Thomas Restaurant
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The welcoming, cosy restaurant in the heart of Cardiff Bay is open to the public as well as hotel residents for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, evening a-la-carte dining and traditional roasts on Sundays.
Thomas Restaurant is located in Future Inn Cardiff and serves British food, as well as contemporary and traditional Welsh cuisine. We pride ourselves on providing the best, mouth-watering dishes using fresh local ingredients. All of our dishes are homemade on-site. We use local and fresh produce to give you a true Taste of Wales. Our food is presented in an informal relaxed manner and is served all day, every day.
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Walk in's are welcome. However, we strongly recommend pre-booking to guarantee a table. Contact us today to book a table for drinks in the bar or food in the restaurant:
Tel: 02920 487111 or Email: thomas@futureinns.co.uk or Online:
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Our menu provides the best, mouth-watering dishes using fresh local ingredients and produce from Welsh suppliers. All of our dishes are homemade on site. Throughout the menu, you'll get a Taste of Wales. With something for everyone, from breakfast through to lunch and dinner including light snacks, sandwiches, cocktails and afternoon tea.
Christmas Opening Hours
Christmas Eve - Breakfast: 06:30 to 10:00, Lunch: 12:00 to 17:00, Dinner: 17:00 to 21:30, Bar: 11:00 to 23:00.
Christmas Day - Breakfast: 07:30 to 10:00, Lunch: pre-bookings only, Dinner: 18:00, a light buffet for hotel residents, Bar: closed, drinks can be purchased at Reception. No room service is available.
Boxing Day - Breakfast: 07:30 to 10:30, Lunch: 12:00 to 17:00, Dinner: 17:00 to 21:30, Bar: 11:00 to 23:00.
New Year's Eve - Breakfast: 07:30 to 10:30, Lunch: 12:00 to 15:00, Dinner: pre-bookings only. Room service is available.
Thomas Restaurant Opening Hours
Breakfast - Monday to Friday, 06:30 to 10:00. Saturday, Sunday, and Bank Holidays, 07:30 to 10:30
Lunch - Daily 12:00 to 17:00
Sunday Roast - Sunday 12:00 to 17:00
Afternoon Tea - Daily 13:00 to 17:00 (pre-booking is essential)
Dinner - Monday to Saturday, 17:00 to 22:00; Sunday and Bank Holidays, 17:00 to 21:30
Bar - open until midnight from Monday to Thursday, including Bank Holidays. Friday and Saturday until 01:00 and Sunday until 23:00
Bars in Cardiff Bay
A large selection of drinks is also available, including popular local brands. Our Welsh drink selection includes Brains beers, Penderyn whiskey and vodka, Benjamin Hall gins, and Cariad wines. Thomas Bar and Restaurant also has an extensive gin and mixer menu and happy hour cocktails and mocktails.
Naturally, there’s a good choice of soft drinks too, including refreshing fruit juices, tea, coffee and mocktails.
Happy Hour Cocktails
Taste of Wales Afternoon Tea
We like to do it a bit different from the rest, and so we guarantee a Taste of Wales with our afternoon tea selection.
Delicious finger sandwiches, mouth-watering homemade cakes and scones with lashings of clotted cream and jam, served with unlimited servings of tea or coffee. You can also add on a gin and tonic, a cocktail or bottomless Prosecco.
From £19 per person
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Sunday Lunch
What better way is there to spend a Sunday than with a long, lazy lunch with family and friends?
All are freshly prepared in our kitchens every weekend. With a selection of meats, vegetarian and vegan options, and familiar favourites such as roast potatoes, all of which can be covered in a delicious gravy.
3 courses for £23 per person
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Family friendly restaurants Cardiff
Children are more than welcome in Thomas Restaurant. A children's menu is available daily, which offers a main, dessert and drink for £8.50. It is ideal for under 12's. Under 5's can eat for free with a paying adult.
The children’s menu has something for foodie kids or those who may be a bit fussier, and they always ensure that there is one of the ‘five a day’ on the plate. If you are letting them have a sweet treat, too, options include a brownie, churros or ice cream. All washed down with bottomless squash, or you can have juice, milk or water.
Kids Eat Free
Free Coworking Space in Cardiff Bay
Is working from home getting you down? If you work for yourself, are a freelancer or need a change of scenery, Thomas Restaurant is a free coworking space.
No purchase is necessary! Stay as long as you want!
Check emails, scribble down some ideas, make some phone calls, get your caffeine fix, or refuel. There are places to plug your laptop in, free WiFi and free parking!
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Outside Sun Terrace
Relax outside with a refreshing beverage from our well-stocked bar during the summer months on the large sun terrace.
