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Cardiff: Have a Wales of a Time on Your Stag

Wales’s stunning capital city is an eclectic mix of huge clubs, picturesque waterside bars, and traditional Welsh pubs. Plus Doctor Who filming locations, extreme sports (like white water rafting) and some of the friendliest locals you’ll ever meet.

AUTHOR:Hannah SowerbyContent Writer
  • Article Updated: 21/08/2025
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Best Cardiff Nightlife Areas for a Stag Do

Being a capital city, Cardiff is not short of nightlife areas to choose from. You can head to Saint Mary Street for loads of popular party bars such as Popworld and NQ64. Or perhaps you fancy hitting up the picturesque bars you’ll find down at the Cardiff Bay. If clubbing is your scene, then you can find several big clubs up on Greyfriars Road. And for something a bit quirky and alternative then Pontcanna is where you wanna be.

  • Saint Mary Street in Cardiff
    • Popular,
    • Bar-laden,
    • Raucous

    Saint Mary Street

    A haven for stags, Saint Mary Street is where you can find nearly half of our top recommended stag-friendly bars, pubs, and clubs. It’s a major shopping street, situated right in the middle of Cardiff that’s packed with well-known bars. Here you will find night out staples such as the home of cheesy throwbacks Popworld and the epic gaming bar NQ64. It’s also home to one of our favourite bars Proud Mary that’s found within the Brewery Quarter complex.

  • Westgate Street in Cardiff
    • Buzzing,
    • Traditional,
    • Popular

    Westgate Street

    Westgate Street is another major street in Cardiff, that runs through the city centre. The difference with this street is that it’s right opposite the Principality Stadium, which is the home of the Welsh rugby union. This encourages massive crowds, making it a buzzing spot to head for a pint. And there’s no shortage of places to grab a bev at such as well-loved craft beer chain BrewDog and the locals’ favourite Queens Vaults.

  • Cardiff Bay
    • Picturesque,
    • Iconic,
    • Modern

    Cardiff Bay

    When you think of Cardiff, you probably think of the iconic Cardiff Bay. It has water stretching as far as the eye can see and quirky sculptures dotted about the place. As well as being insanely picturesque, it’s also a cracking place to grab a drink. There’s a spacious Wetherspoons, as well as the music bar The Dock, that overlooks the bay. This probably isn’t where you’ll do your crazy partying, but we’d recommend dropping by for a drink or two.

  • Greyfriars Road in Cardiff
    • Mainstream,
    • Clubbers Heaven,
    • Buzzing

    Greyfriars Road

    Found in the north of the city, this road has got several large clubs clustered together. In this area you will discover Circuit, a mega club that holds 1,500 party goers. There is also District Cardiff, that’s known for hosting epic club nights with their state-of-the-art sound and lighting system and LED screens. As well as clubs, there’s quite a few bars here too such as Yates, The Crockerton, and Steinbeck and Shaw.

  • Pontcanna area in Cardiff
    • Hipster,
    • Fashionable,
    • Affluent

    Pontcanna

    The ‘hipster’ area of Cardiff, this is a cool place to visit if you’re wanting something a little bit different. This leafy hangout, that’s about twenty minutes out of the city centre, is fashionable and affluent. There are some brill places to grab a pint here. For example, Pipes, that brews its own 100% hand-crafted beer, has a fab beer garden. Brewhouse & Kitchen is another venue that brews beer onsite, making this area a must visit for beer lovers.

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Top 10 Stag Friendly Cardiff Pubs & Clubs 2025

Whether you’re wanting to hit up mega clubs, fun party bars or chilled out pubs that brew their own beer, Cardiff has got it all! We’ve compiled a list of our top stag-friendly nightlife hotspots in Cardiff for you to check out.

