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Cottage, Cardiff

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Operator: Valiant Pub Company
25 St Mary Street, City Centre, Cardiff, CF10 1AA (View on Google Map)
(029) 2033 7195
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Behind an ornate wood and glass frontage, the Cottage has a long, narrow interior. Built around 1750, it is one of the oldest inns in Cardiff. A classic pub, serving a range of Brains ales amongst others. Decorated with old photographs of the city, this is a convivial retreat on a main street where the nightlife can be hectic. It's usually very busy on rugby international match days. Dark not always available.

Historic Interest

Circa 1895, Grade II Listed. Historic Wales/Cadw reference 21648

Information for this venue is provided by the Cardiff Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Caerdydd - Cardiff
Last updated
Last surveyed
23/06/2026
Leasehold owner
Valiant Pub Company
Freehold owner
Valiant
Pub ID
CAR/004
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 4 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Brains - SA TasteMatch Prediction

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Brains - SA Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted 10 times
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Brains - SA

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 10 times. at Cottage, Cardiff.

ABV 4.2%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Wye Valley - Butty Bach TasteMatch Prediction

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Wye Valley - Butty Bach
Wye Valley - Butty Bach Premium Bitter • 4.5% Spotted 13 times
Wye Valley - Butty Bach
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Wye Valley - Butty Bach

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 13 times. at Cottage, Cardiff.

ABV 4.5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Brains - Dark TasteMatch Prediction

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Brains - Dark
Brains - Dark Mild • 3.4% Spotted 14 times
Brains - Dark
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Brains - Dark

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 14 times. at Cottage, Cardiff.

ABV 3.4%
Cask
Style Mild
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Brains - SA Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Brains - SA Gold
Brains - SA Gold Session Golden Ale • 4.2%
Brains - SA Gold
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Brains - SA Gold

This beer is served regularly at Cottage, Cardiff.

ABV 4.2%
Cask
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 4 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (190m)
Nearby Station (500m)
Cardiff Central

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