night, we were out for a friends birthday. The pub offers 2 for one on some beers and cocktails, full advantage was taken. Staff were amazing, special thanks to Danielle Queen of the cocktails, she kept us all topped up, always had a smile. Will def go back.. Cheers guys..

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Mike W . 2024-01-29

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Great venue. Always thought it was an old man's pub.. it was banging...lots of Xmas parties in there

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clive skinner . 2023-12-10

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I am a regular at the Clive Arms. The staff are amazing, fantastic service. Always live sport on all TVs. Well worth a visit. The Manager is always hands on and friendly. Nothing is too much trouble.

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Ronald Pritchard . 2023-11-13

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Lovely friendly pub to visit. Drinks reasonable compared to others in the area. Good service from very attentive staff. All sport covered on the big screens.

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Ray Clarke . 2023-08-21

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Lovely pub, great landlord! Fellow English man

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Michael Molyneaux . 2023-07-20

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Great pint of Guiness served here. Friendly staff. Decent atmosphere.

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Stuey U . 2023-07-02

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Only had a quick pint , quite a nice place , friendly staff and friendly locals and atmosphere

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Russ Hoare . 2023-06-22

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There were quite a few of us, my husband's choir seranata had a concert at a church in Canton on the Friday night & we converged at " The Clive pub" afterwards. One of the staff helped us put 3 tables together, & we spent the rest of the evening there. Very comfortable, & enjoyable. Friendly pub.

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Pamela Rumble . 2023-05-09

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Great atmosphere, great pints, lovely staff, best pub around.

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Alice Unsworth . 2023-04-08

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Fantastic staff friendly lovely atmosphere very welcoming all round 💯😁

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Dano82 . 2023-04-04

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Lovely pub, great atmosphere, bar staff friendly and very helpful. Will be calling in again next time we are in Cardiff.

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Dawn Davies . 2023-03-19

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Most welcoming, brought a dog and got a bowl of water , served quickly , FA cup on TV , only down side the awful toilets

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David Mordey . 2023-01-08

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Fab eve with fab entertainment, deffo b back

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Tracy James . 2022-12-25

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I come here every day before the school run soft drinks only ha! amazing customer service friendly staff decently priced drinks

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L5445TKkelseyl . 2022-11-22

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We walked in to a very noisy pub and one of the bouncers chucked a bloke out. Twenty minutes later there was fighting outside the pub between a group of women. Also loads of underage drinking there. It felt like a youth club for the dysfunctional with a few old hags as entertainment. I wouldn't be surprised if there were lots of drugs there too, the punters looked thst sort. I'll never go there again for sure!

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Marcus G . 2022-11-13

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Only popped in for a quick drink, but it's lovely and busy

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Jeanette Gill . 2022-10-10

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What a Fantastic pub. Excellent staff and a really good atmosphere. Landlady is fantastic and one of the friendliest people I have met.

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gothic twist . 2022-10-09

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Brilliant service and the staff are very friendly

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Kat Davies . 2022-10-09

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Comfortable surroundings, first class service, polite attentive staff.

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Dave Davies . 2022-10-09

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Great pub great atmosphere the manager sarah was so helpful. Cant wait to visit again

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L Ross . 2022-08-18

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Fantastic service, great atmosphere

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Lucy TUFFS . 2022-08-18

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Wow what a difference a good manager makes in such a short amount of real credit to them! Such a massive improvement atmosphere is so much better!

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j S . 2022-08-18

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Always a good vibe polite staff great on weekends

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Taffinator1 Fudge . 2022-08-18

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What a lovely place and lovely new manager, looking forward to what she brings to the pub, so much better already!!! Great beers, well kept and good range

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rachel keelan . 2022-08-18

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I've been hearing good reviews about this pub since it's been under new management. I haven't met with the new landlady yet. Pub staff always friendly, amazing atmosphere, may need a few touches up here & there especially the toilets. I can't review about the live music but I heard it has had some amazing DJs. Overall a great place to visit, highly recommended

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The Unexpected . 2022-08-10

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Lovely welcoming atmosphere here. Its totally transformed since the new Landlady took over. This used to be really troubled pub with fights and drugs. The new Landlady has cleaned it right up. Friendly staff, fantastic standards, well done all

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Dee Llewellyn . 2022-08-08

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Great atmosphere with large beer garden to the side and back of pub. Good mix of ages drink there. They could however utilise the top bar to serve in busier periods as there is congestion at the bottom bar making passing a little awkward. Gents toilets still in poor condition and the double door for the toilet wedged open which means people sitting opposite at tables can see the back of you using the urinals. Would recommend overall. Card payments and contactless accepted.

