A walk around Cardiff is a pleasure for all the senses. While this bustling student city with a lively art scene and the perfect mixture between the contemporary and the traditional offers the ideal weekend away, it’s the food that’s the real star of the show.
You can eat your way around the globe in Cardiff, and whether you’ve got a Michelin star budget or just pocket change, you can have your fill and then some in many of the best eateries in the UK.
So if you fancy a foodie tour, who better to learn from than the locals? Take a look at our Cardiff hotels, book yourself in for a weekend and loosen that belt a notch or two – you’re going to need the room after trying this lot!
1. Chapter
Not only is Chapter a fantastically reasonably priced place to get your lunchtime fix, it’s also a huge part of the art and culture scene in the Welsh capital. Showcasing the best shows, music and art works both the local and world scene has to offer, this is as much a cultural trip as it is culinary.
From freshly made baguettes and salads to a mean burger and brunches galore, this is the perfect daytime treat, especially when you know that all the ingredients are locally sourced!
2. Purple Poppadom
If you’re looking for a restaurant that represents the cultural melting pot that is Cardiff, look no further than Indian/Welsh fusion restaurant Purple Poppadom.
Curry and a pint this is not, but if you fancy trying a modern approach on this little island’s favourite international cuisine then you’ve come to the right place. Using Welsh ingredients such as lamb and local seafood, Purple Poppadom won the Welsh Curry House of the Year award in 2012 – and it’s easy to see why.
3. .cn
No it’s not a typo and sure, .cn isn’t your average restaurant name, but then .cn isn’t your average restaurant. If you think all Chinese food is greasy all-you-can-eat buffets and drunken takeaways, then this little Cardiff secret will be a welcome surprise.
.cn is authentic Chinese cuisine, done the right way, and with a menu that offers highlights such as Peking pork and fresh squid it’s hard not to leave with a renewed sense of excitement for Chinese food. No takeaway has ever prepared you for this place.
So if this is making your tummy rumble and you fancy eating your way around this beautiful city the way the locals do, what are you waiting for? Take a look at one of our hotels in Cardiff and book your long foodie weekend today.