  • Circuit Cardiff

    Greyfrairs Road, CF10 3DP

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    Holding a whopping 1,500 party goers, this huge club, that was established in 2023, is one of the hottest places to live it up. Found up on Greyfriars Road, this spacious club has two different rooms to explore that play essential music. Circuit is known for hosting Circuit Fridays and Circuit Saturdays, which feature some of Cardiff's biggest DJ talent. There are also various deals on shots and drinks too, which will make your money go a little bit further. With top DJS, mega light shows and a large dance floor, you can expect an ‘electric’ atmosphere…

    • Opening Times: Mon - Thurs: Closed
      Fri - Sat: 22:30 - 03:00
      Sun: Closed

    • No. of Bars: Seven

    • Sports:No

    • Beer Garden:No

    • Live Music:No

    • Fancy Dress:Yes, but nothing offensive

  • Barbara's Bier Haus Cardiff

    4-6 Mill Lane, CF10 1FL

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    Experience an authentic apres-ski party at the fantastic Barbara's Bier Haus. The décor is so cool with wooden panelling, skis hung up on the wall, and streetlamps. And the hostesses are dressed in pretty Tyrolean dresses serving all manner of beverages. You can get impressive four-litre beer and drink towers, as well as Jägerbombs and a fab range of bottled craft beers. You can even get a shot ski, which is like it sounds, a load of shots served in a ski. Get ready to dance to German, Scandinavian, and international hits. No one knows how to party like Barbara.

    • Opening Times: Mon - Thurs: 16:00 - 03:00
      Fri: 12:00 - 03:00
      Sun: 16:00 - 03:00

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Sports:No

    • Beer Garden:No

    • Live Music:Yes

    • Fancy Dress:Yes, but nothing offensive

  • Dirty Martini Cardiff

    Imperial Gate, St Mary St, CF10 1FA

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    Found just a stone’s throw from Cardiff Central station, this massive bar can hold up to 700 people, which is loads for a bar! With dim lighting and a sleek gold and brown interior, this place is seriously boujee. There are loads of comfy booths to sink into and enjoy an upmarket cocktail or two. There are drinks on the menu such as Chocolate Martini, Ginger Whiskey Sour and Desert Island Iced Tea. You can even get ‘shot tails’ which are cocktails in a shot glass. You can also enjoy bottle service to your table.

    • Opening Times: Mon - Tues: Closed
      Weds - Thurs: 16:00 - 23:00
      Fri: 16:00 - 02:30
      Sat: 12:00 - 02:30
      Sun: 12:00 - 20:00

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Sports:No

    • Beer Garden:No

    • Live Music:No

    • Fancy Dress:No

  • Bonnie Rogues

    42-43 , St Mary St, CF10 1AD

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    Bonnie Rouges is a brilliant pub in Cardiff that can be found on the ever-popular Saint Mary Street. Describing themselves as having “ the confident, daring and irreverent attitude of a Glaswegian”, Bonnie Rouges mixes all the best bits of a traditional pub, such as a cosy atmosphere and a unique character, with modernity. They have live music from local artists between Wednesday and Sunday and screen live sport. They also offer delicious pub food and cool crisp drinks. Staff dancing on the bar is not unusual here.

    • Opening Times: Mon - Thurs: 12:00 - 02:00
      Fri: 12:00 - 03:00
      Sat: 11:00 - 03:00
      Sun: 12:00 - 02:00

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Sports:Yes

    • Beer Garden:Yes

    • Live Music:Yes

    • Fancy Dress:Yes, but nothing offensive

  • Brewhouse & Kitchen Cardiff

    Sophia Close , CF11 9HW

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    Found in the hipster Pontcanna area of the city, about twenty minutes outside the city centre on foot, this chilled out brewhouse is perfect for lovers of craft beer. With beer brewed right on site, you can’t get your beer much more local. Plus, they’ve got a lush beer garden for you to enjoy the sun in. They also do some cracking grub, including a delicious roast dinner. You can book experiences here too, including the , that will see you learning about the brewing process and getting to taste a variety of different beers throughout the day.

