Cardiff's best cocktail bars are close together: St Mary Street and Caroline Street for big nights and games bars, Womanby Street for a hidden speakeasy, and Cardiff Bay for a drink by the water.
Cardiff Cocktail Week: Dates for the next Cardiff Cocktail Week are coming soon. A signature cocktail from £5 in each bar with one wristband.
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Cardiff's main night-out street, with games bars, cocktail bars and late-night spots on Mill Lane and Caroline Street.
A lively cocktail bar on St Mary Street with sweet, sour and spicy cocktails, and mixing masterclasses for groups.
Cardiff Cocktail Week 2025 signaturePeach Caiprioska Ketel One Citron, Velvet Falernum, Peach syrup, Lime, Lemon.
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 4pm to midnight, Fri 3pm to 3am, Sat 1pm to 3am, Sun 4pm to midnight
A bar at the top of St Mary Street, close to the castle.
Cardiff Cocktail Week 2025 signatureBoho Like You Creamy, bold and effortlessly cool. This is what your espresso martini wishes it tasted like.
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu closed, Fri and Sat 6pm to 4am, Sun closed
Social darts on St Mary Street, with automatic scoring and games built for groups.
Cardiff Cocktail Week 2025 signatureBae Blush Elevate your summer sipping with Bae Blush, a vibrant spritz featuring Tanqueray Sevilla Gin, bursting with bold botanical flavours and mellow vibes. A crisp, citrusy, and lightly sparkling cocktail, it’s summer in a…
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 11am to midnight, Fri and Sat 11am to 1am, Sun 11am to midnight
A retro arcade bar on St Mary Street, with classic arcade machines and consoles under neon.
Cardiff Cocktail Week 2025 signatureParty Iced Tea A one off NQ64 cocktail exclusively available to those with a cocktail week wristband. It's fruity, it's nostalgic and it's the perfect drink for a night of gaming.
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu 4pm to 1am, Fri 4pm to 2am, Sat noon to 3am, Sun 11am to 1am
A party bar on Mill Lane with 90s music and theme nights.
Cardiff Cocktail Week 2025 signatureCherry Zombie Cherry adds the perfect touch of fruit sweetness to this subtly spiced tropical cocktail. Enjoy this elevated version and discover why it's a classic
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon and Tue closed, Wed and Thu 9pm to 4am, Fri 5pm to 4:30am, Sat 2pm to 4:30am, Sun 9pm to 4am
The Slug & Lettuce on St Mary Street, with a cocktail list and food all day.
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon noon to 10pm, Tue to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri noon to 2am, Sat 10am to 2am, Sun noon to 10pm
A pink, playful cocktail and party bar on Caroline Street.
Cardiff Cocktail Week 2025 signatureStarburst Boogie Fruity, Boozy, Retro
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Thu closed, Fri 5pm to midnight, Sat noon to 2am, Sun noon to 10pm
Opposite the Principality Stadium and the castle, with grand old buildings and Womanby Street's music venues.
A cocktail bar at The Grand on Westgate Street, opposite the Principality Stadium, with food, music and sport.
Cardiff Cocktail Week 2025 signatureDNC VIXI Cocktail A blend of white vermouth, vanilla and tequila laced with lime gum, stired to silk, kissed by fire with a dash of tabasco and angostura. Served over clarity in an old fashioned glass, its rim dasted with sugar and…
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon and Tue closed, Wed and Thu 11am to 5pm, Fri and Sat 11am to 9pm, Sun noon to 5pm
An American speakeasy-style bar on Womanby Street with craft cocktails and live music.
Cardiff Cocktail Week 2025 signatureDirty Solero A silky and summery cocktail that tastes just like your favourite ice cream. With notes of orange, vanilla, and passion fruit, this tropical drink will make you feel like you're in paradise.
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon closed, Tue 6pm to 1am, Wed and Thu 6pm to 2am, Fri 6pm to 3am, Sat 1pm to 3am, Sun 6pm to midnight
The restaurant and bar at the Parkgate Hotel on Westgate Street, in the city's old post office building.
Cardiff Cocktail Week 2025 signatureY Ddinas Pinc - The Pink City ‘The Welsh Pink City’ Inspired by the romantic hues of a summer sunset over the Welsh capital, The Welsh Pink City is a vibrant gin cocktail blending the delicate sweetness of rose with a dash of sunshine lemon.…
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon noon to 3pm and 6:30pm to 9:30pm, Tue to Sat noon to 3:30pm and 6:30pm to 9:30pm, Sun noon to 3pm and 6:30pm to 9:30pm
The shopping heart of the city, with bowling, restaurants and bars around Queen Street and the St David's centre.
A bright, open-plan bar and restaurant in the St David's centre, with mismatched furniture and an all-day menu.
