The Look Out Cafe Bar in Cardiff

I've visited LO Lounge many times with friends in the summer as its a great little sun spot, with beautiful views of the bay. Came down for the fireworks display on Sunday, live Dj, keeping the kids and adukts entertained. Street food was tasty, we opted for Henc Burger as they had more vegetarian options but the Wing place looked real good too! The performance from "Amy on Fire" was so good!! Despite with how busy it was it didn't take long to get served at the bars. Baileys hot chocolate went down a treat, marshmallos, cream and loads of chocolate sauce 🤤, all the staff were in good spirits and very friendly despite how busy they all were. Already looking forward to checking out the Christmas events as I hear they go all out🎄 Dog & family friendly as well as a great spot to catch up with friends 😊 Thank you for a wonderful evening to all the staff and organisers of the event!

This place is also known as Lolounge but unable to leave a review under that name (I query why I am unable to leave under present name Extremely disappointing.We arrived on a cold Saturday afternoon and sat in one of the porta cabins as it was cold and windy. We were then abruptly told that we would have to leave that area as there was an event and if we wanted to stay we would each have to pay £10 The whole of the event area only had 5 people in when we left. (Surely it would have encouraged others to buy tickets for the event if there were people in the area) We sat around the corner outside the bar. I was extremely cold and ask the bar person for a blanket he said he would ask his manageress. He returned and said they had no blankets and would have had to charge me a deposit if they had given me one. I said I would be happy to pay a deposit (There were many blankets over the back of chairs inside. A young person who had been having their brunch walked behind the bar and picked up a blanket. (why was a refused a blanket and why was I lied to) I had recently come out of hospital and felt the cold why would staff at lolounge be so unkind as to refuse me a blanket The cocktails were also disappointing as even ordering some of the same drinks they were coming out different tastes and colours (long Island tea is definitely not blue in colour. We would not allowed to stay at the bar whilst they were being made as they said they were for table service yes a pint could be bought at the bar (that rings alarm bells as unsure what exactly they were putting in drinks I would strongly advise any one to drink else where they dont deserve your custom or their jobs "kindness costs nothing

I found this place which was recommended by a good friend and i have lived in Cardiff all my life and i never knew about this place i feel robbed. Now i have found this place i am a regular visitor. Dog Friendly, Staff Friendly, LOOK OUT SPECTACULAR, No wonder its called lo Lounge!!!! The New Decor has lifted and enhanced this beautiful spot. Its Great for all walks of life and there are not many places which can do that. If you want to watch the views inside or out you will lose track of TIME! you have been warned..... not a bad place to lose time and unwind. I wish the Team the very BEST and keep up the great work!

This looks like a great place for a night out, and the views of the bay are fabulous, however, this is the second time we’ve tried this place for lunch over the past few years, drawn in by the fact it’s dog friendly, and yet again the food choices are very limited and food is poor. The only real option today was ‘loaded fries’ which were definitely not loaded. Just fries in a foil tray with a few fish fingers / chicken goujons or pulled pork on the top (this was dry/no sauce). It’s such a shame but I think the venue is more geared up to being a night club rather than a cafe. We won’t be returning sadly unless it’s just for drinks.

The bar was understaffed, tge dj was repetitive, for a family event they were vague about when the fireworks happened which was 8.35pm and a 10min display from behind tge fencing next to the bathrooms. Not worth more than £5 for the fireworks and maybe another £5 for the view over the bay. I paid &£6 for a 30min display with a clear start time in Penarth the night before. Telling me that to get a seat turn up at 6.30pm and then wait till nearly the end of the whole evening was poor for a family event

We organised an event at Lo Lounge in early Sept. The owner - Matt Zain was really helpful and worked with us to create a great event in a cool location. Staff on the day were attentive and supported our every request....this venue has great potential for being a Cardiff hotspot and we wish Matt and the team every success - best wishes from the Robot Monkey crew.

Had a lovely time at Lo lounge for the Rum & Reggae night. The bar staff were really knowledgeable & waiters were really helpful & friendly.

