A Good Night Out in Cardiff

[Emac53]

I'm away with two girlfriends this weekend in Cardiff and would like some suggestions of some good places to visit both bars and nightclubs.

Stayinig in Cardiff Bay but obviously travelling into the City Centre (if need be) for where its all at so to speak.

I'm particularly fond of good house music, both old skool and today with a mixture of cheese n chart music thrown in. Would rather go somewhere for popularity though.

I've looked on the web (if you've got suggestions for websites too that would be great) but not having much luck at the mo.

Thanks v much

[Biffo]

I'm a bit past it now but you used to be able to have a good dance at The Emporium on St Marys/High Street. I don't think it has changed names recently but I may be wrong. Pop upstairs to Floyd cafe opposite for a pre-club drink.

Busier towny drinks (and scraps) can be had at the other end of St Marys Street at the Walkabout, Square, Life, etc. Liquid is the club next door to Life which may suit your musical taste but is quite young. Or pop across the road and round the corner to Mill Lane for some sit-outside drinks at Las Iguanas, etc.

More civil drinks can be found at HaHas and Steam Bar (near The Hilton hotel). Cuba (opposite) is not bad for a bit of a party. You also have the Brewery quarter with The Yard, MA Potters, etc for food and drinks.

The bars down the Bay are okay but you are better off getting into town by at least 10pm as taxis are a bit rare down there. Don't forget to go down Caroline Street to watch the closing time soap opera.

Try and pick up a copy of Buzz magazine in a bar or shop for a 'local what's on'.

Have fun.

[Dai Sheep]

Emporium has been closed for a while now, I dont think it has reopened yet - though I could be wrong. If you want dance/chart music Liquid is the place to go or there is a small but popular place on mill lane called Red Rooms. Creation is also a dance club (greyfriars road) - never been there myself, but I've heard there is loads of attitude there though.

There are loads of great pubs and clubs (and a few crap ones) in Cardiff, just go to St.Mary street and start from there.