Sonder Bar & Bistro in Cardiff: photos, reviews

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Sonder Bar & Bistro in Cardiff's lively Pontcanna area offers a truly delightful dining experience. With an impressive average rating of 5 stars on Google, this spot is known for its fabulous, well-balanced dishes and an upbeat, friendly ambiance. Whether you're stopping by for brunch, lunch, or dinner, the menu surprises with familiar dishes given contemporary twists, and those following a vegetarian diet will find delicious options. The drinks menu boasts a well-curated selection with specific pairing advice, ensuring that your choice of wine or cocktail perfectly complements your meal. The attentive and personal service enhances your visit, making it all the more special. With features like free Wi-Fi and quick service, it's also convenient for a mid-day meal or a leisurely dinner. Reservations are available, so planning ahead is a breeze.

Meals

Branch, Lunch, Dinner

Services

Reservations available, Dine-in

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Serving cocktails, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving coffee

Payment

Payment by credit card, Payment by debit card

Parking

On-street parking, Free parking

Pets

Pets allowed outside

5.0

based on 93 reviews

Google

5/5 93 reviews

Rhys Peters

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Fabulous food in an upbeat and super friendly atmosphere. The staff know the menu and give great advice as well as a lovely welcome. The menu is fresh and well balanced - everything we ate was tasty and well portioned. Good selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, with specific pairing advice as well. We ate brunch this time and will definitely both return and recommend, including for the evening menu.

Sian Edwards

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Amazing experience, amazing food, really recommend the Tornedos! Thanks to the lovely team!

Catherine Arkell

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Just had the most delightful meal at Sonder this evening. The food is absolutely perfect, the atmosphere is delightful, and the service was the best I've experienced in a long time. My friend and I had the tuna tartare, labneh & peppers and the fried chicken to start, the mussels and steak frites for mains, and the tiramisu and cheesecake for dessert. It was all fantastic. Amazing flavours, good portions, nice presentation, and locally sourced! We were celebrating her birthday and they brought her dessert out with a plate that said "Happy Birthday" written in chocolate with some ice cream and crumble. Our server was incredibly observant - she was always available when needed, but didn't hover. The decor is modern, but a tiny bit funky and I was grateful for the background music that was interesting but quiet enough we didn't have to speak loudly/yell to hear each other. I rarely write reviews, but I just had to after eating here because it was such an all-round wonderful experience. Casual fine dining at its best. 13/10 would recommend. Sad I am just visiting and don't live here, because I would be back often.

What is the address of Sonder Bar & Bistro?
Sonder Bar & Bistro is located at 72 Llandaff Rd, CF11 9NL, Cardiff, Pontcanna, United Kingdom.
How to get here by public transport?
The nearest public transport options provide quick and easy access:
- Bus stop Glynne St (20 m walk)
- Bus stop Conway Road (160 m walk)
- Bus stop Carmarthen Street (32 m walk)
- Bus stop Market Place (177 m walk)
How is Sonder Bar & Bistro rated by visitors?
Sonder Bar & Bistro has an average rating of 5.0 based on 93 reviews across platforms such as Google.
Is the venue pet-friendly?
Sonder Bar & Bistro is pet-friendly, but pets are allowed only in outdoor areas.

Sonder Bar & Bistro in Cardiff