Testimonials

“I would just like to say a huge thank you to Cardiff Masonic Hall, what a fantastic time we had for our Annual Christmas Party 2019.
The venue is stunning, our food was absolutely delicious and really hot considering we had over 200 people and eating a 4 course meal. The service was excellent, well organised by Hannah Law and thank you for being so accommodating and very professional.
I would highly recommend anyone wanting to use this venue 10/10. It is a huge credit to all the staff, I have received nothing but positive feedback from everyone that attended. Thank you and we can not wait for our next Christmas Party for 2020.”

Leanne Williams, On behalf of Cardiff University Finance / Estates Team
05/02/20


“Thanks for all the effort you put into making the Installation evening last night a success. The dining room looked a picture and everyone enjoyed the meal. Can I ask you pass on my thanks and that of Integrity Chapter to all those who contributed to a quite special evening.”

Alan Harris, Chapter of Integrity No. 6907
11/10/19


“I just want to thank you very much for all you help and assistance on Wednesday and the weeks leading up to it. It was a pleasure dealing with you and you were always so helpful. Please also thank “Chef”. I believe the food was brilliant and you even catered for the vegan that attended. Our clients were impressed and it all went very well.”

Patsy Hoey, Horwich Farrelly
27/09/19


“Dear Kevin,
I write to offer my warmest congratulations on helping deliver a wonderful Annual PGC Convocation, yesterday. Thank you.
The venue is so very popular and the meal was absolutely 1st class. All the Team could not have been more accommodating and I would ask that you please thank everyone on my behalf. The timings and 2 courses seem to have gone down very well and our only real concern is that we were well over-subscribed and had to close our bookings, turning so many of our Companions away but there is little you can personally do about that.
Well done and I really am most grateful,
Gerald”

D. Gerald Rowbottom
ME Grand Superintendent, Provincial Grand Chapter of South Wales
17/06/19


“Thank you from the Mark Province of South Wales for all the help that you and your entire team gave us yesterday to ensure that our meeting was an outstanding success. I have received many emails of congratulations from visiting Executives and brethren of the Province, for the way the meeting was arranged and for the quality of the food supplied by your catering team.
If you have any particular comments and ideas that would help to improve future meetings, please pass them on to me.”

Martin A Jones, P.G.J.D.
Provincial Grand Secretary
Mark Province of South Wales
06/06/19


“Just to let you know yesterday’s consecration went very well at CMH, and the Duke of Connaught Temple looked especially impressive with a large number of Knights Templar in attendance (including a couple of Brother Knights from Scotland with their distinctive regalia).
Thanks for all the preparation work, and the meal was very enjoyable as well.”

St. John of Cardiff Preceptory No.712
05/04/19



“The children’s party was well organised and the kids (and the bigger kids too) thoroughly enjoyed the event and the festive feast. Well done!”

Kids Christmas Party: Nava Navaratnarajah
09/12/18


“I would like to thank both Hannah and Kim, we have had nothing but good feedback with regards to the lovely food and beautiful venue.
I really cannot thank you enough for how beautiful everything looked it was spot on, the atmosphere was fabulous, thanks again for everything Hannah you were a gem.”

Cardiff University Christmas Party: Leanne Williams
07/12/18


“What a great place! We held our wedding reception here and the Masonic hall couldn’t have been a better venue – great location and plenty of history. Not only did the team make sure the day went without a hitch but they all went the extra mile to make sure everything was done to our liking. The whole team make you feel so special and that nothing is too much so a huge thanks to them all. An extra thank you must go to Hannah – throughout the whole 18 months of planning, Hannah has been great! No question too silly and no detail spared, she really did make the day extra special.
I would completely recommend the Masonic hall for all parties and events, great location, great value, awesome food and a cheap bar! What more could you want?!
Once again thank you so much for all you did to help make our day so special, everyone had a great time.”

Eve Griffiths
23/10/18


“We can highly recommend the Cardiff Masonic Hall, Hannah, and all her staff. From the start they worked with us to accommodate our unconventional circumstances. But not only that, they also went to great lengths to ensure that everything felt personal and dedicated to us. In fact, it is this personalisation that makes Cardiff Masonic Hall such an incredible place. Hannah and her team worked with us to create something that fitted our budget, giving us a variety of options and never pressuring us to take something we felt uncomfortable with.
In sum, from the moment we first made contact with Hannah, through to leaving the day after our blessing, everything was easy and hassle free. The team certainly did all they could to make our day as incredible as it could be. Honestly, we cannot recommend this place to you highly enough.”

Mark and Reine Woolmer
18/10/18

Read the full Mark and Reine Woolmer review here.


“On behalf of the Mark Province of South Wales may I thank you and your team for all your hard work in making our Provincial meeting a great success. I have received numerous letters and emails from visiting guests of other provinces complementing us on the way the whole day was organised.”

Martin Jones
Provincial Grand Secretary, Mark Province of South Wales.
22/06/18


“It is a completely different atmosphere there ……….. You have turned it around completely, the premises are looking wonderful, the food was outstanding and all the Team where totally motivated to ensure that we all had a most enjoyable day. Everyone is coming back to me saying what a pleasure it was to be present. Thank you and all your colleagues.”

