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About The Tavistock Pub
The Tavistock Pub is a family-run pub in Cardiff, at 1-3 Bedford St. Inside, a skittle alley sits alongside a pool table and a dart board. The beer garden has a decking area that leads to a band practice studio, which musicians can hire. Open mic and karaoke nights run here, and live bands play on the occasional night. Dogs are welcome, so regulars can bring their own along. Rolls are often available at the bar.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pool table, live local bands, skittles alley and dart board.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pool table, live local bands, skittles alley and dart board.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come most for the games, singling out the pool table, which one says is always in great condition, along with the dart board and the skittles alley. Friendly, welcoming staff come up close behind, with several calling them lovely and one describing them as laid back. Local bands add to what visitors call a brilliant atmosphere, and one who went to watch a friend's band found the music good and not too loud. The Guinness and the beer more broadly earn praise, and one reviewer mentions decently priced ale and rolls often being available. The one criticism is the interior, where a reviewer says the decoration and furniture leave a lot to be desired. Students are described as welcome, and one reviewer says the beer garden has crazy potential and is waiting for a BBQ and bands day.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come most for the games, singling out the pool table, which one says is always in great condition, along with the dart board and the skittles alley. Friendly, welcoming staff come up close behind, with several calling them lovely and one describing them as laid back. Local bands add to what visitors call a brilliant atmosphere, and one who went to watch a friend's band found the music good and not too loud. The Guinness and the beer more broadly earn praise, and one reviewer mentions decently priced ale and rolls often being available. The one criticism is the interior, where a reviewer says the decoration and furniture leave a lot to be desired. Students are described as welcome, and one reviewer says the beer garden has crazy potential and is waiting for a BBQ and bands day.
Featured reviews
- Asha Hitchen
“Brilliant atmosphere and locals great night! shout out to the skittles alley, dart board and pool table”
- Breyten Armstrong
“Great for skittles. Students are WELCOME :) helps with the mental. Recommended”
- Mike Vodden
“Good old local welsh pub. We went to see a friend playing in his band , "Tavi" named after the pub. The music was good and not too loud. Managed to get the electric wheelchair in there. Had a good night.”
- Akash Sree
“Really nice pub. The pool table is always in great condition, and the staff are very friendly and welcoming.”
- Scott Foster
“Great hidden gem. Everyone was friendly and welcoming.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Family run pub with lovely staff and a warm, welcoming vibe. Featuring a Pool Table, Dart Board and Skittle Alley. Events include Open Mic, Karaoke and the occasional live act.. The Decking Area in the Beer Garden is a hidden gem, which has access to a new band practice studio for hire”
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Karaoke
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Good for kids
- Food at bar
Show more amenities
- Casual
- Arcade games
- Beer
- Dancing
- Free water refills
- Seating
- Highlights· 6
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Karaoke
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
- Offerings· 3
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
Location
Bars near The Tavistock Pub
- Foundry Social4.49630.2 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
mac and cheese, truffle parmesan fries, chicken wings with frank's hot sauce
- Pen & Wig4.41,8090.3 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
sunday roast, vegetarian mushroom spinach pie, butternut squash ravioli
- The Four Elms - JW Bassett Pub4.51,0850.4 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
beer garden, wide beer and cider selection, sports on many screens
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tavistock PubWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.6109 | — | £10–20 | pool table, live local bands, skittles alley |
| Foundry SocialReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.4963 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | mac and cheese, truffle parmesan fries, chicken wings with frank's hot sauce |
| Pen & WigReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.41,809 | 0.3 mi | £20–30 | sunday roast, vegetarian mushroom spinach pie, butternut squash ravioli |
| The Four Elms - JW Bassett PubReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.51,085 | 0.4 mi | £10–20 | beer garden, wide beer and cider selection, sports on many screens |
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