Glass of Bandol

You'll find yourself in a proper neighbourhood spot where the wine list actually makes sense—French-leaning, reasonably priced, the sort of place where staff genuinely want to talk you through what you're drinking rather than just shift bottles. Glass of Bandol sits on Merthyr Road in Cathays, surrounded by the usual Cardiff mix of independent shops and cafes, but inside it's got that easy continental feel: wooden tables, good natural light, the kind of low-key energy that makes you want to linger over a glass and some charcuterie. The food's unfussy—things like cured meats, cheese, maybe some vegetables done simply—which means you're really here for the wine and the company.