windermere
"hospitality at its best"

windermere Latest Reviews

Reviewed : 27 May 2026

An all-round great visit - Thank you.

I enjoyed a lovely evening meal of steak and chips in the pub, washed down with a cheeky glass of Merlot. I’m still quite new to solo travel & pub dining but it was easy here because the staff are very friendly & welcoming, excellent service, delicious food, and I really enjoyed the whole visit, thank you .

Reviewed : 12 May 2026

Lunch time visit great Gastro pub

Called in for lunch only £6 each well worth it. Lovely cooked breakfast with chips and lasagna. Will definitely return when back in Cardiff. Thank you

Reviewed : 11 May 2026

Very welcoming and comfortable

A tremendously warm welcome from lovely staff made us feel instantly at home. Nothing was too much trouble and everything very clean. Breakfasts were good and particularly enjoyed the delicious cheese and onion pie in the evening. A very convenient location made it easy to get around and we certainly plan to return at the first opportunity.

Reviewed : 01 May 2026

Fine dining at it's best

We all had a fantastic time at the griffin yesterday. the surroundings are beautiful, the staff and service were excellent...and the food!!, in a word, AMAZING! Well done chef/owner Lee Wright this place is certainly going to be a success.

Reviewed : 22 Apr 2026

Amazing stay Cardiff hotel

I stayed here for a week for University and it was a breath of fresh air compared to my previous hotel. It is like a home away from home and I felt so comfortable travelling alone. There are lots of lovely touches like fresh milk available to take to your room in a cool flask, hot chocolate and filter coffee bags available in your room and a lovely cosy fire in the restaurant. The food was absolutely incredible too and the breakfast options were 10/10.

Reviewed : 22 Apr 2026

Merry Christmas meal.

The pub is clean and tastefully decorated. The table was dressed appropriately for the season and the food was the best Christmas meal I have had anywhere!!!!! Everything beautifully presented and piping hot. I started with pigs in blankets with the best piece of crackling ever. The turkey melted in the mouth and roasties and mash were superb The Christmas pudding was rich but not too heavy and piping hot custard just right.

Reviewed : 17 Apr 2026

Just the tonic

Good homely tasty food, substantial portions. If you have a hearty appetite choose the large options. My partner had liver, bacon and onions served with veg and choice of chips or mash. I opted for lasagne with salad and either chips or garlic bread. Spotlessly clean tables and toilets immaculate. Staff warm and friendly - beer excellent. Definitely another visit on the cards.

Reviewed : 04 Apr 2026

Absolutely superb

Myself, wife and daughter are vegan and they made a separate mini buffet for us on a separate table. The food was the best I have ever had for a buffet in a pub. Homemade pizza, garlic bread, salad, spring rolls and an amazing tomato soup. Everything was delicious. Really cannot fault this pub, brilliant and please visit for superb food, great beer choice and friendly smiling faces…perfect.

Reviewed : 25 Mar 2026

Very Tranquil & Great Service

Fantastic spot, plenty of parking. Great room with fantastic views of hill and river. Very friendly, helpful, courteous staff. The room itself was large, airy , clean and well appointed. Very comfortable bed, good size bathroom with a powerful shower. Restaurant had a very good menu with lots of choice, very quick service and an excellent roast dinner!

Reviewed : 15 Mar 2026

Excellent stay at the Inn

Lovely clean and comfortable room. Staff were friendly and helpful. Arrived after long train journey, managed to get a table for dinner. Had lovely apparently small fish and chips and a beer. Breakfast included in the stay, this was also excellent. If I have to go to Cardiff again I would definitely stay in this hotel. Great location as only short walk from train station.

Reviewed : 12 Mar 2026

Thank you so much x

We held our Mum’s celebration of life here after her funeral in August. Amazing food and none of my requests were too much trouble. The food and brews just kept coming without us having to ask. There kindness and sensitivity hasn’t gone unnoticed. The meal we had a few weeks after was ace. Halloween was great for all the children in the village, they do the village proud.

Reviewed : 11 Mar 2026

Pub that sells good beer.

I visit the New Inn regularly,this is your traditional "boozer" and like marmite you will either love it or hate it. It consists of 4 rooms plus a bar area, a large rear beer garden "yard" and a smaller drinks area at the front. The main selling point is the choice of well kept beers (usually about 8 cask bitters) at reasonable prices. It doesn't do food other than crisps and there is no background music or slot machines - you have to make your own conversation which most people seem to manage.