Cardiff Pubs and Bars

The Head of Steam is a small chain of pubs that offers an eclectic selection of beers sourced from the local area as well as from brewers across the UK and world. A range of premium cocktails, beer cocktails, wines, spirits and soft drinks complete the drinks choice.

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 Urban Tap House opened up its doors in September 2013 as Wales’ first fully-devoted craft beer and cider bar. Now named Tiny Rebel, there's five different rooms spread across two floors, they like to think there is something for everyone. Plus burgers and bar snacks are available all day.

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.

A concept like no other, offering a soon to be world-famous selection of botanical cocktails, craft beers and ales, Champagne and wine. Food inspired by the deli, rotisserie and BBQ.

The Stable is part of a small chain of urban style bars serving up artisan pizzas, gourmet pies and over 80 types of craft cider, from all across the West Country.

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.

Sister to the Revolution vodka bars, Revolucion de Cuba focuses its attention firmly on rum. With a collection of premium rums from all over the world, classic cocktails with a Havana twist and a food menu inspired by Latin America.

The Live Lounge is Cardiff’s busiest live music bar with bands playing seven days a week during the day and night. It is also known for being open late every night, currently until 4am.

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

One of Cardiff's oldest bars, it has a good central location with outside tables for sunny days. Recently refurbished, it now has a range of craft beers.

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

The Old Market Tavern is a traditional pub of unique character, revered for its eclectic range of real ales and its quality pub food, which are served, as they should be, with a generous measure of famous British hospitality.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Elevens Bar & Grill is a premium sports bar with a focus on food and craft ales. Elevens first opened in May 2017, a partnership between Gareth Bale and Brains Brewery.

Quirky, eccentric and playful, the Cosy Club offers informal casual dining, drinking and lounging in a homely and family friendly environment. ‘Think gents club meets village hall meets cricket pavilion.’

Nestled in the shadows of Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, the City Arms can be found on the corner of Womanby Street. Popular for its guest beers and local atmosphere, a favourite stop before the rugby at the Arms Park.

Chapel 1877 is one of Cardiff's grandest dining venues in a renovated 19th century Chapel. Opened in 2012, it has recently been listed in the Good Food guide and is also a popular celeb hang out.

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.

The Rummer Tavern is a traditional city centre pub with a history spanning back over three centuries. So if you like pubs with a heart and soul, why not join them for a slice of the real Cardiff.

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!

Revolution is a UK chain of late night bars, some of which have a separate club room. Open from midday, it's really in the evening that the bars get going. Known for its wide range of vodkas, it's usually called 'Vodka Revs'. Popular with a younger crowd at the weekend.

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.

Henry’s has been a staple of Cardiff’s bar scene for over 30 years, serving delicious food to suit all pockets, and a huge range of cocktails, wine, craft and local beers.

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.

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.

Yates is the UK's oldest pub chain that dates back to 1884. It's an 'all day long' high-street bar. Known during the day for value food and drink, later transitioning to a higher-energy party venue at night.

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.

Tiger Tiger markets itself as a destination venue. With lots of small, different rooms in one venue you can eat, drink, party or be entertained all under one roof.

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.

The Eli Jenkins is a local pub in Cardiff Bay popular for quality beer and hearty pub grub. Whether you're sightseeing or catching a show at the Wales Millennium Centre, this a good place to meet up for a sit down and a chat.