The Hilton Cardiff is always a fab place for a nice sophisticated meal or bottomless brunch (maybe less sophisticated depending on how much you drink). Afternoon tea at the Grey Restaurant is also the perfect way to spend an afternoon. Good views of Cardiff Castle and a good spot for spotting rugby players during the... Continue Reading →
Future Inn Cardiff Bay
I was invited to try the Taste of Wales afternoon tea at the Thomas Restaurant, Future Inn Cardiff. The hotel is located near the Red Dragon Centre in Cardiff Bay and is the perfect location for visiting the bay or the city centre. The restaurant is bright and colourful with seating also available outside. It... Continue Reading →
Barker Tea House
I loved this place! I visited Barker Tea House in High Street Arcade on a busy Saturday afternoon! I could tell this place was going to be special as soon as I walked in. There were people queuing for seats! We told a waiter we had booked afternoon tea and we were whisked away upstairs... Continue Reading →
Park House
Update April 2023- Unfortunately Park House is no longer trading. Sorry for the delay in my review, September was a busy month with a new job and a new niece- yes my sister who has been pregnant in all my previous reviews finally had her baby! I was invited to try the French afternoon tea... Continue Reading →
Park Plaza Cardiff
I went to Park Plaza for my friends birthday in July. I have been many times over the years and it is always a lovely tea. This time I had the Park Plaza Traditional Afternoon Tea as I often go for the Gentleman's tea. As usual on a weekend, the restaurant was busy, but staff... Continue Reading →
The Admiral St David, Voco St David’s Hotel
We were invited for a family afternoon tea at Voco St David's as a bon voyage party for my cousin and her husband. St David's hotel is a five star hotel with lovely views over Cardiff Bay and Penarth. The restaurant is called the Admiral St David. We were a group of 13 adults and... Continue Reading →
Milk & Sugar – The Old Libray
January 2020 Update- Unfortunately Milk & Sugar - The Old Library venue is no longer open I have followed Milk & Sugar on Instagram for a while but hadn't yet visited for a coffee or food. I noticed they started doing afternoon tea in the Old Library and my sister and I booked a visit.... Continue Reading →
Marco Pierre White Steak House, Cardiff
My sister and I took our mum out for a late mothers day afternoon tea on a Friday afternoon. We didn't tell her where we were going, so when we arrived in the Dominions Arcade she was rather confused. I was surprised to find a hotel in the arcade, I haven't been there for a... Continue Reading →
Cocorico Patisserie
Update April 2023- Unfortunately Cocorico Patisserie is no longer open. I received vouchers for my birthday from my sister for afternoon tea at Cocorico Patisserie, Whitchurch Road. I was excited to go as the pictures on Instagram look amazing! We were seated and asked what drink we would like and for us to choose a... Continue Reading →
Love Peace and Cupcake- Previously The Deck
Update April 2023- Unfortunately Love Peace and Cupcake is no longer trading. The Deck have now changed their name to Love Peace and Cupcake but it's still run by the fabulous previous owners. I will need to revisit soon to update my review and pictures! I had been wanting to try The Deck for a... Continue Reading →
The Orchard, Radyr
A Saturday visit to The Orchard in Radyr seemed like a popular place to be. The cafe was busy and bustling. The cafe is nicely presented with some vintage styles but with modern touches too. Lovely chandelier here too. As it was busy, I did find it was quite noisy as there were lots of people... Continue Reading →
Sunflower & I
Update April 2023- Unfortunately Sunflower & I is no longer trading. 'Sunflower & I' is tucked away on Mount Stuart Square in Cardiff Bay. I visited on a quiet Sunday afternoon and was lucky enough to be able to park right outside in a parking meter bay. The venue itself is amazing! When you walk... Continue Reading →
Cathedral 73, Pontcanna
Update April 2023- Unfortunately Cathedral 73 is no longer trading. It is now under new ownership of No 73 by Coffi Co This review contains two visits to Cathedral 73 in Pontcanna. Good Friday was a good excuse to squeeze in another afternoon tea, so I thought afternoon tea with my friends would be a... Continue Reading →
The Angel Hotel, Cardiff
I noticed an offer on Groupon for afternoon tea at the Angel Hotel Cardiff for £19 for two people. I hadn't been to the Angel for a good few years, so thought it would be a good excuse for a catch up with my sister-in-law. We decided to invite the hubbies too- as a treat. When... Continue Reading →
Park Plaza Hotel, Cardiff
Welcome to my first review! We recently visited the Park Plaza's Laguna Restaurant and Bar for afternoon tea for a 'not a baby shower, baby shower'. Just a small group of friends wanting to enjoy an afternoon before my close friend popped out a baby. Some of my friends opted for the traditional afternoon tea, but... Continue Reading →