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Bars near Caerphilly Castle

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united-kingdom/cardiff/cathays/bar/cathays-beer-house

Cathays Beer House

Cozy Crwys Road craft beer haven with high ceilings, expert pours, live events, and outdoor vibes in Cardiff's vibrant Cathays.

109 Crwys Rd, Cardiff CF24 4NF
4.8 Excellent 115 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/cathays/bar/cathays-sports-social-club

Cathays Sports & Social Club

Cardiff's unpretentious social hub: cheap pints, games galore, live tunes, and community vibes in student-favorite Cathays.

154-158 Cathays Terrace, Cardiff CF24 4HZ
4.2 Very Good 146 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/cathays/bar/bar-105

Bar 105

Intimate Cardiff cocktail haven with killer drinks, DJ nights, and pop-up feasts in student-fueled Cathays.

105 Cathays Terrace, Cardiff CF24 4HU
4.3 Very Good 55 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/cathays/bar/crwys-hotel

Crwys Hotel

Cathays' cozy corner for pub grub, pints, sports screens, sunny garden escapes, and quiz nights in Cardiff's student heartland.

Crwys Rd, Cardiff CF24 4NN
4.4 Very Good 1,009 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/cathays/bar/the-flora

The Flora

Cozy Cathays pub pouring pints, roasts, and community spirit in a quirky, welcoming haven—Cardiff's go-to for hearty Sundays and everyday cheer.

136 Cathays Terrace, Cardiff CF24 4HY
4.4 Very Good 562 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/roath/bar/albany-hotel

Albany Hotel

A friendly, old-school Cardiff pub with affordable rooms above — straightforward food, local ales and a cosy, lived-in atmosphere.

105 Donald St, Cardiff CF24 4TL
4.4 Very Good 486 reviews
united-kingdom/gwent/bar/bumble-bee

Bumble Bee

A welcoming modern pub in Gwent with classic pub fare, outdoor seating, and a secret beer garden for families and friends.

Sirhowy Enterprise Way, Gwent NP12 2FS
3.9 Good 2,075 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/roath/bar/wellfield-terrace-bar

Wellfield Terrace Bar

Cozy terrace pours on Roath's lively Wellfield Road, where craft beers flow amid Cardiff's indie neighborhood buzz. Unwind with locals under string lights. (162 characters)

15 Wellfield Rd, Cardiff CF24 3NZ
5 Excellent 1 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/roath/bar/juno-lounge

Juno Lounge

Eclectic Roath lounge for all-day eats, inclusive menus, and laid-back vibes from breakfast burgers to evening cocktails.

14 Wellfield Rd, Cardiff CF24 3PB
4.3 Very Good 1,374 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/roath/bar/the-royal-george

The Royal George

Historic Roath pub at 'Death Junction'—live sports, student deals, and community vibes in a Victorian V-shaped gem.

1-5 MacKintosh Pl, Roath, Cardiff CF24 4RJ
4.1 Very Good 399 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/cathays/bar/pear-tree

Pear Tree

Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Pear Tree in Cardiff, where delicious food and a wide selection of drinks await every visitor.

The Globe Centre, Wellfield Rd, Cardiff CF24 3PE
4.2 Very Good 1,019 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/cathays/bar/the-woodville

The Woodville

Cathays' go-to pub for burgers, brews, sports screens, and unbeatable student specials in a lively, welcoming spot.

1-5 Woodville Rd, Cardiff CF24 4DW
4.4 Very Good 1,265 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/roath/bar/claude

Claude

Experience the heart of Cardiff at The Claude, where traditional pub charm meets modern culinary delights in a vibrant atmosphere.

140 Albany Rd, Cardiff CF24 3RW
4.2 Very Good 1,160 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/cathays/bar/the-vulcan-lounge

The Vulcan Lounge

Boho pub vibes, craft pours, and hearty bites in Cardiff's student heartland – unwind with ales, pizzas, and pool in this eclectic Cathays lounge.

2 Wyeverne Rd, Cardiff CF24 4BH
4 Very Good 223 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/roath/bar/gassy-s

Gassy's

A lively Cathays pub and kitchen offering affordable pub food, strong vegan choices, bottomless brunch and regular quizzes, live music and sports screenings.

39-41 Salisbury Rd, Cardiff CF24 4AB
4.4 Very Good 856 reviews
united-kingdom/south-glamorgan/bar/the-bar

The Bar

A stylish cocktail bar and restaurant in Cardiff’s Canton, offering craft drinks, live music, and a welcoming vibe for all occasions.

