Live Sports — Pubs in Cardiff

Albany

105 Donald Street, Cardiff CF24 4TL

A locals' pub in an area with a large student population, the Albany continues to attract a varied clientele through its beer quality, ambiance and range of activities. The public bar is lively, with TVs showing sport, while the lounge bar offers the chance for quiet conversation. The pub holds a twice-weekly poker league night, weekly quiz and karaoke on Saturday nights. It has a covered and heated smoking area, skittle alley and beer garden.

Birchgrove

1-3 Brchgrove Road, Cardiff CF14 1RR

Busy suburban community pub in a prominent position at a major crossroads. Built in Arts and Crafts style but modernised in recent years, it has retained original features including wood panelling in the public bar and two red-brick fireplaces. A large range of Brains beers is served including seasonals. During the summer months a changing guest cider is also available on handpump. The pub has a traditional skittle alley. Darts, Sunday quiz.

Deri Inn

Heol-y-Deri, Cardiff CF14 6UH

A large suburban pub on the northern outskirts of Cardiff which has been much modernised over the years. Popular and busy, it has a large lounge bar, stylishly furnished and divided into several distinct areas. The five regular ales are from regional breweries all over the UK. Two quiz evenings are hosted each week. There is a large car park, outside seating areas and covered smoking area.

Fox & Hounds

Old Church Road, Cardiff CF14 1AD

An extended and much modernised local in what was the historic village centre, just off the Whitchurch shopping area. Following a recent refurbishment, it is now entirely devoted to lounge bar / dining and the last vestige of a public bar has disappeared. The lawn at the rear is popular in summer. Guest beers are from Brains. A mini beer festival is held in July.

Blue Bell

33 High Street, Cardiff CF10 1PU

Popular city centre Brains pub with a traditional appearance and friendly bar staff, attracting a brisk trade from both locals and visitors. Dating from 1813 as the Blue Bell, it was renamed Goat Major in 1995 after the mascot of the Royal Welsh Regiment, a fact that was proudly illustrated in the many photographs adorning the cosy interior. Traditional Welsh food is served into the early evening. A handy watering hole if visiting Cardiff Castle and other local attractions. Sold by Brains to Croeso Pub Company and then the name reverted from Goat Major to its original name Blue Bell, reopening 27th May 2021. Sells beer from a variety of Welsh brewers.

Halfway

247 Cathedral Road, Cardiff CF11 9PP

This busy open plan public house has a large central bar and various drinking and dining areas to choose from. The pub has a genuine, comfortable feel to it. Popular with a mixed clientele, and a traditional skittle alley.

Brewhouse & Kitchen

Sophia Close, Cardiff CF11 9HW

Located near Glamorgan County Cricket ground, this large free house and micro brewery, was a former lodge, Four real ales, brewed on site, are always available. The conservatory provides a smart and comfortable place to enjoy the menu of freshly cooked Welsh food, while large decked areas outside offer pleasant surroundings in better weather, with the "Beach Huts" being the novelty factor.

Conway

58 Conway Road, Cardiff CF11 9NW

In a quiet side street in the residential district of Pontcanna, this pub has an L-shaped drinking area divided into spaces devoted to drinking and dining. Good-quality food, with an emphasis on local ingredients, is available from a frequently changing menu. At least three guest beers are kept, generally sourced from established Welsh brewers. There is an outdoor drinking/eating area to the front of the pub.

Zerodegrees

27 Westgate Street, Cardiff CF10 1DD

Situated across the street from the Millennium Stadium, the brewery can be seen from the street as well as from inside the bar. The beers are slightly cooler than cask beers are normally served. A wide variety of pizzas is available, as well as mussels, pasta, risotto, salads and sausage and mash. The upper floors are reserved for diners. A welcoming pub with friendly staff. A "happy hour" extends from 4p.m. to 7p.m. Monday to Friday but note that half pints cost more than half the price of a pint. Opening hours may extend to midnight.

Royal George

1-5 Mackintosh Place, Cardiff CF24 4RJ

Triangular pub on an acute-angled junction where five roads meet. Formerly multi-roomed, it has now been knocked through but retains separate distinct drinking areas. Caters for students but also locals in this student area. Possibly further cask ales being added spoon.

