Bottomless Brunch in Cardiff: The best places for a boozy morning (or afternoon)

Looking for the best bottomless brunch in Cardiff? You’ve come to the right place. This beloved trend has swept the nation and - luckily - shows no signs of slowing down. After all, it’s a win-win: restaurants and bars can attract customers earlier in the day and in return they get a pretty sweet deal on drinks. What’s not to like?

Like most other student cities, Cardiff has a lot to offer in the boozy brunch department. There are tons of brilliant pubs and bars, more and more of which have started offering a special something to wash down the morning meal. But that's not all. Cardiff has its fair share of more glamorous spots, if you're looking for somewhere a bit more luxurious for your bottomless brunching. 

We know that sometimes a coffee catch up isn't going to cut it - what you really need is to get the gang together for a good couple of hours of boozing and breakfasting. In our opinion, it's the perfect choice no matter the occasion and makes for a pretty fun way to start the day. The bottomless addition to the late morning meal - if you ask us - was a stroke of genius. What better way to chase away hangovers from the night before than unlimited bloody Marys and the like alongside your fry-up? And it’s not just the prosecco and bellinis anymore, there’s so much choice with places offering up the likes of house lagers, full lists of fruity cocktails and even bottomless Champagne if you’re punching for something fancier.

The hardest part? Deciding where to go. From cosy pubs to lively clubs and everything in between, we’ve gathered the cream of the crop in terms of boozy brunch in Cardiff just for you. There’s plenty of choice on both the food and drinks front whether you’re wanting to dig into avo on toast or mix it up a bit with complete pizza menus.

Aura Brasserie & Bar, Cardiff Coal Exchange

What: Tucked away in Cardiff’s historic Coal Exchange, Aura is a contemporary bar and brasserie that brings all the glitz and glam to your next brunch. Keeping it classic, you’ll get your choice of a main, with 90 minutes of free-flowing Prosecco - it’s that simple. Dishes are rather indulgent, offering the likes of smoked salmon and avo on a toasted croissant, ‘nduja rarebit on sourdough, or grilled flatbread with jalapeno hummus and crispy cauliflower. We’d recommend getting a couple of snacks and a dessert as well and turning this into a three-course feast.
Where: The Exchange Building, CF10 5FQ
Book now: Aura Brasserie & Bar

Graze Restaurant at The Hilton Cardiff, Kingsway

What: If you’re looking for something slightly more stylish for your weekend brunching then Graze Restaurant at The Hilton hotel might be exactly what you're looking for. Available from 12-4pm you can enjoy a main course alongside 90 minutes of bottomless prosecco - which seems like a pretty good deal to us. Choose from the likes of eggs benedict or Welsh rarebit on toast, so you can really dig into those regional delights.
Where: Kingsway, CF10 3HH
Book now: Graze Restaurant

Cosy Club, Mermaid Quay

What: If you're looking for somewhere to go for brunch at Mermaid Quay, Cosy Club specialise in proper breakfasts. There are plenty of choices, including a variety of full fry-ups, american or sweet berry pancakes (available in stacks of three or six, depending how hungry you are) and shakshuka available with chorizo, feta, or you can even go for half and half. Go bottomless - or here ‘boundless’ - with a choice of prosecco, Bloody Mary’s, Mimosas or Spritzes. This one is available from 10am if you’re wanting to get on the booze early!
Where: Unit 24 - Mermaid Quay, CF10 5BZ
Book now: Cosy Club

Revolution Cardiff, Castle Street

What: You can never go wrong with bottomless brunch at Revs, especially with its two hours of free-flowing booze. Brunch here is available every day except Saturday, with a menu that goes on until 10pm - so it’s perfect for those who don’t want to get up early enough for a more traditional brunch. Tuck into the brunch grill, avo and poached egg on toast or fried chicken and bacon waffles, with unlimited cocktails, beer, cider or fizz. You can also upgrade to a premium brunch for just £10 per person, and increase your drinks selection to include a wider choice of tipples. If you are looking to host a full scale event you can even hire the whole venue.
Where: 9-11 Castle Street, CF10 1BS
Book now: Revolution Cardiff

The Alchemist, St Mary Street

What: No bottomless brunch list would be complete without The Alchemist. Their renowned 'Boundless Brunch' is available across the country - and Cardiff is no exception! Here, you can feast on American classes such as towering stacks of maple syrup and bacon pancakes or the classic fried chicken and waffles. Here, you have the choice: order three cocktails - including the Colour Changing One and Smokey Paloma - if you're wanting to keep things lighter, or upgrade for free-flowing booze for only £10 extra per person.
Where: 117 St Mary Street, CF10 1DY
Book now: The Alchemist

