The Thackeray is a neighbourhood pub and restaurant at 635 Newport Road in Rumney, Cardiff. It combines a comfortable bar with a dining room built around British cooking, making it suitable for a casual drink, a family meal or a more organised celebration.
The kitchen places emphasis on Welsh ingredients and works with independent suppliers for meat, vegetables and other produce. Lunch and à la carte menus balance familiar pub favourites with seasonal dishes, so regular diners can find dependable choices without the selection feeling fixed throughout the year.
Sunday roasts are an important part of the weekly offer, while a separate dessert selection rounds out longer meals. The range is intended to accommodate different appetites and occasions, and guests with vegetarian or other dietary needs can ask the team about the current choices.
A changing selection of gin, cocktails and other bar drinks supports the food, and the venue also caters for functions, weddings and gatherings with buffet options. Anyone with allergies or intolerances should speak to staff before ordering so current ingredients and preparation arrangements can be checked.
Address: 635 Newport Road, Rumney, Cardiff CF3 4FB, Wales
The Thackeray Menu
Starters
Potatas Bravas, Meatballs & Garlic Aioli
Crispy potatoes, rich tomato sauce, tender meatballs and creamy garlic aioli. (V, GF available)
Spicy King Prawn Saganaki
King prawns in a spicy tomato and feta sauce, served with garlic bread. (GF available)
Lamb Scotch Egg
Soft-centred egg wrapped in lamb, served with curry mayo, spiced tomato sauce and peas shoots
Fritto Misto
Crispy baby calamari, whitebait, king prawns and scampi with black garlic aioli
Courgette & Tomato Fritters
Served with refreshing tzatziki dip. (V)
Cauliflower Bang Bang
Pan-fried cauliflower florets with chilli, teriyaki sauce and spring onions. (V)
From the Garden
The Real Greek Salad
Vine tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, red onion, peppers, capers, Burley rusk, boiled egg, whipped feta with herbs and extra virgin olive oil. (V)
Mexican Salad in a Tortilla Nest
Iceberg lettuce, carrot, cabbage, tomato, red beans, sweetcorn, green apple, cheese, sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo dressing. (V)
Burgers
All served with fries
Beef Brisket Smash Burger
Juicy smashed beef brisket burger, served with streaky bacon and Monterey Jack cheese in a ciabatta bun with lettuce, tomato, house sauce and red onion
Southern Fried Chicken Burger
Buttermilk-soaked crispy chicken burger with fried halloumi served in a ciabatta bun, with sriracha mayo, lettuce, tomato, red onion
Chicken Gyros Club
Pitta bread filled with seasoned chicken gyros, lettuce, tomato, melted cheese and mustard mayo
Mexican Wave Vegan Burger
Spicy plant-based patty, served in a ciabatta bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion and guacamole. (VE)
From the Grill
10oz Ribeye Steak
Grilled ribeye served with flat mushroom, grilled tomato, onion rings and hand-cut chips. (GF)
Gammon steak 10oz
Chargrilled gammon steak with pineapple, egg, peas and hand-cut chips. (GF)
Greek Mixed Grill
Chicken souvlaki pork skewer, lamb kofta, Greek sausage and belly pork, served with tzatziki, pita bread Greek salad and fries
Halloumi Skewers
Grilled halloumi skewers, Greek salad, pita bread, tzatziki, balsamic glaze served with fries. (V)
Signature Dishes
Pie of the Week
Our pie of the week served with creamy mash, seasonal vegetables and gravy
Chicken Dhansak Curry
Fragrant sweet and spicy lentil curry with chicken, served with coriander and spring onions, basmati rice, poppadum and mango chutney
Chilli Beef
Spiced minced beef chilli with coriander and spring onions, jasmine rice, sour cream, cheese and handmade nachos
Fish & Chips
Served with minted mushy peas, hand-cut chips, and homemade tartar sauce
Hunter’s Chicken
Chicken roulade stuffed with melted cheddar and barbecue sauce, served with red kale and potato hash. (GF)
Pan-Fried Sea Bass
Served with saffron new potatoes, ceryc-spiced cauliflower, red pepper coulis, kale and black olive crumble
Seafood Marinara Linguine
Mussels, king prawns and calamari in a chilli, tomato and basil sauce, topped with parmesan and served with garlic bread
Spinach and Ricotta Lasagne
Served with mixed salad and garlic bread. (V)
Five Bean Chilli
Hearty mixed bean chilli served with coriander and spring onion, jasmine rice, sour cream, cheese and handmade nachos. (V)
Sides
Hand-Cut Chips or Fries
Potato Hash
Crispy diced potatoes, seasoned and pan-fried
Greek Salad
