Thomas Bar & Restaurant Menus

We pride ourselves on providing the best, mouth-watering dishes using fresh local ingredients

The welcoming, cosy Cardiff Bay restaurant is open to the public as well as hotel residents for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, a-la-carte evening dining and traditional roasts on Sundays. Thomas Restaurant has gained an excellent reputation and is the perfect setting for a family celebration, a catch up with friends, a client meeting or an intimate dinner for two.

Thomas Restaurant is located in Future Inn Cardiff, and serves British food, as well as contemporary and traditional Welsh cuisine. We pride ourselves on providing the best, mouth-watering dishes using fresh local ingredients.

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Served Monday - Saturday between 6.30am-10am and Sundays between 7.30am-10am

Full Welsh Buffet Breakfast £12.00 if pre-orderd £14.00 on the day

Included when staying at the hotel on a bed and breakfast rate

Hot Selection

Bacon

Sausage

Glamorgan sausage

Vegan sausage (must be pre-ordered)

Fried egg

Scrambled egg

Boiled egg (on request)

Poached egg (on request)

Black pudding

Hash brown

Baked beans

Mushrooms

Grilled tomato

Continental

Smoked salmon

Cured meats

Cheese

Pastries

Croissants

Bread rolls

Scotch pancakes

Cold Selection

Cereal

Granola

Dried fruit, nuts and seeds

Yoghurt, ganola & fruit compote

Flavoured and natural yoghurt

Fruit salad

Fresh fruit

White or wholemeal bread for toasting

Butter, jam, honey and marmalade

Sauce and other condiments

Drinks

Coffee

Tea

Fruit juice

Water

Milk including soya

Served Monday - Friday between 10am-1pm and Saturdays between 10.30am-1pm

Food

Danish pastries, selection of 4£3.00

Croissants with your choice of filling; ham and cheese, smoked salmon, cheese, ham£3.50

Scotch pancakes served with pancetta, berries, mascarpone and maple syrup£5.50

Freshly baked roll with your choice of filling: bacon, sausage, egg (Extra filling £1)£3.50

Smoked salmon served with scrambled eggs and finished with a truffle creme fraiche£5.50

Healthy banana split served with avocado, strawberry, yoghurt, honey and toasted almonds£5.00

Toast selection with butter and your choice of jam, honey or marmalade£2.50

Hot Drinks

Espresso£2.00

Cappuccino£3.00

Americano£3.00

Latte£3.00

Mocha£3.50

Hot Chocolate£3.00

Tea (choose between Welsh brew loose leaf, breakfast, green, Earl Grey, herbal and fruit)£2.60

Served Monday - Sunday between 11am - 5pm

Starters

Thomas bread basket with a selection of homemade bread, olives, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sun-dried tomato butter (v)£5.00

Char-grilled asparagus with Hollandaise sauce and poached egg (v) (gf)£6.00

Crispy squid with spicy mayonnaise and lemon£7.00

French onion soup with Gruyere croutons, homemade crusty bread or gluten free bread (gf)£5.50

Soup of the day with homemade crusty bread (v) (vg) (gf on request)£5.50

Crushed avocado and poached eggs on toasted sourdough bread (v)£6.50

Salads

Classic chicken Caesar £10.00

Classic Caesar (v)£7.00

Spiced aubergine and lentil salad (v) (vg (gf)£8.00

Thomas garden salad with bulgur wheat, tomatoes, red onion, parsley and mint£7.00

Grilled tuna steak nicoise with new potatoes, green beans, egg, baby gen lettuce, cherry tomatoes and olives£14.00

Mains

21 day aged Celtic Pride 8oz rump steak served with heirloom tomatoes, roast red onion and french fries (gf)£16.00

Add your sauce; peppercorn, stilton, mushroom or red wine

Add your butter; sun-dried tomato or garlic

Celtic Pride steak burger with bacon, pickle, smoked mayonnaise on a brioche bun and French fries£12.00

Add your choice of; Monterey Jack or Roquefort blue cheese

Southern fried chicken burger topped with slaw, BBQ sauce, cheese and French fries£12.00

Half roast corn-fed chicken with French fries and mayonnaise (gf)£13.00

Catch of the day Fish 'N' Chips with homemade tartare sauce, thick cut chips, choice of peas and lemon£13.00

Potato and spinach curry served with mixed salad (v) (vg)£10.00

Sweetcorn, basil and smoked red pepper risotto (v)£10.00

Pizza; Margherita (v), Chicken and bacon, Pepperoni or Hawaiian£12.00

Sides

French fries£3.00

Thick cut chips£3.00

Sweet potato fries£4.00

Cream leeks with parmesan£3.00

Parsnip and parmesan goujons£3.00

Green beans £3.00

Mixed salad£3.00

Garlic bread£3.00

Garlic bread with cheese£4.00

Lite Bites

Classic club sandwich with chicken, bacon, tomatoes, mayonnaise and toasted bread£8.00

Cream cheese and smoked salmon bagel£7.00

Thomas Sandwiches£6.50

All served on white, brown or gluten free bread or wrap, with side salad and crisps.

