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Tiny Rebel Cardiff
Tiny Rebel Cardiff
Tiny Rebel Cardiff
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TINY REBEL CARDIFF

(5.0 Score)
25 Westgate Street, Cardiff CF10 1DD, UK Directions

Speciality:

✓ Martini ✓ Beer ✓ Red ✓ White ✓ Rosé Wines ✓ Whiskey ✓ Rum ✓ Vodka ✓ Gin ✓ Champagne or Sparkling Wine ✓ Cider ✓ Hard Seltzer ✓ Gallon Casks and Real Ales ✓ Cocktails ✓ Margarita ✓ Mojito ✓ The Rebel ✓ Tiny Mac ✓ Los Pollos ✓ Tokyo Nights ✓ Oklahoma Style ✓ Nashville Hot ✓ Smashed Bro Burgers ✓ Rebel Fries ✓ Jerk Chicken Fries ✓ Roast Dinner Fries ✓ Smashed Bro Fries

“Tiny Rebel Cardiff is an award-winning brewery pub and is the only winery pub to have won gold, silver and bronze in the Champion Beer of Wales competition. Their mission is to bring you good times with a hint of beer. Tiny Rebel Cardiff invites you to taste all the delicious treats they offer. Their adorable menu features awesome homemade burgers, wings and more. This offbeat, brick-walled bar with themed rooms serves craft beers, ciders, and creative burgers. They always open their doors to welcome you into their world. Tiny Rebel Cardiff offers live music, gift vouchers and karaoke.

2025 Update: The pub was founded by Brad and Gazz. The pub has won many awards, including Champion Beer of Wales, Champion Beer of Britain, and SIBA Brewery Business of the Year, which is quite impressive.”

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Price:

Main Meals
TR Pie & Mash £15.50
Rebel IPA Fish & Fries £15.50
Lamb Kofta & Flatbread £15.00
Rebel Salad £14.00
Loaded Fries All £10.00

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Contact:

07377 414204

Mon-Sun: 12pm - 2am

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Queens Vaults
Queens Vaults
Queens Vaults
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QUEENS VAULTS

(4.9 Score)
29 Westgate Street, Cardiff CF10 1EH, UK Directions

Speciality:

✓ Los Picos Sauvignon Blanc Reserva ✓ Villa Molino Pinot Grigio ✓ Milton Park Chardonnay ✓ Siglo Blanco ✓ Petit Chablis ✓ Domaine du Colombier Whites ✓ Villa Molino Pinot Grigio Blush IGT ✓ Beringer Classic Zinfandel Rose ✓ Lou Rose Cotes de Provence Los Picos Merlot Reserva ✓ Oude Kaap Reserve Shiraz ✓ Siglo Saco ✓ Scott Base Terra Nova Pinot Noir ✓ Henriot Brut Souverain ✓ Prosecco Erfo Sartori

“Queens Vaults serves a traditional charm and an exceptional selection of ales, complemented by various regular lagers and spirits. The pub is conveniently near the Principality Stadium. The pub provides refreshing drinks, a lively gathering with friends, or a place to soak in the city's sports enthusiasm. Queens Vaults remains a go-to destination for those looking to savour the essence of Cardiff's pub scene. They invite customers to enjoy a welcoming atmosphere and a taste of Cardiff's rich pub culture. Queens Vaults offers outdoor seating and great cocktails.

2025 Update: The pub features cask ales and ciders from around the UK, plus TV sports, pool tables and a Sunday carvery.”

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Price:

Munchies
Onion Rings £3.99
BBQ Chips £4.99
Double Cooked Chips £3.99
Hunters Chips £6.50
Add Cheese or Bacon £1.00 each
Curly Fries £3.99
Tater Tots £3.99
Make Them Dirty £2.99
Southern Fried Chicken Strips £5.99
Garlic Bread £3.50
Garlic Bread with Cheese £4.50
Garlic Mushrooms £3.99
Sandwiches
Ultimate Steak £8.99
Cardiff Deli Sandwich £8.99
Fish Finger Sandwich £8.99
Cheese & Onion £6.99
Ham & Mustard £6.99
BLT £7.99
Chicken Wings
14 Wings £13.99
Fish
Beer Battered Cod & Chips £12.99
Scampi & Chips £10.99
Vegetarian Fish & Chips £10.99
Banging Burgers
Wild West Cheese £12.99
Humble Joe £10.99
Vaults Giant Smash Burger £15.99
Korean Chicken Burger £14.99
Mighty Meaty £14.99
From The Grill
8oz Rump Steak £12.99
8oz Sirloin Steak £14.99
Mixed Grill £16.99
Hunters Chicken £12.99
12oz Gammon £13.99
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Contact:

029 2022 7966

Mon-Thu & Sun: 10am - 12am
Fri & Sat: 10am - 1am

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Pen & Wig Cardiff
Pen & Wig Cardiff
Pen & Wig Cardiff
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PEN & WIG CARDIFF

(4.8 Score)
1 Park Grove, Cardiff CF10 3BJ, UK Directions

Speciality:

✓ Aperol Spritz ✓ Strawberry Paloma ✓ Aperol Sharing Tree ✓ Espresso Martini ✓ Coconut Mule ✓ Raspberry French ✓ Passion Fruit Martini ✓ Sangria Spritz ✓ Red Berry Spritz ✓ Peach Lemonade ✓ Vinuva Prosecco ✓ Jam Shed Sparkling Rosé ✓ Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut ✓ Chardonnay ✓ Tempranillo Garnacha Rosado ✓ Amarone Della Valpolicella ✓ Antica Villa Delle Rose ✓ Tanqueray Blackcurrant Royale ✓ Captain Morgan Dark

“2025 Update: Pen & Wig Cardiff is a refurbished traditional pub with a courtyard garden, open mic nights and food, including breakfast. They serve quality food until 9 pm. The pub has an amazing beer garden that is in use all year round. Pen & Wig Cardiff offers a constantly rotating selection of real ales, carefully sourced from local breweries as well as a few from farther afield. They take great pride in having been featured in the CAMRA Good Beer Guide for the past seven years. The pub is nestled mere 3 minutes walk from Queen Street. Pen & Wig Cardiff offers a range of facilities, including an accessible toilet, HD screens, a baby changing area, a late licence, and Cask Marque approval. The pub also features an outdoor area with a beer garden and smoking area, plus wheelchair access. Guests can enjoy sports coverage through Viaplay and TNT Sports.”

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Price:

Bar Bites (3 for 2)
Bread & Oil £4.50
Olives £3.50
Mixed Peanuts & Rice Crackers £3.50
Pork Crackling £5.00
Starters
Soup of the Day £5.50
Ham Hock & Pea Terrine £7.00
Lamb Kofta £7.50
Tandoori Charred Chicken £6.50
Crispy Chicken Goujons £6.50
Duck Salad £7.00
Lightly Dusted Calamari £7.50
Rendang Bites £6.50
Harissa Hummus £6.00
Sharers
Cheesy Nachos £11.00
Nachos Sharer £10.50
Signature Combo £19.00
Fish Platter £21.00
Fully Loaded Fries £12.00
Meat Sharer £23.00
Lunch
Vegan Ciabatta £10.00
Fish Ciabatta £9.50
Chicken Bacon Avocado Ciabatta £9.50
Steak Onion Ciabatta £11.00
Flatbreads £10.00
Lasagne £10.00
Scampi & Chips £10.00
Burgers
Cheese & Bacon Burger £13.50
Double Chicken Burger £16.50
Earth Burger £13.00
Yorkshire Wagyu Burger £16.50
From The Grill
10oz Ribeye Steak £18.50
Gammon Steak £14.50<

Contact:

02920 371217

Mon-Wed & Sun: 12pm - 11pm
Thu-Sat: 12pm - 12am

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TINY REBEL CARDIFF REVIEWS

We were treated to lunch here by some friends and would absolutely come back again. We arrived early doors and were glad we did as the place did fill up fast. Music was really great too which meant we ended up spending ages here just chatting, drinking, and enjoying ourselves. We tried the following and ranked our favourites in order of most favourite on the right, to least favourite on the left.... But your preference may vary... That's the fun.

Second time visit. A really lovely welcome from the staff, despite being by myself. The bar staff went over and above what I would expect. Beer is always excellent and the really good food.

Visited on a Saturday night, and the bar was lively and fun without being overcrowded. Cracking playlist in the bar. If course the real reason to go to Tiny Rebel is for their excellent beers and if you've not tasted them on draft before you really need to! Barstaff were really friendly, allowing you to try before you buy and we stayed for longer than we originally planned to as it was such a great vibe in there.

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QUEENS VAULTS REVIEWS

Might sound like a strange thing to say, but this is a proper pub. The food was great (we had the steak) cooked to perfection. Good selection of beers and the best Guinness I've had in a long time. Friendly staff and a great atmosphere made for a very pleasant visit. 10/10.

Best pub in Cardiff city centre in my option. Real good vibe inside, proper pub. Great selection of beers and excellent customer service from the team.

The great Queens Vaults, quite a massive chance since I first stepped foot in there over 30 years ago. Still attracts a good crowd, great selection of food & drink at reasonable prices too. A real gem in the City Centre.

PEN & WIG CARDIFF REVIEWS

What a great pub off a side street. Lovely lady on the bar. As a solo female diner I felt incredibly comfortable. Couple of vegan opinions so I ordered the butternut squash ravioli. Wow, it was excellent, garlicky and tangy tomato. Highly recommend.

Visited for a chill lunch with friends. Booking was smooth and service excellent on arrival. The food came quickly and was top quality, we all enjoyed our meals. Fab place to visit, thanks

Only had some nachos and a few beers. Great service by bar staff. More of a pub that locals would visit. Friendly. Nice selection of beers too

TBR® Inspection Score Report

TINY REBEL CARDIFF Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Reviews Accuracy of 6.5K: 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

QUEENS VAULTS Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Reviews Accuracy of 3.2K: 8
Extensive Menu: 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

PEN & WIG CARDIFF Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Acknowledgements: 9
Complete Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Reviews Accuracy of 2.7K: 9
Table Reservations: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
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