437-445 Cowbridge Rd E, Cardiff CF5 1JH
4.9 Excellent 30 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/cathays/bar/pen-wig

Pen & Wig

Traditional Cardiff pub haven: award-winning pies, real ales, and a heated beer garden moments from Queen Street's energy.

1 Park Grove, Cardiff CF10 3BJ
4.4 Very Good 1,542 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/roath/bar/royal-oak

Royal Oak

Cosy Cardiff pub with beer garden, sports screens, cask ales, pool & darts—your go-to for pints, games and good times on lively Broadway.

200 Broadway, Cardiff CF24 1QJ
4.2 Very Good 239 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/city-centre/bar/slug-lettuce-the-friary-cardiff

Slug & Lettuce - The Friary Cardiff

A lively, multi-level cocktail bar and casual-restaurant on The Friary — made for groups, brunch and evening drinks in central Cardiff.

The Friary, Centre, Cardiff CF10 3FA
4.2 Very Good 1,323 reviews
united-kingdom/south-glamorgan/bar/yates-cardiff

Yates - Cardiff

Lively sports bar and nightclub in Cardiff city centre with unbeatable sports coverage, great drinks, and a unique dancing doorman.

Greyfriars Rd, Cardiff CF10 3AD
4 Very Good 984 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/bar/revolucion-de-cuba-cardiff

Revolución de Cuba Cardiff

Experience the vibrant Cuban spirit with authentic cuisine, live Latin music, and exquisite cocktails in the heart of Cardiff city centre.

The Friary, Cardiff CF10 3FA
4.1 Very Good 1,322 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/city-centre/bar/henry-s-cafe-bar-cardiff

Henry's Cafe Bar Cardiff

A relaxed, long-standing Park Place bar offering cocktails, local beers and approachable British food from brunch through late-night.

Park Chambers, Park Pl, Cardiff CF10 3DN
4 Very Good 1,377 reviews
united-kingdom/south-glamorgan/bar/the-live-lounge-cardiff

The Live Lounge Cardiff

Cardiff’s lively hotspot for live music, affordable eats, and vibrant nightlife until 4am every day.

9 The Friary, Cardiff CF10 3FA
4.3 Very Good 3,551 reviews
united-kingdom/bristol/bar/rummer-tavern

Rummer Tavern

Cardiff’s oldest pub since 1713, blending rich history, ghostly legends, and a cozy atmosphere opposite Cardiff Castle.

14 Duke St, Cardiff CF10 1AY
4.1 Very Good 764 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/bar/blue-bell

Blue Bell

Historic Cardiff pub since 1813, blending Victorian charm with traditional Welsh hospitality near Cardiff Castle.

33 High St, Cardiff CF10 1PU
4.4 Very Good 505 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/city-centre/bar/revolution-cardiff

Revolution Cardiff

A multi‑level cocktail bar and late‑night club opposite Cardiff Castle, built for groups, events and colourful cocktail theatre.

9-11 Castle St, Cardiff CF10 1BS
4 Very Good 1,196 reviews
united-kingdom/glamorgan/bar/the-libertine-cocktail-bar

The Libertine Cocktail Bar

A stylish Cardiff cocktail bar blending gothic charm with expertly crafted drinks and a lively city center vibe.

28 High St, Cardiff CF10 1PU
4.5 Excellent 275 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/city-centre/bar/the-bootlegger

The Bootlegger

A vintage-flavoured Cardiff speakeasy serving expertly crafted cocktails and late-night live music on cobbled Womanby Street.

5A Womanby St, Cardiff CF10 1BR
4.7 Excellent 384 reviews
united-kingdom/wales/bar/rum-fizz

Rum & Fizz

Discover Cardiff’s rum haven with over 200 rums, crafted cocktails, cozy elegance, and live jazz every Friday in Castle Arcade.

Castle Arcade, Cardiff CF10
4.6 Excellent 203 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/city-centre/bar/the-botanist-cardiff

The Botanist Cardiff

Discover Cardiff's secret garden: lush botanicals, live music, inventive cocktails, and seasonal feasts in a vibrant city-centre oasis that blooms year-round.

10, 5 Church St, Cardiff CF10 1BG
4.3 Very Good 1,393 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/bar/penny

Penny

Discover Cardiff’s intimate cocktail haven with innovative drinks, expert bartenders, and a stylish, welcoming atmosphere at Penny.

22 High St, Cardiff CF10 1PT
4.7 Excellent 204 reviews
united-kingdom/south-glamorgan/bar/tiny-rebel-cardiff

Tiny Rebel Cardiff

Discover Cardiff’s vibrant craft beer scene and lively pub culture at Tiny Rebel, a hub for award-winning brews and eclectic events.

