"This place has a vast mixture of stalls selling a range of different things, has wheelchair access, restrooms."
"It is great to see an indoor market like this. It is over 2 levels, but mostly on the ground floor."
"There's a lift for people with disabilities and toilets on the ground floor too."
"I hadn’t realised before now, but there is a lift to get upstairs if you’re unable to climb the stairs, or pushing a pushchair."
"With over 70 stalls spread over the ground floor and first-floor balcony, Cardiff Market is a must-visit on any trip to the city."
"A traditional city market based in a classic Victorian structure. With a wide range of stalls which are spread over two levels."
Cons:
"The market is great lots of cafes but no toilets whoever decided to take the toilets away it is not fair to the people that need them."
"I would have rated at 5 stars but the public toilets were locked."
"Was going to use the ladies loo, but a code was required to get in and there was no indication of where to obtain the code."
"The toilet facilities are a joke, 1 toilet for everyone and even the stall holders tell you to go to Howells or M&S it's that bad."
"Give the toilet a wide berth though, however, the last time we went they were locked and only for stall holders so must have changed."
"The council / market has been very shortsighted in closing the loos."
"Unfortunately my bag was grabbed off my shoulder whilst looking around from a man who came from upstairs, so ladies please be careful."
Food and Cuisine
Pros:
"Visited for a mooch about found a cracking Asian Street food stall called Masala Hut, Guy who runs the stall really nice fella and cooks a small range of delicious dishes. What you get for £6 I feel is excellent value for money."
"Pizza, curry, chips, Bao buns, mexican... all this and more under one roof."
"Highly recommend the stall at the far end that does freshly made Burritos for £1.80."
"I highly recommend the fresh Welsh cakes made in there! Hot and Lovely!"
"We love visiting Bakestones and buying their freshly-made Welsh cakes."
"A trader of note is Ashton’s the fishmongers, who claim to have traded in the market since 1866."
"There is literally every cuisine from around the world under one roof, all freshly made with plenty of seating up and downstairs."
Cons:
"The flies over the food put me off."
"They touch everything with bare hands and fresh meat and fish are open for the flies."
"Watch out for the flies though. Obviously can't be helped in a market setting with lots of sticky and sweet cakes etc."
"The baklava had far too many layers of filo pastry with the bottom layers pasty and raw."
"The kadaifi was old, stale and completely dried out, without the slightest hint of syrup."
"The rather expensive baklava and kadaifi desserts were the worst I’ve ever bought anywhere in my extensive world travels."
"Pretty awful and disgusting! There are no health standards for the food."
Atmosphere and Experience
Pros:
"What a cracking place! Lots of interesting businesses in there."
"The people work in the market are friendly and authentically 'Cardiff'."
"Brilliant range of stalls and friendly committed stall-holders."
"It's really nice to see so many independent retailers under one roof."
"The market is a thriving thoroughfare with a great atmosphere to experience, & the staff are always cheerful & friendly."
"Always a warm welcome. Can't big up the guys who work here enough, after being a customer here for 30 years."
"Typical friendly and helpful folk."
Cons:
"The atmosphere is very busy, all the regulars are well connected and it can feel a little unwelcoming at times but this depends on the stall you go to and how busy it is."
"Even though the market is located in a character building, it seems that the actual market is not very popular."
"It could be good but it's looking a bit run down."
"Not the cleanest of places and looks run down and could do with sprucing up."
"Half the shops were nice and half the shops seemed a bit run down and tired looking."
"Many stalls are closed and the ones that are left are either providing poor service or have limited product range."
"Sadly I had heard how good Lee was, but he didn't have a CLUE."
Value and Variety
Pros:
"Variety at very good prices."
"A variety of stalls selling some great goods - you'll be amazed by what's on offer."
"Shopping for fresh food here if you can is really good - veg is cheaper than in lidl, as is a lot of the butchers and much nicer quality of products."
"Exceptionally good value from fruit and veg to fresh fish and meat."
"Everything you could need (edible and otherwise) at fantastic prices."
"The best market you can find. Great stalls and everything you need don't go to supermarkets go here."
"You can find almost anything here, & often for a fraction of the price in retail stores."
Cons:
"Total rip off!" (In reference to a specific stall's desserts.)
"Could be so much better, the place hasn't changed since I was a kid 40 years ago."
"It's just a shame it's not bigger."
"Not much selection of stalls and shops, a lot of empty shops around and what are there are way out of my price range, cost £5 for a couple of hour's parking, Cardiff not on my list to visit again."
"Its not like it use to be anymore."
"A bit disappointed with the traditional Welsh cakes because they didn't have mixed spices in them which is in the original recipe."
"Definitely worth visiting once but I would not return."
History and Culture
Pros:
"It is in an old prison and you can still see evidence from those days, which gives it a certain additional fascination."
"If you love history then this place is a staple in time it's amazing."
"Step back in time in this Victorian market which is a must-see if you are visiting Cardiff."
"Under one great glass roof, Cardiff Market is an impressive Victorian structure in the heart of the city and has been trading in one form or another since the 1700s."
"The market has a rich history and has been trading since the 1700's."
"This is an absolute essential when visiting Cardiff. It used to be a women's prison with the cell numbers still visible above the stalls."
"A historical, very unique and architecturally beautiful, old market place which is worth visiting when in Cardiff."
Cons:
"Although over time the building structure has deteriorated people still visit the market daily."
"An old Victorian institution."
"Originally a farmers market trading livestock and farm produce."
"Since 1975 the building has been listed and is currently Grade II."
"The building itself is gorgeous, a real example of Victorian architecture."
"The market is old but quant."
"A shame that the council want to change this place."