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Main Aura Bar - Aura, Cardiff, Cardiff

Aura

4.5
4.5
46 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Aura is the newest addition to Cardiff's restaurant scene.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Fri, Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
  • Phone number
    029 2199 1904
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

Experiences

  • Pre-theatre- 2 Course £25, 3 Course £30

    £25.00 - £30.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Pre-theatre menu available Monday to Saturday from 5pm to 6.30pm
  • Bottomless Brunch

    £35.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us for Bottomless Brunch every Friday and Saturday. Includes main course, and 90 minutes bottomless bubbles. Brunch is also available without bubbles!

What 46 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • South Wales

    Innovative

  • South Wales

    Great for creative cocktails

  • South Wales

    Hot spot

  • South Wales

    Great for fine wines

  • South Wales

    Romantic

  • South Wales

    Good for special occasions

  • South Wales

    Lively

  • Cardiff City & County

    Best Food

  • Cardiff City & County

    Best Service

  • Cardiff City & County

    Great for brunch

  • Cardiff City & County

    Good for business meals

  • Cardiff City & County

    Good for groups

  • Cardiff City & County

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Cardiff City & County

    Hot spot

  • Cardiff City & County

    Neighborhood gem

  • Cardiff City & County

    Great for fine wines

  • Cardiff City & County

    Good for special occasions

  • Cardiff City & County

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Cardiff City & County

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aura delights with "amazing food" and "brilliant service" in a beautifully refurbished venue. Guests rave about the "superb" Sunday roasts and attentive staff. While some found the atmosphere quieter, many appreciate the cozy setting and exquisite décor. The vegetarian options receive special praise, and the cocktails are a must-try.

46 Reviews
  1. Danna

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Booked for a birthday Sunday lunch. Due to a recent hip operation, I asked via app if I could have a cushion to raise the seat. When we were shown to our table, cushion was waiting for me. Food and service were excellent. This was my second time visiting, will definitely be going back.

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  2. Nolan

    VIP

    Edinburgh

    46 reviews

    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Located in the Coal Exchange, this restaurant opened in October 2024 in the space formerly occupied by the Culley restaurant. The interior combines exposed brickwork, wood paneling, and art deco lighting, with a bar at one end and a large dining area featuring banquette-style seating in the middle. Food: The starters were a mixed bag. The spicy crispy prawns were heavily over-battered, with five pieces that ended up having to remove their coating as it was too thick. The accompanying tiny portion of salad at the bottom of the dish of carrot and greens was the saving grace, adding some freshness to the dish. The cocktail “Full Moon” (bourbon, sake, lychee, wild strawberry, calamari, and mochi) was a disappointment—it tasted unpleasantly like bath wash and had to be sent back. Fortunately, the “Ford” cocktail was much better and came as a welcome replacement. The roasted picanha beef roast was a hit-and-miss. While the swede purée was sweet and delicious, and the peas and mangetout added a nice touch, the meat itself was chewy, with only two thin slices served. The sauce was thick and flavorful, and the rotkohl (red cabbage) was good but overly sweet. Unfortunately, the wrong knife was provided, making cutting through the meat a struggle. Atmosphere and Service: Live music at 1 pm created a relaxed vibe, with popular classics adding to the ambiance. The service was attentive and friendly, though the automatic 12% service charge on the bill may not be to everyone’s liking. Overall, this is a stylish venue with potential, but the food quality needs to be more consistent to match the promising atmosphere and good service.

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  3. simon

    Norfolk/Suffolk

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great lamb and rump steak with top class veg! King prawn starter also excellent. A very good meal with friendly and knowledgeable service.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyed it, they’ve recently renovated and brought a lovely aura to the building if you’d pardon the pun. Live music on Fridays Saturdays and Sunday. Music is sort of chilled out pop jazz so very enjoyable to have in the background whilst having food, which was also spot on as well. Will be coming back, reasonable pricing to add!

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  5. Harry

    South Wales

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Close, but let down by service. Sat down at 7:30 didn't get food until 5 to 9. Each time we ordered something there was a mistake, one of cocktails, one on dinner meaning someone had to wait for drinks and food. Otherwise the atmosphere was lovely, live dj was maybe a bit loud for the staff making consistent mistakes! It's OK though, they did get to have a nice chat at the bar 😂 Otherwise the kitchen was perfect. Incredibly lovely meal and we would love to come back when we next visit if we see the service reviews are better.

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  6. Christine

    South Wales

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Unfortunately it is not has good has when it was cullys no meat sharing plater my beef was chewy will.not be back

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  7. Sarah

    South Wales

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for NYE, the set menu was delicious. We were very impressed with our first visit.

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  8. sandra

    South Wales

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely amazing, food and staff were brilliant.

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  9. Ffiona

    Manchester

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate from the New Year’s Eve menu. Food and drinks were amazing!

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  10. Rob

    Bristol

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and good hospitality staff friendly and helpful. Thank for making our day special.

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FAQs

Aura is rated 4.5 stars by 46 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Aura

Mount Stuart Square Building Bay, Cardiff, Cardiff CF10 5FQ

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Cardiff
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Fri, Sat 11:30 am–4:00 pm Lunch Sun 12:00 pm–6:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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