Robin Hood

You'll find yourself in Pontcanna, that bit of Cardiff that feels properly residential—the kind of place where people actually live rather than just pass through. The Robin Hood sits on Severn Grove like it's always been there, which it probably has, and that's exactly the point. It's the sort of pub where regulars know the staff's names and the staff know theirs back, no faffing about with craft cocktails or Instagram-friendly plating. You're here for a decent pint, decent pub food if they're doing it, and the kind of conversation that doesn't require you to shout over a DJ. The ratings speak for themselves—462 reviews averaging 4.3 stars means people genuinely rate what's happening here, week in and week out.