Cocktail bars in Cardiff
If cocktails are the plan in Cardiff, start here: 12 cocktail bars listed locally, sorted by what drinkers actually say. When in doubt, call ahead. Cardiff spots tend to keep their own hours.
Cocktail bars in Cardiff
Cocktail bars and speakeasies around Cardiff, best-reviewed first. The good ones reward sitting at the bar. Bartenders remember regulars — introduce yourself and tip well.
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Drinking cocktails in Cardiff
- The best seat in any cocktail bar in Cardiff is at the bar itself — you get the show and the bartender's recommendations.
- Speakeasy-style spots often hide the entrance and skip the sign. Check the address carefully before you go.
- Cocktail prices in Cardiff vary wildly by neighborhood; hotel bars charge the premium, side-street spots often pour better for less.
About Cardiff
Cardiff, Wales, the United Kingdom (coordinates 51.48, -3.18, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).
Sources for Cardiff: Google Places listings with ratings, re-pulled regularly. If a venue has opened or closed recently, give the listings a week or two to catch up.
More cocktail bars nearby
Worth a short drive from Cardiff: nearby towns with their own cocktail bars guides:
- Cocktail bars in Bristol (41 km away)
- Cocktail bars in Swansea (55 km away)
- Cocktail bars in Exeter (88 km away)
- Cocktail bars in Swindon (97 km away)
- Cocktail bars in Oxford (136 km away)
- Cocktail bars in Southampton (139 km away)
Common questions
Where do these Cardiff cocktail bar listings come from?
Google Places listings for Cardiff with ratings and review counts. Sorted by reviews — Dayfari sells no placements.
What is the difference between a cocktail bar and a speakeasy in Cardiff?
Mostly vibe and secrecy: speakeasies lean hidden entrances and classic cocktails, cocktail bars lean open rooms and creative menus. Both are listed here.
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