Rhiann's Guidebook
Food scene
Award Winning Tapas restaurant or just pop in for great for cocktails, also great for Sunday lunch.
42 locals recommend
Bar 44 Penarth
14 Windsor RdAward Winning Tapas restaurant or just pop in for great for cocktails, also great for Sunday lunch.
Keyif | Turkish Mediterranean Cuisine
21 Glebe StGreat Turkish Food
Waterloo Tea (Penarth Town)
Stanwell RoadGreat for healthy brunch with vast selection of Tea
Great gastropub menu including a great Sunday lunch. The Pilot closes on Sunday evenings and all day Monday & Tuesday. The kitchen closes 2.30-5pm Wednesday to Friday and last orders for food on Sunday are at 4pm.
Dog friendly until 6pm.
25 locals recommend
The Pilot
67 Queen's RdGreat gastropub menu including a great Sunday lunch. The Pilot closes on Sunday evenings and all day Monday & Tuesday. The kitchen closes 2.30-5pm Wednesday to Friday and last orders for food on Sunday are at 4pm.
Dog friendly until 6pm.
Ocho Lounge
16 Windsor RdFamily friendly pub also open for breakfast, Dog friendly downstairs.
This beautiful old building houses two restaurants, El Puerto and La Marina, lovely Brasseries with great atmosphere. You can also just stop by for drinks overlooking the Barrage
17 locals recommend
The Old Custom House
This beautiful old building houses two restaurants, El Puerto and La Marina, lovely Brasseries with great atmosphere. You can also just stop by for drinks overlooking the Barrage
The best place to relax and enjoy a beer, a coffee or some food overlooking the sea.
Coffi Co - Penarth
The EsplanadeThe best place to relax and enjoy a beer, a coffee or some food overlooking the sea.
Mint and Mustard
33-34 Windsor TerraceAward winning Indian food.
Also does take away and delivery.
Home
Restaurant by James Sommerin. Michelin Star dining.
The Galley
Penarth PortwayGreat views from the terrace overlooking Penarth Marina
Villa Napoli
10 Plymouth RdTraditional Italian
The Deck
Great quality food and drinks on the water overlooking the Marina.
Brød - The Danish Bakery
Lovely relaxed coffee shop and delicious Danish Bakery
Specialty coffee shop and Artisan Bakery. Open 9am-3pm Wednesday-Friday Great place for a stylish breakfast or brunch.
Ground Bakery
Specialty coffee shop and Artisan Bakery. Open 9am-3pm Wednesday-Friday Great place for a stylish breakfast or brunch.
Eat, drink and relax at Mermaid Quay (local referred to as 'The Bay)
you'll find the following restaurants, many of which welcome dogs
Bill’s
Cadwaladers,
Chans Noodle Bar
Coffi Co
Côte Brasserie
Demiro’s
Gin & Bake
HUBBOX
JRC Global Buffet
Las Iguanas
Nando’s
PizzaExpress
Signor Valentino
SOOSHI
Subway
The Club House
The Cosy Club
The Dock
wagamama
Yakitori #1
Zizzi
Mermaid Quay
Eat, drink and relax at Mermaid Quay (local referred to as 'The Bay)
you'll find the following restaurants, many of which welcome dogs
Bill’s
Cadwaladers,
Chans Noodle Bar
Coffi Co
Côte Brasserie
Demiro’s
Gin & Bake
HUBBOX
JRC Global Buffet
Las Iguanas
Nando’s
PizzaExpress
Signor Valentino
SOOSHI
Subway
The Club House
The Cosy Club
The Dock
wagamama
Yakitori #1
Zizzi
Sightseeing
Penarth’s beautiful Pier and Pavillion, Enjoy breakfast or lunch overlooking the water or stop for a Joe’s ice cream halfway down the pier. Also has a Cinema and hosts various events
75 locals recommend
Penarth Pier Pavilion
The EsplanadePenarth’s beautiful Pier and Pavillion, Enjoy breakfast or lunch overlooking the water or stop for a Joe’s ice cream halfway down the pier. Also has a Cinema and hosts various events
Alexandra Park
Walk down through this lovely park to the seafront and pavillion.
A must visit for any trip, take the water taxi from Penarth Marina or take the lovely walk across the Cardiff Bay Barrage. Plenty or restaurants, bars and cafes, or take a boat trip from the pier.
215 locals recommend
Cardiff Bay
Bute StreetA must visit for any trip, take the water taxi from Penarth Marina or take the lovely walk across the Cardiff Bay Barrage. Plenty or restaurants, bars and cafes, or take a boat trip from the pier.
Take a lovely walk across the Barrage to Mermaid Quay (Also known locally as The Bay) On the Barrage you will find a Kids Playground and a skate park along with other sights and cafes.
62 locals recommend
Cardiff Bay Barrage station
Cargo RoadTake a lovely walk across the Barrage to Mermaid Quay (Also known locally as The Bay) On the Barrage you will find a Kids Playground and a skate park along with other sights and cafes.
Cardiff Castle
Castle StCardiff Castle
Principality Stadium
Westgate StreetPrincipality Stadium (formally Millennium Stadium)
Fantastic and FREE Museum of Welsh life, indoor and outdoor, lots to see!
328 locals recommend
St Fagans National Museum of History
Fantastic and FREE Museum of Welsh life, indoor and outdoor, lots to see!
Castell Coch
Castle Coch
Dunraven Bay
Beautiful beach, has featured in many TV Shows. Approx 30mins drive.
National Museum, various natural history exhibits and Dinosaur exhibit.