    • Opening Times: Mon - Sun: 11:00 - 23:00

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Sports:Yes

    • Beer Garden:Yes

    • Live Music:Yes

    • Fancy Dress:No

  • Head of Steam

    18-19 Church St, CF10 1BG

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    The Head of Steam is a popular chain pub that is known for its high standard of local craft beer. It also boasts real ales that come from all around the world from Belgium to America. This branch of The Head of Steam is situated near to the Principality Stadium, so you can expect a buzzing atmosphere when the rugby’s on. There’s always lots going on here too such as acoustic sessions, DJ sets and pub quizzes. You can challenge your pals to a game of shuffleboard here too. It’s also a great place to grab a bite to eat with tasty burgers and stone baked pizzas.

    • Opening Times: Mon - Weds: 12:00 - 23:00
      Thurs - Sat: 12:00 - 00:00
      Sun: 12:00 - 22:30

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Sports:Yes

    • Beer Garden:Yes

    • Live Music:Yes

    • Fancy Dress:Yes, but not offensive/no inflatable props

  • Kapu

    50 St Mary St , CF10 1AD

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    If you ever fancied going to Hawaii but have thought it’s a bit far and expensive, then we’ve got the second-best thing. This colourful Hawaiian-themed tiki bar has a warm and relaxed atmosphere. Feel like you’re on a Tiki Island as you sip on tropical cocktails. You can even get a Pina Colada Sharer that is held in half a pineapple. Kapu also shows all of the best in Welsh rugby and football games. On Fridays they have ‘Tiki Island Fridays’ which plays the best in commercial dance, chart, RnB, and party classics. On Saturday they host ‘Boutiki Saturdays’ which has party anthems and contemporary chart, with dance and RnB classics.

    • Opening Times: Mon: Closed
      Tues: 18:00 - 00:00
      Weds - Thurs: Closed
      Fri: 16:00 - 02:00
      Sat: 14:00 - 02:00
      Sun: 09:00 - 23:30

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Sports:No

    • Beer Garden:No

    • Live Music:Yes

    • Fancy Dress:No

  • NQ64

    60-61 St Mary St , CF10 1FE

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    Gaming nerds, listen up, we think you’ll like this one! NQ64 is a neon-splattered haven that’s full of arcade style games. This brill bar boasts twenty-four arcade machines, two pinball machines and five retro consoles. You can play games such as Guitar Hero, Space Invaders, Street Fighter, Pacman, and Crazy Taxi. There are also awesome gaming themed drinks you can get such as Dr.Ro Bev Nik (hilarious), Aku Aku Fruit Punch and Mad Max Zombie. This is a great choice if you’ve got competitive pals in the group that are apparently going to thrash you at Mario Kart. Now’s your chance to prove them wrong!

    • Opening Times: Mon - Thurs: 16:00 - 02:00
      Fri: 16:00 - 03:00
      Sat: 12:00 - 03:00
      Sun: 12:00 - 03:00

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Sports:No

    • Beer Garden:No

    • Live Music:No

    • Fancy Dress:No

  • Popworld Cardiff

    96 St Mary Street, CF10 1DX

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    If doing the Macarena on a gloriously colourful dance floor is your kind of thing, then you’re going to want to check out Popworld. The home of throwbacks and cheesy bangers, Popworld is the kind of place that plays songs that you can sing along to at the top of your voice. You can expect colourful décor and even more colourful drinks, with a load of fun cocktails and shots available. Fancy dress is not only allowed, but it’s in fact encouraged. This place is seriously popular with stags and hens. There ain’t no party like a Popworld party!

    • Opening Times: Mon - Thurs: 22:00 - 03:00
      Fri: 19:00 - 03:00
      Sat: 15:00 - 03:00
      Sun: Closed

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Sports:No

    • Beer Garden:No

    • Live Music:No

    • Fancy Dress:Yes

  • Revolución de Cuba Cardiff

    The Friary, CF10 3FA

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    Bringing a slice of the Havana to Cardiff is this next bar. This Cuban-themed hangout has vibrant décor, live music, and peak holiday vibes. If you fancy ‘Havana’ a lot of alcohol, then you’re in the right place. Here you can enjoy refreshing fruity cocktails such as pineapple daiquiris, raspberry mojitos, and reggae rum punch. That’s not to mention their incredible selection of rums, shot boards and sharers! You can also get delicious Latin-inspired tapas, as well as mouthwatering nachos and burgers. This is a great place to grab a drink and listen to some upbeat live music.

