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Cardiff Arts Institute
29 Park Pl.
}02920 231 252; www.cardiffartsinstitute.org
This funky hotspot for Cardiff’s artists has a decor that is infinitely eclectic, with an entire wall is lined with mult…
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10 Feet Tall
12 Church St.
}02920 228 883; www.thisis10feettall.co.uk
Cardiff partiers flock to this unique club and restaurant. Three stories, each with their own vibe, crazy-colored lighti…
Clwb Ifor Bach (The Welsh Club)
11omanby St.
}02920 232 199; www.clwb.net
This is the signature club on legendary Womanby St. In its early days, only Welsh-speakers were allowed, but the club op…
Milgi Lounge
213 City Rd.
}02920 473 150; www.milgilounge.com
This funkily decorated local and independent venue is brightly colored and vibrant, a great spot to grab a drink with fr…
Pulse
3 Churchillay
}02920 647 380; www.pulsecardiff.com
Pulse advertises itself as“gay, but straight-friendly.” Recline in the blue booths and enjoy the mellow vibe during the …
Wow Bar
4 Churchillay
}02920 666 247; www.wowbarcardiff.com
Theme nights are every night in this zebra-motif (with splashes of orange thrown in) gay bar. Downstairs, a club with it…
Tafarn
53-59 Despenser St.
}02920 37 88 66; www.nosda.co.uk/tafarn
The downstairs Bar (or“Inn” as Tafarn means in Welsh) of Nos Da is open to the public, who have definitely taken advanta…
Fat Cat
Grosvenor House, Greyfriars Rd.
}02920 228 378; www.fatcatcafebars.co.uk
Fat Cat is modern and sophisticated, with tasseled red lampshades, comfortable booths, armchairs, and couches, and class…
Barfly
The Kingsway
}396 590; www.barfly.com/cardiff
One of Cardiff’s favored sites at night, Barfly puts on a ton of events for club-hoppers, ranging from “Hammertime” ’90s…
Live Lounge
9 Greyfriars Rd.
}0750 307 9825; www.theliveloungecardiff.co.uk
This young venue features live cover bands seven nights a week. They set the stage for a DJ who plays the best indie, ro…
The Pen and the Wig
1 Park Grove
}02920 371 217
A large beer garden combined with cheap prices makes this a popular place for students in town during term time, and a p…
Revolution
9-11 Castle St.
}02920 236 689; www.revolution-bars.co.uk
This is the new and trendy place to be in town. Revolution has sleek, modern decor, signature chandelier lamps, and big-…