Domestic Sluttery 26th October 2010

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Guardian 18th May 2010
Gwdihŵ (pronounced “goody hoo”, it’s childish Welsh slang for an owl) is one of those thoroughly modern venues that seeks to morph effortlessly from slouchy daytime hangout to lively late-night bar without missing a beat. After dark, live bands and DJs (the DJ booth is created from an old corner cocktail bar) bring the noise, but by day the main draw is a compact menu of paninis, salads and hot dishes. For tiny bars like this, which don’t have a great deal of kitchen space, stews are a great and under utilised option. Gwdihw’s lentil and chorizo number (£5.95) is packed with slow-cooked flavour.
• Paninis from £4.50; hot meals from £4.95. 6 Guildford Crescent, +44 (0)29 2039 7933, gwdihw.co.uk

Buzz Magazine *****
‘A wholly pleasant experience, the food is obviously made with quality components and did everything they should’

Metro *****
‘Joining the pleasing and ever increasing list of Cardiff’s independent bars, Gwdihw stands out for its originality and charm. The food is pleasant, the beer is cold and the company is cheerful: there’s nothing not to like.’

View Cardiff *****
‘Uniquely cool and oozing personality, Gwdihw’s giving young cardiffians another well needed hotspot to strut their hipster-stuff.’ Click here for full story

Western Mail & Echo
‘It is the perfect place to escape from the hustle and bustle of shoppers and unwind for an hour at lunchtime, although I am reliably informed its relaxed, cool vibe is carried on well into the early hours, making it one of the places to be seen by trendy Cardiffians!’ Click here for full story

Red Handed Magazine
‘Packed with comfy retro furniture and enough kitsch decorations to keep eyes entertained for ages. With a big screen/projector nodding to regular film nights and a kooky DJ booth betraying the fact most
evenings Gwdihw lets its hair down with all manner of dance-catalysing left-of-centre tunes’

Tea & Biscuits *****
‘There’s more to Gwdihw than the well-executed food and the well-executed owls (not a bullet hole in sight). There’s a sense of imagination at play here, and a passion to set new standards. Buffalo beware. The tawny has landed.’ Click here for full story