Cardiff Cocktail Week 2025 signatureBanana Bird A vibrant, bittersweet creation that sings with tropical flair. Discarded Banana Rum and Aperol form a bold duet, lifted by pineapple and cranberry juices for a juicy punch. The Banana Bird is a tropical escape with…
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed 9am to 11pm, Thu to Sat 9am to 11:30pm, Sun 9am to 11pm
Bowling, pool and games at Queenswest on Queen Street, with a full bar.
Cardiff Cocktail Week 2025 signatureSweet Child O'Mine A bold, playful mix as unforgettable as the song itself. Bacardi Raspberry Rum and blue curaçao bring the colour, while lime and cranberry add a citrusy bite. Finished with Monin bubble gum syrup and a dash of Vimto…
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed 3pm to 11pm, Thu noon to midnight, Fri noon to 12:30am, Sat 11am to 12:30am, Sun noon to 10pm
The bar at the voco St David's, a waterfront hotel in Cardiff Bay with views over the water.
Cardiff Cocktail Week 2025 signatureCardiff Spritz Hensol Castle strawberry gin, Lemon juice, Honey syrup, Tonic, Angostura bitters
The waterfront at Mermaid Quay, with bay views and restaurants on the water.
The Cosy Club at Mermaid Quay, with an all-day menu and a terrace over Cardiff Bay.
Cardiff Cocktail Week 2025 signatureItalian Greyhound Bright, bold and just a little bit boujee, the Italian Greyhound is a citrusy showstopper with Aperol, grapefruit and a twist of class. One sip and you’re practically on a Vespa through Venice.
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon to Wed 9am to 11pm, Thu 9am to midnight, Fri and Sat 9am to 1am, Sun 9am to 11pm
The bar and restaurant at the Future Inn in Cardiff Bay.
Cardiff Cocktail Week 2025 signatureWelsh Sunshine Spritz Bask in a taste of summer with our Welsh Sunshine Spritz, a bright and zesty blend of Limoncello and bubbly Prosecco, served over ice and garnished with a twist of lemon. Inspired by the rare but glorious Welsh…
A short walk west over the river, with independent restaurants along Cowbridge Road East.
A pizza restaurant on Cowbridge Road East in Canton, with cocktails to go with it.
Cardiff Cocktail Week 2025 signatureAmaretto Sour Amaretto Sour, Signature Cocktail A timeless classic with a Fizz n Flour twist. This beauty blends rich almond liqueur with fresh lemon juice and a dash of sugar, shaken hard and served over ice. Silky, smooth and…
Opening times from Google Maps, checked 7 NovemberMon and Tue closed, Wed and Thu 5pm to 10pm, Fri 5pm to 11pm, Sat 4pm to 11pm, Sun 5pm to 10pm
Three ready-made evenings, each a short walk between stops. Every bar has an alcohol-free signature too, so mix and match and take your time.
4 partner bars around St Mary Street, all a short walk apart.
It depends on the night you want. For views, go to Cosy Club Cardiff Bay and Voco St David's Hotel Cardiff. For a hidden bar, try The Bootlegger. For a date, book The Bootlegger, The Sorting Room Bar and Voco St David's Hotel Cardiff. Every bar on this page made a signature cocktail for Cardiff Cocktail Week 2025.
St Mary Street and Caroline Street (Retro cardiff, Flight Club Cardiff and NQ64 Cardiff), Westgate Street and Womanby Street (The Bootlegger, The Sorting Room Bar and DNC Bar), Queen Street and St David's (Voco St David's Hotel Cardiff, Roxy Lanes, The Friary and Cosy Club Cardiff Central) are good places to start. We also have separate guides to date night bars, cool bars, games bars and brunch in Cardiff.
Cosy Club Cardiff Bay and Voco St David's Hotel Cardiff.
Retro cardiff and Tonight Josephine Cardiff are known for late nights. Check opening hours with the venue before you go.
The most bars on this page are in St Mary Street and Caroline Street (7) and Westgate Street and Womanby Street (3). Cardiff's main night-out street, with games bars, cocktail bars and late-night spots on Mill Lane and Caroline Street.
0 of the 16 bars here made a signature alcohol-free drink for Cardiff Cocktail Week 2025, including .
For something to do as well as a drink, try Flight Club Cardiff, NQ64 Cardiff and Roxy Lanes, The Friary.
Dates for the next Cardiff Cocktail Week are coming soon. Signature cocktails start from £5 with a wristband, and every venue serves an alcohol-free option.
Ten days of friends, signature cocktails and Cardiff's best bars. Here's a taste from our events.
Dates for the next Cardiff Cocktail Week are coming soon. One wristband gets you a signature cocktail from £5 in bars across Cardiff, an alcohol-free version in every venue, and extra wristband deals.
Bars were checked against each venue and local listings on 7 November 2026. Photos were supplied by the venues for Cardiff Cocktail Week 2025. The cocktails named are the Cardiff Cocktail Week 2025 signatures and may not be on the menu all year. Opening times and menus change, so check with the venue before you go. Price guide: £ good value, ££ mid-range, £££ special occasion.
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