Old Arcade

Cardiff

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Old Arcade

This is a typical Welsh pub with good local ales, pub food and rugby. The pub is owned by Brains Brewery, so the beer selection is great and the interior is nicely decorated with rugby memorabilia.

Bars & Nightlife

Cardiff has over 350 pubs and bars and many of them are owned by the local brewery Brains Beer (www.sabrain.com). Wales has an impressive list of famous singers and bands such as Tom Jones, Shirley Bassey, Stereophonics, Manic Street Preachers, Catatonia and Feeder. There are numerous clubs and venues where you can go and listen to live music.

Yard Bar & Kitchen

Yard Bar & Kitchen

This pub, owned by local Brains Brewery, is one of the largest in Cardiff with a capacity of more than 800 and is built on the site of the original brewery. It features live matches on the screens and live events with local bands playing various kinds of …

The Dead Canary

The Dead Canary

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Lab 22

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Old Arcade

This is a typical Welsh pub with good local ales, pub food and rugby. The pub is owned by Brains Brewery, so the beer selection is great and the interior is nicely decorated with rugby …

The Dock Bar & Kitchen

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