Canton Hotel

Head down to Pontcanna and you'll find yourself in one of Cardiff's best bits for a proper night out. The Canton Hotel sits on Llandaff Road where the locals actually go—no trying too hard, just good beer, decent food, and the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to linger over a pint. It's the sort of place where you can roll in solo or with a crew and feel equally welcome, whether you're after a quick drink or settling in for the evening. The food's reliable Welsh pub fare that doesn't overcomplicate things, and the drinks list knows what it's doing.