The Cefn Mably Arms is a historic Welsh country pub on Began Road in Michaelston-y-Fedw near Cardiff. The building began as a farmhouse in 1550 and later became a public house, retaining thick stone walls, timber beams and a rustic atmosphere. It remains closely connected to village life rather than operating as an isolated destination venue.
Separate main, lunch and Sunday menus give the kitchen room to serve different occasions. The food follows a generous country pub approach, with familiar meals and seasonal choices suited to a relaxed lunch or evening by the fire. Sunday service provides a particularly traditional reason for families and groups to gather.
A garden adds outdoor space in suitable weather, while events and special gatherings can be arranged inside. The pub welcomes customers for a complete meal, a quiet pint or a longer community occasion. Current dietary choices and allergen requirements should be confirmed with the team before ordering.
Beer, wine, spirits and soft drinks support the broad pub format. A fireside drink in colder weather and a table outside in summer show how naturally the venue changes with the seasons. The Cefn Mably Arms combines genuine architectural history, village hospitality and a substantive food service a short drive from Cardiff.
Address: Began Road, Michaelston-y-Fedw, Cardiff CF3 6XS, United Kingdom
Cefn Mably Arms Inn Menu
To Start
Pan Seared Scallops
Freshwater Scallops in Shell, Served on bed of Black Pudding with Carrot Puree and pickled carrot dressing, topped with crispy carrot wafers
Gambas
Whole large Prawns pan fried with Garlic, Chilli, Coriander served with Crusty Bread (gfo)
Gravlax Salmon Crostini
Gravlax Salmon served on French Toast with Creme fresh, Dill & Cucumber Ribbons
Caprese Salad
Buffalo Tomatoes with Burrata Cheese Slices, served with Basil leaf & Balsamic Glaze
Halloumi Fries
Served with Sweet Chilli dip & salad garnish
Caesar Salad
Classic Caesar salad with Baby Gem Lettuce, Anchovies Croutons & Parmesan Cheese (gfo)
Harissa Hummus & Ciabatta Bread Sticks (V)
Served with pomegranate & Sesame seeds
Pork Belly Bites
Honey & soy sauce glazed Pork Belly Bites finished with pork skin dust
Mediterranean SHARING Platter (for 2)
Baked Camembert cheese topped with Red Onion Chutney, mixed Olives, Sliced Meats, Spicy Chorizo & Olive Sourdough Bread.
Pub Classics
Fish & Chips
Beer battered Hake fillet served with Home Cooked Chips, Homemade Tartar Sauce, Grilled lemon and choice of Mushy or garden Peas. you can swap chips for sweet potato fries.
Whole-tail Scampi & Chips
Deep Fried Whole-tail Scampi served with double cooked chips, garden peas and home made tartar sauce You can swap chips for sweet potato fries.
Cefn Mably Loaded Burger
Jack Daniels BBQ pulled brisket burger served with a beef patty, in a toasted brioche roll with smoked applewood cheese, bacon, lettuce, onion, tomato & gherkins, & Twice cooked chips or Swap for sweet potato fries
Steak & Ale Pie
Tender Beef Steak & Silverskin Onions braised in Real Ale Gravy, topped with a Puff Pastry lid, served with double cooked Chips & Peas. You can swap chips for sweet potato fries.
Cefn Chicken Madras
Tender chicken madras cooked in a rich, spicy tomato sauce. Served chips or rice with a naan bread, and Mini poppadom’s and Mango chutney (gfo). We can add extra chilli if you dare. Add chips and rice (½ & ½) additional £1.00
Chicken Korma
A mild and creamy curry made with tender chicken, coconut milk and a blend of mild spices. Served with Chips or Rice, naan Bread. with mini poppadom’s and mango chutney (gfo). Add chips and rice (½ & ½) additional £1.00
Beef Lasagne
Homemade Beef Lasagne made with locally sourced minced Beef served with Garlic Bread & house salad
Vegetarian Lasagne (v)
Homemade roasted Mediterranean Vegetable lasagne served with garlic bread and house salad
VEGAN Chickpea Curry
Roasted cauliflower and chickpea curry, Served with Rice or chips Naan bread, mini poppadom’s and Mango chutney (gfo). Add chips and rice (½ & ½) additional £1.00
Breaded Halloumi Burger
Served in Brioche bun With Peppers, Tomato, Onion & Lettuce, twice cooked Fries & Apple and Cider chutney. Why not swap Chips for Sweet potato Fries or Skinny Fries
Something Special
Chicken Caesar Salad
Pan Seared Chicken Breast with Classic Caesar dressing & Crispy Bacon shards, Anchovies, Parmesan Cheese & Croutons (gfo)
Greek Salmon Salad
Greek style salad pan fried Salmon Fillet with Feta Cheese, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Kalamata olives, Red Onion, kalamata Olives Oregano, & house dressing.
Black Pudding Salad
Black Pudding, With Marinated New Potatoes, Crispy Bacon shards, Feta Cheese, Tomato & Red Onion salad finished with a poached Egg
Sticky Pork Belly Summer Salad
Sticky Pork belly served in a Summer Salad with Fig’s, Avocado, Pomegranate, Beetroot, Fetta Cheese and Mixed leaf Salad
VENISON STEAK
Pan Fried Venison Steak served with Fricassée potatoes cooked in Garlic, Chili, Ginger and Spinach With Char Grilled Broccoli and a Minted Yogurt Sauce
Cefn Chicken Forester
Grilled Chicken Breast Served in a Rich and Creamy Wild Mushroom Brandy sauce with Fondant Potato, Char Grilled Sweetcorn, Sweetcorn Pure and Tender stem Broccoli
Chicken Kyiv
Chicken Breast filled with Garlic Butter, coated in Breadcrumbs & deep fried served with Asian Slaw with Marinated potato finished with crispy bacon shrads.
