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Main Aura Bar - Aura, Cardiff, Cardiff

Aura

4.4
4.4
61 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
AURA
A sanctuary for your senses, nestled within the historic Coal Exchange, we present a contemporary bar and brasserie. Engage in intimate and elaborate exchanges against a backdrop of heritage luxe. A lively all-day dining experience awaits, with fresh ingredients taking center stage. Discover your Aura

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Fri, Sat 11:30–16:00 Lunch Sun 12:00–17:00 Bar Fri, Sat 12:00–00:00 Dinner Thu 17:00–20:45 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:15
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

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

    GBP 25.00 - GBP 30.00 per person

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

    GBP 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 61 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • 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

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Cardiff City & County

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Cardiff City & County

    Great for fine wines

  • Cardiff City & County

    Good for special occasions

  • Cardiff City & County

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aura offers an exceptional dining experience with "great food" and "excellent service" in a "cozy characterful room." Patrons enjoy the "lovely ambiance" and "beautiful decor," enhanced by live music on weekends. While some mention service delays, the overall welcoming atmosphere and enticing menu promise a memorable visit and a "fantastic experience."

61 Reviews
  1. Ben

    South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic staff and atmosphere. Went around 9pm and it was extremely quiet (customer wise) so was a little hesitant on arrival but was extremely pleased with the food and staff at this establishment. We had the cote de boeuf with two sides to go with it and it was delicious!

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  2. Roo

    South Wales19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Top venue & service . We even spoke with the manager who was present talking to guest customers most of the evening … a nice touch o thought Thank you ☺️ I would only say that the cauliflower steak lacked any substance and although came with fries , it could have been presented better

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  3. Gaynor

    South Wales5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Friday evening meal it was Enjoyable & would return

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  4. Madison

    South Wales2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant is decorated with a lovely ambience. The food was great however service was slow considering the restaurant was very quiet on my visit. There were 5 tables occupied when I arrived and I waited around 30 minutes for drinks orders to be taken and had to ask for the bar menu that I’d spotted online. This delayed ordering after reviewing the bar menu. The A La Carte menu online is not the A La Carte menu when arriving which was disappointing. Overall the food was great and tasty however the service could be improved.

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  5. Julie

    West Wales2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 20 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, excellent attentive service and a cozy characterful room

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  6. Eric

    South Wales1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 16 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent Sunday roast for a family of 6 and super service. Guitarist provided the appropriate musical backdrop. Would like the choice of buying one course even though would probably end up buying extra! Will return.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, good ambiance, lovely staff. Service a tad bit slow. Took a while to bring us dessert menus and check. Prices also on the high side. Otherwise, loverly restaurant. Will return.

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  8. Georgia

    South Wales1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an amazing experience for Valentine's day. Lovely ambience and great service. Would recommend for date night or big events

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  9. Laura

    South Wales1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Went to Aura on Valentine’s Day. The food was poor, the service was bad (plates left on table for 20+ minutes after finishing) and the drinks were over priced. The table next to us walked out before even ordering. Real shame as we had high hopes and want to see the Coal Exchange do well. Definitely need to up their game if they want to compete with the rest of Cardiff’s food scene.

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  10. Cam

    London1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Didn’t get advertised that there would only be one set menu and you had to pay £60 for 4 courses when you didn’t even want all the food and couldn’t share so would had to pay full price even if you didn’t want any of it!!!

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Aura is rated 4.4 stars by 61 OpenTable diners.

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Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Aura

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary British, British, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Fri, Sat 11:30–16:00 Lunch Sun 12:00–17:00 Bar Fri, Sat 12:00–00:00 Dinner Thu 17:00–20:45 Fri, Sat 17:00–21:15
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
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