I ordered a flat white which was made way too hot with the flavour steamed out of it and not drinkable for at least 40 minutes. For £3 you would expect a non takeaway cup and a decent coffee. Tbh I wish I'd gone to Gregs

We really wanted this to be nice. We walked the barrage Lovely spot /view - tick Dog friendly - tick Coffees - tick. OK nothing to get excited about Tables - rotton Jug for milk with tea - rotton This is the best bit..... Toilets - never been into dirtier toilets in my life. Even had a notice up saying toilets being cleaned - must of been by stevie wonder. Absolutely atrocious. It's not hard to clean Pay someone to do it. Very dissapointed

The view is the only thing going for this place. The tables were run down and menus sticky and dirty. You have to order through an app but most of the menu isn't on there. The processco I ordered was warm and flat as the bottle had clearly been opened too long. However, when I told the staff member she was rude and dismissive rather than offering me a fresh glass or alternative. I really wanted to like this place because of the view and would have gone there regularly had my experience been more positive 😒

Let’s start with the positives. Great location and great views of the bay. Limited menu but the sandwiches we had were good and tasty. However, worst cups of coffee we have ever had. Like the proverbial crickets urine. because of that 6/10

After a lovely long walk across the barrage and on our return journey we decided to stop here for some refreshments. The place has change its name slightly since the creation of this page and the decor has also changed but none the less it seemed inviting and welcomed dogs, as we and two very thirsty cocker spaniels needed a drink we walked in and found a table. Each table had a random board game on them which didn’t internet us but it was a nice touch. We ordered drinks from the app and I order a bottle of water so the dogs could drink, however, member of staff saw us sitting and brought two bowls of fresh water out for our boys. We thanked her and she checked if we had ordered drinks for ourselves, I confirmed we had used the app to do so. We only stayed long enough to consume our drinks and then carried on back to our car. Our short stay was lovely, music a bit loud for me but I wasn’t really bothered as we were leaving when the DJ started. We will stop here again definitely.

Total rip off place ,drinks overpriced you can’t go to the bar so it’s waitress service only but they want to charge service charge for waitress service , don’t waste your time or hard earned money on this place there’s lots of better places to eat and drink in the bay

Three pals and Myself travelled down to Cardiff bay for the festival weekend and spent several hours in the lounge, Jo and Danny were the greatest of hosts and made our weekend with their incredible cocktails and equally incredible hosting and hospitality. Nothing was too much for them. They made us all feel like we were at home and also friends within no time whatsoever. Excellent service, excellent Drinks, excellent view (especially with the sunset and a passion fruit mojito courtesy of Danny) Would highly recommend can't wait to see you again soon guys!! not to be missed!!

Lo Lounge review (previously look out bar): I’ve now been here on two different occasions in an attempt to give the place an honest chance. My overall impression is disappointment. The only thing the place has got going for it is the lovely view. The drinks are overpriced and not especially cold or tasty. If you’re feeling cold sitting you can have a blanket but only if you pay £5 for the pleasure, evidencing that customer comfort is not a priority but making money is. On my second visit we ordered brownies and hot chocolates/coffee. The coffee was poor quality and didn’t taste nice and the hot chocolate was neither good nor bad but the mug had a distinct smell of bleach ruining the hot chocolate. For the price paid it would have been nice to have cream on top. Finally we were abruptly told they didn’t have any brownies and that we had to choose other cakes, the cakes we ended up with tasted like they were shop bought and straight out of a fridge hence impairing the flavours of the cakes. I’m unsure of the vibe and atmosphere Lo Lounge are trying to go for, they were playing reggae music but the decor seems to be aiming for a Ibiza vibe, unfortunately the decor just looks slightly tacky and tired already. I’d avoid coming back for food, drinks or coffee but would come for the view.

