The Albany (Donald Street pub and hotel rooms)
A friendly, old-school Cardiff pub with affordable rooms above — straightforward food, local ales and a cosy, lived-in atmosphere.
A traditional Cardiff pub with a long-running neighbourhood feel, The Albany occupies a red-brick corner on Donald Street close to the city centre. Expect a low-key interior of wooden bar fittings, patterned carpet and framed memorabilia, a small beer garden for warmer days and a short menu of classic pub dishes; the place combines affordable rooms above with a friendly, local atmosphere.
A brief summary to Albany Hotel
- 105 Donald St, Cardiff, CF24 4TL, GB
- +442920311075
- Visit website
- Duration: 0.5 to 3 hours
- Budget
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Mixed
- Mobile reception: 4 out of 5
- Monday 12 pm-11 pm
- Tuesday 12 pm-11 pm
- Wednesday 12 pm-11 pm
- Thursday 12 pm-11 pm
- Friday 12 pm-11 pm
- Saturday 11 am-11 pm
- Sunday 12 pm-10:30 pm
Local tips
- Evenings can be liveliest during televised sport and quiz nights; arrive earlier for a table if you want a seat near the TV.
- The small outdoor area is pleasant in fair weather but limited in size; bring a light jacket for cooler months.
- If you're staying in one of the rooms above, confirm check-in arrangements with the pub on arrival as the bar is the hub for guest access.
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Discover more about Albany Hotel
A neighbourhood pub with old-school character
The Albany sits on Donald Street as a compact, brick-built public house that reads as a friendly, no-frills local rather than a polished gastropub. Inside you'll find a traditional layout of a central bar, wooden panelling, upholstered seating and locally hung pictures and memorabilia that together create a cosy, lived-in mood. The pub's scale is intimate — spaces for groups and quieter corners for single pints — and the tone is straightforward and welcoming.Food, drink and hotel rooms under one roof
The Albany pairs a straightforward pub menu and rotating ales with a handful of basic rooms above, making it practical for short stays tied to events or late-night arrivals. Food service focuses on hearty, familiar dishes and Sunday roasts, matched to beer and spirits behind the bar. The guest rooms continue the pub's simple, functional approach: comfortable beds, modest fittings and easy access to the ground-floor bar and garden.A social calendar rooted in local life
Community fixtures — quiz nights, televised sport and occasional live events — shape the week's rhythm here, drawing repeat local custom alongside visitors. The pub's ambience can shift through the day, moving from a quieter lunchtime lull to a livelier evening bar where conversation and televised matches set the pace. A small enclosed outdoor space offers relief in summer months and a place for smokers away from the interior.Practicalities and the building's setting
Physically compact, The Albany sits among mixed residential and commercial streets near Cardiff’s civic and leisure core; its street-facing position and signage make it easy to spot. The ground-floor bar is the main focus, with easy step access from the pavement and a modest footprint that emphasises sociability and short stays rather than extensive facilities.The character that keeps it local
What defines The Albany is its straightforwardness: unostentatious decor, attentive bar service and an emphasis on value. The combination of convivial bar times, traditional pub food and adjoining rooms creates a single-venue experience useful for travellers seeking uncomplicated accommodation as well as for locals after a reliable pint.Notable details visitors notice quickly
Look for practical touches: a roster of real ales and lagers, framed team photos and posters for upcoming pub events, and staff who run the place with an easy, familiar efficiency. While not a destination for fine dining or boutique design, its strengths are clarity of purpose — drink, simple food, and short-stay rooms — and a steady, approachable personality.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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