    • Opening Times: Mon: 16:00 - 23:00
      Tues - Weds: 12:00 - 23:00
      Thurs: 12:00 - 00:00
      Fri: 12:00 - 01:00
      Sat: 11:30 - 02:00
      Sun: 12:00 - 23:00

    • No. of Bars: One

    • Sports:No

    • Beer Garden:Yes

    • Live Music:Yes

    • Fancy Dress:No

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Top 10 Cardiff Stag Do Activities

Stags are in for a treat when it comes to activities in the Welsh capital. We have 100+ Cardiff stag activities for you to browse. These range from your typical stag activities, like go karting and paintball, to the more unique white-water rafting, and the hilarious Welsh Games..

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      Indoor Karting - Ultimate Race

    • Get all fast and furious with this fantastic indoor karting session. Taking place in an open timed sprint format, this session will see you taking place in two fifteen-minute karting sessions. The track, which can be found in the centre of Cardiff near the Cardiff Bay is state of the art, with fourteen bends to navigate. The activity is two hours in total.

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      White Water Rafting

    • Get to do white water rafting on a man-made Olympic standard course. Over two hours you’ll learn to navigate some rather unruly waves on a purpose built 250m white water course. There are a maximum of six people to a raft, but you can book multiple rafts if you’ve got a larger group. They can even change the flow of the water depending on your group’s abilities.

    • Three people singing at Boom Battle Bar Karaoke - Rank #3

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      Boom Battle Bar - Boom Box Karaoke

    • Enjoy an hour belting out bangers with your besties with use of a private karaoke pod. You can choose from 100,00 songs including rock, hip hop, 80’s retro, 90’s pop, and much more. The booth will be booked out for one hour. This place has an awesome drinks menu and mouth-watering street food. Microphones at the ready!

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      Welsh Games

    • Enjoy a couple of hours of Wales-inspired crazy games, complete with mad costumes and inflatables. This bonkers set of games includes Sheep Shenanigans, Drunk Dragons, The Leek Duel and more. Fancy dress is highly encouraged, and you’ll get photos of the group taken by a dedicated activity host. There’s even a prize for the winning team member.

    • People in the crowd laughing at a comedian on stage at Glee Comedy Club - Rank #5

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      Glee Comedy Club - Entry and Drink

    • Enjoy an evening at a top comedy club that’s had comedians on the bill such as Nick Helm, Matt Richardson, and Laura Lexx. You’ll get comedy club entry from 7pm and reserved seats for your group. You’ll also get one drink each included, choosing from a bottle or pint of beer, small glass of wine or a single house spirit and mixer.

    • A man appearing out of some smoke with a paintball gun in hand - Rank #6

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      Outdoor Paintball - Half Day Inc 100 Balls

    • Oh dear, your trip to Cardiff is about to get EVEN messier! This exhilarating three-hour session will see you shooting Inferno semi-automatic paintball rifles. You’ll get to explore multiple themed game zones and tackle various missions. In this three-hour session you’ll get one hundred paintballs per person, which is more than enough to well and truly splatter your mates.

    • Two girls eating brunch food at Revolution - Rank #7

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      Revolution - Boozy Brunch with Unlimited Beers & Cocktails

    • Relax with a tasty brunch dish whilst you’re brought (and keep being brought) drinks. There are plenty of dishes to choose from, which may include options such as a fry up, a veggie fry up, a vegan fry up, chicken and bacon waffles, brunch burger, brunch pizza and strawberry, banana and Nutella pancakes. You will enjoy unlimited beer, prosecco, cocktails, mocktails or soft drinks for two hours.