We were all so looking forward to going to the Lo lounge, we’ve been many times when it was the lookout and had an absolute ball every visit, however this was a completely different experience altogether. When we arrived we signed in and was shown to our table. We decided to start with cocktails, so we started with the cocktail at the top of the list (Strawberry Daiquiri) costing £8.50. When they came, to our horror it was a strawberry flavoured syrup type drink, in a martini glass, Luke warm, with no ice. ( they said they were short on ice) We were told that’s how Lo lounge do there daiquiris, obviously we weren’t happy, so they said they would change them and try to do it how we wanted. They came back with the same disgusting syrup stuff in a long glass over crushed ice. we left it there and moved on...Next we decided to stick to shorts as we didn’t trust the way Lo lounge make there cocktails..2 Gin & tonicsVodka & cokeBacardi & tonicAs we were having singles I only ordered 2 tonics to share between the three of us.When the drinks came, they’d poured the two whole tonics in the gin and Bacardi and the second gin came in a shot glass! The excuse for this was because it was COVID there not allowed to bring the tonic bottles out because people share them!!!! Once again they changed our drinks to how we wanted them. The next round we ordered the same and I put in the “notes” section how we wanted our drinks, they came out fine.My friend then went to see what food was on offer and when she came back she said she saw a lady with a nice cocktail in a long glass, with fruit in it, so she asked the waitress. “What that cocktail the lady has?” A Daiquiri she answered very sheepish...obviously we weren’t happy that ours didn’t come out like that.The next thing that happened was unbelievable, the man who signed us in approached us and asked us to leave once we’d finished our drinks, we didn’t asked why, just said ok.We weren’t drunk and disorderly, and we’re not young ladies were late forties women, we just wanted our drinks how they were supposed to be, they cost enough! I think they just wanted us to put up and shut up.My parents were extremely good publicans for many years and I worked in every one of their pubs, I’ve never heard of asking someone to leave because there not happy with there drinks. What happened to the customer is always right?..We will never step foot in that place again and we will be telling everyone we know about our experience there.

Great venue with terrific views of the Bay .. lovely welcoming staff .. try and catch a performance by Cardiff legend Li Harding ..magnificent .Long live Classy Bassey and Tina Turnip !!

Me alegra decir que es un lugar brillante. ¡Las vistas son brillantes mirando hacia la bahía! Reservamos la sala de actos para 80 amigos y familiares, la comida era genial. Todos dijeron cuánto disfrutaron de la fiesta. Me las arreglé para terminar con mi esposa sugiriendo que teníamos una cita equivocada, el personal fue genial. Hubo otra fiesta en la barra delantera, sin conflicto alguno, sin transferencia de ruido ya que tenían música diferente. Atendemos necesidades especiales de vinos y sabores de comida particulares. Este es un lugar que hace un esfuerzo adicional para asegurarse de que tenga una fiesta para recordar. ¡No había reglas o solo lo hacemos de esta manera! Lo que quieres es lo que obtienes. Teníamos nuestra propia lista de reproducción y el amplificador de música fue genial. Pruébalo no te arrepentirás. Si pudiera darle más estrellas, lo haría. . . . . . .

Visited with 3 grandchildren for quick lunch, or so I thought. Ordered 3 pizzas for kids, watched them being freshly made, 1 cawl, 1 curry. Waited 30mins for food, which was all very nice. But at over £70 it is horrendously expensive. You will get just as good pizza anywhere else for half the price for kids. Such a shame the place looks dirty, cud be amazing with those fab views. Won't be back until its updated. Staff were lovely.

Arrived with two dogs just as it was starting to rain. All the cafe tables were full but they moved things around and got out an extra table for us. The atmosphere was friendly and the drinks were just what we needed after our walk from Penarth.

Música en vivo, gente local, excelente cerveza hacen una cerveza embriagadora y una manera perfecta de pasar un domingo por la tarde. La gente se divierte con el sonido del tambor de acero y regresa a Tiger Bay. Una tarde fantástica con personas de todas las edades divirtiéndose, una joya de lugar lejos de la bahía de plástico.

Ordered food and drinks only to find customers with dog on table when I complained I was told it’s ok we wash the tables! Don’t think they will keep 4 star hygiene rating with this attitude!

Después de caminar a lo largo de la Bahía de Cardiff (puede seguir caminando a Penarth de esta manera, otros 1 1/2 millas), decidimos pasar por la cafetería Look Out para tomar una copa. El personal de allí, era muy amable. Es un bar y cafetería, con aseos. y todo limpio.

Amazing little cafe, lovely staff, great food with an amazing view. We will definitely be back again soon.

No encuentro a menudo que la calidad de la comida y el servicio garanticen 1 estrella, pero este lugar cumple fácilmente con los criterios.Esperó 25 minutos por un crumble de manzana! A pesar de que iba a revisar 6 veces, el personal no se molestó en absoluto.Tuve un capuchino que era el más débil que jamás había tenido.Podría seguir, pero lo resumiría recomendando que la gente intente en otro lugar.