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Andy Walker . 2022-08-08

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Came here last month as I haven't been in a while as I felt it was quite rough and rowdy when I've previously visited but now it appears to be under new management by a lovely Lady. It was nice to see the place having security patrolling the pub and beer garden and it didn't reek of weed where punters were freely smoking it and the previous landlord not doing anything about it. The bar stafff were friendly and working hard. Would like to return again on our next night out.

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Cer . 2022-08-08

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New landlady was very friendly, fabulous atmosphere, staff were kind and approachable. Cracking assortments of gin, vodka and rums 😁

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Kiran Kaur . 2022-08-05

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Fantastic atomosphere landlady and staff SO SO friendly

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Lee Webber . 2022-08-05

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they have employed a weak new manager who is led by her staff. 20 years drinking there and will now not step in there while the current staff are employed. Shame I can’t put minus. Terrible attitude.

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stevefB866MV . 2022-07-17

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Excellent atmosphere and friendly people

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Dr Adriaan Taljaard . 2022-06-22

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4 stars for friendly staff not sure if they sell food at all or not just today ? I think it's the 1st pub I've been to that don't have high chairs crazy so not so family friendly in that respect Thank you fir the reply. I've been here in the past . Its a noce pub hence why we came there today. Thank you once again . Ps the food thing is understandable Thank you

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Kevin Hancock . 2022-06-19

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Best pub I'm canton got darts and pool food cheep beers live music would highly recommend for any age

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OWZY . 2022-06-05

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Very lively and exciting atmosphere. Plenty of room for seating and dancing. Good pricing.

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Bobby Joe Eddward . 2022-05-22

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Nice pub and good beer garden out the back

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James Woodman . 2022-05-14

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Been here a few times and always get a good pint. The staff are really friendly, the beers tasty and not too expensive either! Got an awesome beer garden out there back too 👍🏻

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WSTJ . 2022-05-04

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Staff very friendly, clean and inviting pub. Excellent choice on drinks at reasonable prices. Fantastic beer garden, pool table and two dartboards. It is a dog friendly pub which is sometimes difficult to find.

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W6382XKsarahl . 2022-04-26

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Visited the pub recently, staff were brilliant. Nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely return and bring more friends!

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Daniellejonesxo . 2022-04-19

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Great atmosphere out with family and friends

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Robert Edmunds . 2022-04-12

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Good staff good prices cheaper in the week

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Michael Prothero . 2022-04-07

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Great pub and cheapest Carling at the moment with the 10% off on match days

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Rob Aston . 2022-04-01

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Excellent night last night brilliant I'm giving 4 stars would have had 5 if they had food great disco great karaoke good atmosphere

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John Paul Reffell . 2022-03-26

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Great atmosphere and good music

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Katherine Fraser . 2022-03-07

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Always busy but not a place I go to regularly.

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andrew Wilson . 2022-03-03

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We have used this pub for over many years as it had a great atmosphere and you would always bump into someone you would know. We visited on Saturday 19/02/22 in the evening there was a fair amount of customers in which was great to see. The staff are friendly and we’re ensuring customers were getting served quickly which was really good. The Guinness was not the best it had a sharp taste to it. Then they had a disco type thing going on which was so LOUD a lot of people started to leave I asked if this could be turned down slightly and the reply from the barmaid was “ I wish it could be love but we been told no” I am sure it was above the health and safety noise levels no one could hear themselves speak what a shame. The gents toilets were dirty and one of the cubicle doors was hanging of its frame. The standards sadly have slipped quite a bit since our last visit. I marked this three stars mainly for the noise level of the music the quality of the Guinness and the standard of the gents toilet. The staff are great this place just needs a tweak to get it right.