25 Westgate St, Cardiff CF10 1DD
4.5 Excellent 3,322 reviews
united-kingdom/wales/bar/flight-club-cardiff

Flight Club Cardiff

Experience the thrill of Social Darts® and vibrant city nightlife at Flight Club Cardiff’s unique multi-level bar and rooftop terrace.

3-4 St Mary St, Cardiff CF10 1AT
4.6 Excellent 1,115 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/cardiff-bay/bar/the-alchemist-cardiff

The Alchemist Cardiff

Theatrical cocktails, molecular mixology, and global dining on Cardiff's buzzing St Mary Street—where every drink and dish performs like magic. (142 characters)

117 St Mary St, Cardiff CF10 1DY
4.4 Very Good 1,460 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/city-centre/bar/glassworks

Glassworks

Lively Cardiff pub pouring Greene King ales, serving pub classics, and screening sports in the heart of the city center—perfect for meals, pints, and pre-event vibes.

4 Wharton St, Cardiff CF10 1AG
4.4 Very Good 1,366 reviews
united-kingdom/wales/bar/the-dead-canary

The Dead Canary

Discover Cardiff’s secret cocktail haven where mythical-inspired drinks meet vintage charm in an intimate, expertly crafted experience.

Barrack Ln, St Davids Centre, Cardiff CF10 2FR
4.7 Excellent 846 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/bar/main-stage

Main Stage

Cardiff's vibrant gay bar and cabaret club with lively drag shows, DJs, and a welcoming atmosphere in the heart of the city centre.

21 St Mary St, Cardiff CF10 1PL
4 Very Good 193 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/bar/mary-s-cardiff

Mary's Cardiff

Experience Cardiff’s vibrant nightlife at Mary’s, a lively bar and nightclub blending modern lounge vibes with energetic party spirit.

89 St Mary St, Cardiff CF10 1DW
4.4 Very Good 369 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/city-centre/bar/slug-lettuce-st-mary-st-cardiff

Slug & Lettuce - St Mary St Cardiff

Vibrant Cardiff cocktail bar on St Mary Street, famed for bottomless brunches, creative mixes, and lively nights in the city heart.

84 St Mary St, Cardiff CF10 1AT
4.3 Very Good 1,015 reviews
united-kingdom/glamorgan/bar/boom-battle-bar-cardiff

Boom Battle Bar Cardiff

Cardiff’s ultimate bar for games, street food, cocktails, and late-night fun in a lively, interactive setting.

The Old Brewery Quarter, Cardiff CF10 1FG
4.4 Very Good 992 reviews
united-kingdom/wales/bar/alcotraz-cardiff-cell-block-nine-one

Alcotraz Cardiff: Cell Block Nine-One

Step behind bars for a theatrical cocktail adventure in Cardiff’s immersive prison-themed bar with bespoke drinks and lively performances.

Unit 9a Brewery Quarter, Cardiff CF10 1FG
4.9 Excellent 167 reviews
united-kingdom/wales/bar/lab-22

Lab 22

Discover Cardiff’s award-winning Lab 22, where science meets cocktail artistry in a stylish, innovative, and immersive bar experience.

22 Caroline St, Cardiff CF10 1FG
4.7 Excellent 692 reviews
united-kingdom/glamorgan/bar/brewhouse

Brewhouse

Experience Cardiff’s vibrant live music scene with great food, drinks, and a lively atmosphere at Brewhouse in the Old Brewery Quarter.

49 St Mary St, Cardiff CF10 1AD
4.3 Very Good 2,165 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/bar/kapu

Kapu

Experience Cardiff’s vibrant tiki cocktail bar and nightclub with expertly crafted drinks and a lively tropical atmosphere.

50 St Mary St, Cardiff CF10 1AD
4 Very Good 390 reviews
united-kingdom/south-glamorgan/bar/tonight-josephine-cardiff

Tonight Josephine - Cardiff

A vibrant, pink-hued cocktail bar in Cardiff known for creative drinks, themed brunches, and a lively party atmosphere.

46 Caroline St, Cardiff CF10 1FF
4.7 Excellent 383 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/city-centre/bar/coyote-ugly-saloon-cardiff

Coyote Ugly Saloon Cardiff

Neon-lit, party-first American saloon on St Mary Street — loud music, bar-top dancing and grill fare for groups and celebrations.

78 St Mary St, Cardiff CF10 1FA
4 Very Good 2,159 reviews
united-kingdom/cardiff/bar/the-philharmonic

The Philharmonic

A bustling multilevel pub and nightclub in Cardiff city centre, offering cocktails, brunches, rooftop vibes, and lively entertainment.

76-77 St Mary St, Cardiff CF10 1FA
4 Very Good 1,237 reviews

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