The best restaurants serving British food in Wales

Have dined here a few times in the past food has always been exceptional, firstly this is connected with what was Jurys Inn Hotel, now Leonardo, but you can dine here if not staying in the hotel obviously you may need to book beforehand or try your luck asking for a table, I booked ! Tomato soup to start which was obviously home made and tasted delicious, for mains the half roast chicken with accompaniments was really tasty and highly recommended, all washed down with a pint of Budweiser see my photos and judge for yourself. This place is a little gem near the centre of Cardiff.

Really disappointed with experience this evening. Bit gutted as we holiday in the area frequently and had been waiting for a chip shop to re-open nearby. Ordered for a family of 4, total spend £26.10. Unfortunately the large cod I ordered was missing and in its place was another portion of chips. Asked for mushy peas with the kids meal, but was given beans, and also no drink which should have been included in the kids meal. I also asked for salt and vinegar on everything but that was missing off everything too 😩 Would have been a 20min round trip to take back and get the order corrected. Probably should have done but it wasn’t really practical with 2 hungry kids.

I have just come back from a 4 night stay - Highly recommend; the standard of the room was excellent (112) stunning views of the bay, the owners had decorated and equipped the room to a very high std, table and chairs, sofa, v comfy double bed, shower over the bath, all accessories provided inc slippers! The kitchenette was well equipped with tea, coffee, cleaning products, all crockery and utensils, fridge, microwave, toaster so for the days unable to walk / go out it was perfect. The breakfast and lunch at the Cat Rock Cafe were first class, great service the team are excellent and the food is all fresh with generous portions - if you like a cooked breakfast it’s amazing!! Julian, Allian and all the team couldn’t have done more to ensure me and the 2 dogs had a perfect stay! Some of the rooms have downstairs patios and some rooms upstairs have a balcony, it’s worth checking what’s available - and also what the interior layout offers - some have kitchenette and some have more beds instead - family room. All areas are dog friendly and the walks down to the beach and along the coast are stunning .. it’s worth more than 5 stars - many thks to all the team - Looking forward to returning next spring!

Went on Saturday night. Some staff openly drinking shots and getting drunk behind the bar which I found unprofessional! I realise that this happens sometimes in the hospitality industry. Some people seem to be able to handle it. These people were sloppy, and making a bit of a scene. The person who appeared to be drinking completely messed up my cocktails by eyeballing the measurements, and getting it wrong. Trust me, I know my cocktails. Too much of this, too little of that. Just being lazy and paying no attention when making them. Cocktails tasted all wrong. What’s the point of complaining ? Nothing lost. No big deal. We just walked across the road and took our custom somewhere else as we believe that the price of the drinks, somewhat, has the service of hospitality built into it.

We had our Christmas party night at the Brown Trout. Probably their first one and I have to say it was amazing. We were quite a large group for what I imagine is a pretty small pub kitchen. The food was excellent, the turkey was moist, the gravy lush and the veg cooked perfectly. The service was also really good. Afterwards we had a brilliant band they seamlessly sorted the seating including removing some tables and chairs and still managed to fit us all in. Well organised and well executed. Cannot fault the evening. Thank you to all the team What a great start to the festive season.

On our way home from a weekend in Wales and we stopped here on a recommendation. From the minute I walked in my brain was screaming no! It was not looking the cleanest of places this may be because it is so dated inside with tatty furniture and dirty carpets but as it did have a 5 star hygiene to the entrance door and with my dad being diabetic and neededing food we went with it. We ordered three roast dinners and they arrived homemade but the veg was waterlogged and tasteless and I was pretty much not willing to take a chance of eating in here so waited for the parents to finish and made a quick exit. Only reason I put poor and not terrible was because the lady and her daughter that was about 10 that served us was very polite.

Went to Tintern hoping for some lunch today and stopped at the tearooms at 1:45pm. Met with a surly, "We're not doing any more hot food" (at 1:45pm!?) so we asked for a sandwich. Met with a surly, "We're not doing those either" (at 1:45pm!?) Told, "You can have coffee and cake". No thanks, we wanted lunch. We were obviously a nuisance and unwanted. I've given a one because I can't give a zero. Don't bother with these tearooms, customers are obviously surplus to requirements.

I never ever complain as I have worked in the hospitality industry myself and now how difficult it can be at times.. But the staff here, particularly the girl on the counter are terrible. Worst customer service I’ve ever received, not even a smile, just rude comments.. My advice would be smile and be more happy with customers and in general, it doesn’t hurt and makes your life much better. Shame as this location has great potential but the staff are not welcoming at all, won’t return.

More staff here than customers most evenings,seems to be full of gambling addicts who spend all evening playing fruit machines and smoking outside.

Terrible service ,waited fifteen minutes to be served drinks which were overpriced. Then asked a waitress to take our order and was told they had stopped service of food because the show was starting in fifty minutes and we were too late . No signs to say what time last orders for food was, not enough staff to serve drinks and a very small restaurant area was not conducive to an evening meal and show . If you want food here get there by six and you might be lucky., but I would go elsewhere.

I had my hen do here the other night and can,t praise staff enough the buffet they put on was excellent nothing was to much trouble everything was clean and tidy and myself and my guests had an amazing time .will visit again .

I moved away from Aberdare 30 years ago. Myself and my family are all from this once beautiful town and have many fond memories of this restaurant. I'm currently back in Aberdare visiting family and went to Servinnis restaurant thi morning. I found it was so depressing and tatty inside. All prices plastered over the walls, the decor was so archaic I couldn't wait to leave. For goodness sake, can't you implement some vibrancy and positive decor change to make it a restaurant that's looks and feels inviting rather than one that looks as though its on its last legs. Times have moved on since the 70's. I feel as though this place is about to be dismantled and rebuilt in St Fagans Welsh Heritage museum. There was one coffee shop in Commercial Street that looked quite vibrant, bright and modern. Please change things and more will come to you.

Since Lidl knocked down the skittle alley at the back and the pub changed managment (during covid) the place has gone to the dogs. Rough (very), run down, dirty, no real ales anymore, no food, the lounge room smells disgusting and the staff grumpy and unhelpful.

Had to give this a go as seen it on TikTok and my sister booked it for us all and we had a lovely time , the staff are rude but it’s not offensive and we all found it funny and would deffo go again

We were staying close by for a walking holiday. The pub was cosy and very friendly. The pizza nights were excellent too on a Wednesday and Friday. We were made so welcome by the great landlord and hope to come back again