The Head of Steam Cardiff is a pub and restaurant at 18-19 Church Street in the centre of Cardiff. Open since 2018 and close to the Principality Stadium, it serves as a convenient meeting place before events as well as a destination for food, drinks and entertainment in its own right.
The food menu brings together pizzas, gyros, burgers and other substantial pub dishes. Smaller plates and sides can accompany drinks, while a children’s menu makes the venue practical for families earlier in the day. Its Vegan Friendly UK affiliation reflects a meaningful selection for plant based diners.
Craft beer and real ale are central to the bar, with local breweries represented alongside producers from farther afield. Cocktails, spirits, wine and hot drinks broaden the choice for mixed groups. Tasting flights give curious drinkers a way to sample several draught beers in smaller measures.
Shuffleboard, pool, live music, DJs, quizzes and televised sport shape the venue’s social calendar. The combination works for an informal meal, an after-work gathering or a lively match day visit. Guests with allergies or dietary requirements should check the current menus and confirm preparation with the team.
Address: 18-19 Church Street, Cardiff CF10 1BG, Wales
The Head of Steam Cardiff Menu
Pizzas
Gluten free base available on request
pepperoni
Stonebaked pizza base, topped with classic pizza sauce, cheese and pepperoni.
chilli cheese
Stonebaked pizza base, topped with classic pizza sauce, salsa and spicy beef.
chicken & mushroom
Stonebaked pizza base, topped with classic pizza sauce, cheese, chicken and mushroom.
margherita
Stonebaked pizza base, topped with classic pizza sauce, cheese and basil.
vegetarian
Stonebaked pizza base, topped with classic pizza sauce, cheese, mixed peppers, sliced onions, mushrooms and sweetcorn.
hawaiian
Stonebaked pizza base, topped with classic pizza sauce, cheese, ham and pineapple.
Burgers
Served with fries (411 KCAL) or salad (41 KCAL). Upgrade to sweet potato fries (395 KCAL) for £2.
classic smash burger
Two smash burgers, topped with cheese, ketchup, mustard, tomato, lettuce and gherkins in a toasted bun.
bacon & cheese smash burger
Two smash burgers, topped with crispy bacon and cheese, with ketchup, mustard, tomato, lettuce and gherkins in a toasted bun.
nacho smash burger
Two smash burgers, topped with nachos and battered cheese bites, with salsa and cheese sauce in a toasted bun.
fried chicken burger
Buttermilk chicken breast, coated in our house blend of herbs and spices, topped with cheese, tomato, lettuce and mayo in a toasted bun
grilled chicken burger
Chicken breast, seasoned and grilled, with salsa, lettuce and tomato in a toasted bun.
buffalo chicken burger
Buttermilk chicken breast, coated in our house blend of herbs and spices, coated in buffalo sauce, topped with tomato, lettuce and ranch dressing in a toasted bun.
Loaded Fries
Upgrade to a sharer for £3.00
shawarma loaded fries
Homemade fries, topped with shawarma, sumac onions, hot sauce, garlic sauce and chives.
cheeseburger loaded fries
Homemade fries, topped with burger pieces, cheese sauce, ketchup, mustard and gherkins.
buffalo loaded fries
Homemade fries, topped with buttermilk fried chicken pieces, buffalo sauce, ranch dressing and chives.
chilli cheese loaded fries
Homemade fries, topped with chilli beef and cheese sauce.
Sharing Plates
chilli cheese bites
Crispy battered cheese and pepper bites with BBQ sauce.
nachos
Tortilla chips topped with guacamole, salsa and nacho cheese sauce.
spiced beef nachos
Tortilla chips topped with spiced beef, garlic mayo, sriracha & spring onions.
corn ribs
Corn ribs coated in BBQ sauce and topped with crispy onions and sriracha.
mozzarella sticks
Crispy, coated mozzarella sticks with BBQ sauce.
loaded potato skins
Cheese and bacon loaded potato skins with garlic sauce and chives.
Gyros
Served with fries (411 KCAL) or salad (41 KCAL). Upgrade to sweet potato fries (395 KCAL) for £2.
chicken shawarma gyro
Shawarma, fresh salad, pickled red onions and hot sauce on a traditional Greek pita.
grilled chicken gyro
Grilled chicken, fresh salad and garlic sauce on a traditional Greek pita.
falafel gyro
Crispy falafel, fresh salad, pickled red onions, garlic sauce and hot sauce on a traditional Greek pita.
Wings and Things
Choose your wings… Add a sauce…
chicken wings
Crispy coated fried chicken wings.
cauli wings [VG]
Crispy coated cauliflower florets.
chicken tenders
Buttermilk chicken breast strips coated in our house blend of herbs and spices.
Sides
sweet potato fries [VG]
Seasoned sweet potato fries.
fries [VG]
Homemade skin on fries.
onion rings [VG]
Homemade onion rings.
salad [VG]
House salad with a french style dressing.
Kids Menu
All meals include a fruitshoot
CHEESEBURGER
Served with fries or tots; 870 Kcal; VG; AVAILABLE
BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN BURGER
Served with fries or tots; 893 Kcal; VG; AVAILABLE
CHICKEN TENDERS
Served with fries or tots; 631 Kcal
MARGHERITA PIZZA
521 Kcal; VG; AVAILABLE
PEPPERONI PIZZA
736 Kcal
Rose
PAINTED LADIES
WHITE ZINFANDEL. A fruity, easy drinking Californian White Zinfandel Rosé, with juicy raspberry and cherry flavours. The name and artwork depict the famous San Francisco ‘Painted Ladies’ houses that are widely known across the globe.
LA FERME JULIEN
A refreshing, light pink coloured Southern Rhone Rose, with red berry, peach and nectarine flavours. If in doubt, order the ‘Goat wine’.
White Wine
FIORI SUL MURO CARRATTO
PINOT GRIGIO. A delightful Italian white wine from Sicily, with a dry finish and soft fruity flavours.
JOLASETA BLANCO
RIOJA. A fresh Spanish white Rioja, with citrus fruit and apple flavours.
TURTLE BAY MARLBOROUGH
SAUVIGNON BLANC. A vibrant New Zealand Sauvignon from the Marlborough region. It has a rich and intense flavour and a crisp finish.
Sparkling and Champagnes
LA CUVEE LAURENT-PERRIER
VG | One of the best known Champagnes in the world. La Cuvee is fresh tasting, made predominantly from Chardonnay and has citrus and peach flavours.
PROSECCO, FAMIGLIA BOTTER D.O.C EXTRA DRY
VG | A lovely citrus flavoured Italian Prosecco, with a crisp and refreshing flavour.
Red Wine
All wines are available as a 125ML measure
BALAURI
PINOT NOIR. A dark and rich Pinot Noir, with black cherry, raspberry and cinnamon flavours.
ILLUSION
BONARDA MALBEC. A deep and intense Argentinian Malbec, with a fresh and sweet taste of forest berries.
THE GIV’NOR
TEMPRANILLO SYRAH. A rich and juicy Spanish Tempranillo blend. No nonsense, just like the label.