City Arms

You'll find yourself down by the waterfront, where the City Arms sits anchoring the corner of Quay Street with the kind of easy confidence only a proper neighbourhood pub can manage. It's the sort of place where you might catch a rugby match with half of Cardiff, or slip in for a quiet pint on a Tuesday afternoon and actually have a conversation. The vibe shifts depending on when you visit—lively and buzzing when there's sport on, genuinely relaxed when it's not. Food is solid rather than fancy, the kind of stuff that pairs well with a real ale, and they've clearly put thought into their drinks selection beyond the usual suspects.