# Fat Hippo Cardiff — Reviews & Opening Hours > Fat Hippo Cardiff — Hamburger Restaurant in Cardiff with a 4/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.5/5 from 2,875 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/cardiff/restaurants/fat-hippo-cardiff (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Hamburger Restaurant 🐾 Dogs Welcome # Fat Hippo Cardiff Cathays, Cardiff [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3372994731053743195&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Joe Daley](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/100304336074430935074) **In short:** Fat Hippo Cardiff is a hamburger restaurant in Cardiff, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2,875 Google reviews, with a 4/5 food hygiene rating and dogs welcome. Details checked 7 October 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Fat Hippo Cardiff Fat Hippo Cardiff serves burgers, vegan and gluten-free options, alongside sides such as tater tots and cheese balls. The restaurant is located at 17 Church Street, Cathays, and holds a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5. The venue takes bookings, welcomes dogs, and caters to children and groups. Hippo Hour offers promotional deals on food and drink. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Fat Hippo Cardiff's own website](https://www.fathippo.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 11:45 AM – 9:30 PM **Tuesday** 11:45 AM – 9:30 PM **Wednesday** 11:45 AM – 9:30 PM **Thursday** 11:45 AM – 9:30 PM **Friday** 11:45 AM – 10:00 PM **Saturday** 11:45 AM – 10:00 PM **Sunday** 11:45 AM – 9:30 PM ## What's nearby - Mowgli Street Food Cardiff next door - The Cardiff Market next door - Corner Coffee next door - St John The Baptist City Parish Church next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google Diners like this burger restaurant's delicious and filling burgers, including great vegan and gluten-free options, along with tasty sides like tater tots and cheese balls. They also highlight the reasonable prices and generous portion sizes, especially during "Hippo Hour" deals. Visitors consistently praise the friendly, attentive, and efficient staff, creating a welcoming atmosphere. Summary via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.5 / 5 (2,875 reviews) **Dogs allowed** Yes **Good for children** Yes **Good for groups** Yes **Booking required** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 4 out of 5 – Good **Destination** Cardiff Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1492972). [More restaurants in Cardiff](https://staycation.co.uk/cardiff/restaurants) ★ 4.5 (2,875 reviews) Typical price range (Google) £20 – £30 [Visit official website](https://www.fathippo.co.uk/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [029 2280 4365](tel:02922804365) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Cardiff **Plus Code** 9C3RFRJC+58 ### 🏨 Places to stay near Cardiff Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. 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Yes, Fat Hippo Cardiff takes reservations. ### How do I contact Fat Hippo Cardiff? 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