Pick your night
Ten days. One wristband.
The big one: Cardiff Cocktail Week
Dates for the next Cardiff Cocktail Week are coming soon. One wristband gets you a signature cocktail from £5 in every venue taking part, an alcohol-free version in each, and extra deals for wristband holders.
- Signature cocktails made for the week, from £5. 16 venues took part in 2025.
- An alcohol-free drink in every venue, so nobody sits it out.
- Ten days, so go when it suits: weeknight, weekend or both.
Can't decide where to start?
Spin and we'll pick one of the 16 Cardiff venues on this page.
Late-night bars in Cardiff
Somewhere to keep the night going in Cardiff. Closing times come from Google Maps where they're listed, so check before you head over.
Tonight Josephine Cardiff
Until 2am Fri and Sat
A pink, playful cocktail and party bar on Caroline Street.
Live music and DJs
Cardiff bars known for live music or DJs, so the night comes with a soundtrack.
The Bootlegger
An American speakeasy-style bar on Womanby Street with craft cocktails and live music.
Bars with games
A drink with something to do. Good for groups, first dates and anyone who gets competitive.
Flight Club Cardiff
Social darts on St Mary Street, with automatic scoring and games built for groups.
NQ64 Cardiff
A retro arcade bar on St Mary Street, with classic arcade machines and consoles under neon.
Roxy Lanes, The Friary
Bowling, pool and games at Queenswest on Queen Street, with a full bar.
Date night in Cardiff
Spots that suit a night for two, from cocktail bars with character to places worth dressing up for.
The Bootlegger
An American speakeasy-style bar on Womanby Street with craft cocktails and live music.
The Sorting Room Bar
The restaurant and bar at the Parkgate Hotel on Westgate Street, in the city's old post office building.
Voco St David's Hotel Cardiff
The bar at the voco St David's, a waterfront hotel in Cardiff Bay with views over the water.
Rooftops and bars with a view
A drink with something to look at. Go before sunset if you can.
Voco St David's Hotel Cardiff
The bar at the voco St David's, a waterfront hotel in Cardiff Bay with views over the water.
Cosy Club Cardiff Bay
The Cosy Club at Mermaid Quay, with an all-day menu and a terrace over Cardiff Bay.
Dinner and cocktails
Make a night of it: dinner first, then stay for a cocktail. Every one made a signature cocktail for Cardiff Cocktail Week 2025.
The Sorting Room Bar
The restaurant and bar at the Parkgate Hotel on Westgate Street, in the city's old post office building.
Cosy Club Cardiff Bay
The Cosy Club at Mermaid Quay, with an all-day menu and a terrace over Cardiff Bay.
Cosy Club Cardiff Central
A bright, open-plan bar and restaurant in the St David's centre, with mismatched furniture and an all-day menu.
Fizz n Flour
A pizza restaurant on Cowbridge Road East in Canton, with cocktails to go with it.
Slug & Lettuce Cardiff and Slug & Lettuce Cardiff Central
The Slug & Lettuce on St Mary Street, with a cocktail list and food all day.
Thomas Bar & Restaurant at Future Inn Cardiff
The bar and restaurant at the Future Inn in Cardiff Bay.
Big nights out with the group
Room for the whole crew, from birthdays to hen dos and work nights out. Book ahead at the weekend.
The Bootlegger
An American speakeasy-style bar on Womanby Street with craft cocktails and live music.
The Sorting Room Bar
The restaurant and bar at the Parkgate Hotel on Westgate Street, in the city's old post office building.
Cosy Club Cardiff Bay
The Cosy Club at Mermaid Quay, with an all-day menu and a terrace over Cardiff Bay.
Flight Club Cardiff
Social darts on St Mary Street, with automatic scoring and games built for groups.
NQ64 Cardiff
A retro arcade bar on St Mary Street, with classic arcade machines and consoles under neon.
Roxy Lanes, The Friary
Bowling, pool and games at Queenswest on Queen Street, with a full bar.
Tonight Josephine Cardiff
A pink, playful cocktail and party bar on Caroline Street.
Be At One
A lively cocktail bar on St Mary Street with sweet, sour and spicy cocktails, and mixing masterclasses for groups.
Drinks outside
Terraces, beer gardens and outdoor seating for the drier nights.
The Sorting Room Bar
The restaurant and bar at the Parkgate Hotel on Westgate Street, in the city's old post office building.
Cosy Club Cardiff Bay
The Cosy Club at Mermaid Quay, with an all-day menu and a terrace over Cardiff Bay.
Flight Club Cardiff
Social darts on St Mary Street, with automatic scoring and games built for groups.
Cosy Club Cardiff Central
A bright, open-plan bar and restaurant in the St David's centre, with mismatched furniture and an all-day menu.
DNC Bar
A cocktail bar at The Grand on Westgate Street, opposite the Principality Stadium, with food, music and sport.
Slug & Lettuce Cardiff and Slug & Lettuce Cardiff Central
The Slug & Lettuce on St Mary Street, with a cocktail list and food all day.
Ready-made nights out
Short walks between stops, so you spend the night in bars, not taxis.
St Mary Street and Caroline Street
4 partner bars around St Mary Street, all a short walk apart.
- 1Retro cardiff
- 2Be At OneAbout 2 minutes' walk
- 3Tonight Josephine CardiffAbout 2 minutes' walk
- 4Slug & Lettuce Cardiff and Slug & Lettuce Cardiff CentralAbout 2 minutes' walk
What a Cocktail Week night looks like
Ten days of friends, signature cocktails and Cardiff's best bars. Here's a taste from our events.
Cardiff at night: your questions
What is there to do in Cardiff at night?
Plenty. For late nights, try Retro cardiff and Tonight Josephine Cardiff. For live music, try The Bootlegger. For games bars, try Flight Club Cardiff and NQ64 Cardiff. For date night, try The Sorting Room Bar and Voco St David's Hotel Cardiff. For views, try Cosy Club Cardiff Bay. For ten days a year, Cardiff Cocktail Week adds a signature cocktail in every venue taking part.
Where can I go for a late drink in Cardiff?
Retro cardiff and Tonight Josephine Cardiff are known for late nights. Going by Google Maps, Retro cardiff stays open until 4:30am, BOHO stays open until 4am and Be At One stays open until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays. Check with the venue before you go.
Where is there live music in Cardiff?
The Bootlegger and Retro cardiff are good bets for live music or DJs.
Where should I go on a date in Cardiff?
Try The Bootlegger, The Sorting Room Bar and Voco St David's Hotel Cardiff. Book ahead at the weekend.
Which Cardiff bars have games?
Flight Club Cardiff, NQ64 Cardiff and Roxy Lanes, The Friary all have something to play.
What is Cardiff Cocktail Week?
Ten days when Cardiff's bars and restaurants each make a signature cocktail for wristband holders, from £5, with an alcohol-free version in every venue. 16 venues took part in 2025.
When is the next Cardiff Cocktail Week?
Dates for the next Cardiff Cocktail Week are coming soon.
More from Cardiff
Every venue on this page took part in Cardiff Cocktail Week 2025. Descriptions are our own, checked against each venue and local listings. Closing times, bookings and seating come from Google Maps. They change, so check with the venue before you go. Venue photos were supplied by the venues.