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Atmosphere : Lots of youthful types greeting each other enthusiastically with phrases like, “Hey guys!” People staring into phones and laptops. Not a pair of sensible brogues to be seen. The people at my table were funny, charming and delightful. We discussed the horsemeat scandal. On the website there are two pretty women playing chess. They had left by the time I was there.

15/20

Clientele : Probably nice once you got to know them. Most of them seemed to be trying a little hard. Possibly students. The Bunk House doesn’t look like the kind of place where the working man goes after a day digging ditches. Although I’m sure he would receive a warm welcome. There were probably some holidaymakers there. It’s a hotel too.

17/20

Staff : I don’t remember them. That’s not a bad thing. They didn’t offend me or come on to me. Perhaps I should be upset by the latter. Definitely served me beer. They did this promptly and no-one was injured. Excellent.

19/20

Food and Drink : I wasn’t hungry and I did not eat. I had a pint of Brains. Dark I think it was. Delicious. Not sure how much it was but it was cheaper than the bottle I had before. Four quid something! Who do you think you are, Claridges? I wished there was more on tap. Less lager would have been nice.

13/20

Decor : Wacky. There are umbrellas on the inside. This drinker was not entirely sure why. It was not raining. Perhaps there had been a heavy, roof-penetrating, downpour before I arrived. Bar is hidden at the back. The website appears to show there is a cinema in the building.

15/20

TOTAL: 79/100

The Bunk House

St Mary Street, Cardiff.

Tel: 02920 228 587