windermere
"hospitality at its best"

windermere Latest Reviews

Reviewed : 21 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 : 18 May 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.

Reviewed : 26 Apr 2026

Highly recommended

When I travel to Cardiff I always try and book in at this inn. I have never had a bad experience and would fully recommend it. I have always had a warm welcome from the staff and they cannot do enough to ensure that I have a great stay. Its a combination of good accommodation and a great restaurant and bar on site.

Reviewed : 20 Apr 2026

Good value lunch

Nice cosy pub with a real fire. Friendly service and good value pub grub cooked with pride. I can recommend the chicken breast in white wine sauce. Good atmosphere, home cooked food, lovely warm log fire. Would recommend. Excellent value Pool table and darts available.

Reviewed : 15 Apr 2026

Never disappoints!!

Went for lunch again this week with my friend. She had the small Fish and chips which as usual was such good value and absolutely delicious and I decided on the Mushroom and tarragon Rissotto and it was one of the best Rissotto's I've ever tasted!! It was absolutely delicious. All staff very pleasant and always smiling. This has to be the best place for lunch in Cardiff without a doubt.

Reviewed : 11 Apr 2026

Simply the best pub in Cardiff

As the title suggests, this is the best pub in the area. Great ale, great staff, great food and great atmosphere. Always something going on. Keep up the good work guys..Just stopped off for one but ended up staying longer , very nice comfortable pub worth a visit.

Reviewed : 11 Apr 2026

Warm, welcoming and friendly.

I rarely write reviews unless somewhere really stands out (good or bad). This little pub is just exceptional! We'd rented out a small cottage in Stainforth and popped in to this pub on the first evening for a quick drink with our two small boys (4 and 8). By the time I'd ordered a second drink for my wife and I we'd had already had several laughs, the landlord (Mark) had shook my hand and we were on first name terms. I don't think we've ever felt so welcomed in such a short amount of time.

Reviewed : 06 Apr 2026

Best Sunday Lunch

Popped in today on way back from Manchester for a Sunday Lunch. We last went 4 months ago. The Service & food where excellent as usual. I had the lamb & asked for mint sauce to find out they hadn’t got any & the kitchen had been closed for 10 weeks & opened yesterday. If they can turn out food this good after after 48 Hrs I will be back in a week. Just go the food is that good.

Reviewed : 03 Apr 2026

Birthday meal, first class!

Although we don't stay at the hotel we eat and drink here every time we holiday in this area. Our meal tonight was first class, as a vegan I chose the plant burger and my family had fish and chips and the evening special sea bass. The staff as ever were very friendly and attentive. Love it here and couldn't recommend it highly enough!

Reviewed : 22 Mar 2026

What more can one say!

The hotels host meets you with a warm greeting. I stayed at this hotel on two occasions the last one Wednesday night this week. The rooms are tastefully decorated and very comfortable. coffee and tea service in the room is actually serviced with real milk. There are a great selection of beers both real ales and lagers not forgetting cider. The menu has a good choice to choose from ( Steak and Ale pie to die for).

Reviewed : 22 Mar 2026

Wonderful stay

Wonderful time we had. Rooms are great, location is perfect, staff is wonderful. We had a great stay and will be coming back hopefully. Breakfast was included and it is a plus. If you need to get to the university thé bus is right around the corner. We did not have the opportunity to try the restaurant but it seemed great.

Reviewed : 15 Mar 2026

Impeccable!

The staff were so polite and attentive throughout our time and the food was absolutely impeccable! I cannot emphasis enough how flavoursome and high quality the food itself was, portion sizes were perfect and the presentation was wonderful. We both agreed this place absolutely has exceeded what we’re already quite high expectations and we will definitely be visiting again!

Reviewed : 07 Mar 2026

Home cooked food at its best

This is a lovely little pub, with lovely home cooked food. The menu has plenty for everyone, and there is a specials board each day. The staff are very friendly and accommodating. . Whilst there is a large car park across road, it can be a bit tricky crossing the road at bust times.

Reviewed : 26 Feb 2026

Stopped by here on our way to the coast.

Given a warm friendly welcome by the barmaid we ordered drinks and asked if they were serving food told sorry no finishes at 2pm, it was 2.03pm.However off she went to check with the kitchen and told yes you can order food, and that's what you call customer service. We both ordered club sandwich and oh boy was it worth the wait, toasted bloomer with a side of fries and side salad. It was absolutely gorgeous and a huge portion.