Retro Cardiff
Retro Cardiff
4.5
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 4:00 AM
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Thursday
12:00 AM - 4:00 AM
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Friday
12:00 AM - 4:00 AM
5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
12:00 AM - 4:00 AM
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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4.5
384 reviews
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Very good
28
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Terrible
24
emilyjames789
Caerphilly County, UK6 contributions
Jul 2023 • Business
Thanks to Jake, Bart and Levi who were the best promotions / bouncers ever!!! We had the best night and you were fab with our birthday girl! Thank you 💓
Written 15 July 2023
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Megan W
6 contributions
Jun 2023 • Friends
Decided at the last minute to come to karaoke here on a Thursday night and had one of the best nights of my Uni life. The music was such a good mix of the classics (Bonnie Tyler, Pat Benatar, Dolly Parton), such a diverse range of ages in the bar but everyone was just having a good time and dancing along with each other to the karaoke! The DJ is incredible. Such a lovely person and made sure that the music kept everyone dancing all night. I came here and had an excellent night with my University friends, but next time I want to bring my parents, because its the perfect place for them to be able to let their hair down too. Couldn't recommend this little club enough!
Also - never judge a bar by its bouncers. They're employed by a completely different company and usually the bar have nothing to do with the bouncers or their behaviour, but most bartenders will do their best to help you if you ask ❤
Also - never judge a bar by its bouncers. They're employed by a completely different company and usually the bar have nothing to do with the bouncers or their behaviour, but most bartenders will do their best to help you if you ask ❤
Written 22 June 2023
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Jay J
4 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
Ok place in side.But how i was treaded by one of the bouncers Sunday night 28 may i will never bother with the place again.I was out with friends i then tried to enter between 2 and 3 in the morning my friends had gone home by this point i wanted one last drink i was not pissed and in a good happy mood then the door man took one look at me and instantly refused me entery because i was by my self and then when i questioned him on it he then proceed to grab me by the arm leave it brushed up and marked and throw me to the ground forcefully and proceed to berry his knee in to my back.
Written 30 May 2023
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Climber25215948055
4 contributions
Dec 2022 • Friends
Love love love! Had a blast!
We went on a Friday, and they had a balloon drop with prices! I won £100 bar tab! Was sick! Deffo going again!
We went on a Friday, and they had a balloon drop with prices! I won £100 bar tab! Was sick! Deffo going again!
Written 19 January 2023
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Thanks for your review, glad to hear you won one of our fantastic prizes!
See you soon!
Written 8 February 2023
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Leah G
9 contributions
May 2022 • Friends
Thank you to cheese our bartender he made our night! He was attentive and hilarious. Will definitely return . He was amazing and made amazing cocktails
Written 26 May 2022
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Thank you for your great review! We look forward to your next visit! :)
Written 31 May 2022
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Karen
2 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Met our needs amazing service pleasant staff Ieuan was very accommodating quick service on drinks happy chappy keep up the good work will be back
Written 22 August 2020
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Hi Karen,
Thanks for this! Much appreciated :)
See you soon!
Thanks,
Ieuan
Written 23 August 2020
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Rebecca R
Bloxham, UK1 contribution
Aug 2020 • Friends
I euan was fab with our group, fast cocktails great seating booked and amazing music!! best night in ages
Written 22 August 2020
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Hi Rebecca,
Thanks for your lovely feedback! Great to hear you all had a wonderful night! Hope to see you all soon! :)
Thanks,
Ieuan
Written 23 August 2020
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sammy d
1 contribution
Mar 2020 • Friends
Karl was amazing,brilliant laugh,would recomend 100%,dine a cocktail making course really enjoyed !!
Written 13 March 2020
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Thank you for your great feedback! It's always great to hear we've met the high standards we strive for! I'll be sure to pass on your comments to Karl! :)
Thanks,
Ieuan
Written 16 March 2020
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Katie
5 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
Had a lush time at cocktail making with my friends Karl was a fab help with teaching us to make the cocktails! Would recommend 10/10
Written 13 March 2020
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Thank you for your great feedback! It's always great to hear we've met the high standards we strive for! I'll be sure to pass on your comments to Karl! :) Thanks, Ieuan
Written 16 March 2020
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Lauren
2 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
Amazing class with Gabby, fun, bubbly and a great laugh! Fabulous cocktails great company and a great birthday!
Written 28 February 2020
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Thank you for your lovely feedback! Glad you had a night to remember! I’ll pass on your feedback to Gabby ☺️
Ieuan
Written 9 March 2020
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Lois wright
Monmouth, UK4 contributions
Can you dance at all? :)
RetroCardiff
Cardiff, UK1 contribution
Hi,
I'm afraid our dance floor is closed at the moment and we do require customers to stay seated at their tables during their visit in line with government guidance. Sorry!
Hopefully we can all dance again soon! :)
Peter
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK24 contributions
Do you play 70s music?
I see from a previous answer that you play 'current chart toppers'? What's the point of that in a retro bar?
RetroCardiff
Cardiff, UK1 contribution
Hi petecass2,
Thanks for your question. We play a wide range of music through the night, from 80's and 90's right the way through to current chart toppers!
carolemaddy
Pontypridd, UK2 contributions
is there karaoke there on Thursday? & is there a door fee?
RetroCardiff
Cardiff, UK1 contribution
Yes we do karaoke, there isn’t a fee at the door! We hope to see you soon!
Christina S
2 contributions
is karaoke only available on Thursday nights?
RetroCardiff
Cardiff, UK1 contribution
Hi Christina
Yes we only do kareoke on Thursday nights! We hope to see you here soon!
Georgina F
Southampton, UK1 contribution
What kind of music do you play?
RetroCardiff
Cardiff, UK1 contribution
Hi Georgina,
We pay anything right through from the 80s to current chart toppers!
leebarney77
Southampton, UK3 contributions
Hi there, we are a group of 22 in Cardiff for a stag party, we will all be in non offensive fancy dress, do you allow stag party's at your venue and is fancy dress an issue?
Thanks
RetroCardiff
Cardiff, UK1 contribution
Hi Lee,
Thank you for your question!
As long as everyone is well behaved and you refrain from large props you shouldn't have a problem.
Thanks,
Ellie
Ben F
Bath, UK6 contributions
Can I come in fancy dress
RetroCardiff
Cardiff, UK1 contribution
Hi Ben,
We have no issues with fancy dress but please do avoid large props!
Tinkerbell074
Peterborough, UK39 contributions
Hi
Do you have a dress code?
Thanks
RetroCardiff
Cardiff, UK1 contribution
Hello,
Our dress code is strictly smart/casual so no sportswear or trainers are to be worn.
Thanks,
Ellie
Yvonne McCammon
Matlock, UK14 contributions
I would like to know if there are tickets for entry on New Years Eve and also if it is suitable for wheelchairs? Yvonne
RetroCardiff
Cardiff, UK1 contribution
Hello!
Thanks for your question, I've added you to the guest list.
Best Wishes,
Ellie
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Frequently Asked Questions about Retro Cardiff
- Retro Cardiff is open:
- Wed - Thu 9:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Wed - Sat 12:00 AM - 4:00 AM
- Fri - Fri 5:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Sat - Sat 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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