Visited here about a year ago. Nice cosy cafe with views over Cardiff Bay. Warm and inviting on a cold and windy day! Only had drinks but would go back again. Staff and service very good.

A few of us went for a buffet . The food was put out well before we arrived and left uncovered.

Beautiful location overlooking the bay. Warm welcome from proprietors and staff....fab atmosphere. We would highly recommend.

Parked at barrage for a walk on a hot and sunny Friday evening ~ had noticed the sign for the cafe many times before to the right hand side of the closed Dr Who experience but never ventured down. Lovely cafe bar friendly service and beautiful location overlooking the bay. Serve cakes, snacks and hot food ~ did notice on this occasion were only serving hot food until 6 that eve. A great find ~ will return.

I go here a lot - for food, music, drinks, relaxing, enjoying. Brilliant every time. This time watched the Triathlon swimmers. brave souls.

I organised a surprise 30th Birthday party and Jackie (owner) made it so easy and hassle free.

I celebrated my 50th here Saturday night and can't praise it highly enough. It's a hidden gem in Cardiff and has the best views in the Bay. The buffet was fantastic and the owner Jackie made my cake which was not only beautiful but tasted delicious too! The team worked so hard on a very busy evening and I couldn't have asked for a better time. Family and friends who hadn't been before will definitely be back! Thank You!

Came across this hidden little gem as we walked round Cardiff bay. Just continue past the Norweigen church and walk down towards the world of Ships and it is next door. A very quaint tearoom that also hold shows at times through the the year. We had a lovely cup of tea, teapots, cups and saucers very traditional. Staff were lovely and friendly. Right on the edge of the water with amazing views over the bay definitely well worth visiting and in warmer weather you can sit outside. Will definitely return.

We had walked along the bay of Cardiff,and wer ready for a break.The opened suddenly,and we were ushered in by a friendly face.We enjoyed the views over the bay whilst enjoying a fair priced pot of rosy lea.

Located by following signs for 'The World of Boats' the Look Out Café is a lovely little place. Inside is very welcoming with lovely staff. Very comfortable surroundings with seating outside available. Toilet facilities are onsite. The service was very good. The menu is good with a varied selection, although if you want something not on the menu just ask and they will try and meet your needs. Overall a very good café with views across the Bay. I would definitely recommend a visit.

On top of great food the view is awesome. The steak was juicy. The milkshakes were great too. Make sure to do the zip line too.

I arranged to meet fellow associate Soroptimists here for lunch. It took a while to find the entrance down the side of the closed down Dr Who Experience. A signpost might be useful to create better footfall.

Great location and characterful staff.

Welcoming, nice atmosphere, super views over Cardiff Bay, good service, we had tea/coffee, toasted tea cakes...really nice, other people's food looked appetising.Interesting paintings, prints hanging, background music just right...parking nearby although a pleasant walk otherwise...will definitely revisit ....

We often go to this little café, the staff are always polite and friendly. The Welsh Cowl is excellent and lovely on a cold winters day after a walk over the barrage. Dogs are also welcome. Go on give it a go

Friendly staff. Great food. Good Selection of beers and wines. And views across bay to knock your socks off. Best...

The person behind the counter was not the happiest. He shouted at the waiting staff and was becoming irate and frustrated at the people in front of us due to the questions and time they were taking over ordering the food.

We were recommended to this cafe bar who said 'It is a secret Gem'

No te lo pierdas si estás en la Bahía de Cardiff. Recientemente visité con unos amigos y lo pasamos genial. Fantásticas vistas de la bahía. Personal muy amable que siempre te hacen sentir muy bienvenido. Tarta preciosa! ! Sin duda volveremos pronto!

Llamamos a este café, ya que tiene buenas vistas del puerto mientras nos estaban esperando para ir a la República Dominicana que experiencia. La señora detrás del mostrador era lamentable y poco acogedora. La comida en sí estaba mal presente y claramente no es fresco. Teníamos el pastel de pescado que era superficial y parecía de goma y el bocadillo de palitos de pescado que era una rebanada de pan con cuatro dedos congelados de pescado sólo dentro. tirado La comida estaba cocinada, así que comimos como Estábamos apurados, sin embargo que más 2 bebidas no vale el casi 30 libras que pagamos! Timo! ! ! Evita este lugar.