D. Gerald Rowbottom
ME Grand Superintendent.
15/06/18


“I write on behalf of the Principals and Companions of the Cwm Rhondda Chapter, to express our grateful thanks to Cardiff Masonic Hall, and in particular to you and all the staff who worked so hard in providing such a memorable evening.
The layout and attention to detail at the Festive Board was par excellence, as was the meal.
Please thank the chef, and the dining staff, under the leadership of Kim and Hannah.
It was an occasion that will remain in our minds for years to come.
Well done all.
Kind regards,
Phil.”

Phillip A. Aubrey
Scribe E, Cwm Rhondda Chapter.
22/04/18


“Iev / Kim,
I know I said it to you both yesterday, but I just wanted to put it on record. Thank you both so much for the way you looked after us yesterday. It was probably one of the best Spring Lunches we have had. As one of our very senior members put it…”Great food, great service, great company, great atmosphere…what more could you ask for?”
I received a number of other comments in a similar vein and I just thought you should know. Thanks again.
All the best,
Bruce.”

Tennant Spring Launch
21/04/18


“Dear Hannah,
Please can I congratulate you on the excellent way you managed the Installation of out new Most Excellent Grand Superintendent.
The day went with no hiccups which is a credit to you and your team for the way that you had planned for the event.
Please convey my thoughts to Kim and to the rest of the hospitality staff. Well done.”

Peter Williams
12/03/18


“A very short note to thank you most sincerely for all that you did to support our White Table event last night. It was a first class evening and your efforts in coordinating such a seamless and well executed event was highly praised by all. Thank you.
The whole building looked fantastic and it was a privilege to host so many guests at CMH who all commented on the rejuvenated and classy facade all the team have worked (and continue to work) so hard to achieve. The food was brilliant- would you please pass on our thanks to the Chef for accommodating so many awkward requests at very short notice.
I have taken lots of pictures and started to share them on Twitter- I’m biased but I really think they show the building off very well. I will certainly be recommending the building to other Lodges for their Ladies’ Festivals and events- it really did our Province proud! A number of our Past Masters and guests have asked us to organise another event before the end of the year- such was their delight at the wonderful occasion you helped to facilitate.”

Samuel Lloyd Williams
17/02/18


“Dear Kevin, Hannah and colleagues
Thanks very much indeed for having us at the Masonic Hall – and for the extra trouble you all took along the way!
We are really pleased to have performed two of our second-year plays in your premises.”

Cardiff University South Wales: Dr Ian McNish
28/01/18


“Dear Kevin & Hannah
Just a short note to say thanks so much for organising matters at CMH today. It was exactly what was needed and a perfect venue for the purpose. Food and refreshments were excellent too.
Thanks so much.”

Steve Harries: UGLE London
19/01/18


“Good morning Kevin,
I just wanted to drop you and all the staff at Cardiff Masonic Hall a quick email to thank you most sincerely for what was an excellent afternoon at the MCF Community awards.
It was most pleasing to receive the high level of service as a consumer of CMH and as a board member to be very proud of the hard work being shown by all staff concerned. This was certainly noticed by all in attendance.
Kind regards Rob”

Rob Payne
21/12/17


“Dear Hannah,
Just a quick note to thank you for arranging such an enjoyable kids Christmas party at Cardiff Masonic Hall last Sunday.
My business partner attended with his daughter as well as his baby son – and they both had a terrific time.
The food, entertainment, and Father Christmas were as excellent as the welcome was warm.
Lyanna stated that “it was the best party I’ve ever been to” – so I think that was praise indeed.
Thank you, James”

James Forbes Keir
19/12/17


“We wanted to write to tell you that Hannah and Kim did a fantastic job making our wedding on Saturday 31 September a wonderful event. We want to say thank you for all their hard work and the hard work of the staff at the Hall on the day.
All of our guests had a great time. They loved the food (the beef wellington in particular got rave reviews!), they thought the venue was gorgeous and the service was great. My dad – who has very high standards – was really impressed and said that the venue was excellent.
Ben and I really appreciate all Hannah and Kim’s guidance and support in the run-up to the day. They were both practical, friendly and thorough. They thought about everything so that the day went off without a hitch, and were a pleasure to work with!
We would recommend the Hall as an event venue to anyone looking for somewhere in Cardiff.”

Ben Thomas and Lizzy Hawkins
25/10/17

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“I would like to express my thanks for the assistance of all of your staff, to make our dance on the 16th be such a success, your team have certainly done you proud.”

(WM) Philip Stock
17/09/17


“Our wedding at Cardiff Masonic Hall.
We had the most fantastic day and so much of what made it all work so well was the hard work and dedication of the staff of the Masonic Hall. From the start of the process in October 2016 every step was thoroughly planned, every detail scrutinised and with a willingness to be adaptive to the needs we both had.
The food was fantastic and very reasonably priced per head. The kitchen staff also proved very flexible when it came to catering to the variety of different dietary requirements for the guests. We’d highly recommend the Roast beef to anyone who’s choosing a meal for their wedding. The catering staff as well were also very professional and made the dining experience run very smoothly.
All in all, we had the best day we could have had and would once again like to extend our thanks to Hannah, Kim, and everyone else who helped made the day possible.”

Vince & Chiara
08/09/17