Best Welsh Rarebit in Cardiff

6 restaurant menus in Cardiff, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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The Potted Pig
The Potted Pig
92/100 (3575 ratings)
Restaurants
British
Vegetarian Friendly
European
Gluten Free Options
European
British
Welsh
Welsh
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Cockle
Ribs
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Burger
Cake
Cauliflower Soup
Soup
Lamb
Toasts
Lemon Posset
Panna cotta
Fish
Roast Beef
Seabass
Beef
Duck Breast
Pork
Bass
Confit Pork Belly
Pate
Pork Belly
Parfait
Potted Pig
Duck breast
Mackerel
Venison
Duck Confit
Braised Lamb Shoulder
cheese board
Fried
Schnitzel
Crab Tartlet
Meatloaf
Sirloin
Roast Potatoes
Baguette
Foie Gras
Salad
Roast lamb
Rabbit
Porterhouse Steak
Arancini
Crab
Duck
Lamb Burger
Pork Tenderloin
Duck Confit
Arancini
Pork Tenderloin
Hake
Welsh Rarebit
Cheesecake
Welsh rarebit
Sunday roast
Cod
Cassoulet
Puddings
Foie gras
Fish Cake
Sit down
Welsh
British
European
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"The food in the potted pig was delicious, however, despite the waiting staff being incredibly friendly, the service was extremely slow. From sitting..."
Chris Campbell
"I really enjoyed lunch here. Food was really good and the lunch time deal was fantastic value for money. We had two courses: pork burger and the..."
Divya Gundlapalli
"Awesome location and atmosphere. Had the three course Sunday lunch which was delicious, filling, and reasonably priced. Great service. Wonderful..."
Lynette Luria
"Booked for a group of 6 for my birthday, the Sunday roast was divine. I ended up opting for the sharing platter as I couldn't choose a main - they..."
Chelsey Louise Edmunds
"First time dining here! The service was top notch; seated within a minute. Drinks orders taken within five minutes, food orders five minutes..."
Kenver Williams
"We visited on a night when there was some filming going on with Adam Richman. We decided to just order mains and save ourselves for dessert. I’m..."
Lucy Willder
"What a fantastic Sunday Lunch at The Potted Pig in Cardiff. Probably the best Sunday Lunch I have ever eaten. We ordered the french onion soup to..."
andrew thornton
"Ate in for dinner. Delicious crab ravioli. My husband’s favourite was the Welsh rarebit. Expensive but you can anticipate that from the menu. Staff..."
Jenny Abe
"The Potted Pig is a great spot for a date night or an occasion and my favorite restaurant in Cardiff! Everything we ordered was delicious! I loved..."
Elizabeth Tam
"Absolutely delicious and amazing food. I felt like such a tasty meal not in the UK, but somewhere in France haha soooo tender meat and unbelievable..."
Kseniya
"My wife and I are just moving to the area and we were looking for somewhere to have a date night amongst the dozens of bars and restaurants in..."
Keith McManus
"The staff made the entire night. Extremely welcoming, chatty and attentive. Perfect example of why you tip service. Only lost a star as unfortunately..."
Jacqui Eliza
"Loved the food, loved the atmosphere, everything about this place is great. I was having a hard time getting a good martini in the UK and Potted Pig..."
Alex Wiley
"After a day of visiting castles and even Tintern Abbey, it was great to get into The Potted Pig and have a great dinner. The ribs were falling of the..."
David Markley
"The potted pig Known for one of the best restaurants in the area and very tough to get into. I was able to slide in as a walk in and though the..."
Joe Starbuck
"A little gem close to the Castle. We entered into the Potted Pig without much expectations only to be blown out of the water. The short walk..."
Ghiro Pece
"Nice menu. The place is OK. Service is a bit slow between dishes and drinks, like 20-25 minutes and restaurant was almost empty. Sirloin was really..."
Ig Thk
"It was absolutely a great Welsh Michelin star dining experience here. Paid for just £25 for 3 course set, with the signature potted pig and beef..."
Martin C
"Amazing quality good with a fabulous range of choice. Great drinks and lovely atmosphere. Staff are attentive and knowledgeable and a great..."
Chris Sills
Ten Maryport Coffee Shop
Ten Maryport Coffee Shop
89/100 (639 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
British
British
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Breakfast
Lunch
Little Cafe
Welsh Rarebit
Cappuccino
Toasted teacake
Sit down
Café
British
Seating
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Came across this cafe completely at random and had a wonderful surprise - the coffee is fabulous. It was very quiet and relaxed - I will definitely..."
Rhys Peters
"A bit slow on service but not bad enough complain about. It did smell dirty especially the cigarette smoke. The coffee was delicious. 2nd visit was..."