Varsity

199-201 Richmond Road, Cardiff CF24 3BT

"Party pub" catering largely for the local student population. Entry charge applies at certain times.

City Arms

10-12 Quay Street, Cardiff CF10 1EA

Very popular pub in the heart of Cardiff's top beer and cider area. The two rooms are served by a central bar featuring real ales, "craft keg" beers and traditional ciders mainly pumped up from the cellar using air pressure. Though a Brains house now run by Marstons, it offers a range of guest beers from almost anywhere in the U.K. incl. the Marston's range. Very busy when events take place at the at the adjacent Millennium Stadium and Arms Park.

Discovery

Celyn Avenue, Lakeside, Cardiff CF23 6EH

This spacious community pub is situated close to the north end of Roath Park Lake. The bar has a big screen for sports enthusiasts and caters for the usual pub activities including darts and quizzes. There is a larger, quieter lounge. There is also a large function room which can cater for parties. The pub holds occasional mini beer festivals and hosts charity events.

Rummer Tavern

14 Duke Street, Cardiff CF10 1AY

Modern open plan sports style bar, with a function room upstairs available for hire. The bar is towards the rear and stocks a selection of ales. Food is served all day from a traditional menu, with specials on a chalkboard.

Four Elms

1 Elm Street, Cardiff CF24 3QR

Street-corner local just off Newport Road. Recently refurbished, it has a single, comfortable and attractive bar with a variety of different styles of furniture at the front. The rear consists of a comfortable lounge, recently converted from akittle alley. There is a surprisingly large and well-landscaped garden.

Crofts

Croft Street, Cardiff CF24 3DZ

An attractive red-brick post-war pub in the heart of a residential area not far from City Road. Slightly "alternative" in atmosphere, its main character is Croftie. An African Grey parrot that occupies a large cage at the end of the bar. The house beer, Crofties Ale, named after him, is actually Hancock's HB. There are two large bars and a garden with the rear bar leading to a skittles alley.

Packet

95 Bute Street, Cardiff CF10 5AB

One of the last remaining "dock" pubs in the Bay. One of Brains' wide range of pubs, described by them as a "community pub". The venue no longer serves food and has an "old man" style character. "Drugs free" posters prominently displayed.

Admiral Napier

239 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff CF11 9AL

Sports oriented bar

Blackweir Tavern

35 North Road, Cardiff CF10 3DX

Butchers Arms

29 Llandaff Road, Cardiff CF11 9NG

A fine example of an old fashioned street corner local. It has a bright, friendly corner public bar plus a separate lounge bar to the rear. The public bar has sports TV with volume usually turned down to enable a juke box also to figure. The stained-glass pointed-top windows are also a feature. Limited Lunch time bar food & Spice nights. Occasional live music Guest ales and cider currently discontinued

Canton Hotel

6 Llandaff Road, Cardiff CF11 9NG

Local community pub

Cornwall

92 Cornwall Street, Cardiff CF11 6SR

Crwys

34 Crwys Road, Cardiff CF24 4NN

Large, established public house in the Crwys Road shopping area north east of the city centre.

Elevens

15 Castle Street, Cardiff CF10 1BS

Cambrian Tap

51 St Mary Street, Cardiff CF10 1AD

Small, traditional boozer refurbished as a "craft beer" bar. Two regular real ales from the Brains Craft brewery are served along with up to six other real ales, two from the Brains Craft Brewery and four from micro-breweries. A selection of pork pies is available,

Old Arcade

14 Church Street, Cardiff CF10 1BG

Busy city centre pub with lots of welsh rugby connections.

Royal Oak

200 Broadway, Cardiff CF24 1QJ

Late nineteenth century pub. Walls covered in boxing memorabillia. Reopened in November 2016 following an extensive refurbishment with its original features and memorabilia restored,

Clifton

1 Clifton Street, Cardiff CF24 1PW

Flora

136 Cathays Terrace, Cardiff CF24 4HY

Long-established locals' pub just outside the city centre recently refurbished to cater for a wider audience. The interior is stylish, largely with varnished floorboards, second hand wooden furniture and artworks on walls. Around the corner to the left as one enters is a more cosy area suggesting a domestic parlour. Apart from the Brains beers one guest real ale from another major brewery is usually available. Prices seem steep for the area.

