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Butchers Arms

A proper local's pub on High Street where the real Cardiff comes to drink, not the Instagram version.

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You'll find yourself on High Street in Llanishen, where the Butchers Arms sits like an old friend who always knows what you need. It's the kind of place where regulars prop up the bar and actually chat to strangers, where the crowd's mixed—students, families, shift workers—and nobody's pretending to be anything they're not. The pub trades on straightforward hospitality: decent pints, reliable food, and the sort of unpretentious atmosphere that makes you want to linger over a second drink. There's no fuss here, no craft beer theatre or gastropub posturing. Just honest boozing in a neighbourhood spot that's clearly been doing this for years and knows exactly what it's doing.

Known for

  • Reliable neighbourhood local
  • Strong community of regulars
  • Straightforward pub food
  • Genuine, unpretentious atmosphere
  • Decent pint selection
4.3(355 reviews)
16 High St, Cardiff CF5 2DZ, UK