Cardiff. Built in 1867, originally the tallest building on St. Mary Street and rebuilt in the 1880s to reclaim the title after a rival market had built a taller building. Originally named the Borough Arms then became the Bodega in 1897. Renamed The Borough Arms in 1961.

St. Marys Street is a long pedestrian avenue in the middle of Cardiff. There are a lot of pubs to choose from and this was my favorite. There are so many reasons to love this pub. The interior is long and narrow - I always like to see this. The bar is beautiful. There is a nice small room in the back decorated by all kinds of old photos and knick knacks. The wooden "cabinet" in the middle of the room is a toilet. And my favorite - a row of drinking booths along one wall. If you are in Cardiff make sure you check this one out!