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Andrew Or . 2022-02-21

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I come round frequently to watch the football as I live around the corner & am always made to feel welcome by Tim & the team great friendly service & also feel safe due the covid protocols they have in place. Highly recommend the pub to anyone.

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garypO4284FP . 2022-01-15

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We were in the Clive for a family get together on Saturday 8th Jan. The staff are absolutely amazing. Service is so quick, nothing is any trouble. The pub is spotless and the beer is of top quality. We would highly recommend this public house to family and friends. You won’t find many places that the staff give you such a warm welcome and are so friendly. Anne & Gerry

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D9912EOanned . 2022-01-09

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5 stars.. staff was very friendly with a warm welcome.very good time with friends for birthday celebrations...

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dannob476 . 2021-12-30

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Lovely clean friendly pub lovely atmosphere

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stephen owen . 2021-12-08

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Very friendly. People I Happy To call it my local pub very Good Entertainment on The Weekend Saurtday And Sunday Night karaoke form 7;30 To Till 11 pm

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Sophie Scheeres . 2021-12-05

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Absolutely loved Friday night at the Clive wish I stayed till the end.. x

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Ella mason . 2021-11-29

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Cant remember. I was a bit inebriated.

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Stewart Palmer . 2021-11-03

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Friendly atmosphere and great value for money

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Liam O'Donnell . 2021-10-09

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Taberna espectacular. Buen servicio y una buena terraza.

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Manuel Barceló . 2021-09-15

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Classic pub friendly staff, descent prices on drinks The atmosphere is amazing, it’s a nice place to have a good laugh with friends

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Tay . 2021-08-26

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Perfect place to come for live music! Had a great evening and beers were reasonably priced too, we will be back

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tomhK1667EK . 2021-08-14

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Great pub with a lovely garden out the back! Can’t wait until they start their live music again I will be back

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Marie L . 2021-08-05

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Excellent larger and also dog friendly 🐕

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craig smith . 2021-08-03

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Walked past and decided to pop in, 4 hours later we left very happy, staff were friendly and drinks weren’t too expensive

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I6776IQjoannem . 2021-07-31

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Came here to watch the rugby with friends. Lovely bar area and service from the staff first class. Would recommend for drinks and would definitely go back for the service.

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TotsLeeds . 2021-07-31

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Excellent beer excellent service very nice crowd 👌👍

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black ops master Master . 2021-07-30

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Nice classic proper local, one of its few left, been going for years, good prices, good staff (not taya)(only joking) (not really)

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DankTuber . 2021-07-24

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Classic pub, lovely atmosphere and they cater to many sports which is great on different match days. Definitely recommend

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Caitlin . 2021-07-24

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Upon entering my details were taken and I was taken to a seat. My order was taken and brought over, the staff were very friendly and accommodating. The pub itself was immaculately clean and light and airy. Will I be going back? Absolutely

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Karen Langford-Davis . 2021-07-23

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Fantastic staff friendly HARD WORKING a very very pleasant pub to be in. well done all .

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thomas james . 2021-07-10

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Great place to come and watch the rugby! Few drinks with friends and stayed all night! Staff were great

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paulwA157BS . 2021-07-09

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Came in as a walk-in and was pleased that they had spaces and were very accommodating. The prices were ideal. Atmosphere was amazing and the garden is great. Dog friendly which is always nice. Would recommend to anyone.

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CMarie98 . 2021-06-15

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Popped in with the wife after hearing about the place from a friend and we’re glad we did. Decent pint and a really nice beer garden out the back. Will definitely be coming back.