IamSnorlax
"Coffee is fine with that flavour so beloved of independent coffee shops. Enjoyed the eggs Florentine, nicely cooked and presented. Very quiet when we..."
Martin Arrowsmith
"Delicious eggs royale and the best coffee I have ever tasted. Very friendly and obliging staff. Dog friendly ! Thoroughly..."
Helen Erasmus
"Lovely friendly place. Good food and..."
Just Me
"What a lovely local cafe quite close to home. I'll certainly go again as it did a delicious blend of..."
howard nicholls
"Interesting food, the staff were also very friendly and helpful for me to get the right meal. Their menu is unfortunately slightly more expensive..."
David Kanekanian
"lovely cozy atmosphere, has dairy and sugar free options and superb Coffee. lovely christmas options for sandwiches. There'll be a 30p charge if you..."
Alisha Ahmed
Blue Bell
Blue Bell
88/100 (384 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Bars & Pubs
Restaurants
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Bar
Welsh
Pub
British
Welsh
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Sunday roast
Fish & Chips
Beer
Welsh Rarebit
BLT Sandwich
Welsh Cawl
Chicken and mushroom pie
Wellington Pie Vegetarian
heineken
Pint of Fine Ale
Bacon roll
Juice
fish finger sandwich
Fish
Soup
Steak
chicken curry
Sangria
Gin and Tonic
Salads
Pie of the Day
Welsh
Bar
Pub
British
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Dog Friendly
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Free Wifi
Television
Reservations
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Lovely classic pub at the top of the High Street a stones throw from Cardiff Castle. Their menu is small with typical pub fare, only crisps for us on..."
Nicola Rogers
"Very delicious traditional food! We had the vegetarian breakfast which includes the glamorgan sausages, Welsh rarebit and the pudding. I really..."
Alina Maria
"A decent pub near to the castle with a nice ornate Victorian style interior. The drinks were pretty cheap too (they seemed to have a happy hour on..."
Sean W
"We were in Cardiff for the day (Saturday afternoon) and wanted somewhere for lunch. Walking past the Blue Bell, saw the menu outside (and people..."
Nick Rix
"Can't fault this honest pub for Welsh grub and relaxed pub atmosphere. Allows dogs and provided water. We had the welsh cawl which was great on a..."
Tania At home
"Near Cardiff city centre, it is difficult to find proper pub. Because most place is overcrowded or expensive. I wanted pint of ale. It was so nice..."
HYOJUNG C
"Amazing vegetarian Welsh rarebit w/chutney and vegan wellington with parsnips and stuffing. The wellington was made with mushroom, cranberry, sweet..."
Shil J
"Our meal was absolutely awesome. The fish and chips were really really good, but the sticky toffee with vanilla custard was beyond heavenly. The..."
Merthan Beck
"Solid spot for traditional welsh food. I got the welsh cawl and rarebit with a pint. Fair prices and a good atmosphere, good intro to Welsh..."
Ben Davis
"Nice pub! Had a nice deal for soup, carvery and beer. Well..."
Renato Cremonesi Jr
"Made a quick stop after visiting the castle across the road. Nice place for a drink and traditional Welsh..."
Nga Huynh
"We ordered fish and chips, butter bread and pickled onions, everything was very tasty and the staff was..."
Stylianos Rizos
"V pleasant staff and nice atmosphere. V good range of beers. Afordable..."
Mirjana Mihovilovic
"Lovely staff, food was great, clean and tidy establishment. Nice place to have a bite to eat and a quiet drink with..."
One Muddy Critter
"Great Drinks lovely Staff Here at The pub Best In Wales..."
James
"Nice beer. Great service. Happy..."
stephen griffiths
"Came with a friends from Dominican Republic to try the Welsh cawl 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 really nice place, cheap and if you sit outside can..."
r. a. Savery
Wyndham Tea
Wyndham Tea
84/100 (2380 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Cafe
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Beans on Toast
Velvet Cake Slice
Granola with Rhubarb Strawberry and Jasmine Compote
Fried Egg & Merguez
Scone with Clotted
Eggs Benedict
Avocado Toast with Feta Poached Eggs on Sourdough Bread
French Toast
Gluten Free Toast
Eggs Benedict
Welsh Rarebit
French Toast
Cake
Welsh rarebit
Cakes
Scones
matcha latte
Flat White
Coffee Cake
Cappuccino
Bakery
Chocolate cake
Long Black
Smashed Avocado
Afternoon tea
Café
Café
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Brunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Amazing place. The staff members are fantastic can't do enough for you. Very relaxed place. Had afternoon tea and the food was excellent and cakes..."
Daniel Davies-tripconey
"Whenever I am in Cardiff I visit Waterloo tea. They sell the best tea and coffee around for miles, and the food is also utterly delicious and very..."
