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A new pub, bar and kitchen concept Bar snacks, burgers, small plates & sandwiches and a banging Sunday roast Pool table, table tennis, quiz and gaming machines, darts and board games! A wide selection of draught and bottled ales and lagers, gins and cocktails
PRICE RANGE
US$6 - US$10
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options, Vegan Options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Drinks
CUISINES
British, Pub, Gastropub, Bar
FEATURES
Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Television, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Wine and Beer, Dog Friendly
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Reviewed 6 days ago

We came here for my birthday lunch and as ever it was superb, with excellent service, big tasty portions of Sunday roast. Starters were also beautifully cooked and delicious. Dave was fantastic and made sure we were having a good time. I absolutely 100% recommend...the North Star.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 8 October 2023 via mobile

Solo Sunday visit to The North Star Lovely warm greeting Delicious Sunday Roast with many veg Yorkshire pud and beautifully cooked pork with crispy cracking . The service would be the envy of many a top end restaurant .Very reasonable cost and a warm thank...you from the host on my exit .. Superp !!More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 3 October 2023

We went to the North Star for a family members birthday and all i can say was both the service and the food were extremely disappointing. I ordered a burger as i though you cant mess a burger up too badly. How wrong was I....The first burger to come out was not just over cooked it was burnt on both sides so i sent it back and asked for another. The second one came out which somehow managed to be both burnt and raw so it went back again. By this time everyone else had finished eating and i didn't feel like giving them a third chance to disappoint me so I just told them to take it off the bill. After spending 2 hours in the pub i left hungry which was a shame as the food looked lovely. Chances are I would not return.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 20 August 2023

Couldn’t recommend the North Star enough. There’s always a good selection of entertainment through the week, inc a pub quiz or cabaret. The Sunday lunch is always excellent quality and great value. The staff are always friendly and welcoming and make a real effort to...engage with you whilst you’re there. The pub, also, is very dog friendly - they even came to the table to give a small portion of Sunday lunch to our dog when we were there. It was really kind of them and he really enjoyed it! Thanks for a lovely time!More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 6 August 2023 via mobile

Went with friends who highly recommend and you did not disappoint! Absolutely fantastic meal, huge portions, tasty, and amazing gravy. Fantastic staff, very attentive!

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 30 April 2023 via mobile

Brilliant pub that are really dog friendly! Our dogs had a free Sunday lunch which they demolished! The Sunday lunch was lovely - best I’ve had in years. Lovely, friendly staff too 🫶🏼More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Thomas Edwards, Owner at North Star, responded to this reviewResponded 30 April 2023

We may be a pub, but at North Star we make all members of the family feel welcome - from humans to furry friends! It's wonderful to know that our free Sunday lunch was a hit; we look forward to delighting you (and your pooches!)...More

Reviewed 9 April 2023

We visited the North Star with my family (there were 13 of us) for Easter Sunday lunch. We were shown to our table by the manager. I explained my youngest had a range of allergies and he could not help me enough. He made sure...she felt the same as everyone else and that she had a delicious and nutritious meal. The lamb dinner was exceptional and the service was the match the foods high standards. When we went to leave the manager came over with some chocolate for the kids and had gone to the Tesco next door to find some brownies that my little one could eat. This is above and beyond anything I have every experienced with a child with allergies. What a fantastic place. I cannot recommend the food or service highly enough. I am looking forward to returning again soonMore

Date of visit: April 2023
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Thomas Edwards, Owner at North Star, responded to this reviewResponded 30 April 2023

Dear CardiffVicki, thank you for the wonderful review of your experience at North Star. We are thrilled that you and your family had such an enjoyable time. We understand how important it is to ensure all guests feel included and special during their visit. We...More

Reviewed 12 March 2023 via mobile

Superb meal. Amazing service. All three courses were well presented and cooked . Highly recommended, also an excellent pintMore

Date of visit: March 2023
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Thomas Edwards, Owner at North Star, responded to this reviewResponded 18 March 2023

Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Ian! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your Sunday dinner with us and that our food and service was top-notch. Our team puts a lot of dedication into providing each customer with an excellent experience...More

Reviewed 12 March 2023

After seeing good reviews about the North Star we were looking forward to it, well to say the least we had a long wait for our main meals then neither of the courses were very warm, so on the whole will not visit again.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Thomas Edwards, Owner at North Star, responded to this reviewResponded 18 March 2023

Hi Maureen, thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback. We're very sorry you didn't have the best experience with us, we're very busy on Sundays and unfortunately at peak times there can sometimes be a wait for food, as much of it...More

Reviewed 26 February 2023 via mobile

Came here after looking for a place that did a Sunday Roast. It didnt disappoint. The website says the roast is the best in Cardiff. Can't argue with that. I went for the beef, my wife had the pork belly, daughter had the vegetarian Wellington...and my other daughter didn't fancy a roast so had loaded top fries. I cant think of a place where ive visited and had a better roast. Highly recommended.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Thomas Edwards, Owner at North Star, responded to this reviewResponded 18 March 2023

Hi Benjamin, thank you for your review of North Star and excellent feedback! We are humbled to learn that you felt your Sunday roast was the best you have ever had --that's fantastic news :) Our chefs prepare every dish with care and passion, so...More

Reviewed 8 January 2023

What an amazing Sunday lunch. Chicken was cooked to perfection. Great selection of veg, roast potatoes and Yorkshire pudding. Not often I skip dessert but the main course was so filling there was no room for dessert. Maybe next time.More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Thomas Edwards, Owner at North Star, responded to this reviewResponded 18 March 2023

Thank you for your wonderful review and 5-star rating, Linda! We are delighted you enjoyed your Sunday lunch experience at North Star and that our chicken was cooked to perfection. We're also pleased to hear you were so full after your delicious main course that...More

Reviewed 8 January 2023 via mobile

Popped in for lunch and was really impressed on several aspects. The staff were really friendly and helpful. There is a pool table and tvs showing sport, the pub had a nice feel to it and is inclusive for all. Great menu and food was...delicious- will definitely go again!More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Thomas Edwards, Owner at North Star, responded to this reviewResponded 18 March 2023

Thank you for your great review of North Star, Dora! We are delighted to hear that the staff were friendly and helpful and that you enjoyed the atmosphere. It always makes us happy when a customer enjoys our menu!

Reviewed 8 January 2023 via mobile

Excellent, really good value food. Perfect for a Saturday or Sunday lunch. We had sausage and mash in a Yorkshire pudding and could barely eat it allMore

Date of visit: January 2023
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Thomas Edwards, Owner at North Star, responded to this reviewResponded 18 March 2023

Thank you so much for your kind words, Sarge! We appreciate that you took the time to review your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that our food was a hit! Thank you again for dining at North Star. We look forward to...More

Reviewed 27 December 2022 via mobile

Went for Christmas day, it was beautiful. Service was amazing, food was fantastic, catered to my allergies, fed us quickly as I needed to go hospital visiting. NOTHING could have been improved!More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Thomas Edwards, Owner at North Star, responded to this reviewResponded 18 March 2023

Thank you for your wonderful review, WelshHamsterWoman! We are so glad that you had an enjoyable experience celebrating Christmas Day with us at North Star. Our team works hard to ensure that all guests feel welcomed and safe in our space. We are delighted to...More

Reviewed 27 November 2022 via mobile

The very best buffet I've ever had! Absolutely incredible, will 100% be getting a buffet here again in the future. I'll book a group party here again just to have the buffet. Hats off to the chef!

Date of visit: November 2022
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North Star is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
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