Gassy's — Salisbury Road Pub & Kitchen, Cardiff
A lively Cathays pub and kitchen offering affordable pub food, strong vegan choices, bottomless brunch and regular quizzes, live music and sports screenings.
Gassy’s is a lively, student-friendly pub and kitchen on Salisbury Road in Cathays, Cardiff, known for affordable pub classics, a strong vegan menu and regular events from quizzes to live music. Housed in a two-level space with an indoor balcony and sports screens, it mixes casual daytime brunches and bottomless weekend sessions with buzzy evening service and cocktails, making it a flexible stop for groups, students and anyone after a relaxed, unpretentious night out.
A brief summary to Gassy's
- 39-41 Salisbury Rd, Cardiff, CF24 4AB, GB
- +442920232608
- Visit website
- Duration: 0.5 to 3 hours
- Budget
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 4 out of 5
- Monday 12 pm-11 pm
- Tuesday 12 pm-11 pm
- Wednesday 12 pm-12 am
- Thursday 12 pm-12 am
- Friday 12 pm-12 am
- Saturday 10 am-12 am
- Sunday 10 am-11 pm
Local tips
- Book ahead for weekend bottomless brunches and larger groups to secure balcony or booth seating.
- Check event listings for quiz, karaoke or live-music nights if you prefer a quieter time or want to join the entertainment.
- Vegan diners will find a dedicated section of the menu; ask staff about cross-contamination if you have strict dietary needs.
- If you want to watch sport, arrive early on match nights for the best seats and to avoid standing-room only areas.
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Gassy's location weather suitability
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Any Weather
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Mild Temperatures
Discover more about Gassy's
A neighbourhood pub with a practical heart
Gassy’s occupies a familiar two-level building on Salisbury Road that reads as a neighbourhood pub updated for a younger crowd. The layout is straightforward: a main bar and dining area on the ground floor and an indoor balcony above that offers slightly raised seating and better sightlines to the room below. Fixtures are robust rather than precious, with wooden tables, exposed fittings and a bar that becomes the visual centrepiece once the lights go down.Menus built for sharing and dietary variety
The kitchen specialises in approachable pub plates — burgers, bagels and loaded sharing dishes — plus a deliberately strong vegan section that gives plant-based diners clear choices rather than token items. Portions and presentation tilt toward casual, comfort-driven cooking rather than fine dining; expect generous sauces, loaded fries and brunch dishes that anchor daytime trade. Cocktails and draft beers are given equal billing, useful for gradual transitions from lunch into evening.Events, sport and the social calendar
Gassy’s programmes a mix of regular events: quiz nights, karaoke, live music and sport screenings that shift the pub’s character across the week. On match nights the bank of screens and the bar’s energy make it a go-to spot for fans; at quieter times the space reads as a relaxed café-style hangout. The venue’s format lends itself to groups — booths and bench seating accommodate crowds while the balcony creates a semi-private zone for larger bookings.Character and atmosphere through the day
By day Gassy’s is informal and easygoing: brunch plates, coffee and a low-key soundtrack serve students and local residents. As evening arrives the lighting softens, the bar fills and DJs or bands (when scheduled) raise the volume. The combination of hearty food, friendly service and a party-ready playlist produces a place that can be casual and sociable in quick succession.Practical details that shape the visit
The pub is tailored to accessibility and everyday needs: step-free areas and wheelchair-accessible zones are available in parts of the layout, and credit-card acceptance and free Wi‑Fi support longer stays. Outdoor seating is sometimes available on warmer days. Expect straightforward, priced menus and promotions such as bottomless brunch sessions during weekends that attract groups and celebrations.Why it fits into Cathays' scene
Salisbury Road sits within Cardiff’s student-heavy neighbourhoods, and Gassy’s matches that context: affordable prices, late-evening opening hours on weekends and a focus on social programming. It is not a boutique cocktail bar or a quiet gastro pub; instead its appeal comes from a reliable mix of value, variety and an atmosphere that can move from brunch chatter to live-sport buzz without losing coherence.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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For the kind of experience you’re after
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For how adventurous you want the journey to be
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Location Audience
- Family Friendly
- Teen Friendly
- Solo Friendly
- Couple Friendly
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Vegan Friendly
- Solo Female Friendly
