Food and Drink St Fagans: National History Museum

Gwalia Tea Rooms sign, St Fagans: National History Museum
Vale Restaurant, St Fagans: National History Museum
Vale Restaurant, St Fagans: National History Museum
Cafe Bardi, National History Museum at St Fagans
Cafe Bardi, National History Museum at St Fagans
Cafe Bardi, National History Museum at St Fagans
Gwalia Tea Rooms , St Fagans: National History Museum

At the National History Museum at St Fagans, we pride ourselves in providing good, quality food which is cooked on site using local, Welsh products whenever possible.

The assisted-service Vale Restaurant, situated on the first floor of the museum, serves hot and cold lunches; a range of sandwiches, baguettes & salads; home-made soup; cakes; and hot and cold drinks.

This area is a family friendly establishment and provides children's sandwich boxes, selected children's portions of main meals and specific meals for kids during weekends and school holidays.

Cafe Bardi is situated in the Main Entrance Hall and serves a variety of home-made cakes, sandwiches, boxed salads and soup and also hot and cold drinks.

Gwalia Tea Rooms is a traditional 1930's tea room serving light lunches and afternoon teas.

Delicious additive-free, farm made Welsh ice cream and sorbets by Mary's Farmhouse are available within the Museum. These can be purchased at the Vale Restaurant, Cafe Bardi and at various locations around the site.

High-chairs are available at the above outlets.

There is also a picnic area just inside the open-air section, and the Museum’s bakery also sells delicious bread and snacks

Kids Parties

Why not consider hosting your child's birthday celebration here at St Fagans with plenty of entertainment to keep them amused for hours – over 100 acres of grounds and two play areas. The catering can be taken care of with a selection of either hot or cold meals, puddings and drinks.

Group Bookings

If you are bringing a group to the National History Museum, please do contact us prior to your visit to arrange arrival, lunchtime or departure refreshments at discounted rates.

We would greatly appreciate prior warning of any coach parties or large groups that will be visiting the Museum to enable us to plan for your visit.

History for Hire

Did you know that the Museum can be hired for a wide range of corporate or private events? The Museum offers a unique location for meetings, launch events, wedding receptions or conferences. Digby Trout Restaurants work in partnership with the Museum to offer catering and service of an exceptional quality. For more information please contact Anwen Jones on 02920 573500.

Contact

For further information regarding the catering facilities at St Fagans, please do not hesitate to contact us directly on 02920 573414

Opening Times

Vale Restaurant

Monday – Friday: 11am – 3pm
Weekends, Bank Holidays and School Holidays: 10am – 3pm

Vale Restaurant Menu

Cafe Bardi

10.00am – 4.30pm

Gwalia Tea Rooms

11am – 4pm

About Elior

Catering is provided in-house by specialist arts and heritage sector caterer, Elior. This experienced team provides inspirational menus and impeccable service. All food is prepared on-site using the freshest, locally sourced and seasonal ingredients wherever possible.

Information

Map

St Fagans, Cardiff
Open 10am-5pm daily

Phone:
(029) 2057 3500

Switchboard (standard rate): 0300 111 2 333

Car parking: £3.50 per car per day. Please note there is an ATM available.

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