Review: Corfu by Night – From Corfu to Cathays

Corfu by Night is a new, up and coming restaurant and cocktail bar, bringing the distinct flavours of Corfu to the Cardiff community. They describe Corfu as a ÔÇÿbridge to our Italian neighboursÔÇÖ that for centuries has traded with other surrounding peninsulas, making its identity unique and its food inspired by other diverse and fruitful cultures.   The setting replicates a classic Greek taverna with white … Continue reading Review: Corfu by Night – From Corfu to Cathays

Review: Nook, Cowbridge

Peter Wolinski kindly reviewed Nook for Quench. Browsing Tripadvisor is extremely entertaining. IÔÇÖve no idea what possesses anyone in their right mind to waste their spare time by navigating to the site, creating an account, and then writing one line of nonsensical, misguided drivel about some minor tourist attraction. But IÔÇÖm glad that something makes them do it… ÔÇ£We stayed for weekend was so nosey … Continue reading Review: Nook, Cowbridge

Curado Bar | Review

Words by Katie Comer Once again, my love affair with tapas continues, but this time in Cardiff. Situated off of St MaryÔÇÖs street, Curado Bar is contemporary bar and deli serves food and drink typical of northern Spain. Boasting a great selection of cured meats, cheeses, wines and cocktails they also offer delicious home cooked items from the kitchen. Although I would consider their dishes … Continue reading Curado Bar | Review

Review: Chapel 1877’s Summer Menu

A little while ago Quench was invited to try out the new Summer menu at Chapel 1877, one of CardiffÔÇÖs most picturesque restaurants. Situated in the middle of the Cardiff food bubble on Churchill Way, Chapel offers locally sourced, mouth-watering dishes with a sumptuous dining experience. On a warm July evening, we were thrilled to hear that ChapelÔÇÖs new menu focuses on seasonal appropriate food … Continue reading Review: Chapel 1877’s Summer Menu

The Early Bird – Cathays’ favourite artisan bakery & cafe

The Early Bird on being a part┬áof the community, giving back, and supporting local producers. With its bright yellow exterior, this unashamedly cheery artisan bakery and cafe draws passing pedestrians in with handwritten promises of ÔÇ£Brunch, Bakes, BrewsÔÇØ on the chalkboard outside. Once inside, you are met with a rush of warm air and the comforting smell of freshly baked bread, matched only by the … Continue reading The Early Bird – Cathays’ favourite artisan bakery & cafe

Review: Th├® Pot – French-inspired charm – Megan Sylvester

Megan Sylvester writes about, The Pot, a French-inspired eatery┬áin Cardiff. Situated on Crwys Road in the heart of Cathays, The Pot (or Th├® Pot, french for teapot) is a small independent caf├®-bistro that serves delicious homemade food with breakfast, lunch and evening menus. The Pot is open 6 days a week and serves breakfast until 2pm making it the perfect hangover spot for students. To … Continue reading Review: Th├® Pot – French-inspired charm – Megan Sylvester

Review: Zi’s Cafe, authentic Chinese in Cardiff – Tan Wen Min

Tan Wen Min┬átells us┬áabout one of her favourite Chinese restaurants in Cardiff, Zi’s Cafe. If thereÔÇÖs one thing you can learn┬áfrom eating Chinese food, itÔÇÖs that you’ll never get tired of it! Zi’s Cafe is a family-run restaurant has been in Cardiff since 2009; its extensive menu covers everything from a multitude of meat and seafood dishes, to even Chinese desserts. An undisputed favourite amongst … Continue reading Review: Zi’s Cafe, authentic Chinese in Cardiff – Tan Wen Min

Handmade meatballs at 29 Park Place

Review: 29 Park Place, worth the hype? – Kelsey Rees

Kelsey Rees gives her review of 29 Park Place, a relatively new bar & restaurant on – you guessed it – Park Place. With the location in its name, 29 Park Place is a relatively new bar and restaurant that only opened its doors last September, and is ideally situated for any student looking for a relaxing meal out with their friends. Showcasing a menu … Continue reading Review: 29 Park Place, worth the hype? – Kelsey Rees

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Review: The Cosy Club Cardiff – Alice Fairbanks

Alice Fairbanks gives us her review of The Cosy Club, a mainstay of Cardiff’s city centre. I had heard that┬áThe Cosy Club┬áwas a genuinely cosy place, and after a sufficient amount of time spent there,┬áI can confirm this. The d├®cor is┬árustic and thrifty, but with a grand entrance to the main restaurant. All of the details and little touches are what charmed me about The … Continue reading Review: The Cosy Club Cardiff – Alice Fairbanks