Caminábamos a este café pequeño y encantador, ya que estaba lejos de la calle principal de la zona del puerto. Hay un montón de asientos en el exterior, en una terraza mirando al puerto, así que las vistas. El problema que tuvimos fue que esperamos 50 minutos para la comida, que en el libro es demasiado largo, especialmente para un pequeño café como este. La comida estaba bien, aunque se notaba el pastel de pescado había sido superficial, así que ¿por qué en la tierra tomó tanto tiempo llegar es más allá de mí. Puede que una palabra de disculpa han hecho una diferencia. Así que en resumen es un lugar realmente precioso, pero quizás pregunte cuánto tiempo tendrá que esperar para su comida.

Off the beaten track, small, friendly and spotlessly clean. Great atmosphere, and has stunning views from the outside decking area. Great choice of food, and reasonably priced drinks considering its located in Cardiff Bay...Its a lovely place to visit and chill .

Called in after lovely walk over Cardiff bay barrage wonderful panoramic views of the bay. Can't beat a nice cool lager on a hot day.

We came here for late night drinks and I loved sitting outside taking in the amazing view across the water. It has a nice relaxed atmosphere, and it's nice to be with locals rather than tourists.

Good views from this cafe of the waterfront. Tables on the decking and inside too. Relaxed atmosphere. Good choice of dishes. The Cawl was good. The restaurant is just behind the Dr Who Exhibition.

Saw this lovely place on my friends fb and wondered where it was. Hidden gem of a place and such a lovely view. Café by day and music by night. Blues, jazz and more. Check out the owners dog who has his own wine that you can buy too. More information on look out café bar fb.

This is a small and informal café/bar with a friendly atmosphere. It is tucked away behind the Doctor Who exhibition, and worth seeking out for a coffee or drink after a walk around the Bay. The deck outside catches the afternoon and evening sun and looks out across the Bay. Blankets are available for cooler days!

I was surprised to find this place is so low down on TripAdvisor for Cardiff as I thoroughly enjoyed my evening here. Having read some of the other reviews it seems that The Look Out polarizes opinion. Cardiff is so full of chain restaurants now I wonder if people just aren't used to independent places where the service can be a little rough around the edges. On the evening I visited the service really couldn't have been any more attentive and the food and drinks were lovely. I was also quite taken aback by how pretty the Bay looked at night from the deck area outside. Can't wait to return in the summer and enjoy drinks outside.

The Look Out is just the place to relax with a cappuccino, or a glass of something coldand contemplate the water front.

We came here after a trip to the Doctor Who Experience and the proximity to that (next door) is one of the only good things I can say about this place. This place isn't bad, it's just not good. We had paninis and a pizza which were way over priced. The pizza was clearly a £1 frozen supermarket pizza, that they overcooked (it was very hard), and they charged around £8 for it! The paninis were really nothing special at all, and I eat them regularly from my local sandwich shop - maybe I've just been spoilt by fresh food... While I only had a couple of bites of my girlfriend's dessert, it did taste nice. This, the location, and the fact that it's a dog friendly cafe with a resident dog, are the only good points I can think of. The view is probably good on a nice day, but it was pretty wet when we were there, so couldn't particularly tell. I'm resisting giving less than 3 stars, but as I said, there are good points. But unless you just want dessert, or want somewhere to bring your dog, I really wouldn't waste your money on food here.

Almost reluctant to review asI wouldn't want to find this cafe too busy!Tucked away behind the Dr Who experience with decking with excellent views over the bay and indoor cafe too. We had cake both times we visited, once on the decking, once inside and they tasted delicious, moist and fresh. Coffee lovely too. Very dog friendly (they have their own resident dog) inside and out.Only reason for 4 stars is the prIces are slightly dear but worth it for us as we have a dog.

The Look Out is located at the World of Boats' entrance, being the place from where you can buy the tickets.The interior is nicely decorated, but the best thing about this place is the view.

We quite regularly on a Sunday morning, park close to the Norwegian Church and walk out to the barrage. On the way back, we pop in the The Look Out for a late breakfast and a coffee. Friendly place with beautiful views across the Bay.It is a bit of a hidden gem though, as it is attached to the Boat museum down a path on the water side of the Dr Who Experience.Haven't had it for a while now, but if you want an early light lunch their crab panini is to die for!

