The Tafarn — a ‘Welsh cantina & bar — is a great public bar located on the banks of the River Taff, well known for its great food and as a popular pre– and post-match drinking haven when events are happening at the nearby Millennium Centre. They have local beers on draft and many of the dishes on their menu include Welsh products and ingredients, such as the Welsh goats cheese and walnut salad(yum!) and the Carmarthenshire ice cream(num num!). As they offer free wi-fi access, you can also take your laptop along and work there, whether it’s inside on the sofas or out on the heated terrace overlooking the River Taff. Great place for a drink or a light meal.
Johana H.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Grangetown, United Kingdom
With a river view, outdoor heated patio and a steady stream of mixed-nationality cliental, Tafarn Taf is a great place to go out of an evening, or day for that matter. At Tafarn Taf you can both have your cake and eat it: by avoiding the Saturday night madness of the city centre, yet get soaked in some first class atmosphere. This place is cool but casual and serves Amsel beer. You can play pool, catch up on your emails(free wi-fi), have a snack(try the natchos), read a free mag in the plush couchy area or sit outside and fag-it with your smokey mates. Last time I was there I was serenaded by bagpipe playing be-kilted scottish rugby fans, who rather romantically later disappeared off into the foggy night still wailing. Tafarn Taf is part of a youth hostel, this fact and its riverside location are probably what make this place so laid back and such a great place to sup a pint or two or three. Tip: There’s a minimum spend of £10 on cards.
Anna T.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Cardiff, United Kingdom
I can’t say enough good things about Tafarn Taf. Its part of the NosDa hostel and sit overlooking the River Taf and the Millennium stadium. Naturally then it gets very busy when there is a match on and you can absorb the atmosphere and miss out on the mayhem at the same time. The garden especially is lovely but the atmosphere in general is very realxed. Its a good place to go and take a book or take your laptop along to use the free wi-fi while tucking into some great inexpensive food all made with local produce. The bar staff are a good laugh too.