Cardiff Nightlife
Cardiff has a very large number of nightspots, including something for virtually every taste. Whether you like it fast paced and high octane, or just fancy a quiet pint, you'll find it in Cardiff. Whatever style of establishment you choose, you're guaranteed one key ingredient for a good night out, and that's a bit of banter with the locals.
Bars
If you like to enjoy an evening out in a stylish environment, Cardiff's many bars will cater to your needs.
The Mimosa Kitchen and Bar brings you the glorious Cardiff Bay as the backdrop, with an ultra modern ambience and a diverse mix in terms of clientele. The Vulcan Lounge and Bar is a popular student spot, so is ideal if you're looking for something not too upmarket. Bar Cuba gives you colour and fun on an evening out in the city centre. Las Iguanas on Mill Lane or in Cardiff Bay serves food as well as an excellent range of cocktails. Vodka Revolution is a great option for people who like their evenings to be spent in only the most stylish establishments, with an amazing selection of vodkas as well as cocktails. Barocco is also very trendy, with an interior that is the definition of opulence.
Pubs
Cardiff is a great place to enjoy a pint, whether you want a relaxed, traditional setting or something a little different. You don't generally have to look too far around the city to find a decent pub, but here are a few worth a shot anyway.
The Travellers Rest Inn in Caerphilly is the real deal in terms of a traditional Welsh boozer, with excellent hearty grub and conversation to match. The Roath Park on city road is the ideal option for beer lovers, with a great range and the option of a game of pool. Maltsters is a fantastically unique pub in Llandaff village, striking a balance between tradition and modernity in a seamless fashion. The Bunch of Grapes lies by the canal, and brings excellent beer and cider choices to your evening. The Fox and Hounds is similarly popular among beer lovers, and is a local favourite.
Clubs and Live
Cardiff's nightclubs play a range of musical styles and genres, so you'll find whatever you're into in one of them. Bogiez is a legendary spot to get rock and metal thrills, with a long reputation within the city. 411 Entertainment run accessible, fun music nights determined to bring you only the best in musical terms. Clwb Ifor Bach is a definitively Welsh club venue, with three floors offering you a diverse musical choice including electronica, funk and indie. The Wow Bar is a famed, or infamous depending on who you ask, gay club venue with a long standing reputation for making noise. The Globe is a great place to enjoy live music if you're around the Albany Road area, and also provides some tempting cocktail recipes. If you like a tried and tested chain, try the Tiger Tiger complex of bar and club spaces.