Your choice of filling;

Chesee and pickle (v)

Egg mayonnaise (v)

Ham and mustard

Tuna and cucumber

Panini £7.50

With side salad and crisps.

Your choice of filling;

Tuna and red onion

Salami and cheese

Sun blush tomato, mozzarella and pesto (v)

Pancetta, avocado and feta cheese

Served Monday - Saturday between 5pm-10pm and Sundays between 5pm-9.30pm

Starters

Thomas bread basket with a selection of homemade bread, olives, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sun-dried tomato butter (v) £5.00

Char-grilled asparagus with Hollandaise sauce and a poached egg (v) (gf)£6.00

Crispy squid with spicy mayonnaise and lemon £7.00

French onion soup with Gruyere croutons and homemade crusty bread or gluten free bread (gf) £5.50

Soup of the day with homemade crusty bread (v) (vg) (gf on request) £5.50

Homemade grilled flat bread with garlic, tomatoes, mozzarella and basil (v) £5.00

Potted shrimp with dill, chives, creme fraiche, toasted sourdough bread and baby herb salad£7.00

Salads

Classic chicken Caesar£10.00

Classic Caesar (v) £7.00

Spiced aubergine and lentil salad (v) (vg) (gf)£8.00

Thomas garden salad with bulgur wheat, tomatoes, red onion, parsley and mint£7.00

Grilled tuna steak nicoise with new potatoes, green beans, egg, baby gem lettuce, cherry tomatoes and olives £14.00

Add:

Chicken £3.00

Poached Egg £2.00

Feta £2.00

Mains

21 day aged Celtic Pride 8oz rump steak (gf)£16.00

21 day aged Celtic Pride 10oz rib eye steak (gf)£23.00

Steaks are served with heirloom tomatoes, roast red onion and French fries

Add your sauce; Peppercorn, stilton, mushroom or red wine

Add your butter; Sun-dried tomato or garlic

Celtic Pride steak burger with bacon, pickle, smoked mayonnaise on a brioche bun and French fries£12.00

Add your choice of cheese; Monterey Jack or Roquefort blue

Southern fried chicken burger topped with slaw, BBQ sauce, cheese and French fries£12.00

Rack of baby ribs glazed in Texan Mesquite BBQ sauce and French fries (gf)£19.00

Half roast corn-fed chicken with char-grilled corn on the cob, French fries, mushroom and tarragon sauce (gf)£14.00

Roast salmon with summer green vegetables and a creamy chive sauce (gf)£15.00

Catch of the day Fish 'N' Chips with homemade tartare sauce, thick cut chips, choice of peas and lemon£13.00

Honey glazed loin of pork with spring onion mash, apple puree and jus (gf)£14.00

Asparagus, mushroom and radish linguni (v)£12.00

Potato and spinach curry with mixed salad (v) (vg)£10.00

Sweetcorn, basil and smoked red pepper risotto (v)£10.00

Taste of Wales

Cawl a Welsh lamb stew, blue cheese and homemade crusty bread£11.00

Caws Pob Cymraeg Welsh Rarebit with rhubarb compote (v)£7.00

Pastai Bysgod Fish pie with mackerel, cod, prawns, mashed potato topped with melted Camembert with a side of greens and shallot salad£13.00

Cig carw wedi'i ffrio gan Gymru Welsh pan fried venison with bitter chocolate jus, summer cabbage and fondant potato£18.00

Side Dishes

French fries£3.00

Thick cut chips£3.00

Sweet potato fries£4.00

Sauteed mushrooms£3.00

Creamed leeks with parmesan£3.00

Tender stem broccoli, fennel seeds and garlic£3.00

Minted new potatoes£3.00

Parsnip and parmesan goujons £3.00

Green beans£3.00

Mixed salad£3.00

Garlic bread£3.00

Garlic bread with cheese£4.00

For Under 12's a main course, dessert and a drink for only £7.00

Main Dishes

Beef or Chicken Burger topped with or without melted cheese, with french fries

Roast Chicken Breast or Chicken Nuggets with seasonal vegetables, new potatoes or chips

Mini Fish & Chips with beans or peas

Mac 'n' Cheese with garlic bread

Two Egg Omelette with ham & cheese, served with a side salad

Dessert

Rhubarb & Apple crumble

Sticky toffee ginger & lime pudding with toffee sauce

Chocolate pot with candied hazelnuts

Ice cream & Sorbet selection

Fresh fruit bowl

Drinks

Juices: Apple / Orange / Cranberry / Grapefruit

Still water

Glass of milk

Bottomless squash: Blackcurrant or Orange

Desserts

Served Monday - Saturday from 10am-10pm and Sundays between 11am-9.30pm

Homemade sticky toffee pudding£6.00

Local and continental cheese board with oatcakes, truffle honey, chutney and membrillo £7.00

Homemade white chocolate and blackcurrent cheesecake with blackcurrent sorbet£6.00

Watermelon carpaccio and roasted pineapple, passion fruit and orange syrup with a mango sorbet (v) (vg) (gf)£6.00

Homemade chocolate mousse, pistachio brownie, apricot puree and avocado ice cream£6.00

