City Centre (West End) Pubs, Bars and Nightclubs

The Alchemist's mixologists create every cocktail with an obsessive eye for detail, presented in vessels orchestrated to add a devilish dash of theatre. Mixing unexpected ingredients with unconventional equipment and remarkable craftsmanship, they create cocktail concoctions worthy of a true alchemist.

The Cambrian Tap is a small pub specialising in craft beers. With 18 draught taps they serve a great selection of beers from Brains Craft Brewery, and others hand-picked from favourite UK breweries.

Kongs is a laid back bar known for its selection of retro games to play. As well as many old arcade games from the 80s and 90s, there's also table tennis tables and table football.

You can find Greene King Local Pubs in towns and cities across England and Wales, providing a little something for everyone. Whether you’re looking to catch up with friends, the best place to watch sport or a drink with colleagues after work they've got the perfect spot for you.

The Queens Vaults is one of the last few real pubs left in the town centre and the only one located right outside the gates to the Principality Stadium.

Located between St Mary Street and the Brewery Quarter, the Brewhouse is a live music bar with a popular beer garden at the rear.

Wetherspoon is a large UK chain of pubs and bars which offer reasonably priced food and drinks in often unique buildings with historical interest.

You’ll always find a warm welcome at O'Neill's. It’s a place where you can enjoy the craic whether you fancy a few rounds with mates, a spot of lunch with colleagues or a meal for two. Where live music and sport lift your spirits. And where the banter flows as freely as the drinks.

Wetherspoon is a large UK chain of pubs and bars which offer reasonably priced food and drinks in often unique buildings with historical interest.

Brains is an independent Cardiff based brewery that has been operating since 1882. As well as making the beer, there are over 270 Brains pubs across Wales and further afield. The range of draught beers includes traditional cask ales, smooth beers and a range of seasonal ales.

Popworld is a late night party bar with dancefloor and DJ.

BrewDog are a small craft brewery based in Scotland with a handful of bars across the UK. Independent and fresh with an industrial feel, the bars are about delivering uniquely created beers.

The Borough is one of Cardiff's few privately owned pubs. It attracts an older, very local crowd and is busy at weekends. Although it looks small on the outside, inside it continues back a long way ending up with pool tables at the rear.

Brains is an independent Cardiff based brewery that has been operating since 1882. As well as making the beer, there are over 270 Brains pubs across Wales and further afield. The range of draught beers includes traditional cask ales, smooth beers and a range of seasonal ales.

Nestled amongst the busy shopping district of Cardiff city centre, this unique pub is hard to miss. It is the perfect place to rest those weary feet after a busy day or to grab a quick lunch whilst still on the move.

Mary’s is a drag-queen cabaret bar open to all seven days a week, offering dazzling shows, great drink offers, premium cocktails and extended range of Gins.

Zerodegrees (all one word instead of Zero Degrees) is a bar with a micro brewery on site. As well as the freshly brewed craft beer they serve up a popular selection of dishes such as pizzas, pastas, salads or the fresh kilo pots of mussels!

Made famous by the eponymous 2000 film, starring Tyra Banks and John Goodman, Coyote Ugly is known for its female bar tenders (Coyotes) dancing on the bar, American style BBQ food and a wild atmosphere. The hit movie was based on the original bar located in New York City.

Cardiff's well known late night New Zealand themed bar for the older, local crowd. Popular for sport and at weekends. Situated over two levels, downstairs is a traditional down to earth bar, upstairs has regular late night discos.

Metros is a back street indie basement club in the heart of Cardiff with cheap drinks and a young clientele.

The Slug & Lettuce is a brand of over 70 bars across the UK who love to serve good quality food, fabulous cocktails and delicious wines, world lagers and beers in a comfy, safe, welcoming environment. Open late into the evening, you can usually also find regular entertainment at the weekends.

With glamorous interiors and an extensive cocktail list, Dirty Martini Cardiff is the ideal venue for anyone looking to celebrate in style! The two floor venue is open until 2.30am every night of the week, with live DJs, extended Happy Hours and a menu of delicious small plates and sharing platters.

Mocka is a popular independent bar on Cardiff's Mill Lane. Attracting a more up-market clientelle, it is split over three levels with a good sized seating area outside.

Large Australian themed bar with big screens for live tv sport.

Located on the corner of Mill Lane, Peppermint is a contemporary but expensive bar specialising in cocktails. Spread over two levels, its main selling point is the large outside area which is busy on Saturday nights and sunny days.

Evoking memories and playing classic tunes from all your childhood heroes, Retro is the home of the 90s vibe.