
Walkabout - Cardiff
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About Walkabout - Cardiff
On St Mary St in Cardiff, Walkabout is an Australian-themed chain sports bar that shows live sport on big screens and holds pre-rugby events, including an Eggchasers event. Bottomless brunch is on offer, and themed party nights run alongside the sport. The food menu is broad, with chicken wings, nachos topped with BBQ beef burnt ends and Gouda cheese sticks, plus platters. Orders can be placed through an app, with discounts available. Tables for football matches are reserved in advance, and a deposit is required. The venue is large, with plenty of space for a match day crowd.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention bottomless brunch, rugby pre-match events, chicken wings and cheesy BBQ nachos.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention bottomless brunch, rugby pre-match events, chicken wings and cheesy BBQ nachos.
Customer Review Summary
Bottomless brunch is what most reviewers come for, and the praise centers on quick, friendly table service, with several saying the drinks kept flowing and one server squeezed in a last-minute booking. Pre-match rugby events come close behind, with reviewers describing a big, spacious venue, a brilliant atmosphere and friendly staff. The food earns mentions too: the matchsay platter, Gouda cheese sticks, outstanding chicken wings and cheesy BBQ beef burnt ends nachos. The recurring complaints concern service and money. One brunch group got only four drinks in an hour and a half, saw staff on their phones, and was offered a single free shot by a manager they found dismissive, which they felt fell short of what they paid. Another reviewer who booked a table for a football match paid a £5 deposit that was never deducted from the bill, and an email to the pub brought no refund. One brunch guest called the food lackluster, though they thought it had gone cold while they chatted.
Customer Review Summary
Bottomless brunch is what most reviewers come for, and the praise centers on quick, friendly table service, with several saying the drinks kept flowing and one server squeezed in a last-minute booking. Pre-match rugby events come close behind, with reviewers describing a big, spacious venue, a brilliant atmosphere and friendly staff. The food earns mentions too: the matchsay platter, Gouda cheese sticks, outstanding chicken wings and cheesy BBQ beef burnt ends nachos. The recurring complaints concern service and money. One brunch group got only four drinks in an hour and a half, saw staff on their phones, and was offered a single free shot by a manager they found dismissive, which they felt fell short of what they paid. Another reviewer who booked a table for a football match paid a £5 deposit that was never deducted from the bill, and an email to the pub brought no refund. One brunch guest called the food lackluster, though they thought it had gone cold while they chatted.
Featured reviews
- kacey
“Went to a bottomless brunch and had 4 drinks in 1.5 hours since service was so slow, food was lovely but I finished my drink before my food snd still didn’t have a new one by the time I finished my food and the whole point of bottomless brunch is to drink as much as you can. All of us left completely sober and when my friend complained to the manager as it was for my friends birthday he was quite dismissive and explained they were busy even though we saw staff on their phones rather than serving. In response he offered us a free shot which we took but was not enough compared to the money we paid, we may as well not have booked the bottomless brunch it would’ve been the same price as what we paid anyways and the whole point is to get your money worth!!! Was the 3rd bottomless brunch I’ve been to in Cardiff and wouldn’t go back due to this experience and neither would my friends as my friend who initially complained to the manager had gone here before and had an amazing time! But he wouldn’t come back either after this experience”
- Shona Sealy
“We came here for a last minute bottomless brunch and Beth managed to squeeze the two of us in, within the hour!! Food was nice, and service was super quick - thank you so much Beth for looking after us!”
- Yann Fernando
“I reserved a table to watch a football match and was required to pay a £5 deposit. I attended as planned, ordered food and drinks, but the £5 deposit was never deducted from my bill. I contacted the pub by email afterwards to explain the situation, but unfortunately I did not receive any solution or refund. It’s disappointing because a deposit should either be deducted from the bill or refunded if the customer attends as agreed. I hope the management reviews this policy and improves how these situations are handled in the future.”
- Phoebe Pearson
“Came for bottomless brunch for galentines day and was looked after by Casey, she is a credit to your bar. She is the most lovely person I’ve ever had the pleasure of being served by. The drinks were quick and she regularly came back to check on us. The food was lack luster but I think that was due to us talking instead of eating and letting it go cold 😭 but honestly please give Casey a pat on the back she’s extremely excellent!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️”
- Bethan Jones xx
“Beth and Caitlin are the LOVELIEST girls, we received the most amazing service the last two occasions we have been for a bottomless brunch. Amazing, fast service and the girls are so personable and talkative. If you’re booking a bottomless brunch, ask for one of these girls!!!! such a credit to the business x”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Australian chain bar with a straightforward menu, themed party nights & live big-screen TV sports.”
- Great beer selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Sports
- Popular for solo dining
- Happy hour drinks
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
- Food at bar
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- Casual
- Beer
- Dancing
- Food
- Happy hour drinks
- Sports
- Offerings· 5
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Highlights· 3
- Great beer selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
Location
Sports bars near Walkabout - Cardiff
- 0.2 mi£10–30
multiple screens for sports, halloumi burger, padron peppers
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walkabout - Cardiff | 4.11,577 | — | £10–50 | bottomless brunch, rugby pre-match events, chicken wings |
| Ludo Sports Bar & Live Lounge Cardiff | 4.5228 | 0.2 mi | £10–30 | multiple screens for sports, halloumi burger, padron peppers |
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