Enjoying yourself Wales
Timetable Wales
Restaurants generally open around 11:30am and close around 10pm-11pm. They may close much earlier out of season and outside Cardiff. During this period, you can eat at any time - usually. Beware, too, of pubs where the kitchen closes earlier than the establishment - after 9pm it's harder to get a bite to eat.
Budget & Tips Wales
Pubs generally serve food at reasonable prices. Count on average £15 for a dish.
What costs extra Wales
In Wales, service is not necessarily included in the bill. If the words " service not included " appear on the menu, it's customary to leave a 10-15% tip for the waiter. Don't forget it! Otherwise, as in France, the tip you leave depends on your goodwill, bearing in mind that it's not customary to leave a tip in pubs.
The local way Wales
Pubs and their famous fish & chips! And for breakfast, the traditional menu: sausages, fried eggs, bacon, ketchup and white beans. Don't worry, if you fancy something sweet, a continental breakfast is available almost everywhere.
At the pub, you order your beer at the counter and pay directly. Remember to memorize your table number so that the waiter can spot you.
Kids Wales
Barring a few rare indications to the contrary, they are welcome. And most of the time, a special menu is prepared for them.
Smokers Wales
Smoking is prohibited inside bars and restaurants.
Take a break Wales
Timetable Wales
On weekdays, bars close between 10pm and midnight. On Friday and Saturday nights, they generally close later, until 4am in Cardiff. Outside the capital, they close a little earlier.
Budget & Tips Wales
In general, the cheapest thing you can buy is a pint of beer.
In Wales, service is not necessarily included in the bill. If it's marked " service not included ", it's customary to leave a 10-15% tip for the waiter. Don't forget it! Otherwise, as in France, the tip you leave depends on your goodwill, bearing in mind that it's not customary to leave a tip in pubs.
Age restrictions Wales
To enter pubs, if you're accompanied, there's generally no age limit. Children are allowed, but of course, no alcohol is allowed. The minimum age is 18, and young adults are often asked to show proof of identity.
What's very local Wales
A pint of local beer, on its own or with a meal.
At the pub, you order your beer at the counter and pay directly. Remember to memorize your table number so that the waiter can spot you.
Kids Wales
Except for a few rare indications to the contrary, they are welcome.
Smokers Wales
Smoking is prohibited inside bars and restaurants.
