Pubs and Bars

The Royal Oak, a landmark Cardiff pub that has reinvented itself.

The_Royal_Oak

There is no doubt over the last few years, and certainly in the last few months, we’ve had to say goodbye to our fair share of beloved boozers. The sad decline has seen pubs across Wales having to ring the bell for the last time and close their doors for good. But the Royal Oak pub, plonked right in between …

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The gorgeous pub that’s just been named the best in Wales and England

Stackpole Inn

Wales is home to countless wonderful pubs, and boast some of the very best . While many of us will have our locals, favourites and musts to visit when we visit another part of the country, there’s one pub in Pembrokeshire that’s been named the best of the bunch – in all of Wales and England. Sawday’s, a specialist travel …

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New Cardiff bars and restaurants in 2018

The Alchemist

When it comes to eating out and enjoying a few drinks, Cardiff is spoilt for choice – and there have been plenty of new openings in 2018 so far. And if you like margaritas, mojitos and daiquiris, in particular, then you’re in for a treat as there have been many new cocktail bars throwing open their doors. Here’s a look …

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Jazz Clubs and Cafe Bars in Cardiff

Jazz clubs and cafe bars in Cardiff

Cardiff Jazz Clubs and Cafe Bars This article gives an overview of Cardiff Jazz Clubs and Café bars in Cardiff as well as reviewing the major jazz festivals in South Wales. CARDIFF – LIVE EVENTS at JAZZ CLUBS – Keep a check on future Jazz Clubs and their events with this link.  Jazz Clubs  The Parkhouse club has regular jazz clubs …

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Cardiff Pubs and Bars

old cottage

Cardiff Pubs and Bars   Our Welsh city of Cardiff is one of the most culturally prosperous in the country, from the unique boutiques which colour the rich retail sector to the expanding commercial hub which brings professionals from far and wide. There are countless Cardiff pubs in which to quench one’s thirst too or perhaps fulfil the simple longing …

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Cardiff pubs the Wallabies could try out before playing Wales in Cardiff

Cardiff Pubs-The Walkabout

In less than two weeks Australia arrive in Cardiff for the last match of the Autumn Internationals, but some of them have been very naughty boys on tour, they will be keen to check out the Cardiff pubs! Six players have been suspended for consuming “inappropriate levels of alcohol”, according to coach Ewen McKenzie. While five of the players will …

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JD Wetherspoon to open new pub in Cardiff

J D Wetherspoon

Pub operator JD Wetherspoon is to open its new pub in Cardiff next week with the creation of 95 new jobs. The company has spent £2.1m re-developing the outlet on the site of the former Harry Ramsden’s restaurant, in Landsea House, Stuart Place. The JD Wetherspoon pub, which will be called The Mount Stuart, will be managed by Stephen Fifield …

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The Vulcan: Boldly going where no pub has ever gone before

Vulcan Pub - lit up

Packed up and out of the way, this is The Vulcan pub as you have never seen it before. The focus of a long campaign to save it – attempts were even made to get Star Trek actor Leonard Nimoy on board – the pub now lies in bits before reconstruction at the St Fagans National History Museum. The bar …

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The Waterguard Cardiff Bay Pubs

Cardiff Bay Pubs - The Waterguard

The Waterguard is a pub on the move, no it really is on the move! Or rather was moved in 1993 from the Bay in the Pier area. Completed in 2001 it is adjacent to the Norwegian church, which was also moved. The pub is a good place to kick back and relax in the evening. It has interesting architectural …

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