This is just the best place to watch the sun setting. The view is as good as it gets. Nice wine. Love the garlicky olives. I haven't eaten here yet but I plan to in future. Well worth a visit and if you get a sunny day, not to be missed.

A pleasant place to spend some time looking out over the bay. Food choice is pretty basic but the staff are very helpful and accommodating. We spend a pleasant hour there. Go on a sunny afternoon

We sat on the deck and watched the boats go by. The food was well cooked and there was plenty of it. The cakes looked lovely - but I couldn't find room!

We visited this cafe after the Dr Who Experience next door. Excellent home cooked ham, and clili con carne washed down by a healthy jug of Thatchers cider! Lovely service and staff. We shall return!Neill Alexander

I hesitated about reviewing this place because it is so lovely, peaceful and tucked away. Hidden behind the World if Boats - or Byd y Badau in Welsh - and the Doctor Who Experience, this place is that over used phrase , 'a hidden gem'. Whether having a glass of very creamy Prosecco or eating tasty home cooked food, this is probably one of the best location to eat in Cardiff in Summer.Their crab and cheese panini is amazing ( never thought that combination would work), home cooked chips lovely, and home made bread and butter pudding delicious! Staff are great and they love dogs, which is great for Huwcyn. Last time we went someone had stolen their tip box the night before, so give generously - they deserve it.

Great evening. Excellent welcome from staff. So friendly and keen to help.Food pleasant,tasty but choice limited.Excellent venue, shame it rained heavily!!!Would have been even better if it had stayed dry and the outside could have been appreciated even more! Will definitely visit again. Thank you for your contribution to an excellent night!!

We had an awesome time, the venue was superb. Staff were very accommodating and friendly. A gorgeous buffet with great food. All in all The Look Out was brilliant I look forward to going back for other parties and social visits.

Good location , good food , reasonable prices but the bonus delightful staff especially lunchtime today 13/6

A nice location just beside the Dr Who exhibition. Served a really good selection of beers, freindly staff, and nice music payed audibly but not too loud.

came here for a drink and ice cream.Pleasant staff and views over the water were lovely the ice cream was delicious.

We had lunch here on a baking bank holiday, Cardiff Bay was packed so it was a bit surprising that we were the only people eating inside (other families were having drinks on the balcony and enjoying the lovely vista over the water).The place is quirky to the point of being muddled - the overall nautical theme was diluted by a soundtrack of 60s and 70s pop hits (Stars on 45!) - and the mains were definitely on the pricy side, for example £8.95 for a chilli con carne that came on a white school plate. Others have commented on the presentation and they're right.All that said, the food itself was really nice: my chilli was fresh tasting and had a good amount of heat; Mrs Welsh's ham and cheese panini hit the spot; and best of all, the daughter had a generous amount of good fishfingers in her sandwiches, plus juice and an ice cream cone for £4.95, having a good babble at the house dog all the while. The chips and the Reveller cider both went down well too. The young lad who served us was politeness personified.Given its prime location and rather confused message - is it an exhibition with a cafe bar attached, or a cafe with added boats? - this is the sort of place that someone like Alex Polizzi would tear her hair out about. The Look Out Cafe could potentially be a fabulous spot to eat and drink by the water, with some maritime memorabilia adding character. As it is, it's a nice cafe looking for a purpose in a (somewhat redundant) World Of Boats.

I love this place the view is amazing! The cafe is cosy and fab looking but the staff really need to smile and remember the nicer you are the more likely you'll have repeated custom. I personally feel the dog gives you more of a welcome.

I've only recently discovered this place, it's in a great location with an amazing view. The place has so much potential but I feel the café/restaurant lacks in some aspects. 1) the food is not amazing, it's not terrible but it lacks in quality and presentation. Additionally the price for food is quite steep considering most of it appears to be cooked from frozen. We've had the hotdogs on a couple of occasions with a side of chips which adds up to be around £20. Considering you only really get the hotdog and a few pieces of cucumber/lettuce and some crisps it's not great value. Also, I prefer not getting my condiments such as ketchup and mustard in small sachets I prefer bottles/jars. 2) Although the view is amazing, the service really really needs to improve. One would be very lucky to get a smile from any of the staff in here. The young boy working most weekends is pleasant but appears to be nervous (?) which in turn means he never smiles. The other staff really have no excuses for not providing outstanding service or at the very least smile. Also it would be nice to see the tables cleaned/wiped down a bit more often. 3) Dogs are welcome here - brilliant for some and quite charming in certain ways - however it does make me question the hygiene of the place. 4) On the upside there is a good range of alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages and as mentioned the view is lovely.

