Henry's Cafe Cardiff

What should be a very nice bar, spoilt in 2 ways. Firstly to be listed as a bar, you might expect to be able to sit anywhere to drink. There's no signage telling you otherwise, but the waiting staff will chase you out of the large central area if you are not ordering food. Secondly, the toilets are very smelly. Not at all pleasant.

Stopped in for dinner after the theatre. It was fairly early so not too busy but still a nice atmosphere. Very good food and great service. Enjoyed our visit.

Staff were very welcoming and helpful door and bar staff. We were in search of espresso martini which was on tap here pre mixed we tried a taster but didn't enjoy it and there wasn't an option to have one mixed up which was a shame, but that is just our personal preference can't please everyone! Opted for a glass of wine instead but after ordering and paying for a glass the waitress discovered supplies were very limited and they'd run out of the one we ordered. No problem for the staff who quickly and easily sorted the refund/purchase transaction for another drink. It was very quiet for a Friday (two other tables occupied maybe) and we were asked to drink up at 22:00 (having arrived at 21:30) because the bar was closing. This is much earlier than usual if the website is correct. I wish this place well as I've had a lot of good times here in the past, but it seems to be struggling a bit with supplies, atmosphere, opening hours and (again personal opinion) quality with regards to the pre mixed drink thing. Kudos to the staff for doing what they can.

The bar staff was very welcoming, but the waitress seemed a bit indifferent towards us. Unfortunately, the food was lacking in flavor. The restaurant itself was pleasant, but the chef could use some improvement.

We decided to dine at Henry's before a show. The staff at the front of the house were exceptional, very engaging and welcoming. Unfortunately, the rest of our experience fell short. Initially, we had to send back a pint of beer because it was not up to standard. The staff graciously replaced it for us. Despite arriving at Henry's 75 minutes before our show, we were informed that many items on the menu would not be available within that time frame (even though it was not busy). Additionally, when we attempted to order food, a significant number of items were unavailable. The dishes we were able to order were mediocre at best, resembling something you might find at a budget chain pub for twice the price. Despite the pleasant staff, I doubt we will return.