There’s no doubt the team behind the Lansdowne has done a quality job at transforming what was once an uninviting locals’ pub into a quality boozer.
They’ve successfully combined sparse, almost Scandi-minimalist wooden décor with an excellent range of Wye Valley, Celt and Tiny Rebel ales on tap. However, unlike most recent trendy pub openings, The Lansdowne serves food which is closer to pub than gastro pub. Printed menus are ditched in favour of a wall-mounted board, there are no starters, orders are placed at the bar, mains include pie & mash and chicken curry, and there are only 2 desserts.
After a ravenous 45 minute wait for our food (I even came close to ordering a pickled egg), I was ready to inhale my burger with bacon and cheese.
1. How was the patty? Well done and as a result lacking a little moisture. Its flavour was fairly good.
2. How was the bun? A decent floured white bap.
3. How was the other stuff in the bun? Excellent crispy thick cut bacon, guilty-pleasure melted processed cheese, acidic and crunchy cornichons, iceberg lettuce and thinly sliced tomatoes - pretty much the perfect combination as far as I’m concerned.
4. How were the chips? Limp and probably out of a bag. They were reminiscent of those I was served at Gateshead Leisure Centre café in 1989.
5. What was the price? £7
6. What’s the verdict? With a few tweaks, this decent burger could be very good. Essentially, the patty needs a little less cooking and the chips replacing.
Mrs G ordered the homemade bean burger (£7) in a fleeting moment of January healthiness. It had a good chilli kick and was packed with beans…after one mouthful of my burger, however, she begrudgingly realised the error of her ways.
A sturdy pie served with mash, peas and gravy was described as enjoyable (£7).
Unlike the mains, desserts were superb.
Sticky toffee pudding (£3.50) was soft, moist and rich with dark sugar. It was served with smooth custard.
Vanilla cheesecake was wonderfully smooth and creamy, had an excellent crisp base and was accompanied by a sharp berry coulis.
Whilst the food at The Lansdowne is a well-priced accompaniment to a few pints, I wouldn't make a special trip for a meal. However, if the food matched the standards of the beer and venue, they’d be onto a winner.
Correction - An earlier version of this article stated that The Lansdowne is owned by Chameleon Group. The Lansdowne is in fact owned by Spooncardiff Ltd who are also part owners of the Potted Pig.
Correction - An earlier version of this article stated that The Lansdowne is owned by Chameleon Group. The Lansdowne is in fact owned by Spooncardiff Ltd who are also part owners of the Potted Pig.
The details:
Address - The Lansdowne, Lansdowne Road, Canton, Cardiff, CF5 1PU
Telephone - 02920 221312
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