Honestly - who doesn't love brunch? It ties two of our favourite meals together for one deliciously egg-laden extravaganza and we couldn't be more here for it. And luckily, our city is full of brilliant spots for a morning feast. From gorgeous restaurants slinging out all of the classics to quirky hangouts with droolworthy twists, here's where to find the best brunch spots in Cardiff.
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Last updated on 24th January 2025
Over at The Botanist in the city centre, you can tuck into a classic or vegan full English, shakshuka with chorizo or smashed avocado on toast. Enjoy your feast either inside the pretty restaurant or on the cool rooftop terrace, complete with pretty trees and great views. And if you want to add on bottomless drinks? Nab 90 minutes of unlimited prosecco, Aperol spritz, bloody Marys or lager for just £25 per person.
@ District Cardiff on Saturday 1st March 2025 and 8 other Saturdays
Breakfast doesn't come any more fabulous than with tickets to Bougie Drag Bottomless Brunch at Walkabout in Cardiff. This glamourous show sees some of the sexiest and best queens in the country take to the stage, high-kicks and all, to provide roaring entertainment, gags and games. £44.95 will bag you 90 minutes of free-flowing prosecco and mimosas, alongside a brunch dish of your choice (think burgers and fries) on Saturdays at this fabulous affair.
When it comes to the best bottomless brunches around, The Philharmonic really has it in the bag. Dig into mouthwatering dishes, including a full Welsh, a range of pancakes and scrambled tofu muffins or their signature pretzel butties, complete with lip-smacking cocktails like the cosmopolitan or a pornstar martini. Bottomless drinks and a tasty meal will set you back just £33 per person, but you can also upgrade to premium cocktails and stone-baked with the £38 option.
Located in the former David Morgan department store, The Cardiff Townhouse is a stylish two-storey venue that includes a cosy cafe and a pretty outdoor terrace that are both ideal for a late-morning meal. Munch away on kefir pancakes topped with whipped mascarpone and berry compote, or dive into plates of poached eggs and avocado on sourdough. Even better? Their selection of coffee is unbeatable.
Looking for some of the best brunch in Cardiff's Pontcanna? The clue's in the name here, as The Pontcanna is making sure your hunger pangs stay at bay by boasting a mega menu of mid-morning bites. Chow down on shakshuka baked eggs, smashed avocado with dukkah on toast or a classic eggs Florentine while in cute, cosy surrounds. Many of their options come in at under £10, perfect for an affordable feast, and they've got choices to suit all dietary requirements.
@ Flight Club Cardiff on Various dates from Sunday 2nd February 2025
If you're looking for a top-notch daytime event, then be sure to check out Cardiff Brunch Social at Flight Club on Mary Street. So, what's on offer? Expect a whole bottle of bubbles each and all the pizza paddles you can eat between your group, all while playing its signature social darts - complete with electronic boards that add up your scores and all kinds of fun minigames. Pries start from just £30 per person, taking place on Saturdays and Sundays. Sign us up.
The Alchemist is, without a doubt, one of the best brunch places in Cardiff city centre. Fill your boots with mouthwatering eats come the weekend, from chicken and waffles to breakfast baps or beans and parmesan on toast, accompanied by bizarre cocktails with theatrical presentations - we recommend the colour changing one. You can enjoy three of their bespoke drinks with your dish for £30 per person, or upgrade to bottomless for just £10 extra.
Looking for a wild brunching bonanza? Over at city centre party palace Tonight Josephine, they're hosting all kinds of themed goings-on. Whether you fancy '00s nostalgia and drag queens or non-stop ABBA bangers and wicked performances, this pretty pink joint has got you covered. Tickets start from only £39 per person, promising 60 or 90 minutes of bottomless bubbles, beer or cocktail pitchers alongside your meal.
A trendy city centre bar that boasts a menu of over 80 different cocktails, The Bootlegger is home to one of the best bottomless brunches in the city. Expect cool, 1920s-inspired interiors in the speakeasy-style venue, as well as a lively atmosphere.
On Saturdays, you can enjoy 90 minutes of free-flowing prosecco, cocktails and bloody Mary shots, all for £29.95 each.
Located in Cardiff Bay, The Cosy Club is making sure your AM is seamless with some of the best brunch Cardiff has to offer. Head along to the quirky hotspot to devour dishes like a chorizo hash, smoked salmon with scrambled eggs or the Cali Brunch, made up of poached eggs, avocado and pea mint crush, feta, Aleppo chilli and sourdough toast. They've got a separate vegan and gluten-free menu to cater to everyone, and a whole list of breakfast cocktails to sip on the side.
Boasting rustic-chic interiors, with exposed brickwork, wooden panels and low-hanging lightbulbs, independent restaurant Pitch whips up what's often hailed as the best full Welsh breakfast in the city centre. Not your bag? You can also chomp on chilli halloumi topped with poached eggs and hollandaise sauce, all of which is made using locally grown ingredients from Welsh farmers where possible. And if you fancy a boozy feast, their bottomless option costs £31.50 for a tasty plate plus 90 minutes of unlimited beer or prosecco.
Home to some of the very best brunch in Cardiff city centre, Revolucion De Cuba is ideal when you're after something a little bit tropical. Their bottomless offer includes a mimosa alongside tortilla chips and salsa on arrival, before diving into 90 minutes of unlimited cocktails, sangria, beer and more. Topping it all off? Mouthwatering plates of chorizo hash, spicy fried chicken burgers, full vegan breakfasts or quesadillas.
Chapter Arts Centre is a vibrant Pontcanna location, and their bright, airy cafe and bar is an ideal spot for brunch. Between 9am and 6pm Monday to Saturday, you can get your hands on the likes of tofu scramble on toast, berry-topped pancake stacks, freshly baked pastries of a full Welsh breakfast, with plenty of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options dotted throughout the menu.
It's not just The Ivy's decor that's an absolute beauty - the opulent, botanical dining haven also rustles up one helluva brunch. You'll find all the classics here; we're talking eggs royale, vegan full Welsh breakfasts, buttermilk pancakes and so much more. And on weekends? They've got an extra special early afternoon menu that features everything from steak tartare on toast to truffle chicken Milanese, with lots of cocktails to match.