Pitch, Mill Lane

What: Pitch is a ‘fiercely independent’ Welsh restaurant and bar on Mill Lane offering extremely affordable brunch everyday until 5pm. The full Welsh includes pork and leek sausage, smoked streaky bacon and hash browns, while Pitch eggs are served poached on toasted muffins with a choice of toppings including smoked salmon, chilli halloumi or smashed avocado. Those looking to add a little booze to their morning can dive into the bottomless prosecco or draught beer. While there’s a little less choice than some of the other options, this is one of the most affordable on the list.
Where: 3 Mill Lane, CF10 1FL
Book now: Pitch

The Philharmonic, St Mary Street

What: The bottomless brunch at The Philharmonic is well-known in the area and definitely one to add to your list. Here, there are three free-flowing brunches to choose from, including The Philly Brunch, which includes traditional brunch dishes with 90 minutes of prosecco, gin’s and more, whilst the Golden Hour Brunch offers diners the choice of pizzas and burgers with unlimited classic and premium cocktails. Tuck into the likes of grilled chicken and chorizo pizzas or buttermilk burgers, all washed down with Espresso Martinis, Mojitos, Cosmos and more.
Where: 76-77 St Mary Street, CF10 1FA
Book now: The Philharmonic

Dirty Martini, St Mary Street

What: As the name might suggest, Dirty Martini is all about the cocktails. But what might be less apparent, is that these drinks can be enjoyed bottomless-style with brunch. The brunch in question is served in a highly Instagrammable birdcage, a la afternoon tea, and includes a selection of internationally-inspired fare such as sliders, tempura prawns and hoisin duck wonton cups. There is also a fully vegan version for our plant-based pals. Booze options include a great array of bottomless Martinis - the likes of Espresso, Pornstar or Strawberry Kiss - which sit on the menu alongside G&Ts or bubbles if that’s more your thing.
Where: Imperial Gate, St Mary Street, CF10 1FA
Book now: Dirty Martini

The Stable, Bridge Street

What: Brunch purists, avert your eyes! This one’s for the pizza lovers. Begin with a selection of sharing starters, then choose from The Stable’s fun menu of pizzas, including the Blazing Saddle with slow-roasted beef, roasted peppers, jalapenos and red onion marmalade or the Viva La Veg with roasted veggies, toasted pine nuts, green olives and vegan mozzarella. Enjoy your pizza with bottomless prosecco, beer or cider, or upgrade to unlimited cocktails for just £8 per person and enjoy an Aperol Spritz or Woo Woo with your pizzas.
Where: Ty Admiral House, CF10 2EH
Book now: The Stable

The Sorting Room at The Parkgate Hotel, Westgate Street

What: Now this one isn’t available every weekend, but they do have odd dates dotted throughout the year so it’s definitely one to keep an eye on. Everything about The Parkgate Hotel is effortlessly stylish, and that includes its dining room with live music throughout brunch. Here, you can sit back, relax, and enjoy 90 minutes of bottomless prosecco, selected cocktails or house wine alongside a two course lunch, with the promise of live music - so it’s a pretty indulgent ordeal. Plus there’s the option to upgrade to free-flowing Champagne, if this one didn’t sound quite lavish enough for you.
Where: Westgate Street, CF10 1DA
Book now: The Sorting Room

The Botanist, Church Street

What: Sometimes you just want to keep it simple - a couple of classic brunch options and your favourite tipples alongside to jazz up your meal. The Botanist's bottomless brunch is a favourite for a reason and perfect if you're sick of places trying to make it more of an ordeal than it needs to be. No frills, just hearty food and tasty drinks. Choose from smashed avo on toast or a selection of breakfast buns, then either leave the meal as it comes or add bottomless drinks which we, of course, recommend. Drinks options range from prosecco to Bloody Mary's and Aperol Spritzes.
Where: Unit 5 - 10 Church Street, CF10 1BG
Book now: The Botanist

Revolucion de Cuba, Cardiff City Centre

What: This Cuban chain has branches all across the country, serving up Latin American-inspired dishes and colourful cocktails. The Brunch Fiesta at Revolucion De Cuba is pretty simple: start with a Mimosa and chips and salsa, then pick one of their Cuban brunch dishes and enjoy 90 minutes of bottomless drinks (they've got all the classics here with Sangria, Daiquiris, Spritzes and more). Food options to soak up the cocktails include everything from quesadillas to churros towers to more classic brunch options such as avocado toast or full fry-ups if you’re not feeling that adventurous.
Where: The Friary, CF10 3FA
Book now: Revolucion de Cuba

Turtle Bay, St Mary's Street

What: The bottomless brunch at Turtle Bay needs little introduction. For those not in the loop, this Caribbean canteen of cocktails, curry goat and more is well-versed in brunch of the bottomless variety. So much so, that you get unlimited cocktails, mocktails, draft beer and prosecco for two hours - so by far the best value on the list. Brunch dishes include famous favourites like the big shack stack burger, vegan mother clucker and sweetcorn roti wrap.
Where: 114-116 St Mary’s Street, CF10 1DY
Book now: Turtle Bay

If you're too late for brunch but still looking for somewhere to eat, be sure to check out our full guide to the best restaurants in Mermaid Quay.