Pubs and Bars in Cardiff

Cardiff has some great places to go out for a drink so researching our bar reviews and pub reviews was great fun.

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Isit?

The Jekyll and Hyde of bars: sophisticated midweek but a chav hellhole at the weekend that likes nothing better than trampling prostitutes (or is that just Mr Hyde?). Opt for cocktails after work, post shopping snacks or a pre-club bottle of vino. Monday to Thursday, Isit? is a stylish venue attract Read more about Isit?

Buffalo Bar

Artsy walls, projected films and left of centre DJ sets: this be style to the extreme and home to legendary Sunday garden parties – extravaganzas of merrymaking continuing until 3am. Past events include drive-in movies (outdoor screen and fake cars), burlesque dancing and 'surf and skate& Read more about Buffalo Bar

Gassy Jacks

A scene from Human Traffic was filmed here. ”Looking at everyone / Trying to learn something / But I am getting more confused," sing patrons of the pub in John Simm's 'new national anthem'. Quite an accurate description of the modern Gassy's experience, that. At some Read more about Gassy Jacks

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Q Bar

Tuesdays are student night; Sundays are time for salsa whilst the weekend sees the beautiful people dance around to live music until 6am. You know, those enivable types who don't have jobs to go to on Monday mornings. Either that or they've got no homes to go to; in which case we don'... Read more about Q Bar

The Square

Huge chav establishment on Cardiff's central clubbing street. You know the score: cheesy music, Lycra-clad Vicky Pollards and sticky carpets make this bar a cut below the rest. If you're a fan of alcopops and impromptu sing-alongs, you'll be in heaven here, but people with an interest... Read more about The Square

Incognito

When students decide to branch out from the Union and venture into the big wide world of town, they tend to stop off at Incogs on the way. The tasty, inexpensive wine, trendy bar staff and comfy sofas mean that, despite having the best intentions, people rarely move on from this bar – well, if ... Read more about Incognito

Kings Cross

First built as a hotel in 1872 and then refurbished several times, the out-and-proud Kings Cross is the oldest gay in the village, attracting a mixed bag of guys, girls, the undecided and the unusual. Always full and always fun, the Cross camps it up with Kylie on loop blaring from the speakers. Kar... Read more about Kings Cross

Salt Bar

The only thing that'll leave you with a dry and salty taste in your mouth is the over 25s policy on the weekends and the extortionate drinks prices. This oh-so-trendy waterside bar may a-salt your wallet (don't act like that wasn't funny), but the surroundings are beautiful. The wicke... Read more about Salt Bar

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The Borough

A long, tall pub with a tale to tell so if you're sitting comfortably we'll begin. It originally opened in 1800 and was reputed to be the place where the 'bounds' were beaten and the 'beaters' thirst quenched. It was then renamed in 1897 to The Bogeda and then again in ... Read more about The Borough

Tut 'n' Shive

OK, if appearances were everything this place fails hands down. However, the redemption factor is the big screen TV and games consoles. – Not much then –.... Read more about Tut 'n' Shive

Steam Bar

Looks monstrously vast from the outside but upon closer inspection this oh-so-stylish hotel bar turns out to be more on the cosy side. Naturally for a Hilton hotel bar, you'll have to dig deep for your drinkies, but the plush surroundings make the extra cash worth it. If you're looking to ... Read more about Steam Bar

Continentals Café Bar

British cuisine has come a long way in the past ten years, but the abundance of Italian eateries proves that we're still happy to feast on foreign recipes. This is yet another one, with a commendable continental atmosphere. Lunchtime menus serve up a variety of Italian and continental courses, ... Read more about Continentals Café Bar

Y Owain Glyndwr

This ode to Owain Glyndwr – a Welsh fundamentalist –, is a quiet venue in the town centre. It has bypassed the refurbed pubs and chromed café bars experience and opted for a traditional wooden interior. Great food.... Read more about Y Owain Glyndwr