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style tandoori chicken or a rich Syrian Christian beef curry, meals are thoughtfully con-
structed and artfully presented. Don't expect huge portions, though.
Brava
OFFLINE MAP
CAFE
££
GOOGLE MAP
(
www.bravacardiff.co.uk
;
71 Pontcanna St; breakfast £4-8, lunch £6-9, dinner £9-11; 8am-4pm Mon, 8am-10pm
Tue-Sat, 9am-4pm Sun)
With local art on the walls and an informal vibe, this cool cafe is our fa-
vourite brunch spot on the strength of its eggs Benedict, silky white coffee and attentive
service. Tables spill out onto the pavement in summer and in the evening it morphs into a
licensed bistro. Brava indeed.
Drinking & Nightlife
Cardiff is a prodigiously boozy city. Friday and Saturday nights see the city centre in-
vaded by hordes of generally good-humoured, beered-up lads and ladettes tottering from
bar to club to kebab shop, whatever the weather (someone fetch that young woman a
coat!). It's not as tacky as it sounds - a lively alternative scene, some swish bars and a
swathe of old-fashioned pubs keep things interesting.
Try the local Brains SA (meaning Special Ale, Same Again or Skull Attack, depending
on how many you've had), brewed by the same family since 1882.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE
BARTENDER TAG
We asked the bartenders at some of our favourite Cardiff bars for their expert tips on the city's best venues (aside
from their own, of course).
Cocktail conjurer at 10 Feet Tall
'The Welsh Club (Clwb Ifor Bach), of course. Buffalo, and not just because
it's our sister bar; some great bands play upstairs. Moon Bar (Full Moon) is good for live music too. Oh, and try
Gwdihw. The name is the Welsh version of an owl's call - you know, “to-whit-to-woo”.'
Dreadhead and Tatts at Full Moon
'The Club (Clwb Ifor Bach) - that place is legendary. Everyone starts out at
Pen & Wig for a cheap beer in the beer garden.'
Hip lasses at Gwdihw
'If we head out after work, we head to Buffalo - it's open really late. Otherwise, there are
some great old pubs along City Rd, east of the city centre.'
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