There’s a wide range of beer, lager and wine on offer – almost all of which are available by the glass as well as the bottle.
You are also welcome to enjoy your breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, Sunday lunch, or evening meal here.
Disabled access
The open-plan restaurant is found on the ground floor, so no ramps or alternative routes are needed. There is booth seating and tables where a chair can be easily removed for a wheelchair.
Free parking and blue badge parking can be found directly in front of the restaurant.
Admittedly, there is no disabled toilet in the restaurant; however, there is one in the conference corridor next to the other bathrooms. This is a short distance away.
Be sure to check out our accessible guide to the hotel and restaurant.
Free Parking
All guests at Thomas Restaurant get free parking.
Please make sure you enter your car registration details on one of the consoles in the restaurant or reception when you arrive. This is to avoid being sent a parking penalty notice.
Have an electric car? Take advantage of our electric car charging whilst you dine.
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Gift Experiences
The Future Inns restaurant gift vouchers are a great way to treat foodie friends. From afternoon tea to an intimate dinner for two, we all need something to look forward to.
Available to purchase 24 hours a day and instantly delivered to your email. All vouchers are valid for 12 months and can be used seven days a week (unless specified).
Our restaurant gift vouchers include:
Win a Meal for Two
Win on Instagram
Fancy a complimentary two-course dinner for two people and a bottle of house wine? It’s simple - dine with us and share your experience!
How to Enter:
1. Enjoy a meal in Thomas Restaurant
2. Post your dining photos on Instagram
3. Follow and tag us @FutureInnCardiff
We’ll pick our favourite post each month and announce the lucky winner. Good luck!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I book breakfast?
Some of our overnight stays include a full Welsh buffet breakfast. For those who do not have it included, you can add this to your booking for £15 per person. Please note, if breakfast is not pre-booked we charge £17 on the day. Children under 12 years of age can add breakfast for £7.50 per child and for under 5’s this is complimentary. External guests are also welcome to enjoy breakfast with us.
Is half or full board available?
Some of our overnight packages include an evening meal. However, Thomas Restaurant is open until 10pm Monday to Saturday and 9.30pm on Sunday. It serves breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and evening a-la-carte dining. Plus, traditional roasts on Sunday.
Can I reserve a table in the restaurant?
Pre-booking is highly recommended. Reservations can be made on our website here. Alternatively, you can call the restaurant on 02920 487111 or email enquiries to thomas@futureinns.co.uk.
Can I dine in the restaurant even if I am not staying in the hotel?
You can enjoy a meal or drink in the Thomas Restaurant and Bar, even if you are not staying at Future Inns. Reservations can be made on our website here. Alternatively, you can call the restaurant on 02920 487 111 or email thomas@futureinns.co.uk.
Are special dietary requests welcome, such as gluten-free meals or vegan friendly dishes?
If you have an allergy, intolerance or dietary requirement, please speak to our staff, who will be able to provide you with information regarding the ingredients in our food. Although we take extra precautions when advised of an allergen or intolerance, we cannot guarantee that our menu items are 100% free from all allergens due to the risk of cross-contamination in the preparation process.
Does your restaurant have disabled access?
Thomas Bar and Restaurant is our open-plan restaurant, found on the ground floor, so no ramps or alternative routes are needed. There is booth seating and tables where a chair can be easily removed for a wheelchair. Free parking and blue badge parking can be found directly in front of the restaurant. Admittedly there is no disabled toilet in the restaurant; however, there is one in the conference corridor next to the other bathrooms. This is a short distance away. Full details can be found in our accessibility guide.
Do I need to pay a deposit for my reservation?
A £10 per person deposit is required, and the remaining balance 24 hours before your booking.
Are children welcome in Thomas Restaurant?
Children are more than welcome in Thomas Restaurant. There is a dedicated menu for under 12s. Under 5's can dine with us for free, with a paying adult.
What are your opening hours?
Our current opening hours are:
Breakfast - Monday to Friday, 06:30 to 10:00. Saturday, Sunday, and Bank Holidays, 07:30 to 10:30
Lunch - Daily 12:00 to 17:00
Sunday Roast - Sunday 12:00 to 17:00
Afternoon Tea - Daily 13:00 to 17:00 (pre-booking is essential)
Dinner - Monday to Saturday, 17:00 to 22:00; Sunday and Bank Holidays, 17:00 to 21:30
Bar - open until midnight from Monday to Thursday, including Bank Holidays. Friday and Saturday until 01:00 and Sunday until 23:00
Is there a dress code?
There is no formal dress code in Thomas Bar and Restaurant. Most guests who attend are in smart casual attire.
