UK GUIDE: CARDIFF
I have always wanted to go to Cardiff. My grandpa was Welsh (from Swansea) but I have never spent that much time there. I love the accent, Gavin & Stacey and welshcakes.
I went to Cardiff with my best friend, she was pregnant at the time, we walked around a lot. There weren’t many attractions in the city, not ones we could find anyway, but it was a lovely city and we did eat out. We were there for 2.5 days and 2 nights.
I found my restaurant reccomandations form Allergy Companions. We didn’t eat out in some of their suggestions but it made me feel more comfortable knowing what they had and that others had eaten their safely.
Ps. everyone is extremely lovely and kind!
AREAS TO GO
PRODCUTS TO TRY (& WHERE TO BUY)
WELSH CAKES at Fabulous Welshcakes. - Unfortunately, it was unsafe to eat there for me but I have had welshcakes in the past and they are delicious and smell like shortbread. I didn’t ask the staff, so if you want them please ask otherwise:
PLACES TO EAT/DRINK
PLACES TO AVOID
This is somewhere we tried to eat on the bay before we went to Hub Box. Unfortunately, they were very scared of my allergies. I have eaten at The Cosy Club in Bath a few years ago and they were nervous before too, but I have heard good things from others, especially that their menu is peanut and tree nut free. However, the server came back and said that everything on their menu is *may contains all peanuts and tree nuts - even though they aren’t on the menu. I do think they were trying to cover their backs but once someone says that I will no longer take risks.
I know that nobody can guarantee 100% but they are do 100% their best to not contaminate. However, this restaurant did not want to, and that happens. I would rather they tell me than not. But we were starving, so went to Hub Box next door!
The ice creams were spilling over each other… no need to say more. They did have dairy free items but I will say that this didn’t feel safe at all for allergies.
It was in a great location, great price. We booked for breakfest included. I emailed them a few days in advance to let them know about my allergies. They were very accomadating letting me know I just need to let them know details on arrival. However, when I checked in I got an email to say that they cannot guarantee (as it is one main kitchen) and they wanted me to sign a disclaimer so I wouldn’t persue legal action if anything were to happen. I refused (I would love to know what you would have done) and asked for a refund on the breakfast; which they did. Luckily I love to have brunch so I probably saved myself money and my life.
I loved Cardiff but it quite a party town on the weekend. We did plan it 5 years ago when we were both partiers but now I would much prefer a night in and a glass of wine. This was the final trip for me and my best friend in this chapter of our lives, we have gone to York, Edinburgh, New York, Dublin, Liverpool and now Cardiff.