    • Close up of a man in golf attire, kicking a football on a golf course with a man sat in a golf buggy in the background - Rank #8

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      Footgolf with Event Co-ordinator

    • This fun hybrid sport will see you kicking a football around a golf course trying to get it in the hole in as fewer kicks as possible. An event co-ordinator will lead the two-hour session. You’ll play an 18-hole round with various games including back heel putting and weak foot tee-offs. Beware, there are forfeits for hitting bunkers and water hazards.

    • Close up of a man gorge scrambling and being splashed with water in a wetsuit and a helmet - Rank #9

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      Gorge Scrambling

    • Gorge Walking, also known as Scrambling or Canyoning is an exciting way of exploring some of Wales’s prettiest scenery. This waterfall walk will see you climbing, scrambling, doing waterfall jumps, boulder hopping and exploring caves. You’ll be accompanied by a minimum of two highly experienced outdoor pursuit instructors whilst you explore. They will provide you with all the equipment you need including wetsuits, life jackets and helmets. There will be somewhere warm to get changed too!

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      Electric Shock Football

    • Activity ten will shock you… literally. You’ll play a range of games like 5-a-sides, penalties, cross bar challenge and relay dribbling races…. Whilst hooked up to an electric shock device! Ten electric shock devices will be provided. Pitch, ball, cone and bib hire is all included in this one-hour session that’s ran by an event co-ordinator. You’ll finish with a team photo.

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Top 8 Stag Do Hotels in Cardiff

We have a fab range of Cardiff stag accommodation to match all tastes and budgets. Have a gander at our top ten picks.

    • A double bed and single bed in a room at Clayton Hotel Cardiff - Rank #1

      Clayton Hotel Cardiff

      4 STAR  Hotel

    • Enjoy jaw-dropping views of the Welsh capital

      This 3-star hotel is one of Cardiff’s tallest buildings, with breathtaking panoramic views over the spectacular Welsh city, making it one of the city's most popular hotels. It is conveniently located on St. Mary’s Street, where you’ll find a massive number of bars. The rooms have double beds and en-suite bathrooms. You could upgrade to the 10th/11th floor, for floor-to-ceiling windows and spectacular views.

    • Exterior of Travelodge Cardiff Central Queen Street - Rank #2

      Travelodge Cardiff Central Queen Street

      3 STAR  Hotel

    • Perfect if you’re travelling via Queen Street station

      The second Travelodge to make our list can be found less than half a mile from Cardiff Queen Street train station. This makes it super handy for ditching your bags ASAP. It’s also handy for nightlife areas with Saint Mary Street being less than a ten minutes’ walk away. You can expect spacious and well-equipped rooms and an onsite restaurant that has a breakfast buffet option.

    • The exterior of Travelodge Cardiff Central - Rank #3

      Travelodge Cardiff Central

      3 STAR  Hotel

    • Simple and central

      If you’re just wanting a simple hotel to get your head down, but don’t fancy a hostel, then Travelodge is a great budget option. Here you are just minutes from the Principality Stadium, as well as close to some of the city’s best restaurants, bars and (most importantly) nightclubs. Travelodge has spacious and well-equipped rooms and a fab buffet breakfast option.

    • A large double bed with white bedding, in a room with a large black, white and pink landscape canvas on the wall - Rank #4

      Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

      4 STAR  Hotel

    • A cut above the rest, for comfort and style

      Housed in a grand, Victorian building, this stately 4-star hotel is an ideal base for your crazy Cardiff antics. Located near to Cardiff Queen Street train station, this hotel is surrounded by a plethora of fantastic bars. The rooms are spacious, stylish, and comfortable. There’s also a stylish bar onsite, perfect for the first bev of the night.

