You can smell the pepper before you see the menu board. On Whitchurch Road, between Maindy and the city centre, Afro Lounge runs as a West African restaurant, bar and lounge — Nigerian soups and rice plates at weekday prices, then seafood boils that take over Instagram on Fridays.
Find us: Deliveroo — Afro Lounge Maindy · Uber Eats · +44 29 2280 4475 · @afroloungecardiff · FishRestaurants listing
!Coastal Delight seafood boil spread at Afro Lounge *The Coastal Delight boil — the £50 bag guests photograph before the table gets messy.*
A lounge, not a counter-only takeaway
Google has us at 4.6★ from 483 reviews (Oct 2026). Review topics mention live music and a relaxed dine-in room — the kind of place you stay for jollof and skewers, not just a bag at the door.
!Dining room on Whitchurch Road *Tables fill from 2pm most days; Friday runs until 12:31am on Google.*
!Restaurant and lounge interior Bar and lounge seating — check Google or call before you drive; apps sometimes show earlier cut-offs than the room.
Hours (Google, Oct 2026): Monday–Thursday 2:00pm–11:00pm; Friday 2:00pm–12:31am; Saturday–Sunday 2:00pm–11:30pm. We’re at 55a Whitchurch Road, Cardiff CF14 3JP.
The £50 boil — and when to add lobster
Deliveroo lists a £50 seafood boil built for sharing: crab, prawns, shrimps, corn, oysters, octopus, squid, sausages, potatoes and boiled eggs. Step up to £75 when you want lobster in the same spread — that’s the tier people ask about after the platter reels.
!Seafood platter for sharing Share the bag or make it the centre of the table — either way, bring napkins.
!Seafood boil with lobster option The lobster tier is the one guests tag us in after weekend posts.
If you’re new to shellfish-heavy trays, our prawn and shrimp guide and crab guide explain species names you might see on delivery menus — not tonight’s exact count in the bag. For the wider category (spices, timing, how boils differ from Cajun rooms), see seafood boil restaurants.
Nigerian plates that share the menu
Not everyone starts with a boil. On Deliveroo, everyday orders include egusi with assorted (£17.50), jollof rice with turkey (£17.50), seafood okro (£21.50) and abula with swallow — the same line-up you see beside the seafood section in the app.
!Peppered meat skewers and Nigerian plates Peppered meat skewers and rice dishes — what regulars order on non-boil nights.
!Peppersoup and starters Peppersoup and starters for a lighter start before a shared boil.
Grilled tilapia from the charbroiled line
Uber Eats highlights grilled tilapia (£34.25) from the charbroiled section when their listing loads. It’s the fish course for guests who want heat and smoke without the shellfish pile — closer to a whole-fish grill than a soup bowl.
!Grilled fish from the charbroiled menu Charbroiled fish — ask in-house for today’s catch if you’re dining in.
Ordering when the website is down
Our Instagram bio still points at afrolounge.co.uk, but that domain shows a Wix “not connected” screen (Oct 2026). Until a landing page is live, these links actually work:
- Deliveroo — “Afro Lounge - Maindy”, 4.3★ from 177 ratings
- Uber Eats — same address, grilled fish and boils when listed
- Phone — +44 29 2280 4475
- FishRestaurants listing — photos, hours and map in one place
Compare us with other fish restaurants in Cardiff before you book — the city has several West African rooms, and we’re trying to earn the boil search, not just the jollof one.
FAQ
Do you serve seafood boil in Cardiff?
Yes. Afro Lounge lists £50 and £75 (with lobster) seafood boils on Deliveroo, plus dine-in on Whitchurch Road. Search “Afro Lounge Maindy” in the app or use our listing for hours.
What is in the £50 seafood boil?
Deliveroo’s Coastal Delight-style boil includes crab, prawns, shrimps, corn, oysters, octopus, squid, sausages, potatoes and boiled eggs. Add lobster for the £75 tier.
Is Afro Lounge only takeaway?
No. Google reviews describe a restaurant and lounge with dine-in service and occasional live music. Delivery is popular, but the room is built for staying past one plate.
Why does afrolounge.co.uk not work?
The domain is registered but not connected to a live site (Wix placeholder, Oct 2026). Use Deliveroo, Uber Eats, Instagram or our FishRestaurants page for menus with photos until the owner reconnects the site.
What should I order if I do not want shellfish?
Jollof with turkey, egusi with assorted, peppersoup, peppered meat skewers and grilled tilapia are all on the same menu — ask staff for swallow choices if you’re new to the soups.
Tag your table @afroloungecardiff when you eat — we repost the boils that match the bag.
— Afro Lounge team
Photos © Afro Lounge · Published on FishRestaurants.com with permission.