Leni Celeste Etc Evans
"Mab Jones invited me to Waterloo Tea and I am very glad we went there. The food, service and tea were all top quality and I would recommend Waterloo..."
Steve Andrews
"Had lunch at Waterloo Tea in Cardiff today and we were blown away. The food was delicious (including the cheese on toast our little girl had) and..."
Helen Douglass
"Had the most delicious lunch at Waterloo tea rooms today. Roast aubergine, herb crumb, pomegranate molasses tabbouleh and humous. A slice of spinach..."
Amy Richards
"Won a voucher for afternoon tea for two in a raffle earlier this year so redeemed it yesterday. One of the best afternoon teas I have had. Great..."
Lauren Boobyer
"Great place for a peaceful brunch, with a great selection of tea, coffee and cake. Poached Eggs with Spinach and Salmon on Sour Dough toast is a must..."
Robert Purvis
"really nice little tea shop with lovely..."
Gemma Styles
"Rather fussy about coffee, tea and eats. This place scored top points on all three. A special mention for Anthony, excellent knowledge of products..."
Roger Foxwell
"Awesome vegan Afternoon Tea here yesterday. Very imaginative savouries and choice of 4 vegan cakes...."
Katy Lilo
"Had a very enjoyable breakfast tea and toast before we braved the Christmas shopping. I was with my two best friends who hadn't been before. We all..."
Lindsay Hunter Asbury
"Lovely and patient staff. Visited with family on their way back home and enjoyed a lovely late breakfast. Lovely tea and coffee. Atmosphere was..."
Anne Havard
"So nice to find a tea shop that truly cares about tea and knows how to make it! Never found anything else like it, the raw dishes were incredible..."
Emma Roy
"Lovely friendly service. Delicious afternoon tea, and even provided little boxes to take away uneaten slices of their beautiful moist cake. Coped..."
Wendy Booth
"Very good coffees, very good food portions (loads of avocado on avo toast), it is a bit cold though (not food, just heating wise). Very good jam...."
Malwina Rog
"Had a great brunch here. Amazing selection of teas though the peony tea did not have much floral taste so I wouldn’t recommend that. Can definitely..."
Vanessa Ling
"Great place! Very nice food.. super friendly staff and fast service. Food was affordable. We took the Merguez sausages and egg brioche bun and the..."
Mike & Mia
"Lovely café with well decorated interior. I tried their oat latte and I can see why they were voted best coffee shop in the UK! As someone who’s..."
Angel Benny
"Yummy!!! Such a gem. The food is great, they have cakes and bakes and on top of that the staff is friendly. They have a very large range of teas and..."
Theodora A
"Had a lovely latte here. Very nice coffee and good selection of sweets as well. Relaxed atmosphere and definitely worth popping in just to chill out..."
Sam Cornish
"Great place to have a warming meal during this cold snap, recommended by my daughter. The teas are really good and served in a large pot so you get..."
Muddyboy Crossaxel
"Based in the Wyndham Arcade, this quaint place was chosen for a surprise afternoon tea hen party. The staff were friendly and welcoming, we had a..."
Colita Dainton
"Had brunch from here and had an excellent experience. Can easily recommend the coffee, rarebit, and mushrooms on toast. They also have free wi-fi for..."
Humza Shah
"We went past then stopped to see the big list of loose tea to choose from. The place was well lit and inviting, the staff was very pleasant and..."
Simon “sid” Hibbert
Waterloo Tea
Waterloo Tea
83/100 (1377 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Cafe
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Cafe
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Breakfast
Lunch
Granola with Rhubarb Strawberry and Jasmine Compote
Fried Egg & Merguez
Carrot Cake
Scone with Clotted
Welsh rarebit
Avocado Toast with Feta Poached Eggs on Sourdough Bread
Halloumi
Gluten Free Toast
Cakes
Salad
Eggs Benedict
Scones
Salmon
French Toast
Flat White
Welsh Rarebit
Cappuccino
Poached Eggs
Cake
matcha latte
Chocolate cake
Soup
Coffee Cake
Afternoon tea
Scones
Bakery
Chai
Long Black
Eggs Benedict
Ciabatta
Smashed Avocado
French Toast
Side Salad
Beans on Toast
Toasts
Sandwiches
Velvet Cake Slice
Sit down
Café
Wheelchair Accessible
Highchairs Available
Outdoor Seating
Free Wifi
Takeout
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Brunch
Breakfast
Mid-range
"Very good coffees, very good food portions (loads of avocado on avo toast), it is a bit cold though (not food, just heating wise). Very good jam...."
Malwina Rog
"Had a great brunch here. Amazing selection of teas though the peony tea did not have much floral taste so I wouldn’t recommend that. Can definitely..."
