Quick info
About Foundry Social
Foundry Social is a pub in Cardiff, at 39-41 Salisbury Rd. Live music is on offer here, and the kitchen serves homemade pub street food, so a gig and a meal can share the same visit. A drinks selection sits alongside the food for those stopping in for a pint or a round with friends. Dogs are welcome, which suits anyone who wants to bring a dog along on a night out.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention mac and cheese, truffle parmesan fries, chicken wings with frank's hot sauce and student and industry deals.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention mac and cheese, truffle parmesan fries, chicken wings with frank's hot sauce and student and industry deals.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the table service, describing a server as kind, friendly and quick with orders, and several say they would come back for that attention alone. Food gets specific praise too: one diner loved the Mac and Cheese and Truffle parm fries, another the Chicken Wings with Frank's Hot Sauce, and one called the food decadent. Others mention well priced pints, good value drinks, student and industry deals, a DJ and fun events, and a chat with a friendly bartender. One reviewer noted the staff keeping the women's toilets stocked. The complaints are fewer but concrete. One reviewer could not watch World Cup games because only one tiny TV downstairs was in use, with no projector screen and other TVs turned off, so they left. Another noted the pub was in its final week before closing and felt it needed investment. Staff showing a table how to sign up for deals on the NYX app is a detail one visitor recalled.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the table service, describing a server as kind, friendly and quick with orders, and several say they would come back for that attention alone. Food gets specific praise too: one diner loved the Mac and Cheese and Truffle parm fries, another the Chicken Wings with Frank's Hot Sauce, and one called the food decadent. Others mention well priced pints, good value drinks, student and industry deals, a DJ and fun events, and a chat with a friendly bartender. One reviewer noted the staff keeping the women's toilets stocked. The complaints are fewer but concrete. One reviewer could not watch World Cup games because only one tiny TV downstairs was in use, with no projector screen and other TVs turned off, so they left. Another noted the pub was in its final week before closing and felt it needed investment. Staff showing a table how to sign up for deals on the NYX app is a detail one visitor recalled.
Featured reviews
- Alex H
“Showing World Cup games with only 1 tiny TV downstairs, no projector screen used like previous owners. You can see other TVs all turned off. We had to leave because you couldn’t see anything”
- Leah-Rose Skinner
“Foundry Social is the best bar in Cathays/ Cardiff! Great student and industry deals. Fun events, loved the DJ! Great value food and drinks. Had the Mac and Cheese and Truffle parm fries, both sooo good! Staff very friendly and welcoming and showed us how to sign up for deals on the NYX app!”
- Keri-Ann O’Sullivan
“Absolutely decadent food with outstanding service, one of the best locally. Georgia is a great server, very kind and friendly. Would 100% go back to this spot 10/10!”
- emma b
“Georgia and Phoebe were very accommodating: Georgia was very friendly and quick with making our orders and pheobe was very attentive with making sure the women’s toilets were stocked. Much appreciated x”
- hana elbayaa
“I had the Chicken Wings With Frank's Hot Sauce and it was delish 👌 I came in with a couple of friends and we had a great time. Survice was super fast and our waitress Georgia was the best! Would definitely come back next time I visit”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Contemporary social pub for Cardiff’s alive and kicking. Live music, homemade pub street food, great drinks selection.”
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Karaoke
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
Show more amenities
- Dine-in
- Food at bar
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Arcade games
- Beer
- Offerings· 9
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Dancing
- Food
- Free water refills
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Highlights· 7
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Karaoke
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
- Trivia night
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Bars near Foundry Social
- The Tavistock Pub4.61090.2 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seatingGood for kids
pool table, live local bands, skittles alley
- Pen & Wig4.41,8090.2 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
sunday roast, vegetarian mushroom spinach pie, butternut squash ravioli
- The Woodville4.41,5930.3 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
bottomless brunch, dirty doughball dipper, full english breakfast
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundry SocialReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.4963 | — | £10–20 | mac and cheese, truffle parmesan fries, chicken wings with frank's hot sauce |
| The Tavistock PubWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.6109 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | pool table, live local bands, skittles alley |
| Pen & WigReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.41,809 | 0.2 mi | £20–30 | sunday roast, vegetarian mushroom spinach pie, butternut squash ravioli |
| The WoodvilleReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.41,593 | 0.3 mi | £20–30 | bottomless brunch, dirty doughball dipper, full english breakfast |
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