Fresh Mediterranean salad with feta and olives
Pitta Bread
Warm soft flatbread
Homemade Onion Rings
Crispy battered onion rings
Garlic Bread
Toasted bread with garlic butter
Steamed Vegetables
Lunch Menu – Starters
Patatas Bravas, Meatballs & Garlic Aioli
Crispy potatoes, rich tomato sauce, tender meatballs and creamy garlic aioli. (V, GF available)
Spicy King Prawn Saganaki
King prawns in a spicy tomato and feta sauce, served with garlic bread. (GF available)
Lamb Scotch Egg
Soft-centred egg wrapped in lamb, served with curry mayo, pickled tomato sauce and pea shoots
Fritto Misto
Crispy baby calamari, whitebait, king prawns and scampi with black garlic aioli
Courgette & Tomato Fritters
Served with fresh tzatziki dip. (V)
Cauliflower Bang Bang
Pan-fried cauliflower florets with chilli, teriyaki sauce and spring onions. (V)
Lunch Menu – From the Garden
The Real Greek Salad
Vine tomatoes, cucumber, Kalamata olives, red onion, peppers, capers, baby gem lettuce, boiled egg, whipped feta with herbs and extra virgin olive oil. (V)
Mexican Salad in a Tortilla Nest
Iceberg lettuce, carrot, cabbage, tomato, red beans, sweetcorn, green apple, cheese, sour cream, guacamole and pico de gallo dressing. (V)
Lunch Menu – Burgers
All served with fries
Beef Brisket Smash Burger
Juicy smashed beef brisket burger, served with streaky bacon and Monterey Jack cheese in a ciabatta bun with lettuce, tomato, house sauce and red onion
Southern Fried Chicken Burger
Buttermilk-soaked crispy chicken burger with halloumi, served in a ciabatta bun, with sriracha mayo, lettuce, tomato, red onion
Mexican Wave Vegan Burger
Spicy plant-based patty, served in a ciabatta bun with lettuce, tomato, red onion and guacamole. (V)
Lunch Menu – Wraps
All served with fries
Chicken Gyros Wrap
Pitta bread filled with seasoned chicken, tzatziki, lettuce, tomato and onion
Pork Gyros Wrap
Pitta bread filled with seasoned pork, lettuce, tzatziki, onion and tomato
Lamb Kofta Wrap
Spiced lamb kofta with lettuce, tomato, red onion and whipped feta sauce
Halloumi Wrap
Grilled halloumi with lettuce, tomato, red onion and tzatziki
Lunch Menu – Classics
Pie of the Week
Served with chunky mash, seasonal vegetables and gravy
Chicken Dhansak Curry
Fragrant lentil curry with coriander and spring onions, jasmine rice, poppadum and mango chutney
Chilli Beef
Spiced minced beef chilli with coriander and spring onions, jasmine rice, sour cream, cheese and handmade nachos
Fish & Chips
Served with minted mushy peas, hand-cut chips, and homemade tartar sauce
Spinach and Ricotta Lasagne
Served with house salad and garlic bread. (V)
Five Bean Chilli
Hearty mixed bean chilli served with coriander and spring onion, jasmine rice, sour cream, cheese and handmade nachos. (V)
Lunch Menu – Sandwiches
All served with fries
BLT Ciabatta
Streaky bacon, lettuce and tomato in toasted ciabatta
Fish Goujons Ciabatta
Crispy fish goujons, lettuce, tomato and homemade tartar sauce
Lunch Menu – Sides
Hand-Cut Chips or Fries
Potato Mash
Crispy diced potatoes, seasoned and pan-fried
Greek Salad
Fresh Mediterranean salad with feta and olives
Pita Bread
Warm, Soft flatbread
Homemade Onion Rings
Crispy battered onion rings
Garlic Bread
Toasted bread with garlic butter
Steamed Vegetables
Sunday Roast – To Begin
Fried Brie Wedges
Crisp-coated brie, cranberry sauce
King Prawn Saganaki
Spiced tomato, feta, garlic bread. (GF available)
Fritto Misto
Baby calamari, whitebait, king prawns & scampi, black garlic aioli
Chicken Wings
Sesame Asian glaze, fresh salad
Courgette & Tomato Fritters
Tzatziki dip. (V)
Sunday Roast – Sides
Cauliflower Cheese
Buttered Mash
Roast Potatoes
Seasonal Vegetables
Pork Stuffing
Sunday Roasts
All roasts are served with roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, swede mash, Bavarian red cabbage, roasted parsnips, rich gravy & Yorkshire pudding.
Slow-Cooked Topside of Beef
Porchetta
Herb-roasted pork belly
Chicken Roulade
Stuffed with pork stuffing, wrapped in bacon
Glamorgan Sausages
A Welsh classic vegetarian favourite. (V)
Vegan Sausages
Sunday Roast – Chef's Special
Braised Lamb Shank
Creamy mashed potato, seasonal vegetables, red cabbage, parsnips & minted gravy
Desserts
Apple & Berry Crumble
Warm crumble served with custard. (V)
Cheesecake of the Day
Ask your server for today’s flavour. (V)
Orange Pie
Zesty orange pie served with vanilla ice cream. (V)
Mille-Feuille & Raspberries
Layers of crisp pastry, cream and fresh raspberries. (V)
Sticky Toffee Sundae
Sticky toffee pudding pieces, vanilla ice cream and rich toffee sauce. (V)
Ice Cream Selection
A choice of classic flavours. (V)