Guidebook for Cardiff
Shopping
Is it the biggest shopping mall in Europe? I'm not sure, but you'll find every kind of store you can think of - Apple, designer suits & dresses, electronics, jewellery, department stores ... etc.
142 locals recommend
Saint Davids Centre
Is it the biggest shopping mall in Europe? I'm not sure, but you'll find every kind of store you can think of - Apple, designer suits & dresses, electronics, jewellery, department stores ... etc.
Cardiff is full of these beautifully quaint arcades, go explore them for yourselves, you'll find a lot of magically creative shops amongst the independent retailers and niche national brands.
High Street Arcade
High Street ArcadeCardiff is full of these beautifully quaint arcades, go explore them for yourselves, you'll find a lot of magically creative shops amongst the independent retailers and niche national brands.
Cardiff is full of these beautifully quaint arcades, go explore them for yourselves, you'll find a lot of magically creative shops amongst the independent retailers and niche national brands.
17 locals recommend
Castle Arcade
Cardiff is full of these beautifully quaint arcades, go explore them for yourselves, you'll find a lot of magically creative shops amongst the independent retailers and niche national brands.
Cardiff is full of these beautifully quaint arcades, go explore them for yourselves, you'll find a lot of magically creative shops amongst the independent retailers and niche national brands.
Wyndham Arcade
Wyndham ArcadeCardiff is full of these beautifully quaint arcades, go explore them for yourselves, you'll find a lot of magically creative shops amongst the independent retailers and niche national brands.
Cardiff is full of these beautifully quaint arcades, go explore them for yourselves, you'll find a lot of magically creative shops amongst the independent retailers and niche national brands.
Morgan Arcade
Morgan ArcadeCardiff is full of these beautifully quaint arcades, go explore them for yourselves, you'll find a lot of magically creative shops amongst the independent retailers and niche national brands.
Cardiff is full of these beautifully quaint arcades, go explore them for yourselves, you'll find a lot of magically creative shops amongst the independent retailers and niche national brands.
12 locals recommend
Royal Arcade
Royal ArcadeCardiff is full of these beautifully quaint arcades, go explore them for yourselves, you'll find a lot of magically creative shops amongst the independent retailers and niche national brands.
Essentials
It's the nearest local grocer. Get your fruit, vegetables & any spices you can think of here!
Clare Foods
128A Penarth RdIt's the nearest local grocer. Get your fruit, vegetables & any spices you can think of here!
Nearest grocery shop, but it's just a small store so options are limited.
9 locals recommend
Tesco Express
Herbert TerraceNearest grocery shop, but it's just a small store so options are limited.
Getting Around
Cardiff Central Station
Central SquareBiggest train station in Wales
Megabus Stop GQ
1 KingswayMegabus Stop Cardiff
Arts & Culture
All museums in Wales are free to enter! They've got things to keep children & adults alike, interested for hours.
221 locals recommend
National Museum Cardiff
All museums in Wales are free to enter! They've got things to keep children & adults alike, interested for hours.
Chapter is a theatre, music venue, cinema, rehearsal space, bar, restaurant... a hot bead of creativity and you'll definitely find a new craft beer here.
112 locals recommend
Chapter Arts Centre
Market RoadChapter is a theatre, music venue, cinema, rehearsal space, bar, restaurant... a hot bead of creativity and you'll definitely find a new craft beer here.
An outdoor museum of Welsh history. They rescue heritage buildings and move them brick by brick to St Fagans.
328 locals recommend
St Fagans National Museum of History
An outdoor museum of Welsh history. They rescue heritage buildings and move them brick by brick to St Fagans.
Sightseeing
Some of Cardiff's most famous buildings and views are in Cardiff Bay - including the Pierhead Building, Millenium Centre, Y Senedd, the barrage walk, and more - and a glut of popular chain restaurants e.g. Nando's, Pizza Express, Wagamama's etc
111 locals recommend
Bae Caerdydd/Cardiff Bay station
Bute StreetSome of Cardiff's most famous buildings and views are in Cardiff Bay - including the Pierhead Building, Millenium Centre, Y Senedd, the barrage walk, and more - and a glut of popular chain restaurants e.g. Nando's, Pizza Express, Wagamama's etc
Wales has more castles per square mile than any where else in the world! Great for the casual historian.
376 locals recommend
Cardiff Castle
Castle StWales has more castles per square mile than any where else in the world! Great for the casual historian.
Castell Coch
Fairytale inspired castle
Nice walk to get here and some very pretty views of the boats and the marina.
8 locals recommend
Penarth Marina & Haven
Nice walk to get here and some very pretty views of the boats and the marina.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great space for music and other events. Recently hosted bands such as Kelis, Flaming Lips, Public Enemy, Bluetones, Dirty Sanchez. Just five minutes walk from the home.
50 locals recommend
Tramshed
Clare RoadGreat space for music and other events. Recently hosted bands such as Kelis, Flaming Lips, Public Enemy, Bluetones, Dirty Sanchez. Just five minutes walk from the home.
So many great bands have performed on this stage. Check social media for up-to-date listings.
25 locals recommend
Clwb Ifor Bach
11 Womanby StSo many great bands have performed on this stage. Check social media for up-to-date listings.
Late night drinking hole. Can end up here until early hours without realising it!
16 locals recommend
10 Feet Tall
12 Church StLate night drinking hole. Can end up here until early hours without realising it!
CFeleven Hotel & Gin Bar
149 - 151 Cathedral RdTrendy bar with spacious garden and over 40 gins on offer.
Several night clubs and restaurants which can get quite messy late at night on the weekend
17 locals recommend
Mill Lane
Mill LaneSeveral night clubs and restaurants which can get quite messy late at night on the weekend
The Grange Pub
134 Penarth RdTraditional pub with craft beers and interesting food menu.
Food Scene
Sunday morning 10am - 1pm, Riverside market is a who's who of local food suppliers. It's a mini food festival every weekend!
23 locals recommend
Riverside Market
7 Fitzhamon EmbankmentSunday morning 10am - 1pm, Riverside market is a who's who of local food suppliers. It's a mini food festival every weekend!
Milgi
213 City RdRestaurant and cocktail bar specialising in vegetarian food.
Stalwart of Cardiff's vegetarian food scene. Won several awards and been operating for over a decade
28 locals recommend
Vegetarian Food Studio
115-117 Penarth RdStalwart of Cardiff's vegetarian food scene. Won several awards and been operating for over a decade
Pop-up food market with some exceptional food and beer on offer. Only open at specific times - please check ahead of visiting!
17 locals recommend
Pipes™ (Artisan Brewery)
183A Kings RdPop-up food market with some exceptional food and beer on offer. Only open at specific times - please check ahead of visiting!
Canna Deli
200 Kings RdCute cafe with great staff