Henry's Café Bar, Cardiff (Park Place)
A versatile, long-established Park Place café bar serving pub classics, cocktails and casual meals in relaxed, sociable surroundings.
Henry’s Café Bar sits on Park Place in central Cardiff, a long-standing casual pub and cocktail bar serving British pub classics, brunch and an extensive drinks list in relaxed contemporary surroundings. Open late on weekends and offering daytime meals, it’s a versatile city-centre spot popular for pre-theatre dining, after-work drinks and informal gatherings.
A brief summary to Henry's Cafe Bar Cardiff
- Park Chambers, Park Pl, Cardiff, CF10 3DN, GB
- +442920224672
- Visit website
- Duration: 0.5 to 2 hours
- Mid ranged
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
- Monday 10 am-11 pm
- Tuesday 10 am-11 pm
- Wednesday 10 am-11 pm
- Thursday 10 am-11 pm
- Friday 9 am-12 am
- Saturday 9 am-12 am
- Sunday 10 am-11 pm
Local tips
- Reserve a table for evenings or pre-theatre nights—weekend late trading can fill the dining area.
- Try the lunchtime 'lunch & a drink' deal for good value on weekdays.
- If you prefer a quieter visit, aim for weekday mid-afternoon when the space is calmer.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Restrooms
- Drink Options
- Food Options
- Seating Areas
- Information Boards
Henry's Cafe Bar Cardiff location weather suitability
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Any Weather
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Discover more about Henry's Cafe Bar Cardiff
A friendly city-centre tavern with staying power
Henry’s Café Bar occupies a compact ground-floor frontage in Park Chambers on Park Place, a busy stretch close to Cardiff’s civic and theatre quarter. The venue combines the scale and bustle of a city-centre pub with the softer lines of a modern café bar: banquette seating, tables arranged for small groups, and a long bar that encourages social mingling. The interior’s energy is on the casual side rather than formal—an everyday gathering place for coffee and brunch in daylight and cocktails or pints after dark.Food and drink—pub classics and cocktails
The kitchen serves a menu of British pub favourites alongside small plates and sharers suitable for a relaxed meal; hand-battered fish and chips, burgers, seasonal mains and vegetarian options appear alongside bar snacks. The bar programme is broad: local and craft beers, a selection of wines and an emphasis on cocktails that suit both pre-theatre sipping and longer evening stays. Daytime offers, set lunches and a ‘lunch & a drink’ deal feature at quieter hours, while the kitchen tends to wind down service later in the evening.Atmosphere through the day and night
By morning and early afternoon Henry’s feels like a neighbourhood café with chatter over coffee, laptops and casual lunches; lighting is bright and the pace measured. As evening arrives the lights soften, music and conversation deepen and the space shifts toward an upbeat pub atmosphere—suitable for groups, couples and solo visitors alike. Weekends extend trading later, producing a livelier scene while weekday evenings remain comfortably sociable for after-work drinks.Practical character and accessibility
The footprint is typical of an urban pub: seating for multiple small parties and a bar that is central to the experience. The venue advertises family-friendly hours at certain times, and features such as accessible entry and daytime seating make it usable for a broad range of visitors. Service style is table and bar-based depending on how busy the room is; the layout encourages convivial conversation rather than formal dining rituals.Connections to the local quarter
Located close to Cardiff’s theatre venues, office clusters and transport nodes, Henry’s functions as a convenient stop before or after cultural events and workday routines. The bar’s long tenure on Park Place means it sits amid a mix of professional chambers, restaurants and civic buildings, blending into the city-centre fabric rather than standing out as a destination pub. Seasonal decorations and occasional live music or themed evenings contribute to a sense of being part of Cardiff’s year-round social calendar.What to expect when you step inside
Expect a relaxed, approachable service tone and a menu geared to comfort and sharing. The sensory palette is warm: the hum of conversation, clinks of glassware, the scent of frying and baking from the kitchen, and a mix of contemporary pop and ambient tracks. Whether you arrive for a midday sandwich, an early-evening meal or late-night drinks, the bar adapts to daytime calm and weekend liveliness with a consistent, unpretentious character.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
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For the vibe & atmosphere seeker
- Relaxing
- Lively
- Casual
For the design and aesthetic lover
- Modern Designs
For the architecture buff
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For the view chaser and sunset hunter
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For the social media creator & influencer
- Instagrammable
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For the kind of experience you’re after
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For how adventurous you want the journey to be
- Easy Access
Location Audience
- Family Friendly
- Senior Friendly
- Child Friendly
- Wheelchair Access
- Solo Friendly
- Couple Friendly
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Vegan Friendly
