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The Packet

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4.6 out of 5 stars4.6(637 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 292 132 35 77
95 Bute St, Cardiff CF10 5AB, United Kingdom
£10–20

About The Packet

On Bute St in Cardiff, The Packet is a traditional pub decorated with pictures of the docks and the city from years past. The weekly programme includes a quiz night and karaoke, and a DJ plays old school singalongs for anyone who wants to join in. Darts and board games are available for friendly competition, and screens show rugby. The food menu includes pies, with a lamb and mint option, and Guinness is poured at the bar. Dogs are welcome, so a walk with one can end with a pint here.

Good to know

  • Good for kids
    Good for kids

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Reviews

4.6/5
637 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention guinness, lamb and mint pie, quiz and karaoke nights and rugby screenings.

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Customer Review Summary

The Guinness is the draw at this Cardiff Bay pub, with one diner calling it perfect and another the best pint they have had, and one reviewer also singles out the lamb and mint pie. Reviewers close behind praise the friendly staff, who helped one group choose drinks and shared the pub's long history, and the welcoming owners. Many call it a traditional, old school pub with a good beer selection, great prices and a playlist or DJ playing singalong classics. Reviewers mention quiz nights on Thursday, karaoke on Friday, darts and board games. Rugby fans describe a crowded room for matches, though screens are placed subtly and it does not feel like a sports bar. Dogs are welcome, according to one regular who returned after the new management took over. One visitor, caught in a busy afternoon, found the staff friendly while waiting for a bus back into the city centre.

Featured reviews

  • MD MH HRIDOY
    “One of the best pubs in Cardiff! Owner Billal is a genuinely kind and helpful person, and the owners are such a lovely couple. I have wonderful memories of spending time with them a few years ago in Cardiff Bay. Their warm hospitality and friendly atmosphere made those moments truly special. It’s always nice to remember such lovely people and a great place. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a welcoming pub in Cardiff! Really miss you guys. Love u millions”
  • Ian Jones
    “Lovely traditional pub great selection of beer and well priced , good music and friendly staff”
  • KEV ‘THE TRAIN ENTHUSIAST’ SMITH
    “Its was mine and my supporters first time there it's in Cardiff Bay the staff was fantastic I would highly recommend it”
  • John Barry
    “Went to the packet after walk around Cardiff bay and shopping at mermaid key 🗝️ I tried the wetherspoons its was heaving as it was half term week the packet was quite friendly staff as it was the afternoon and hot day so nice to be sitting before catching my bus back into Cardiff city centre.”
  • Maciej Pietrzak
    “The owners are absolutely great people, very nice and friendly. The staff is amazing too, always on point. Definitely recommend their pies, my favourite is lamb and mint. According to an Irish feller they serve the best Guiness. I only had my first Guiness recently from that pub, so can’t confirm that, but it is very good and has become my favourite drink since then. There is quiz nights on Thursday and karaoke on Friday, these is also darts and some board games available. Try it out!”

Hours

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Highlights

“There’s nothing better than finding a favourite spot at your local. Whether you stand at the bar for a chat or prefer settling into a comfy chair with a pint, you’ll find everything you need at The Packet in Cardiff. We are open 7 days a week from 12pm, you can enjoy great drinks, catch up's in the beer garden, a pit stop after a walk with the dog, friendly competition and lot's of weekly sports and entertainment. We have so much to offer and can't wait to welcome you soon!”

  • Bar games
  • Great beer selection
  • Karaoke
  • Live music
  • Live performances
  • Sports

Amenities

  • Outdoor seating
  • Dogs allowed
  • Good for kids
  • Bar games
  • Cozy
  • Beer
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  • Free water refills
  • Seating
  • Karaoke
  • Sports
  • Trivia night
  • Restroom
Offerings· 3
  • Alcohol
  • Hard liquor
  • Wine
Highlights· 3
  • Great beer selection
  • Live music
  • Live performances
Atmosphere· 1
  • Casual
Crowd· 2
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Location

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The Packet
£10–20Outdoor seatingGood for kids
4.6637
  • 0 mi£10–20ReservationsOutdoor seatingTakeout

    fish and chips, dog friendly, garden seating

  • 0.1 mi

    balcony view over Cardiff Bay, ordering through the app, wide beer selection

  • 0.2 mi£15–30

    open fires, maritime decor, Sam Smith's beers and ciders

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