Cornerhouse Cardiff

You know that feeling when you walk into a pub and immediately think 'yeah, this'll do nicely'? That's exactly what happens here on Caroline Street. The team have managed to create something that works equally well whether you're after a quick pint before hitting the town centre or settling in for a proper session with mates. The food menu punches well above its weight for a pub this size, and they've got the drinks sorted too. It's the kind of place that feels genuinely local despite being right in the thick of things near the castle quarter. Open from 10am on weekends, which tells you they understand their clientele.