Cardiff area hotel and restaurant

[JKRolling]

Hi all. This is an odd one. I'm going to see a girl in Cardiff that i met through the internet that I like. We have spoken every day for two months.

I want a place for me to stay, good b&b or hotel and an interesting place to eat. I would love both places to be very good but unusual. Not something she already knows about. I'm looking for the new special places I suppose. Can anyone make suggestions? Even if it's tripadvisor I still want to hear thoughts on romantic places. Thanks in advance

Edited by JKRolling on Thursday 24th August 20:40

[hornetrider]

What type of food?

[JKRolling]

I've just discovered she loves steak. Any secret amazing steak houses in Cardiff? She tells me St Marys street is the place to go, I want to prove her wrong!

[hornetrider]

Stay at the Radisson Blue and eat at Viva Brazil.

It's on St Mary St...

[SwissJonese]

The Ty Mawr in Lisvane has an amazing view of Cardiff (quite romantic), plus I've always had a nice meal there.

The Old Cottage again in Lisvane does has amazing food.

[JKRolling]

JKRolling said:

I've just discovered she loves steak. Any secret amazing steak houses in Cardiff? She tells me St Marys street is the place to go, I want to prove her wrong!

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Thanks for the reply it looks great. I'm going to book. Any ideas on quirky bars in the area?

[jmorgan]

Dorothy's. Renown world wide.

[dimots]

Best steak in town is Asador 44. Blue Honey night cafe is opposite in Sullys cafe and is a really fun place for a drink.

Hotel - Jolyons at no.10 is great.

[dimots]

There's also another 'quirky' bar round the corner from Asador 44/Blue Honey - The Bootlegger on Womanby Street.

[Ynox]

Get tanked up and head to Charlestons on Caroline Street for a steak at 3am?

Some of my friends in Cardiff (I used to live there) like Miller & Carter. I'd avoid personally.

Hotel wise I'd look to stay in the centre. Plenty of choice - no need to go as far out as the Copthorne!

[arguti]

hornetrider said:

Stay at the Radisson Blue and eat at Viva Brazil.

It's on St Mary St...

This is good advice....went there with the kids, couldn't stop them eating so much meat!

[JKRolling]

Thanks for suggestions so far guys. Looking like the raddison then The Meating place followed by some of the bars mentioned

[Davey S2]

Go here

https://asador44.co.uk/

Went for the first time yesterday for a lunch with clients. Really good and a great wine list.

[BigRickus]

http://etc-penarth.com

Great steaks. Quirky restaurant. Amazing cocktails to ensure whatever hotel you stay in isn't wasted...

[Ynox]

Davey S2 said:

Go here

https://asador44.co.uk/

Went for the first time yesterday for a lunch with clients. Really good and a great wine list.

Looks good. I'll have to remember this for the next time I'm back in the diff!

[ICallCustard]

If things go well take her for lunch the next day to Madame Fromage.

The potted pig is good for evening food too.

[JKRolling]

Awesome suggestions all thanks again. I'm asking a lot I know but does Cardiff have any lounge type bars with a little live music but not a full on gig so we can at least sit and chat after food

[dimots]

Bootlegger. Not sure if my replies can be seen...but go to Asador 44 then Bootlegger

[hoegaardenruls]

Other good bars include Ten Feet Tall (depending on the night is lounge downstairs, with music upstairs), Buffalo Bar (similar), and Small Bar/Tiny Rebel (more craft beer, but relaxed bars as well).

For food, Asador 44 looks decent (from what I've seen), Chapel 1877 is a great venue (not specifically steak), or for something else the Thai House is one of the best Thai places I've eaten in..

Charleston's is a very PH recommendation - you have to experience it at least one..maybe another time though!!

[JKRolling]

Thanks so much for everyone's advice. I'm really looking forward to meeting up with the lady in question now in Cardiff. Wish me luck lol

Edited by JKRolling on Tuesday 29th August 22:21