Vanessa Ling
"Great place! Very nice food.. super friendly staff and fast service. Food was affordable. We took the Merguez sausages and egg brioche bun and the..."
Mike & Mia
"Lovely café with well decorated interior. I tried their oat latte and I can see why they were voted best coffee shop in the UK! As someone who’s..."
Angel Benny
"Yummy!!! Such a gem. The food is great, they have cakes and bakes and on top of that the staff is friendly. They have a very large range of teas and..."
Theodora A
"Had a lovely latte here. Very nice coffee and good selection of sweets as well. Relaxed atmosphere and definitely worth popping in just to chill out..."
Sam Cornish
"Great place to have a warming meal during this cold snap, recommended by my daughter. The teas are really good and served in a large pot so you get..."
Muddyboy Crossaxel
"Based in the Wyndham Arcade, this quaint place was chosen for a surprise afternoon tea hen party. The staff were friendly and welcoming, we had a..."
Colita Dainton
"Had brunch from here and had an excellent experience. Can easily recommend the coffee, rarebit, and mushrooms on toast. They also have free wi-fi for..."
Humza Shah
"We went past then stopped to see the big list of loose tea to choose from. The place was well lit and inviting, the staff was very pleasant and..."
Simon “sid” Hibbert
The Heathcock
The Heathcock
78/100 (1251 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Welsh
Bar
Pub
British
Welsh
Gluten Free Options
British
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Hake
Confit Potato
Hanger steak
Lemon Tart
Lemon tart
Crème Brûlée
Welsh rarebit
Roast Beef
Welsh Rarebit
Beef
Cakes
Puddings
Lamb
Soup
Scallops
Fish
Duck
Pork
Oyster
Pappardelle
Chicken Pot Pie
Beer
Duck Breast
Risotto
Mussels
Chicken Liver Parfait
Champagne
Mackerel
Rabbit Leg
Venison
Roast Lamb Sunday Dinner
Oysters
Homemade Bread
Mixed Berry Souffle and Raspberry Ripple Ice Cream
Duck breast
Rabbit
Roast Beef
Confit Potatoes
Red wine
Cider
Confit
Sour Dough and Focaccia
Sit down
Bar
Pub
British
Welsh
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Seating
Reservations
Table Service
Mastercard
Visa
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Had my Dad's surprise 60th birthday celebrations here on Friday 8th September and it was such a great night! The food was really tasty and the decor,..."
Siân Davies
"Had our Christmas meal here last night with fairwater leisure centre members. Absolutely excellent value, great service especially from the female..."
Joanne Moon
"Stopped here today for food, had the 2 burgers and chips and 2 Budweiser’s for £15! Lush home made burgers, tasted soooo fresh and not frozen..."
Jessie Hallett
"Had our gym xmas meal here last night ( 15 dec) Not a bad word to say , food was great staff were pleasant with fantastic service and have to say the..."
Anne Louise Cann
"The Heathcock is now reopen under new management , All welcome new and old customers come and enjoy a few beers and play pool on the new pool �..."
Tim Morley
"Stopped here on the way back home for a very late lunch. Even though it was a Sunday and I hadn’t booked they let me order some food. I had a..."
Peter
"Exceptional food, great beer, but a pub is only ever as good as its staff. We visited today, and it was the team that made it for us. Super chilled,..."
Stephen Cottam
"Lovely garden area with heaters. Friendly staff, nice drinks. Haven't had food there yet but it always looks delicious so will definitely give it a..."
Gosia D
"Definitely a destination pub, but take the salt pot out the kitchen! Reading some of the reviews I keep reading over & over again about too much salt..."
Hilary Sexton-Barrow
"Don't consider the Heathcock "just" as a Pub : it's a really fine dining experience, with fresh products (oysters, homemade surdough, asparagus..."
Yves L.Y
"Lovely pub and beer garden, great selection of ales and ciders. The food is very special, you'll be pushed to find better food in Cardiff. Recently..."
Beatrice Roberts
"Fabulous food,drinks and service..We were celebrating my garandaughter Hannah’s 22nd birthday as a family..It was the best meal I have experienced..."
Dave Roberts
"It's my local pub (also a restaurant and they have accommodation too). Beer is well-kept, service is good, the bar guys are really friendly. I go..."
Owen Saer
"Wow, what an absolute food dream! The Heathcock is bar the best restaurant, dining and food experience I have had in all my travels and entire life...."
Jessica
"One of the nicest pubs in the area, lovely decor and a great atmosphere. A good selection of food and wines and top notch..."
Dave Granville
"Great meal at The Heathcock tonight. Marinated oysters were incredible. Starters very well prepared and mains exquisite. We finished with a choc..."
Sarah Cox
"Amazing choice and clarity for coeliacs, sharing options are great value! We were seated outside and were allowed to order from the restaurant menu..."
J Nash