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Overlooking Cefn Onn Park on Cherry Orchard Lane, the Old Cottage is an idyllic country pub in the picturesque and well-heeled Cardiff suburb of Lisvane. A picture of cosy comfort, as its name suggests, guests can expect warm hospitality, evocative interiors and a number of favourites on the modern British menu. Just a stone's throw from the Lisvane and Thornhill Rail Station, and easily accessible from the M4 motorway, the Old Cottage is just a short drive from Caerphilly and Newport with plenty of on-site parking space.

The whitewashed walls and slate tiled roof of Old Cottage are the perfect antidote to the hustle and bustle of Cardiff city centre, while the pub's pretty garden is perfect for al fresco dining in the warm summer months. Split level interiors are decorated in warm tones, and the clever blend of contemporary comfort with pleasing rustic touches are only a forerunner to the impeccable quality of service and attention to detail at this premium country pub.

The a la carte menu opens with sharing plates of mezze with hummus, roasted vegetables, fregola, tzatziki, taramasalata and warm flat breads or antipasti of dolcelatte, Italian meats, marinated vegetables and warm stone-baked flatbreads. The Mediterranean influences continue with individual starters of chermoula and fennel crusted squid with rocket, pineapple and spring onion salsa; and red onion tart with gorgonzola, roasted apple and mustard seed dressing display.

There's a plethora of traditional pub favourites too, and seafood lovers will relish the freshly battered fish and chips with minted mushy peas; salmon and caper fishcakes served with poached egg, chive hollandaise and spinach and sea bass fillets with sweet potato and spinach curry and tzatziki. On Fabulous Fish Fridays it's all of that and more with a bottle of white wine at half the price.

Other hearty main course dishes include spit roast maple gammon with a brussel sprout and parmesan gratin; braised short rib of beef with Lea & Perrins glaze, bubble and squeak and crispy fried onions as well as spit chicken with lemon, roast garlic, thyme and frites. Steak and Wine Supper Wednesdays offer a range of the best quality steaks along with a bottle of red wine at a generous 50% discount.

Lazy weekends acquire a flavour of their own at the Old Cottage with a variety of delectable roasts with all the trimmings for Sunday lunch. For a regular weekday, a two-course pre fixe menu offers a quick and affordable lunch and early dinner. For that special occasion, the Supper Club menu offers a more lavish two-course gourmet menu for two along with a bottle of the prestigious Rothschild champagne for just £40.

Tempting desserts are some of the best to be found anywhere and include apple and blackcurrant crumble with vanilla custard, sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream and choux bun with fresh cream, espresso and chocolate sauce.

A selection of aperitifs, digestifs, unique cask ales, soft drinks and hot drinks quenches the thirst. The wine list offers a variety of Mediterranean whites and reds including an Airen from Spain, a Pinot Grigio from Italy, a Shiraz from Sicily and a Claret from Bordeaux.

Looking for a sister pub to the Old Cottage? Try The Bathampton Mill in Bath or The Botanist in Bristol.

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Across their locations in South Wales, the Juboraj group of restaurants excel in providing impeccable Bangladeshi and Indian food to their faithful and increasing clientele. Each restaurant is decorated in an individualistic style and the themes range from opulence to laidback informality while the atmosphere is one where you can relax and indulge in delicious food. Birthday parties, anniversaries, receptions and other such functions are perfect excuses to try out the lovely ambience and tasty food at Juboraj, but even if there's no reason to celebrate, a visit there is welcome.

Start out with a kebab platter, chicken and lamb tikka with sheek kabab, served with onions and green peppers to tantalise your taste buds before moving on to a main course of whole breast of tender duckling gently cooked in light spices, honey and lime juice. The pistachio kulfi, delicately flavoured Indian ice cream is exquisite and is the perfect way to end the meal, along with some chilled imported beers or fine wines to lend you company.