221 locals recommend
National Museum Cardiff
National Museum, various natural history exhibits and Dinosaur exhibit.
30 mins away, Visit the Beach, Castle, stepping stones and stop in The Pelican for a bite to eat or a drink. You can also go horse riding here.
71 locals recommend
Ogmore-by-Sea
30 mins away, Visit the Beach, Castle, stepping stones and stop in The Pelican for a bite to eat or a drink. You can also go horse riding here.
Large Park in the centre of Cardiff, lovely for walk, bike ride, or picnic. there are a few places to eat. Also home to the SWALEC Stadium Cricket Ground.
28 locals recommend
Sophia Gardens
2 Sophia ClLarge Park in the centre of Cardiff, lovely for walk, bike ride, or picnic. there are a few places to eat. Also home to the SWALEC Stadium Cricket Ground.
The Senedd
Pierhead StreetHave a look inside the Welsh Assembly Senedd building in Mermaid Quay
Cosmeston Lakes Country Park
A little bit further afield (about an hours drive) but an excellent day tip and entry is FREE, just pay to park. you can go down into the coalmine on a guided tour and experience what life would have been like for the men, children and animals that worked at the pit.
174 locals recommend
Big Pit National Coal Museum
A little bit further afield (about an hours drive) but an excellent day tip and entry is FREE, just pay to park. you can go down into the coalmine on a guided tour and experience what life would have been like for the men, children and animals that worked at the pit.
Shopping
Saint Davids II Shopping Centre
Biggest and best shopping centre in Cardiff
For children
Lovely Farm park in north/west Cardiff with indoor soft play.
19 locals recommend
Cefn Mably Farm Park
Began RoadLovely Farm park in north/west Cardiff with indoor soft play.
Parc Play Ltd
4 Curran EmbankmentIndoor and outdoor play centre
Cardiff’s biggest indoor soft play. Rainy day entertainment for little ones.
Mambo Play Centre Cardiff
Ocean WayCardiff’s biggest indoor soft play. Rainy day entertainment for little ones.
Take a lovely walk around the lake with the ducks and swans. Look out for the black Swans!!...Large kids playground at one end.
146 locals recommend
Roath Park
Lake Road WestTake a lovely walk around the lake with the ducks and swans. Look out for the black Swans!!...Large kids playground at one end.
Kids will Iove this interactive science museum in Cardiff Bay (Mermaid Quay)
91 locals recommend
Techniquest
Stuart StreetKids will Iove this interactive science museum in Cardiff Bay (Mermaid Quay)
Cardiff’s main swimming centre, including large fun pool with many slides.
49 locals recommend
Cardiff International Pool
Olympian DriveCardiff’s main swimming centre, including large fun pool with many slides.
Victoria Park
VICTORIA Park Splashpad. FREE. Usually open from End of May
Sherman Theatre
Senghennydd RoadOften have children’s theatre shows. Check website for what’s on.
Entertainment
Check out a show or just pop in and see what’s on in the foyer.
Wales Millennium Centre
Bute PlaceNew Theatre
Park PlaceTheatre in Central Cardiff.
St. David's Hall
9-11 The HayesHosts concerts and productions. Check website for what’s on.
Tramshed
Clare RoadHosts various Bands and different day/nights events.
National Museum Cardiff
Children always love seeing the dinosaur exhibition
The Red Dragon Centre
Hemingway RoadMultiplex Cinema and Bowling
Everyman Cardiff
Luxury Cinema experience, comfort, style and food.
Activities
Try Whitewater rafting or indoor surfing close by in the Bay.
84 locals recommend
Cardiff International White Water
Watkiss WayTry Whitewater rafting or indoor surfing close by in the Bay.
Viola Arena
Olympian DriveGo Ice skating or take in a Cardiff Devils match close by in the Bay.
Cardiff ski and snowboard centre
198 Fairwater RdBoulders
Pengam RoadCardiff Barrage Skate Plaza
Bay Circular WalkFree outdoor skate park.
Adventure Rooms Cardiff
47 Newport RdEscape Rooms Cardiff
119 St Mary StAqua Park Cardiff
Great fun in the Water.
if you fancy treating your self to a Spa day this is a great local option. Also has good restaurant and outdoor garden Bar during summer months.
8 locals recommend
Holm House
Marine Paradeif you fancy treating your self to a Spa day this is a great local option. Also has good restaurant and outdoor garden Bar during summer months.
Bay Island Voyages, offer a wide range and variety of boat trips within Cardiff Bay and the surrounding areas.
choose from 15 min Bay Voyage, 1 hour Coastal , a full 12 hour visit to Steep Holm Island or a short visit to Flat Holm Island or a tailor made Private Charter. Check out their website or kiosk at the lower pier, Mermaid Quay for more details.
Bay Island Voyages
lower board walkBay Island Voyages, offer a wide range and variety of boat trips within Cardiff Bay and the surrounding areas.
choose from 15 min Bay Voyage, 1 hour Coastal , a full 12 hour visit to Steep Holm Island or a short visit to Flat Holm Island or a tailor made Private Charter. Check out their website or kiosk at the lower pier, Mermaid Quay for more details.
Food Scene-Take away/Delivery
Penarth Curry Hut
7 Glebe StreetYangs
189A Penarth RdBest local option for Chinese home delivery
The Posh Fish and Chip Company
108 Glebe StreetPenarth Fish Bar
14 Cornerswell RoadPizza Pronto
Stanwell RoadWood fired pizza kiosk located on Stanwell Road, near Penarth train Station.
Domino's Pizza - Cardiff - Penarth
5b Stanwell Road