Traders Tavern in Cardiff

5 stars for the Traders, Staff are always fab, as is the atmosphere and food

2nd visit,good food,fab chips etc lol,good service,cosy pub in the middle of a lot of impersonal buildings,lots of character,family run,keep going

Friendly staff bar was very busy but staff were great.

We were attending the Jane Macdonald concert at the utilita arena on the 31st oct. We popped into this pub and were greeted by smiles galore from the bar staff, which put us at ease. we ordered food and it was hot, well presented and so tasty. ( I recommend the tikka). Staff was so attentive, and I had a good chat with the lady serving the food who was so friendly and down to earth. Originally from pontefract. It was great looking at the memorabilia of all the acts that had appeared at the arena. The best touch was an hour before doors opened at the arena they played Jane Macdonald, which really got us in the spirit... we even returned after the show for a night cap. Thank you, Traders Tavern, for making our evening a great one.

Proper old pub, not many people in and not many smiles either. Drinks were as expected but you could tell the staff just wanted to go home especially when I asked for a drink at last orders.

A superb 'real' pub right in the heart of town. Great atmosphere and a good drinks selection. Nice friendly staff.

Good atmosphere before and after the Texas gig

Their all day breakfast is stunning. Cooked fresh and for the price incredible value.

Outstanding breakfast served here. Cooked fresh Excellent value and so filling. Will definitely be back. Thanks Paul

Hidden gem of a pub in the city centre, very friendly staff and a great pint of Guinness which is rare in Cardiff, possibly the best I've had so far!

Nicky behind the bar is lovely and helpful and made us all very welcome.

Lovely place. They gave two sausages to my dog. 😊 Thx.

Great little pub. Has a very old pub vibe. Nearby parking and opposite the utilita arena. Prices are very fair too.

Great old style pub in the 'Diff

Saw this pub recommended on one of the James Facebook fan sites. We were going to the concert that night so went in for drinks beforehand. What a fantastic pub. Great atmosphere with other James fans and plenty of chance to singalong. Drinks were a good price and plenty of staff so people were served quickly. A proper Welsh boozer.

Popped in after a concert and stayed all evening. Bar staff great and brilliant atmosphere.

Fleeting visit, but good music, staff friendly and welcoming, reasonably priced food and drinks, we even went back for more! We will definitely return

Pub grub at its cheapest and best - friendly staff

Great little pub a little walk from the centre, great atmosphere on match day. Good beer too (guest ales).

A hidden gem - been coming here for years. Great pub

Just a sweet little local pub that happens to be in the city center, didn't have food so can't comment but all round decent little place

Friendly staff buzzing atmosphere, especially when there’s a game on!

This place is unique. Brilliant. Fun. Great staff. Love it! Find me a better pub in the city...

Proper pub, good beer at good price. To few like it left.

What an amazing atmosphere from someone who is gay. I felt so comfortable as soon as I entered. We were both welcomed as a pair of normal people it was truly inspirational. I would recommend this place to anybody who would enjoy a good time 😘 xxx

Cute little pub in a handy location for waiting for someone at the dentist who's having a rotton ol time... 🤣 lovely and warm by the radiator, they do bar snacks but I didn't eat there, just had a shandy! Probably a good bar to go before a gig at CIA... lots of gig posters about

Great old style pub in Central Cardiff. Staff are extremely friendly. Great venue for pre drinks If you are going to Utilita Areana. Plenty of car parks near by.

Spent a couple of hours watching football, not busy but the ladies working were excellent, had a lovely lunch

A lovely pub close to the Utilita Arena, great atmosphere and played music of the artist we were going to see . Drinks are reasonably priced for town centre. We didn't have time for food so we can't comment on that, hopefully we can try it next time

Lovely atmosphere and very helpful and nice service. Will definitely go back 🙂

Great place,out of luck as there was no steak at all but lovely curry

Just a place to come for a beer

Come from Aberystwyth to watch leona lewis. Found this little pub the tavern What a great atmosphere great people running it definitely come again .

Reasonable prices on the drinks and meals ,, not an overly extensive menu , but great quality and portions sizes generous. Warmest of welcomes, Through the day , great place to stop off and recharge.. chilled reggae and mellow tunes… if you are out of town ,, older traditional pub. With loads of character.

Great pub, we popped in. There was an Elvis performing, he was great!

Old style pub, not many left now, great service and atmosphere.

£5.50 breakfast bargain and drinks are free 😋

Have only ever been when visiting the Motorpoint but had a great experience every time!

Best place to eat, chat, and meet new folks. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for great food and good vibes at awesome prices.

Had a great night with friends and the staff were fab

Proper pub feel. Love visiting your establishment.

Juste à l'écart des rues piétonnes du centre-ville cette taverne présente une carte simple mais de qualité. Ambiance familiale, clientèle visiblement composée d'habitués (ce qui est bon signe), l'accueil est très amical

A great place to go pre gig, playing the music of the band that you're going to see and on other nights the choice of music doesn't disappoint either. Saying that, it's not too noisy in there, a great place to meet with friends and with fantastic, friendly service. The cooked breakfast is the best in Cardiff! £5.50 for everything including tea and coffee ready for you on the side of the bar. Unbeatable

Great pre gig drinks! Brilliant atmosphere.

Excellent customer service and friendly staff! Perfect location for a drink and bite to eat, pre/post events in the Cardiff International Arena.

