Cardiff is one of top nights out in Britain having the most pubs per square foot than anywhere else in Britain it has many late night pubs, bars, clubs and restaurants. In the city centre, St Mary street, Greyfriars road and Mill Lane are especially lively and offer a variety of establishments to suit all tastes. Mermaid Quay is a lively, albeit smaller option to spend a warm summer night.
Cardiff is a place to drink, favoured by Stag and Hen Parties from all over the UK. St Mary St contains many pubs and clubs and becomes wild and exciting on Friday and Saturday nights. There are numerous clubs only a block short walk from Central Station that are bumping into the wee hours. An extensive venue and events list, including gigs and live bands can be found at What's on in Cardiff guide.
For a quieter drink, seek out:
Cardiff Cottage 25 St. Mary Street, +44 (0)29 2033-7195. (except weekends and matchdays).
Floyd's, 23 High Street, above the clothing store, +44 (0)29 2022-2181.
The Old Arcade, 14 Church Street, +44 (0)29 2021-7999. Drinks in these venues, and other traditional pubs may vary from around £1.50 to upwards of £3.50 for a beer.
0 degrees, 27 Westgate Street, +44 (0) 29 2022 9494. Microbrewery has a utilitarian feel but fantastic beer brewed onsite, TV's with sport and excellent pizza's.
If coffee is your drink of choice, there are at least six Starbucks outlets or try out Coffee #1 a local chain of coffee shops, Wood Street (near Central Station) and on Albany Road.
Y Mochyn Du, Sophia Close CF11, ☎ 029 20371599, . Y Mochyn Du is in Sophia Gardens, Pontcanna, by the Institute of Sport and Glamorgan's county cricket ground. One half is a traditional pub which has a good range of real ales, and the other side is mainly for bar food during the day. Due to it's location near the city centre, it's very busy during rugby and football internationals. The pub is also popular among the capital's sizable Welsh speaking community and all the bar staff are bilingual. On Monday nights, there is usually a group of around 10 session musicians jamming with traditional instruments. On the last Sunday night of every month, there is a Welsh language pub quiz in association with Menter Caerdydd. �
A Shot in the Dark, 12 City Road +44 (0) 2920 472300 Somewhere between a dimly lit bar and a chilled-out café, “The Shot” cultivates a certain joie de vivre in its unique atmosphere.
Cadwaladers, St Davids 2, Red Dragon and Mermaid Quay. Wales' best kept secret is this companies slogan but not for long as they serve some of the best coffee you will find and Ice Cream which has to be tasted to be believed, all of which is made in Wales. All other food is made by them or especially for them. It is worth checking their website for printable vouchers. ()
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