Y Maerun
Quick info
About Y Maerun
Y Maerun is a restaurant and independent pub at 140 Marshfield Rd in Cardiff, on the edge of Marshfield. Thursday is curry night, with a choice of about 5 or 6 freshly made curries. On other days the kitchen cooks home food from an extensive menu with plenty of specials, including fish and chips and Sunday roasts. Inside, log fires burn and big TVs show football. Dogs are welcome, and the pub runs community events alongside a busy weekly calendar. Friday nights and bank holidays are the busiest times. Tables can be booked by phone.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention thursday curry night, sunday roasts, fish and chips and dog friendly.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention thursday curry night, sunday roasts, fish and chips and dog friendly.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come for big portions of freshly cooked pub food, naming the huge fish and chips and the Sunday roasts most often, with ice creams or a sundae to finish. Close behind is the staff, described as friendly, quick and attentive. One couple was made to feel like regulars on a second visit, and another party says nothing was too much trouble on a busy Bank Holiday. A Thursday curry night won over one diner who usually avoids pub curries, because these were homemade and fresh. Also mentioned are log fires, a warm welcome, outdoor seating with table tennis and a kids climbing frame, and football on big TVs without a rowdy crowd. The only complaint is from one reviewer who found three cask pumps all switched off. Another says the exterior looks a bit like a scrap yard, though they add that visitors shouldn't be put off. One dog owner chose the pub for that reason, and the waitress brought water and treats for the dog while they read the menu.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers come for big portions of freshly cooked pub food, naming the huge fish and chips and the Sunday roasts most often, with ice creams or a sundae to finish. Close behind is the staff, described as friendly, quick and attentive. One couple was made to feel like regulars on a second visit, and another party says nothing was too much trouble on a busy Bank Holiday. A Thursday curry night won over one diner who usually avoids pub curries, because these were homemade and fresh. Also mentioned are log fires, a warm welcome, outdoor seating with table tennis and a kids climbing frame, and football on big TVs without a rowdy crowd. The only complaint is from one reviewer who found three cask pumps all switched off. Another says the exterior looks a bit like a scrap yard, though they add that visitors shouldn't be put off. One dog owner chose the pub for that reason, and the waitress brought water and treats for the dog while they read the menu.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“We went here with our friends. We were really impressed the food was great and service was exempional. Highly recommend and a lovely atmosphere. Definitely will go there again. Alys who served us was very good.”
- Google user
“Visited a few weeks ago and felt inclined to leave a review because of how brilliant the service was. This is an independent pub serving fresh home cooked food and seems to do a lot of community events. It was only our second time visiting but was made to feel like we were regulars. The landlord & his staff were very attentive and clearly put a lot into looking after their customers. On Thursdays they have a curry night 2-for £20, all freshly made curries and there was a choice of about 5 or 6. I don’t usually choose curries in pubs as they’re often bought in/microwaved, but these were all homemade, fresh and really tasty. Really great value considering the high quality. Overall this is a very welcoming pub serving great food at a more than reasonable price. Will be trying to visit more often”
- Google user
“Probably the best pub meals you’ll ever find. The menu has something for everyone. Never seen such an extensive menu and it’s all freshly cooked. Staff are really friendly and efficient. Food was incredible. If you’re anywhere near this it’s worth a detour for food!! That picture plus an ice cream sundae came to mind£42! I couldn’t believe it.”
- Google user
“Stopped here during our castle tour of the UK for some food. Loads of outside seating, some covered and there is a table tennis and kids climbing frame also outside. Staff was very friendly and service was quick. Food also came out quick with several nice options to choose from. Food was tasty and reasonable priced. They have big TVs inside and were playing the football but no rowdy crowd. There was also seating for either poker or roulette (couldn't tell from my angle) All in all, a nice place.”
- Google user
“Had a delicious meal here last night.Plenty of it ,very well presented .Staff very pleasant and the atmosphere just right always plenty going on in the week. Would definitely recommend.”
Highlights
“Located on the edge of Marshfield in the beautiful countryside between Cardiff and Newport, Y Maerun offers the perfect venue for a catch up with friends, a relaxing meal with family or simply a refreshing drink with colleagues after work.”
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Takeout
- Dine-in
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- Good for kids
- Vegetarian options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Beer
- Coffee
- Offerings· 8
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Planning· 2
- Lunch reservations recommended
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Dining options· 6
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Highlights· 6
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Great dessert
- Great wine list
- Live music
- Sports
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
- Pet-friendly· 2
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y MaerunOutdoor seating · Vegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible | 4.5691 | — | £10–20 | thursday curry night, sunday roasts, fish and chips |
| Parkside KitchenOutdoor seating · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.1191 | 4.9 mi | £10–20 | avocado on toast, outdoor seating area, dog friendly |
| Shaam nights restaurantVegan options · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.62,489 | 5.5 mi away | £10–20 | hummus, fattoush, mixed grill |
| HadramowtVegetarian options · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.0716 | 5.5 mi away | £10–20 | lamb mandi, chicken mandi, mandi rice |
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