The Pen and Wig, Cardiff

Used to be a fantastic pub, the Sunday roasts were worth walking a fair way in the rain for! Sadly, has gone the way of many of the formerly independent pubs, and the food now has a distinctly 'microwave' feel to it.

The ales are the major disappointment here, the London Pride and Old Speckled hen used to be really well-kept and made this pub one of the few reliable places to visit on any day. Now, despite there being four hand-pumps, you'd be lucky to find more than one or two ales on. Unfortunately it seems these days as if packing the place full to bursting on the weekend and getting rid of as much poor-quality ale is the order of the day.

A real shame...

24 Jan 2008 20:19

The Mochyn Du, Cardiff

One of the better pubs in Cardiff, reliably well-kept ales and decent food. Cosy interior and a great location: near Bute Park, the Cayo and Sophia Gardens. The Brains ales in particular are well-looked after.

24 Jan 2008 20:14

The Goat Major, Cardiff

Decent Brains beer here, the SA Gold is particularly good. Food is alright, fairly typical. One of the better pubs in Cardiff, certainly in the City Centre.

24 Jan 2008 20:11