Local Area

The village of Llandaff is a little gem on the outskirts of Cardiff city centre.

Often referred to as The City of Llandaff, it has its own stunning cathedral dating back to 1107, which is just a two minute walk away from Maltsters.

The village itself has a pretty high street with local shops and amenities, plus an attractive village green. Llandaff was also the birthplace of the children’s author Roald Dahl, who attended the nearby Cathedral school which features in his book "Boy". Located just 2 miles from Cardiff’s city centre, Llandaff is the ideal location to stay whether on business or for pleasure – it’s close enough to the centre to be convenient, and far enough away to escape!

Maltsters history

Maltsters is probably the oldest licensed pub in Cardiff. There has been a building on this site since 1310. The pub was originally towards the rear of the current building and was called "The Moira". It has been a Brains pub since 1958.

The Rev. James (of Llandaff!)

One of the fantastic real ales you will find on our bar is The Rev. James, a beer which originated from the Buckley brewery of Llanelli. The original Reverend James Buckley came to Llanelli in 1760 and set up the brewery in 1799. A descendent of the original Buckley family was James Rice Buckley, born in 1849 to James and Ursula Buckley. Having studied theology at Oxford, he later became vicar of Llandaff for 45 years and Archdeacon of Llandaff Cathedral between 1913 and 1924. A monument of The Reverend James Rice Buckley still stands proudly within the Cathedral grounds today.

Looking for things to do in Cardiff? Why not visit some attractions in the local area.

Millennium Stadium
The Millennium Stadium is the national stadium of Wales. Built to host the Rugby World Cup in 1999, it is the home of the Welsh national rugby union team and the Welsh national football team but is also host to many other large scale events, such as the Super Special Stage of Wales Rally Great Britain, Speedway Grand Prix of Great Britain, boxing and many music concerts.

Visit Cardiff
Official tourism website for Cardiff in Wales. Find information on attractions, events, accommodation, downloadable maps, how to get to Cardiff and much, much more.

Llandaff Cathedral
The official site provides an illustrated history of this mainly Gothic cathedral on one of the oldest Christian sites in Britain.

Wales Millennium Centre
Wales Millennium Centre comprises one large theatre and two smaller halls hosting musicals, opera, ballet and dance. It also includes shops, bars and restaurants. The centre is home to the national opera, dance, theatre and literature companies of Wales, as well as the national orchestra.

John Lewis
Wales’ largest department store.

St Fagans
St Fagans is one of Europe's leading open–air museums and Wales's most popular heritage attraction. It stands in the grounds of the magnificent St Fagans Castle, a late 16th-century manor house donated to the people of Wales by the Earl of Plymouth.

Cardiff Castle
Cardiff Castle is one of Wales' leading heritage attractions and a site of international significance. During 2000 years of history, the Castle has been a Roman Garrison, a Norman stronghold and in Victorian times was transformed into a gothic fairytale fantasy.

Cardiff Airport
Official Cardiff Airport website for live flight information, news, airport parking, offers, booking flights & holidays.

Celtic Manor Hotel Resort
Celtic Manor 5 * Star resort includes two hotels with three Championship Golf Courses, luxury Spa and Ryder Cup Venue 2010.

Whitchurch Golf Club
Whitchurch Golf Club features an 18 hole, par 70, parkland course and full-service clubhouse.

Castell Coch
Late nineteenth-century 'fairytale'-style castle, built on medieval remains, designed for the third marquess of Bute by William Burges.

St David's Shopping Centre
St David's is the leading shopping and leisure destination for Wales.

Ghost Walks
The Maltsters is ideally placed to have a meal or drink before embarking on one of the best ghost walks in the UK. The Llandaff Ghost Walk has been widely acclaimed as one of the best of its type in the UK for its atmosphere, eeriness, and storytelling.