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South Wales Argus

Oasis guitarist Paul Arthurs tries Welshcakes in Cardiff

Noel and Liam Gallagher announced last year they had put their acrimonious split behind them, confirming Oasis' long-awaited reunion after 15 years. The highly anticipated tour (Oasis Live '25) begins in Cardiff on Friday (July 4), at Principality Stadium. Oasis band members have already begun arriving in the Welsh capital ahead of Friday and Saturday's (July 4 and 5) gigs, with Noel Gallagher spotted arriving by train on Tuesday (July 1). Noel Gallagher spotted at Cardiff Train Station #Oasis — Joey (@Joey2Steezy) July 1, 2025 Oasis guitarist indulges on Welshcakes in Cardiff Another Oasis member who has already made his way to Cardiff is guitarist and founding member, Paul Arthurs, also known as Bonehead. He took to X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday (July 2) to share his movements in the Welsh capital, sharing with fans he planned on trying a Welshcake. Posting on the social media platform, Arthurs said: "Welshcakes. Yes or No?" Absolutely yes and get them from Fabulous Welshcakes opposite Cardiff Castle! Thank me later — Miss S (@welsh7634) July 2, 2025 One fan was quick to respond, commenting: "Absolutely yes and get them from Fabulous Welshcakes opposite Cardiff Castle! Thank me later." Another added: "Yes Bone! They are mega." While a third person wrote: "100% yes." The Oasis guitarist was quick to take fans up on their recommendation. Not long after Arthur's initial X post, he wrote several others. The first said: "Welshcakes. Hot or cold??" Followed by: "Welshcakes. With a cup of tea or on their own?" He then posted a photo of a packet of Fabulous Welshcakes with a hot drink, commenting: "Here we go." Arthurs even went on to post a rating on X, awarding the Welshcakes a 7/10. One fan, commenting about the Oasis band members' Welshcake discovery, said: "Surreal I bet, brother. Glad you are there." Another posted: "YES that's what I'm talking about. Enjoy." This person said: "Never been a fan of Welsh cakes but the ones from fabulous in Cardiff aren't bad at all." While a fourth, recommended trying somewhere else, adding: "Cardiff Bakestones in Cardiff Market, you need them fresh off the griddle rather than from a packet." Fabulous Welshcakes described as "the best ever" by customers Fabulous Welshcakes has two locations in Cardiff - one in Mermaid Quay and the other opposite Cardiff Castle. Both stores boast a 4.8 rating on Tripadvisor, with the bakery described as "the best Welsh cakes you can buy" and "10/10" by customers. One person, posting on Tripadvisor, said: "Absolutely delicious, the best ever! RECOMMENDED READING: "Had the traditional and also the chocolate chip ones. Best with a cup of tea! Highly recommend." While another visitor commented: "I am so very happy that I picked this place for a bakery during my visit to Cardiff. "They cook the cakes right there and they are yummy. I actually went there twice. I'd recommend it 100%."