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About The Traders Tavern
The Traders Tavern is an old-fashioned pub at 6-8 David St in Cardiff, with an oval main bar. It sits near the Utilita Arena and Principality Stadium, and people use it for pre-drinks before events and rugby. On Utilita Arena concert days the pub opens early and plays music matched to the event. The kitchen runs a Smash'd food offering that includes nacho loaded fries and the Naughty Pig Burger, and it also serves breakfast and filled rolls. Dogs are welcome inside. Plenty of bar staff work on busy match days.
Good to know
- ParkingPaid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pre-rugby pints, Utilita Arena pre-drinks, filled rolls and nacho loaded fries.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention pre-rugby pints, Utilita Arena pre-drinks, filled rolls and nacho loaded fries.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers mostly come for pints before rugby at the Principality Stadium or a show at the Utilita Arena, and the pub fills with Welsh and French supporters on match days. Staff draw the most praise, described as friendly, quick and pleasant even when the bar is non stop busy, and several call the beer reasonably priced and well looked after. Close behind is the atmosphere. One reviewer notes the music reflects what is on at the arena, and another heard British pop hits and French classics on a rugby day. One also likes the interesting oval design of the main bar. Food gets a smaller share of attention: filled rolls during the rugby, a breakfast eaten with a dog, and one reviewer urging the nacho loaded fries and the Naughty Pig Burger, plus a mention of a new menu. Another calls it an old fashioned pub serving an honest pint. One group's great day out even included Elvis in the building.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers mostly come for pints before rugby at the Principality Stadium or a show at the Utilita Arena, and the pub fills with Welsh and French supporters on match days. Staff draw the most praise, described as friendly, quick and pleasant even when the bar is non stop busy, and several call the beer reasonably priced and well looked after. Close behind is the atmosphere. One reviewer notes the music reflects what is on at the arena, and another heard British pop hits and French classics on a rugby day. One also likes the interesting oval design of the main bar. Food gets a smaller share of attention: filled rolls during the rugby, a breakfast eaten with a dog, and one reviewer urging the nacho loaded fries and the Naughty Pig Burger, plus a mention of a new menu. Another calls it an old fashioned pub serving an honest pint. One group's great day out even included Elvis in the building.
Featured reviews
- Steven Roffe
“The food sounded good but 3.18pm so did not need Workers outside so £5 a pint was good price Awesome bar crew”
- Martin Connor
“Was in before and after the rugby last week, Wales v Scotland. Place was bursting at the seams. Plenty bar staff and they were always on top of things. Served quickly, always pleasant despite getting absolutely non stop hammered AND there were filled rolls available and they were so good. Discovered this place two years ago when I was down for the rugby with friends and had a great night then. Came back on the strength of that visit and wasn't let down. Great pub with great staff. Just a pity I don't live nearer. See you in a couple of years 💯👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼”
- Max Robertson
“We had food in Smash’d @ Traders Tavern was awesome! Highly highly recommend you order the nacho loaded fries & The Naughty Pig Burger!”
- Will Cox
“Excellent food, great atmosphere! New menu is 10/10”
- Roger of RTW
“Definitely my sort of pub. Old fashioned, no food served delicately on an obscure ly decorated plate just an honest pint”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
“We are closed on Sunday and Mondays unless there is a concert on in the Utilita Arena then we open from 1pm”
- Great beer selection
- Sports
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid parking lot
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Show more amenities
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Arcade games
- Beer
- Dancing
- Food
- Offerings· 5
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Free water refills
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Highlights· 2
- Great beer selection
- Sports
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Bars near The Traders Tavern
- Porter's Cardiff4.66520.1 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
live music, bandaoke night, open mic night
- The Cardiff Arms4.11460.1 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
burger meal deal, beer garden, pool table
- Duke Of Wellington4.31,4060.2 mi£10–20Wheelchair accessibleWi-Fi
brains beer on tap, outdoor terrace seating, fish and chips
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Traders TavernWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Takeout | 4.5568 | — | £1–20 | pre-rugby pints, Utilita Arena pre-drinks, filled rolls |
| Porter's CardiffWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.6652 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | live music, bandaoke night, open mic night |
| The Cardiff ArmsWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.1146 | 0.1 mi | £10–20 | burger meal deal, beer garden, pool table |
| Duke Of WellingtonWheelchair accessible · Wi-Fi | 4.31,406 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | brains beer on tap, outdoor terrace seating, fish and chips |
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