The Prince of Wales (JD Wetherspoon), Cardiff

Housed in a substantial stone building that looks like a warehouse from the side but which has a grand frontage dating from its former life as a theatre and cinema. A mezzanine was added when converted by Wetherspoon, and this is now the best place to see the many interesting relics of its former uses. Plenty of seating on both levels, and in the adjoining building in a different style. Two banks of six handpumps on the main counter, with Oakham Inferno and the more local Flo Rider from Glamorgan (£1.99) in addition to Greene King IPA, Doom Bar and Abbot on one and five ciders on the other. A mostly duplicated selection was available on the smaller upstairs bar, although Vale's Red Kite was also on one of the pulls.