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      Travelodge Cardiff Atlantic Wharf

      3 STAR  Hotel

    • Ah good old trusty Travelodge

      The third Travelodge in our top 10 (we love a Travelodge at LNOF) can be found close to the famous Cardiff Bay. You have Mermaid Quay (boasting restaurants, bars, shops, and cafes) right on your doorstep. As with all Travelodge hotels, you can expect spacious rooms that are well-equipped with the basics. There’s a restaurant onsite where you can grab a buffet breakfast before heading out.

    • A close up of a bed with patterned cushions on at Hotel Indigo Cardiff - Rank #6

      Hotel Indigo Cardiff

      4 STAR  Hotel

    • Puts you in the prime position to party

      The 4-star Hotel Indigo is the perfect place to get some kip. The rooms are spacious and air-conditioned. They boast flat screen TVs, wonderfully comfortable beds, tea/coffee, free wi-fi and an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. There’s a great bar and restaurant onsite. Here you’re right in the middle of the city centre with Westgate Street and St Mary Street well within walking distance.

    • A double bed in a hotel room, topped with a throw and three cushions, facing a turned on TV, desk and desk chair with a grey sofa in the back - Rank #7

      Village Hotel Cardiff

      3 STAR  Hotel with Leisure Facilities

    • Take a dip in the swimming pool

      This 3-star hotel is one of Cardiff’s tallest buildings, with breathtaking panoramic views over the spectacular Welsh city, making it one of the city's most popular hotels. It is conveniently located on St. Mary’s Street, where you’ll find a massive number of bars. The rooms have double beds and en-suite bathrooms. You could upgrade to the 10th/11th floor, for floor-to-ceiling windows and spectacular views.

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      Red Oak Lodge

      3 STAR  Lodge

    • Gorgeous lakeside cabin with hot tub

      Set within 30-acres of private woodland, and overlooking a lake, this stunning four-bedroomed log cabin has a feeling of being in the middle of the countryside. Really, you are a 10 minute drive from Cardiff, meaning you're handy for nightlife as well as benefiting from idyllic surroundings. The lodge has a large lounge, a fully equipped kitchen, three bathrooms, a thatched dining area and a hot tub.

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Tick the Cultural Box on Your Cardiff Stag Do

Cardiff is an exciting city bursting at the seams with culture. You can check out the iconic Wales Millenium Centre, wander around the Cardiff market or have an exhilarating experience at Cardiff’s Olympic standard white water rafting centre.

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    Wales Millenium Centre

    Bute Pl, Cardiff CF10 5AL
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    This stunning building can’t be missed…. Literally, it’s so imposing it will be hard to miss it. The Millennium Centre is Wales’s national arts centre, and it can be found down in the Cardiff Bay area (see point two). It spans a huge 4.7 acres, making it one of the most eye-catching landmarks around. This mega venue is used for all sorts of cool things. Plays and musicals are one of the main things it’s used for. Here you’ll get to enjoy shows from hard hitting new writing to musicals like Madagascar. They also do immersive storytelling exhibitions that you view with VR headsets.

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    Cardiff Bay

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    If you’re going to Cardiff, you can’t miss this ‘bad bay’ out! Cardiff Bay is Europe's largest waterfront development with bars, shops, and attractions. It’s super picturesque and has plenty of fun watering holes to check out like The Dock and a spacious Wetherspoons. Here you will find attractions such as The Wales Millennium Centre, Techniquest (a science museum!) and Cardiff International White Water (an epic whitewater rafting centre). There are loads of popular chain restaurants around the Mermaid Quay in Cardiff Bay such as Wagamama, Bill’s and Pizza Express. You can pick up the Aquabus here too that will take you back to the city centre.

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    Cardiff Story Museum

    The Old Library, The Hayes, St Davids Centre, Cardiff CF10 1BH
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    “Once upon a time… there was a really good museum that told the story of Cardiff”. This brill museum offers up information about the city’s story and heritage. You will enjoy an introduction to Cardiff through engaging, interactive displays. This exciting collection features the stories of people who have lived and worked in Cardiff. Here you will find all kinds of interesting objects that mean a lot to the people of Cardiff – and the collection keeps on growing. The museum is free entry, so if you’ve got a few hours to spare on your stag, it’s worth having a wander around this interesting Cardiff-centric museum.