Situated next to the Doctor Who exhibition in the World of Boats walking around Cardiff Bay, stopped for a cup of tea and was made most welcome by the owner. Sat on the veranda over looking the bay. The pot of tea was good and a very reasonable price. Dogs are welcomed. Will certainly call again when visiting the bay..

Chose to visit here for lunch with friends after reading the reviews but was so disappointed. The cakes in the display looked dried out. The paninis were just ok, the presentation was bland, a bit of pale lettuce and cucumber, slice of tomato, dollop of cheap coleslaw. Definitely not good value! Nondescript service. To be honest the only good thing was the view of the bay.Sorry will not be returning not even for the view.

Lovely little cafe, great views of the bay, good menu , you can take dogs inside and out which is great, did not go in the world of boats maybe next time

Dogs made very welcome. We had Great bacon butty. Good value for money, would recommend this to anyone who has a dog and to those who don't.

Had great service at the café and enjoyed the fantastic scenery. Tuesday and Wednesday nights provide a variety of events and musical sessions, highly recommended.

We booked a table here for after a World Cup match, not wanting to fight traffic out of the city - 100% on the trip adviser reviews. What a find, though we walked past it (somehow) in the evening dusk. When we phoned to ask where it was we were stunned to find the owner actually gave us not just instructions (we had gone past on the other side of the road) but actually came out to find us! For others - the entrance to world of boats (where the cafe is) is immediately to the right of the front of the Doctor Who Experience building. We're actually not too sure how we missed but the friendly staff made us very welcome.The menu is fairly simple - it is a cafe- however, it was really delicious and freshly prepared - but didn't take long to arrive and portion size was good. The outlook over the bay is wonderful and there are tables both outside and inside with an excellent view.

We had a nice Curry from the daily chefs recommendations and a few glasses of wine/ beer...... Good service, funny bar owner and chef as well ..... Had a memorable evening with them. Located directly on the water with a fantastic view ❤️

Some of the best views of the bay, very polite and helpful staff. This place should be a lot busier but not many even know it exists,

Fab location, friendly staff, interesting boat museum attached, great little treasure hunt for kids with a prize, had a really nice ice cream, carrot cake and coffee. Not particularly keen on pasteurised milk though. Love it, will come back. A great little find, can't believe it wasn't busier!

service and atmosphere are second to none! food was delicious and the view is just amazing!! owners and staff are very welcoming, perfect location for a relaxing afternoon - highly recommended :)

I had a lovely lunch at the lookout cafe bar ! Good freshly cooked food !Happy relaxed atmosphere Fab staff ! Sat outside on the deck over hanging the water watching the boats go by . Will go back again soon !! JUST PERFECT !!!

We had a fantastic day in Cardiff starting with breakfast at the Look out cafe a trip to the cricket in the day and then returned to the cafe for a meal.The staff and food was fantastic and the owners were incredibly friendly and welcoming.Would recommend to anyone.

We dropped off at the Lookout Café Bar on our way to the recent England vs Australia T20 game in the morning and sat outside with the amazing view and watched the local wildlife and speed boats ... after the cricket in the evening we came back and watched an amazing sunset and had some amazing food ... but don't take it from me go and see for yourself and be amazed! Thanks to Jackie & Graham the hosts ... you are both amazing!

As a family we intended to enjoy coffee and lunch to watch the power boat racing and were made to feel very unwelcome. Very miserable serving staff who checked twice that we had all ordered drinks in order to sit at their wooden tables (where the miserable lady told one of our toddlers to stop standing on the bench! Unbelievable. The cafe clearly doesn't have that high standard as a dog owned by them was wandering around the food preparation are. Suffice to say, we moved on and enjoyed lunch elsewhere, where we were made to feel welcome. Never again!!!!

What awful service we recieved from the lady at the front desk. The blackboard should mention that families are not welcome as the owners are clearly irritated by young children. Unless you want a dog hair sandwich i would avoid at all costs!!

