Pillars in Cardiff: photos, reviews, menu

About

Pillars in Cardiff offers a budget-friendly dining experience perfect for students, tourists, or anyone looking for a quick bite. The cozy self-serve eatery caters to all meal times, from breakfast to dinner, presenting a range of delicious choices such as hearty pies, jacket potatoes, and comforting chicken curry. Known for its good, homemade-style meals, Pillars also serves up small plates and desserts alongside tea, coffee, beer, and wine. Despite occasional issues with table clearing and some worn interiors, the restaurant maintains a casual atmosphere, making it ideal for solo dining or catching up with friends. With menu offerings under £10, it's an affordable spot to enjoy a comforting meal.

Price

$$$$ 1 - 10 GBP

Meals

Breakfast, Branch, Lunch, Dinner

Services

Dine-in

Dietary options

Healthy options

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Small plates, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving coffee

Payment

Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card, NFC payment

3.8

based on 1,425 reviews

Google

3.8/5 1,373 reviews

Facebook

4.1/5 52 reviews

Eleanor McKenna

Food: 4
Service: 2
Atmosphere: 3

Went in today to have a quick bite to eat, I’ve been coming here since I was little so I knew I’d have good service and lovley food as always. Instead I was greeted by a very rude manager. We felt very rushed to order as we had only just walked in and had been asked three times what we wanted. We weren’t even given a number for our food so had to track the waitress down when she was walking around with our food. The food was great as per usual and the waiting staff were lovley. Sadly the rude attitude of that one particular man really just put me off and ruined the experience,doubt I’ll come again sadly.

rob pike

Food: 5
Service: 4
Atmosphere: 3

We had cottage pie and chips and proper homemade style food. We loved it. I do agree with some of the reviews that tables are slow to clear away and the place hasn't changed in years. I did see advert for staff so I think they are short staffed which could explain tables not cleared quicker. I would return as all the food looked nice.

Reuben Hughes

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3

Good food, very cheap, very quick service, old furnishings

What is the address of Pillars?
Pillars is located at 29 Queen St, CF10 2AH, Cardiff, United Kingdom.
How to get here by public transport?
The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Bus stop Kingsway Hilton (Stop GP) (173 m walk)
- Bus stop Kingsway (Stop GR) (147 m walk)
- Bus stop Greyfriars Road Stop GN (180 m walk)
- Bus stop Greyfriars Road GH (160 m walk)
How is Pillars rated by visitors?
Pillars has an average rating of 3.8 based on 1,425 reviews across platforms such as Google, Facebook.
What is the average price for a meal at Pillars?
The average price for a meal is 1 - 10 GBP (it is cheap - $).

Pillars in Cardiff