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    Principality Stadium

    Westgate St, Cardiff CF10 1NS
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    Holding a massive 74,500 spectators, this iconic rugby pitch has seen some legendary sporting moments. Built originally to host the 1999 Rugby World Cup, this is the home of the Wales national rugby union team. It’s possible to book a tour around this magnificent stadium where you’ll get to check out the changing rooms and the players’ tunnel. Most will know Principality Stadium as a rugby pitch, but it’s also used for concerts. Huge stars such as The Foo Fighters, Taylor Swift, and Pink have or will play here. Whether it’s sport or music, the events held here bring a massive buzz to Cardiff and its surrounding nightlife areas.

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    The Cardiff Market

    Cardiff CF10 1AU
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    Shop like a local by having a neb around the brilliant Cardiff market. Housed within an impressive Victorian structure, this market has been trading since the 1700s. There are two floors of stalls to explore. You can get all sorts from here such as cheeses, vintage clothing, smoking paraphernalia and loads more. It’s a great place to swing by for lunch. Or, if you’re staying in an apartment or a house then you can grab some high-quality bread, meat, fish, or eggs. If you don’t get breakfast in with your accommodation, then they do one heck of a fry up here.

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    Cardiff Castle

    Castle St, Cardiff CF10 3RB
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    A grand sight if ever there was one, Cardiff Castle boasts 2,000 years of history. This super cool castle consists of a Roman fort, a Norman stronghold, and a Victorian palace. Cardiff Castle, with its fairytale-looking tower, is one of Wales’s leading heritage attractions. There’s loads to see and do. You can check out the wartime shelters, which are a set of Anderson shelters that were used during World War II. Or you can take a look at the famous Norman Keep (great photo opportunities here). Or perhaps, you fancy having a walk along the battlements. It’s all going on in Cardiff Castle!

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    Cardiff International White Water

    Watkiss Way, Cardiff CF11 0SY
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    This White-Water Rafting centre is set right in the heart of Cardiff Bay. This exhilarating activity centre offers white and flat water, connected to the river that you can raft in. There also a whole load of other adrenaline-fuelled activities, such as gorge walking, stand up paddleboarding and indoor surfing. It pumps an impressive sixteen cubic metres of water per second… which is an equivalent to eighty bathtubs. They can change the pressure depending on your ability, making is great for both beginners and those a little more familiar with this super cool sport. You can book an exhilarating White Water Rafting session through us!

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    National Museum Cardiff

    Cardiff CF10 3NP
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    This free-to-enter museum and art gallery is chocka with exciting exhibits. You can find all sorts here from contemporary art to exhibits about dinosaurs. Marvel upon five hundred years of spectacular paintings, drawings, sculpture, silver, and ceramics from Wales and further afield. You can also enjoy The Evolution of Wales exhibit that will start with the big bang and bring you face to face with dinosaurs (could it get any more exciting?!). The dinosaurs are not alive, but your passion for history certainly will be. You can also take some fun pics with the enormous Basking Shark that hangs from the ceiling.

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    Roath Park

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    Opened in 1894, Roath Park was one of the first public parks in Cardiff. It has retained all of its charm and character from the Victorian times. This Grade 1 listed historic park is a cracking place to blow off the cobwebs when you’re hungover. The 30-acre man-made lake is lush to look at and is used for fishing and boating. The Botanic Garden boasts an impressive selection of trees and shrubs. The Roth Park Conservatory has lots of cute fishes to look at (a well-known hangover cure). What more can we say? It’s a park and it’s generally very nice – go take a look!

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    Techniquest

    Stuart St, Cardiff CF10 5BW
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    Situated down on Cardiff Bay, this great big glass building is sure to catch your eye. Techniquest is a science and discovery museum. It focuses on five key areas: space, the environment, chemistry, world issues and biomedical science. Instead of just wandering around looking at stuff, this museum is quite interactive and hands on. There are over one hundred hands-on exhibits to enjoy, which is great if you love pressing random buttons to make stuff happen (who doesn’t?). Also, you can watch live science shows in the auditorium and enjoy shows in the 360° Planetarium.

