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Cardiff Nightlife ... Castle District

A quieter area of Cardiff, based around Duke Street, St John Street, High Street, Church Street and the historic Womanby Street.

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Womanby Street, Cardiff



Cardiff's Castle District

Gatekeeper, Cardiff Gatekeeper Bar
Womanby Street, Cardiff
The best Wetherspoon's in Cardiff. More of an upmarket decor, spacious, on two floors.
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Revolution, Cardiff Revolution Bar
Castle Street, Cardiff
Pleasant bar with an upmarket decor, small club on upstairs floor.
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O'Neills, Cardiff O'Neills Pub
Trinity Street, Cardiff
Friendly, Irish theme pub, wide mix of customers. (Formerly Market Tavern)
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Rummer Tavern, Cardiff Rummer Tavern Pub
Duke Street, Cardiff
Traditional, cosy, with an abundance of wood! Wide range of Pub Grub. One of the oldest trading pubs in the city centre.
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Toucan Club, Cardiff Toucan Club Live Music/Nightclub
Womanby Street, Cardiff
Multi floor venue offering different styles of music.
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Barfly, Cardiff Barfly Live Music/Nightclub
Kingsway, Cardiff • Tel 0870 9070999
Popular basement venue, live music most nights, alternative music scene. (Formerly Rose and Crown)
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Clwb Ifor Bach, Caerdydd Clwb Ifor Bach Live Music/Nightclub
Womanby Street, Cardiff • Tel (029) 2023 2199
Popular Welsh speaking venue, three levels, live music some nights, mainly alternative music and dance scenes.
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Old Orleans, Cardiff Old Orleans Bar/Restaurant
Church Street, Cardiff
Not a bad branch of the chain, small bar area offers some great cocktails.
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Que Pasa, Cardiff Que Pasa Late Bar
Trinity Street, Cardiff
A good sized bar with a latin american theme, including regular salas dancing evenings. (Formerley The Toad)
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Borough, Cardiff Borough Pub (Brains)
St Mary Street, Cardiff
City local, dates back to the 1800's.
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Goat Major, Cardiff Goat Major Pub (Brains)
High Street, Cardiff
Traditional Cardiff pub. (Formerly The Bluebell)
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City Arms, Cardiff City Arms Pub (Brains)
Quay Street, Cardiff
Pretty basic pub. Mix of customers in two separate bars. Gets quite busy.
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Dempseys, Cardiff Dempseys Pub (Brains)
Castle Street, Cardiff
Down to earth pub, Irish in style. Live music Friday nights. (Formerly The Four Bars)
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Owain Glyndwr, Cardiff Owain Glyndwr Bar
St John Street, Cardiff
Rather non-descript place.
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Callaghans Bar • Cowbridge Road East Irish theme bar.

Old Arcade Pub (Brains) • Church Street Traditional pub.

Model Inn Pub • Quay Street Basic bar.

Platinum Bar • St Mary Street Cellar bar. (Formerly La Tropica, Ice)

FYEO Nightclub • Church Street Lap Dancing venue.


Other Districts and Nightlife pages

Cardiff's West End (incl St Mary Street, Brewery Quarter & Mill Lane)

Cardiff's East End (incl Greyfriars Road & The Friary)

Millennium Stadium Area

Cardiff International Arena Area

Cardiff's Gay Scene

Cardiff's Club Promoters


 


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