Heath

2 Whitchurch Road, Cardiff CF14 3LW

Retreat

Maelfa, Cardiff CF23 9PL

Tavistock

Bedford Street, Cardiff CF24 3DB

Feb 2017 gained Cask Marque accreditation,

Willows

Willowbrook Drive, Cardiff CF3 0AY

1980s pub, which serves Brains real ales, located at the St Mellons district centre. The pub does not have its own car park but parking is available at the neighbouring Tesco.

Maltsters

75 Merthyr Road, Cardiff CF14 1DD

Attractive looking pub on a raised level above the pavement level. It is designed on traditional lines with a public bar, lounge and sports room at the rear. Behind the old leaded windows the public bar is quite cosy with a small fireplace and displays football memorabilia, primarily, and understandably, that of the Bluebirds of Cardiff City FC. This room gives access to the sports room which has a skittles alley and pool table. Skittles remains a popular sport in Cardiff and immediate surrounds with men’s and women’s leagues. The lounge typically offers more comfortable surroundings. The outside drinking area at the front enables customers to watch the world go by on the busy Merthyr Road.

Pendragon

Excalibur Drive, Cardiff CF14 9BB

Three Arches

Heathwood Road, Cardiff CF14 4HS

A single lounge bar runs the length of this substantial pub in a prosperous residential area. However, there are several contrasting seating areas and indeed two distinct serving areas. Interior decor is comfortable and stylish and there is a well-tended garden.

Three Horseshoes

Merthyr Road, Cardiff CF14 1DL

Focused on serving the local community. Regular hold charity functions.Sky Sports Food has won awards (Food Pub of the Year in the South Wales 2007 awards, and a finalist in the 2008 awards) . Monday darts league.

Wolf's Castle

Wolf's Castle Road, Cardiff CF14 5JS

Food-Sunday lunch only. al public bar with pool table, dartboard and skittle alley.Fuction room available. Regular weekend live music/karaoke

Fairwater

St Fagans Road, Cardiff CF5 3AH

Large community pub in the eponymous district centre on the western outskirts of Cardiff. The pub boasts two bars and a skittles alley. Recently refurbished and comfortable. Extensive menu with all-day breakfasts and other items costing around a fiver,

Highfields

Caerau Road, Cardiff CF5 5JP

Railway Inn

144 Ely Road, Cardiff CF5 3AB

Romilly

69-71 Romilly Crescent, Cardiff CF11 9NQ

An attractive, comfortable local with a variety of interconnecting rooms served by a single bar. This includes a darts area towards the front. The pub has a front forecourt plus a larger garden at the rear. Antique-style prints adorn the walls. There is live music on Tuesdays and a quiz on Sundays.

Victoria Park

422 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff CF5 1JL

Pontcanna Inn

36 Cathedral Road, Cardiff CF11 9LL

After a full refurbishment by City Pub Group the Cayo Arms has been reborn as The Pontcanna Inn. The layout has not changed, though the décor & furniture have, Four ales are available, 1 from Tiny Rebel, usually Cwtch, and 3 other guests; though this may change soon.

Glassworks

4 Wharton Street, Cardiff CF10 1AG

High-ceilinged lounge bar in a former glassworks in the heart of the city centre. Spread over different levels, it is a comfortably furnished place to dine or drink with an easy on the eye decor of soft colours. Much use is made of mirrors which make the upstairs area look twice the size it is, fixed to the walls are TVs and a few pictures of Cardiff and characters from the past. The menu offers a range of appetising pub grub favourites. Aside from Greene King’s own brands, ales from Wye Valley brewery are often sold.

Claude

140 Albany Road, Cardiff CF24 3RW

Clive Arms

360 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff CF5 1HE

Head of Steam

18-19 Church Street, Cardiff CF10 1BG

A welcome addition to Cardiff's "pub mile", good selection of cask and craft ales. A selection of bottled Belgian/German beers adds further choice. A central island bar with seating spread around it, booths down one side and various table sizes down the other. Upstairs seating also available.

Old Market Tavern

20-21 Trinity Street, Cardiff CF10 1BH

Comfortable, traditional pub next door to Cardiff Market.

O'Neill's

85-87 St Mary Street, Cardiff CF10 1DW

Irish theme pub occupying part of the ground floor of the Central Hotel building.