Welsh Food and Pub Experience

This 3-hour evening tour combines traditional Welsh pubs with modern cuisine at 3-4 venues across Cardiff city centre. You'll taste Welsh dishes - cawl, Welsh rarebit, lamb - alongside craft beers and ciders, learning how historic pubs have adapted their food menus. The guide shares stories of Cardiff's drinking culture and food traditions. Works well for groups or solo travellers who want a social evening with other participants. Best for groups wanting social dining and drinking experience. This is a easy activity lasting 3 hours. Group size: max 18. You meet at Old Arcade entrance. Key highlights: Visit three traditional Welsh pubs in city centre, Taste three Welsh craft beers or ciders, Sample three Welsh dishes (cawl, Welsh rarebit, or lamb).

Price: £55

Duration: 3 hours

Difficulty: easy

Group size: max 18

Minimum age: 18+

Best for: groups wanting social dining and drinking experience

Best time: Evening tours run Thursday-Saturday, 6pm-9:15pm. Best in autumn and winter when pubs are warmer and more distinctive.

Meeting point: Old Arcade entrance

Languages: English

Here is how the experience unfolds:

6:00pm-6:15pm Meet at Old Arcade entrance, gather the group - Guide explains the evening's venues and pub history in Cardiff city centre.

6:15pm-6:50pm First pub stop with tasting - Sample a Welsh cider or beer and a small Welsh dish like Welsh rarebit or cured meats.

6:50pm-7:30pm Walk to second venue, explore the arcade - Guide points out historic shopfronts and explains the social role of pubs in Cardiff.

7:30pm-8:00pm Second pub, second tasting - Taste a different Welsh beer or craft drink with a second Welsh food item, often a warm savoury dish.

8:00pm-8:40pm Walk to third venue - Group moves at a relaxed pace. Guide shares anecdotes about specific pubs and their food offerings.

8:40pm-9:15pm Final pub stop and tasting - Last beer or cider tasting with a Welsh food item. Time to socialize with other participants.

The whole experience takes 3 hours. Difficulty: easy. You meet at Old Arcade entrance.

• Visit three traditional Welsh pubs in city centre
• Taste three Welsh craft beers or ciders
• Sample three Welsh dishes (cawl, Welsh rarebit, or lamb)
• Learn pub history and Cardiff drinking traditions
• Meet other travellers in a social group setting
• Accessibility: Pubs have step entries (typically 2-4 steps). Most have accessible toilets. Two venues are wheelchair accessible with assistance. Notify operator if accessibility needed.

What is included: Three food tastings, Three drink tastings (beer or cider), Guided walks between venues, Pub access and seating.

Not included: Full meals or additional drinks, Gratuities for guide or bar staff, Food for those with dietary restrictions beyond notice. You will need to arrange these yourself.

What to bring: ID for age verification (18+ required), Cash for optional additional drinks, Comfortable walking shoes, Jacket for evening weather. Having these with you makes the experience smoother.

Best time to go: Evening tours run Thursday-Saturday, 6pm-9:15pm. Best in autumn and winter when pubs are warmer and more distinctive..

Tip: Evening tours available

Tip: Must be 18+ for alcohol tastings

Accessibility: Pubs have step entries (typically 2-4 steps). Most have accessible toilets. Two venues are wheelchair accessible with assistance. Notify operator if accessibility needed..

Operator: Cardiff Food Walks

After this activity, these are within easy reach:

• Cardiff Castle (5 min walk)
• National Museum Cardiff (10 min walk)

This activity is run by Cardiff Food Walks.

Cancellation policy: Free cancellation 48 hours before. Non-refundable within 24 hours..

Accessibility: Pubs have step entries (typically 2-4 steps). Most have accessible toilets. Two venues are wheelchair accessible with assistance. Notify operator if accessibility needed..

Best time to go: Evening tours run Thursday-Saturday, 6pm-9:15pm. Best in autumn and winter when pubs are warmer and more distinctive..

Is this tour only for heavy drinkers?

No. Each venue serves one small drink (roughly 125ml of beer or cider). You can ask for soft drinks as alternatives. The focus is food with drinks as accompaniment. Total alcohol across three stops is modest.

Can non-drinkers or those under 18 join?

The tour is 18+ due to beer and cider tastings. Non-drinkers over 18 can participate and receive non-alcoholic alternatives at each stop. Inform the operator when booking.

What if I have dietary restrictions?

Vegetarian options are available at most stops. Notify the operator 48 hours before regarding allergies, vegan requirements, or other restrictions. The pubs serve standard menus with some flexibility for group tours.