From the Grill
10oz WELSH SIRLOIN STEAK
served with Grilled Tomato, and Flat mushroom and twice cooked chips. Recommended to be cooked Medium. Add Peppercorn Sauce or Red Wine jus or Stilton Sauce £3.50
FILLET STEAK – Prime Centre Cut
Center cut fillet minimum 227g Served with Grilled Tomato, Flat Mushroom & twice cooked Chips. Recommended to be cooked Medium Rare. Add Peppercorn Sauce or Red Wine Jus or Stilton Sauce £3.50
Sides
Garlic Ciabatta Bread
Cheesy Garlic Ciabatta
Hand Cut Twice cooked Chips
Sweet Potato Fries
Bread & Olives
Served with dipping oils
Sunday Starters
Pan Seared Scallops
Freshwater Scallops in Shell, Served on bed of Black Pudding with Carrot Puree and pickled carrot dressing, topped with crispy carrot wafers
Gambas
Whole large Prawns pan fried with Garlic, Chilli, Coriander served with Crusty Bread (gfo)
Gravlax Salmon Crostini
Gravlax Salmon served on French Toast with Creme fresh, Dill & Cucumber Ribbons
Antipasti Misto : Salami Nostrano & Proscuitto Crudo meats
Served with Balsamic & Basil Oils & Crusty Bread.
Pork Belly Bites
Honey & soy sauce glazed Pork Belly Bites finished with pork skin dust
Caesar Salad
Classic Caesar salad with Baby Gem Lettuce, Anchovies Croutons & Parmesan Cheese (gfo)
Caprese Salad
Buffalo Tomatoes with Burrata Cheese Slices, served with Basil leaf & Balsamic Glaze
Halloumi Fries
Served with Sweet Chilli dip & salad garnish
Harissa Hummus & Ciabatta Bread Sticks (V)
Served with pomegranate & Sesame seeds
Sunday Mains
Sunday Special filled yorkshire pudding
Large Yorkshire Pudding Filled with meat of choice Beef, Pork or Turkey Roast Parsnip & Potatoes Roasted Carrots and Parsnips Cranberry Stuffing, Large Pig in Blanket, with Seasonal Vegetables and gravy.
Beef Brisket (slow cooked)
Served with Garlic & Herb Roast Potatoes, Honey Roasted Parsnips, Roasted carrots, Pigs in Blanket, yorkshire Pudding, Gravy, Stuffing & Seasonal Vegetables
Roast Turkey
Served with Garlic & Herb Roast Potatoes, Honey Roasted Parsnips, Roasted carrots, Pigs in Blanket, yorkshire Pudding, Gravy, Stuffing & Seasonal Vegetables
Roast Pork
Served with Garlic & Herb Roast Potatoes, Mustard & Honey Roasted Parsnips, roasted carrots, Stuffing, pigs in blankets and Yorkshire Pudding, Gravy & Seasonal Vegetables, and pork Crackling.
Chicken Caesar Salad
Pan Seared Chicken Breast with Classic Caesar dressing & Crispy Bacon shards, Anchovies, Parmesan Cheese & Croutons (gfo)
Veganza Roast
Chestnut & cranberry Roast with Herb Flavored Sausage, Falafel, Served with Mustard & Honey roasted parsnips, roasted carrots, Garlic and herb Roast Potatoes, Yorkshire Pudding, Seasonal Vegetables & Vegan Gravy. Vegan Without Yorkshire Pudding
Catch of the Day
Greek Salmon Salad
Greek style salad pan fried Salmon Fillet with Feta Cheese, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Kalamata olives, Red Onion, kalamata Olives Oregano, & house dressing.
Sunday Sides
Cauliflower Cheese for two
Lunch Menu
Cefn Scampi in a Basket
Served with Tartare Sauce
Brie & Cranberry Ciabatta
Toasted Ciabatta with Melted Brie and Cranberry served with mixed leaf salad
Cefn Club Sandwich
Chargrilled Chicken Breast, with Streaky Bacon, Applewood Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato & Garlic Mayonnaise, served on White Bread
Fish Finger Sandwich
Breaded & Battered Fish Fingers served in White Bread with Tartare Sauce
Steak Ciabatta
5oz minute Steak, with Melted Brie Cheese served in a Toasted Ciabatta, with Caramelised Onion Chutney & Mixed Leaf Salad
Ploughman's Lunch
Mature Welsh Cheddar Cheese, and Creamy Brie served with Pickle and Olive Sourdough and Chili Sourdough bread, silverskin onions, gherkins and small sliced cherry tomatoes and green olives, and mini Pork Pie
Chicken Burger
Butterflied Breaded Chicken Breast, Grilled & Served on a Toasted Brioche Bun, with Bacon, Tomato, Gherkins and Mayonnaise Comes with Small Fries. Change for sweet potato fries or chips
Chicken Caesar Salad
Pan Seared Chicken Breast with Classic Caesar dressing & Crispy Bacon shards, Anchovies, Parmesan Cheese & Croutons (gfo)
Black Pudding Salad
Black Pudding, With Marinated New Potatoes, Crispy Bacon shards, Feta Cheese, Tomato & Red Onion salad finished with a poached Egg
Greek Salmon Salad
Greek style salad pan fried Salmon Fillet with Feta Cheese, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Kalamata olives, Red Onion, kalamata Olives Oregano, & house dressing.
Mediterranean SHARING Platter (for 2)
Baked Camembert cheese topped with Red Onion Chutney, mixed Olives, Sliced Meats, Spicy Chorizo & Olive Sourdough Bread.
Lunch Sides
Bread & Olives
Served with dipping oils