Staying Safe in Cardiff

Cardiff is generally considered a safe city, but as with any big city, it’s worth brushing up on a bit of safety guidance to make sure your trip is remembered for all the right reasons! Here are our top six facts for stags looking to stay safe in Wales’s capital:

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If you’re planning on having a few drinks down by Cardiff Bay, then take care to stay away from the water when you are intoxicated

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Ensure that every member of your group has your accommodation address. You could put this in your group chat so it’s easy for everyone to find

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Don’t let any of your mates wander off on their own and try to have two of you together at all times

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Avoid any other groups that may be looking for conflict

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Stick to well-lit neighbourhoods and avoid parks at night

6

Cardiff doesn’t have a big pickpocketing problem, but we’d suggest putting your valuables out of sight

With all of this in mind, we’re sure you’ll have a fantastic trip to Cardiff.

Getting to Cardiff

Cardiff Airport to City Centre

Cardiff Airport can be found about fifteen miles from the city centre. You can reach the city centre by a train, a bus, or a taxi. If you don’t want to faff on with public transport, we offer an airport transfer.

ServiceApprox. Travel Time
TrainYou can board a train right at the airport. It will take about thirty minutes to reach central Cardiff.
BusThe 304 bus service runs hourly and connects the airport to the city centre via Barry.
TaxiIf you were to take a taxi from the airport approx 25 – 45 minutes.

Getting Around Cardiff

Cardiff is the eleventh largest city in the UK, meaning it’s not super walkable. There’s a lot of nightlife in the centre so you could stay around Saint Mary Street and not have to travel anywhere else. If you’re wanting to hop between nightlife areas then there’s busses, taxis and even a waterbus!

Average Prices in Cardiff

Despite being a capital city, Cardiff is named one of the cheaper places in the UK to enjoy a night out. In fact, it’s 41% cheaper than London, meaning your pounds will go quite a bit further here.

  1. £4.50

    Average Price of a Pint - Rank #1

  2. £4

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  3. £10

    Average Price of a Nightclub Entry - Rank #3

  4. £8

    Average Price of a Takeaway Pizza - Rank #4

Cardiff Weather

Okay, so this isn't Barbados, but you certainly can get some lovely long summer days down by the Bay.

September 2025

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September is ever so slightly cooler but it’s still a very pleasant month.

JAN

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FEB

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MAR

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APR

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MAY

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JUN

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JUL

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SEP

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OCT

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NOV

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DEC

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Random Cardiff Facts

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    Award-winning Toilet

    There’s an award-winning toilet in Cardiff. The Wales Millenium Centre won “Loo of the Year”, twice! It must be wee-ly good… Urine for a treat.

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    Roald Dahl

    Roald Dahl, the creator of iconic children’s books such as Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Witches and James and the Giant Peach, was born in Cardiff.

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    Daleks

    The creator of the daleks and Davros, screenwriter Terence Joseph Nation, is from Cardiff. ‘Who’ would have known?!

*We take pride in our work and all of the information in the guide was correct at the time of publication - 21/08/2025. Probably.

About the Author

A graduate in ‘Drama and Scriptwriting’, Hannah is a comedy nerd that loves to write, travel, party and try new things. She’s been to twenty of LNOF’s locations and is looking forward to visiting many more. Hannah has taken part in lots of activity testing with LNOF from beer bikes to axe throwing to escape rooms to go karting. She’s also stayed in many of LNOF’s accommodation options, so she knows what’s good. As well as copywriting, Hannah has had many plays produced professionally and has written/performed comedy sketches for BBC Newcastle. She also won the Hunter Davies Young Writers Award for her piece of travel writing.

Article Updated: 21/08/2025

Hannah Sowerby

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