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WSTJ . 2021-05-28

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Best place to go for a pint with friends and to watch the football! Garden is lovely too with a outdoor tv

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justgeorgiab . 2021-05-28

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I loved this house by holly road by gorse place Fairweter by next to my house

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David James Caberte . 2020-12-12

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Poor covid controls, sign advising to wait in small foyer, not acknowledged, so entered premises through double doors after a reasonable wait. A disinterested person asked if i had made a booking, i said no, i was just passing and i wanted a pint in the beer garden. No track and trace in evidence. I was not asked for id, or any details whatsoever. I asked if i could pay by card and was directed to the bar where i paid, but my drink was delivered to my table on a tray. Folks who were obviously regular customers and knew staff by name, stood right behind me and barged past, no real hand sanitiser points, no 2 metre queue management, i quickly finished my drink and left

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Chris McGregor . 2020-11-29

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First time in since the firebreak.Great atmosphere. Best pint in Canton.

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L B . 2020-11-21

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Popped in for my first post lockdown pint on Monday. The San Miguel was absolutely delicious. I will be back.

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WaltonEast . 2020-08-13

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Popped in after Cardiff city match, was busy which was to be expected. Staff seemed more interested in serving the regulars, rather than new visitors. Needless to say I wont be popping in again.

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John Kinsella . 2020-02-28

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Plenty of TVs playing the match but no decent audio and the roof was leaking right onto our seating area, bar service wasn't great either

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Ashley Leach . 2020-02-22

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Very nice welcoming and cheap pub.

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Owen Randell . 2020-02-21

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Called in to watch wales football as heard old manager had left No beer & only one tv working Not a good start

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P6214ZDwendyc . 2019-11-16

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Plenty of tv's , pool tables etc. but the beer is expensive £3-45 for a pint of strongbow is dearer than the city centre .

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Michael Guy . 2019-10-18

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Staff are friendly beer garden reasonable prices good selection of beer wines & spirits

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Stuart Sweet . 2019-09-24

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We booked our daughters christening here, the manager took a cash deposit from us and said he'd organise catering and contact with details. I had to phone Mike every few days as he never once called me back to give me the price. In the end he went on holiday for a week and the staff said nothing booked in diary. We had to make last minute plans due to his lack of communication with us. Fine as a pub but would never hold a function here!

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Fiona Bishop . 2019-09-02

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We booked our daughters christening here, the manager took a cash deposit from us and said he'd organise catering and contact with details. I had to phone Mike every few days as he never once called me back to give me the price. In the...

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Fiona B . 2019-09-02

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Recently been refurbished. You'd never know. A lick of paint =dearer beer. So not impressed

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Charlie Crowe . 2019-07-18

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My dad had a fab party ... bar staff were great and worked hard ...dj was great ..Thank you for all for making my dads night one to remember ... thanks mike

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Leanne Jackson . 2019-06-30

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Popped in yesterday great job new pool table toilets a lot better overall very impressed nice pint good service see you soon Tony warner

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Tony W . 2019-06-20

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Cheap beer. Great atmosphere. Superb facilities. Just refurbed. Excellent darts area. New manager. Very friendly. My new regular

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Benko5217 . 2019-06-19

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My regular. Has been for 30 years legally and illegally. New management now but still a fab place.

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Katherine Murray . 2019-05-04

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Nice busy locals pub, staff are friendly and helpful.

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Gary Pearce . 2019-04-09

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Staff are not trained at all and don’t accept national identity cards issued by EU member states as a “valid proof of age”. (This is basic knowledge of the challenge 21 policy). Worst experience of a pub ever.

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gregm11293 . 2019-03-29

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Bar staff is racist, appalling customer service. Don’t accept european ID cards as valid ID - if I could I would give 0 stars.

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Greg Miac . 2019-03-29

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I went as far as creating an account to say that this place is AMAZING. rhys and dave were great, very friendly. 9/10 Would recommend.

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CParksCook . 2019-03-24

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Little bit pricey for the venue but has an amazing outdoors and covered area would definitely visit again

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40 acres Inc. the future is bright . 2019-03-23

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Proper pub! Big screens and always showing matches.

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aled jones . 2019-03-08

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Nice pub, phone chargers on the wall?

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Rob Davison . 2019-02-15

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Great pub,friendly staff and good atmosphere.Would recommend to family and friends.Professional and helpful team who make you feel welcome whether your a regular or New to the establishment.

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Nathan B . 2019-02-12

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