Although there are many restaurants around Cardiff Bay there are surprisingly few that are right on the waterside. The look Out Bar and Cafe has been a slightly hidden surprise, tucked away behind the Doctor Who Experience. It doesn't pretend to offer gourmet dining, but it does offer drinks (alcohol as well as coffee tea etc.) and a menu that offers decent wholesome food at a fair price. They are very flexible and can push tables together to accommodate quite large groups, and one night when I was there they had set up a buffet for one group of people. Because of its location it is quiet, apart from the occasional rib tearing round the bay - and their deck outside is one of the best places to sit and enjoy the sunset on a summer's evening.

I have been here a few times now and am always extremely happy with the service, atmosphere as well as the food and drink. The owners are more than welcoming and make you feel at home and relaxed. This cafe bar is dog friendly which is an added extra. The owners dog Chico wanders around and is a lovely placid dog. They take both cash and debit card.There is always music playing which is relaxing and a nice volume to allow for conversation.Seating is available both inside and outside...the outside seats give a fantastic view of cardiff bay.What a fantastic relaxing place that I've been introduced to!

Although working in Cardiff Bay for many years,we have only recently discovered The World of Boats and The Look Out Bar. Right from our first visit we had a warm welcome from host Graham , he was most helpful in providing a room for a meeting and also an excellent finger buffet !We are now regular visitors and would recommend others to come . its just to the rear of The Doctor Who Experience.

Had a great 40th in the Look Out Cafe. Wonderful food and taken care of amazing. Owners and staff just amazing. Thank you!

great food wonderful view good pricing. Owner/host Jackie and Poco are gracious and professional. It's not every day a restaurant owner will take the time to visit with their patrons, but Jackie did. If she would have only given me her slaw recipe :)

I have been visiting this place now for almost 18 months and I cannot speak highly enough of the venue, the people and the food and drink served here, absolutely faultless!There is a fantastic atmosphere here with a perfect view over Cardiff Bay, with great background music also playing outside on the deck, gives you the perfect holiday feel!Jackie and Graham are the perfect hosts, great company and can't do enough for you! And also Adam & Lisa behind the bar, are always so attentive and work their socks off!It has been quite a while since I have visited somewhere that has given me such a good feeling! I would strongly recommend this place to anyone! Keep up the great work guys and I'll see you all again very soon!

Have been here a few times. It's a lovely location with friendly staff. Does a variety of theme nights. But watch the prices if you're not drinking alcohol! We bought a blackcurrant squash and a lime and soda. 50p to a £1 anywhere else. £4 here! Alcoholic drinks are a little expensive but not ridiculous.

Amazing views across the panorama of Cardiff By. In fine weather the balcony is brilliant. Food and drink very well presented and good value.

Superb location overlooking Cardiff Bay. Lovely friendly staff and good café food. Would definitely recommend.

If you are done the bay and want a great seat outside with a fantastic view then get yourself down to the Look Out Cafe Bar, next to the World of Boats. It offers a great selection of food and drink and perfect for watching the world go by.

I love going to this place for a quiet drink and a bite to eat. Warm friendly welcome. Have also attended a party here and what a great venue for that too. Amazing views across the bay

Have been here on many an occasion, it is very relaxed and reasonably priced. The staff are friendly and welcoming and the view is fab. A real sun trap in the evening too!

Lovely cafe bar friendly, we were made to feel very welcome spotlessly clean good food good price lovely views across the Bay looking forward to next visit ;-)

We didn't know where to go after finishing the Doctor Who Experience and while the cafe in the boat museum seemed an odd place to go eat, the menu looked promising and the food in the ads looked delicious!I will admit, it wasn't terribly busy and they were a bit slow in acknowledging us, but we are so glad we chose this place as our one and only meal in Cardiff.I asked the owner what was good and what I needed to try and he immediately suggested the Welsh Cawl while my wife got a ham and Welsh cheddar panini. They were delicious! We can't recommend this place enough. Yes, the owner's dog does walk around and begs a bit, but he's silent, unobtrusive, and quite friendly. He will gladly accept anything that happens to drop to the floor. He certainly is no nuisance and is a pleasure to have around.The owner came out, checked on us, even sat down with us and talked about Cardiff and the bay.If you require a pristine place to eat, maybe this place isn't for you. The rest of us looking for a place with some character and a tasty menu at great prices need to give this café a shot!