Match days bring huge crowds to Cardiff, but the city knows how to entertain throughout the week as well. Those searching for Activity Bars in Cardiff can find venues featuring shuffleboard, arcade games, karaoke rooms, and interactive challenges across the city centre. Many locations pair entertainment with food and drinks packages, making planning straightforward. Several venues also offer private spaces for celebrations. Browse below and choose your next group outing.
Booking costs of activity bars average £25 per person. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Cardiff, based on Tagvenue data:
| From £12 | to £30 | per person |
| From £500 | to £1600 | minimum spend per event |
| From £130 | to £320 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
Marquee at Lo Lounge
in Cardiff - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Location was great over looking the bay. Would highly recommend booking this venue.’
PARTY AND EVENT VENUE at DNC BAR
in Cardiff Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘So responsive in messages before hand, very accommodating, great price for what you get...’
Bar 4 at Bonnie Rogues Pub
in Cardiff Centre - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘The area was perfect for our event. Easy access to the bar.’
You'll find activity bars in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Cardiff, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 45 guests | prices average £240 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 60 and 95 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 140 guests | prices average £500 hire fee per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Cardiff, available to book on Tagvenue:
Cheap activity bars in Cardiff start from £250 minimum spend per event or £50 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
Bar 4 at Bonnie Rogues Pub, from £250 minimum spend per event
(up to 250 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘The area was perfect for our event. Easy access to the bar.’
The Nook at Chance & Counters - Board Game Café, from £50 hire fee per event
(up to 20 guests seated)
Venue said: The Nook is a bright and airy space that can accommodate up to 20 guests and is perfect for team-building events, family gatherings or a more private gaming experience.
The Atrium at Roxy Lanes - The Friary, Cardiff, from £6 per person (up to 40 guests standing)
Page last updated in September 2026
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