The Welsh House Cardiff Restaurant & Bar

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  J J

  ·2 months ago

  “Our experience at The Welsh House was a major disappointment. The only positive thing about the visit was that the location was good, but everything else fell completely flat. When the meal arrived, the food was cold and had not much taste at all. it was completely bland and lacked any real flavor. To make matters worse, the waitress was not welcoming and friendly, treating us with a cold attitude that made the entire experience feel uncomfortable. A central location means nothing when both the food and the hospitality are this poor. Save your money and go somewhere else.”

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  Philip Branford

  ·3 months ago

  “An absolutely wonderful dining experience, in the heart of Cardiff, right next to the castle. The very comfortable and extremely tastefully decorated and large interior can sit small or large dining parties. The food was fabulous. I recommend the fish pie and ploughman’s lunch. And the leek gratin was amazing. The “Brains” beer brewed locally goes very well with the food. And the staff are exceptional. They are very welcoming, knowledgeable and efficient. The best staff I have ever experienced in a restaurant of this sort. Diolch o galon !”

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  Israel Lifshitz

  ·3 months ago

  “We had a great lunch at The Welsh House Cardiff Restaurant & Bar. The service was friendly and very fast. We especially wanted to try some traditional Welsh food, and both dishes were excellent. The Traditional Lamb Cawl was hearty, flavorful, and full of tender lamb and vegetables. The Leek Gratin was rich, creamy, and perfectly baked with a delicious cheesy topping”

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  Travelling Forever

  ·4 months ago

  “Fantastic experience all round. Went here for my dad’s 70th, it was a last minute decision and they couldn’t have been more helpful and accommodating! So glad we chose to go there. Gave us a lovely booth and very very kindly gave my dad a complimentary beer for his birthday. These are the small details and gestures which go so far and show excellent service. The food was really good, the lamb cawl was super tasty and exactly what you want on a rainy day. A special shoutout to Summer, Josie and Samira. Lovely, friendly kind staff who made my dad feel special and looked after all of us really well. Thank you.”

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  Kasia

  ·5 months ago

  “A fantastic spot to experience traditional Welsh cuisine at its best! The food was excellent - full of flavour and beautifully prepared - and the drinks menu didn't disappoint either. The interior has a wonderfully traditional feel, which adds a lovely authenticity to the whole experience. The staff were young, friendly and clearly passionate about what they do. If you're looking for a genuine taste of Wales in a welcoming atmosphere, this place is absolutely worth a visit. We loved it!”

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  suvinee vats

  ·5 months ago

  “I visited this restaurant for a team dinner today. To be honest, I've seen mixed reviews on Google for this restaurant and I was a little sceptical about my experience here. But to my absolute delight it was an amazing experience. The food was amazing. The service was great. We were 20 people at the restaurant. Everybody ordered different kinds of tissues from the menu and what I have heard from everybody is all positive feedback on all the dishes. I personally tried the shredded duck bonbon, and that for me was the star dish. It was absolutely delicious and out of the world flavours. The main course was battered chicken pasta dish which was again delicious but it was a huge portion. So great thing is that the main course our big portions, and that I have also heard from other people in my team. Everyone was very happy with the drinks that were served and it was a mix of the beer wine, cocktails, mocktails. Lastly, the desert. I had seen amazing pictures and reviews on Instagram about the desert dishes and it certainly did not disappoint anyone. We ordered wide range of desserts from the Welsh cake to the rhubarb sundae to chocolate brownie to the chocolate fondant, everything was a delight. Honestly, I highly recommend this place and I would say that probably some of the experiences people have had in the past was not that great. But from my experience, I will surely give this a five star in every aspect.”

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  Christine Adler

  ·5 months ago

  “We had an amazing experience. We were visiting Wales and Cardiff for the first time and wanted to try as much authentic welsh food as possible in our short day trip. Sam was incredible from the moment we walked through the door. He recommended several dishes for us to try, all of which were amazing and gave us a delicious tour of Welsh cuisine. Thank you for a wonderful evening!”

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  TFT

  ·6 months ago

  “We were walk-ins but didn’t have to wait for a table (even on a Bank Holiday Sunday) which was ideal as our stomachs were rumbling! The Sharing Roast For Two saves a couple of quid and lets you enjoy all 3 meats (beef, pork and chicken). The portions were ample- see pic- and the bottomless gravy went down incredibly well.”

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  XL Henry

  ·7 months ago

  “I asked ChatGPT to suggest some Welsh restaurants in Cardiff and one of them was here! The staff were nice and friendly! I had ordered the pork belly as the main course. The pork tastes alright but the vegetables aside were quite salty. Overall it was a good dining experience.”

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  Samantha Jane Groves

  ·8 months ago

  “A Massive Disappointment at The Welsh House I really wanted to enjoy my meal here, but unfortunately, the experience was a series of culinary letdowns from start to finish. For a restaurant that carries the name of its heritage, the execution was severely lacking. The Food Winter Vegetable Soup This was, quite frankly, inexcusable. The consistency was closer to boiled water than a hearty soup. The vegetables were rock hard, suggesting they hadn’t been cooked nearly long enough, and the entire bowl was completely void of flavor. It felt like eating a bowl of hot water with raw garnish. Main: Honey Lamb Things didn't improve with the main course. The lamb was clearly poor quality and, crucially, had not been rested. Because the meat wasn't given time to sit, the juices immediately ran out, leaving a pool of unappetising blood on my plate. Between the flavourless "soup" and the poorly prepared, messy lamb, this was a waste of both time and money. I cannot recommend The Welsh House based on this visit. When you pay for a professional meal, you expect basic techniques—like seasoning a soup or resting a piece of meat—to be followed.”

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