Ice cream and sorbet selection£2.00 per scoop

Homemade Macaroons£5.00

Room Service

Monday - Saturday served from 10am-10pm, Sunday 11am-9.30pm unless stated

Thomas bread basket with a selection of homemade bread, olives, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, sun-dried tomato butter (v)£5.00

Soup of the day with homemade crusty bread (v) (vg) (gf on request)£5.50

Potted shrimp with dill, chives, creme fraiche, toasted sourdough bread and baby herb salad£7.00

Classic chicken Caesar£10.00

Classic Caesar (v)£7.00

Spiced aubergine and lentil salad (v) (vg) (gf)£8.00

Celtic Pride steak burger with bacon, pickle, smoked mayonnaise on a brioche bun and French fries£12.00

Add your choice of cheese; Monterey Jack or Roquefort blue

Southern fried chicken burger topped with slaw, BBQ sauce, cheese and French fries£12.00

Cawl a Welsh lamb stew, blue cheese and homemade crusty bread£11.00

Pastai Bysgod Fish pie with mackerel, cod, prawns, mashed potato topped with melted Camembert with a side of greens and shallot salad£13.00

21 day aged Celtic Pride 8oz rump steak £16.00

Served with heirloom tomatoes, roast red onion and French fries

Add your sauce; Peppercorn, stilton, mushroom or red wine

Add your butter; Sun-dried tomato or garlic

Sweetcorn, basil and smoked red pepper risotto (v)£10.00

Catch of the day Fish 'N' Chips with homemade tartare sauce, thick cut chips, choice of peas and lemon£13.00

Sandwiches (24/7)

All served on white, brown or gluten free bread or wrap, with side salad and crisps£6.50

Your choice of filling:

Chesee and pickle (v)

Egg mayonnaise (v)

Ham and mustard

Tuna and cucumber

Pizza (24/7)

Pizza; Margherita (v), Chicken and bacon, Pepperoni or Hawaiian£12.00

Side Orders

French fries£3.00

Thick cut chips£3.00

Sweet potato fries£4.00

Sauteed mushrooms£3.00

Creamed leeks and parmesan£3.00

Tender stem broccoli, fennel seeds and garlic£3.00

Minted new potatoes£3.00

Parsnip and parmesan goujons£3.00

Green beans£3.00

Mixed salad£3.00

Garlic bread£3.00

Garlic bread with cheese£4.00

Desserts

Homemade sticky toffee pudding£6.00

Local and continental cheese board with oatcakes, truffle honey, chutney and membrillo £7.00

Homemade white chocolate and blackcurrent cheesecake with blackcurrent sorbet £6.00

Watermelon carpaccio and roasted pineapple, passion fruit and orange syrup with a mango sorbet (v) (vg) (gf)£6.00

Homemade chocolate mousse, pistachio brownie, apricot puree and avocado ice cream£6.00

Ice cream and sorbet selection (24/7)£2 per scoop

Homemade Macaroons£5.00

Served Monday - Sunday between 5pm-10pm and Sundays between 5pm-9.30pm

Starters

Char-grilled asparagus with Hollandaise sauce and a poached egg (v)£6.00

Crispy squid with spicy mayonnaise and lemon£7.00

Soup of the day with gluten free bread (v) (vg)£5.50

French onion soup with Gruyere croutons and gluten free bread£5.50

Potted shrimp with dill, chives, creme fraiche, toasted gluten free bread and baby herb salad£7.00

Dessert

Watermelon carpaccio and roasted pineapple, passion fruit and orange syrup with a mango sorbet (v) (vg)£6.00

Local and continental cheese board with gluten free toasts, truffle honey, chutney and membrillo£7.00

Sorbet selection£2.00 per scoop

Mains

Spiced aubergine and lentil salad (v) (vg)£8.00

21 day aged Celtic Pride 8oz rump steak£16.00

21 day aged Celtic Pride 10oz rib eye steak£23.00

Steaks are served with heirloom tomatoes, roast red onion and French fries

Add your sauce; Peppercorn, stilton, mushroom or red wine

Add your butter; Sun-dried tomato or garlic

Rack of baby ribs glazed in Texan Mesquite BBQ sauce and French fries£19.00

Half roast corn-fed chicken with char-grilled corn on the cob, French fries, mushroom and tarragon sauce£14.00

Roast salmon with summer green vegetables and a creamy chive sauce£15.00

Honey glazed loin of pork with spring onion mash, apple puree and jus£14.00

You can find full information on our Vegan Menu by clicking here

Please note all menus are subject to change at any time and are subject to availability.

We do kindly request that you inform the Thomas Restaurant Team when making a reservation that you require a vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free selection or any dietary requirements or allergies that we need to be aware of to avoid delays on the day of dining.

If you require further information on ingredients which may cause food allergy or intolerance, please speak to a member of the Thomas Restaurant Team before you order your meal. If you do have a food allergy please inform us so to minimise the risk of cross-contamination during preparation and service of your food.

Fish and poultry dishes may contain bones. We cannot guarantee that all of our dishes are 100% free from nuts or their derivatives. All weights are approximate uncooked.

Prices are in pound sterling and include VAT at the current rate.

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