Didn't stop for food just a quick pint on way home

Did not have food and it was quiet there. Bar staff were welcoming and the beer was good.

Great day was had by all, staff were brilliant and we even had Elvis in the building 💙💙💙

Great traditional pub in the midst of all the chains in the city centre. Efficient pleasant service. Perfect for a pre-concert drink at the CIA and a cracking playlist.

A lovely genuine warm welcome 🙏

Had a brilliant time there before and after the Dropkick Murphys gig in January and looking forward to being in there for food etc before the Sabaton gig this Sunday, and more drinks after the show! Very highly recommended!!

Nice little pub, very handy for cardiff international arena.

Lovely cheap pub, very welcoming

Small pub next to the cia motorpoint cardiff, good place to have a beer before going in there for concerts. Saves standing in the queue.

Very nice pub very close to the arena

Good little pub .. was quite (wed night) but could bet on that it gets well busy .. Good atmosphere.. polite staff ..Good music .. and good beer .

Good beer and food at good prices. A little bit away from the town centre, so less hectic on match days.

Absolute gem! Found this place after the 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 game after not bothering with the queues in the main streets. Pints were good, great crowd and plenty of table dancing.

Nice little pub - does attract the wrong crowd sometimes

Great pub for before a concert. Great atmosphere and good range of drinks

Busy as usual, good, quick service

Such an amazing atmosphere in this pub. Great drink options and prices.

Fab pub, sensibly priced and well run, especially for a city centre pub. An easy recommendation.

Excellent place to have a drink before going to the motorpoint arena. They also do take away drinks for the queue!

Probably the only real pub left in Cardiff. Love visiting her when going to the CIA.

Great place for a pre gig drink. Bit small but they make a great effort to play music of the act your going to see. Great atmosphere.

A proper pub pub. Good atmosphere and great staff.

Excellent pub for pre concert drinks

Great atmosphere and friendly staff !!!!

I've been coming to this pub for years, is always great

Thank you to all the staff for the wonderful service and friendliness that was shown to us. Also for going the extra mile in feeding us. Thank you

Tremendous boozer. My favourite place for a pint in Cardiff

Very friendly lovely staff enjoyed it a lot

Regular visitor here, with about 9 others, the last 12 months, mainly on a Monday after work about 5.30pm ish. Very reasonably priced food, always welcome here and very accommodating to people from all walks of life. And staff are very approachable. Thank you TRADERS TAVERN! :-) X

Friendly staff and welcome ,great breakfast.

Stopped off after a gig, great atmosphere, friendly staff and comfy seats

Nice to have a real, proper pub still surviving in Cardiff centre. Nice and clean, friendly (run by a brother and sister), drinks that won't break the bank, pop in for what pubs used to be like before Instagram made places decorate everything with pink neon signs.

Very accommodating for my nieces engagement party.

I like this pub. It's clean, tidy and has some of the cheapest food and drink in town and the service is very good. If your having a night out at the Motorpoint Arena this pub is 2 minutes away.

I love The Traders. Go before and after every concert at the motorpoint, so at least once a month. The music is allways pumping the crowd is allways singing and happy. Ive never seen a hint of trouble in there. The drinks are very well priced and the staff serve you very fast in a busy pub from a tiny bar and they are allways nice to me. I often go to gigs alone and allways feel very comfortable in there. Dont expect a seat, do expect to join in and sing

Fantastic pub, great food as well 🍺🍺🤘

Ideal spot for a drink after work or before going into Cineworld. Outside seating is great in Summer

Rough and ready with fit barmaid

Fantastic atmosphere friendly staff . Great food .

Always yes Traders Tarven when in Cardiff nit only on concert days but if you are in Cardiff great food good prices and always a great welcome thankyou

This place is steeped with history, looks like a real locals pub that probably sadly, due to multistory developments around it relies mainly on trade from the arena. It's a real friendly pub, not pretending to be anything else other than a feed and water hole. Warm welcome from the landlady (wearing crocs! Superstar) friendly staff even with a room full of thirsty post gig goers. You can stick your glass and chrome bars in town up your jacksy. This is a real pub, part of our heritage and needs to remain that way. Use it or lose it.

Great atmosphere and service. Perfect place to meet before a gig. Played some great music. Shame its not bigger. 🎶😊

Great pub, if goin to motorpoint, pop in for a drink, really fab pub

Great atmosphere just called in and dogs welcome that's great.. 🐶

The Traders Tavern offers simple but quality 'pub grub' and a whole host of beers, wines and spirits at very reasonable prices. You won't be disappointed!

Went for breakfast with the boys Good value but not the Best .

Cracking pub, brilliant atmosphere

A good pub with a great city centre atmosphere. Went there with our choir and had a bit of a sing song. They made us very welcome. Good beer, great chips!

A little piece of Yorkshire in the heart of Cardiff.. 10 out of 10

Lovely friendly atmosphere, bar staff really looked after us

Excellent bar next to arena good drink good atmosphere

Friendly pub with reasonably priced drinks

Very nice breakfast for a very reasonable price definitely recommend

A great independent pub! Perfectly situated for food and drinks before going to see War of the Worlds at the Motorpoint Arena. Great food, amazing value and great atmosphere.

Best pub to go for pre gig drinks at the motorpoint. Good atmosphere. Friendly staff