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Top Cocktail Reception Venues in Cardiff
Ah Cardiff! You are all about those buzzing cocktail party venues where creative mixology makes every gathering feel unique. And you’ve got pretty much every type of cocktail hangout: rooftop terraces with views of Cardiff Bay, stylish bars tucked inside the arcades, and those spots that are as fab as your crew. Mingle over espresso martinis in a chic spot on St Mary Street, sample creative concoctions in a speakeasy off Womanby Street, or celebrate in a pretty lounge where the lights shimmer on the water. Scroll on to choose your spot.
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![Moonshine Bar at Bootlegger Bar Cardiff in Cardiff Centre]()
from £550
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMoonshine Bar
50 guestsBootlegger Bar CardiffCardiff CentreRRhydian W.
“The customer service was fantastic, and its a great space with a great vibe to have a drink with friends.” -
![Private Upstairs Room at O'Neill's Trinity Street Cardiff in Cardiff Centre]()
from £200
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityPrivate Upstairs Room
100 guestsO'Neill's Trinity Street CardiffCardiff Centre
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CChristopher W.
“Great size venue for our party and brilliant location.” -
![Bar 1 at Bonnie Rogues Pub in Cardiff Centre]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBar 1
30 guestsBonnie Rogues PubCardiff CentreMMartina F.
“Excellent space! In the mix so we still benefitted from the atmosphere of the bar, and easy access to drinks.” -
![Main Inside & Viewing Deck at Lo Lounge in Cardiff]()
from £100
hire fee / per dayCheck availabilityMain Inside & Viewing Deck
220 guestsLo LoungeCardiffLLisa K.
“They would hard all night. Location was great over looking the bay. Would highly recommend booking this venue.” -
![PARTY AND EVENT VENUE at DNC BAR in Cardiff Centre]()
from £100
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityPARTY AND EVENT VENUE
120 guestsDNC BARCardiff Centre
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LLara J.
“Staff were fantastic, venue is perfect for an 18th party.” -
![Full Venue Hire at The Cocktail Club Cardiff in Cardiff Centre]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire
220 guestsThe Cocktail Club CardiffCardiff CentreGo big or go home. Take over The Cocktail Club Cardiff and throw a party that hits different. From iconic interiors and banging playlists to outrageous cocktails served by expert bartenders, this is the ultimate space for -
![Entire Venue at Mina Lebanese Cuisine in Cardiff Outskirts]()
from £10
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
80 guestsMina Lebanese CuisineCardiff OutskirtsThe restaurant has a capacity of up to 50 seated guests for parties, family gatherings, cocktail receptions and other special occasions. The space has a flexible layout, accommodating both long tables for reunions and individual -
![Neighbourhood Restaurant at Neighbourhood Bedrooms in Cardiff Outskirts]()
from £750
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityNeighbourhood Restaurant
30 guestsNeighbourhood BedroomsCardiff OutskirtsNeighbourhood Kitchen is a street-food kitchen and cocktail bar in Cardiff’s Riverside, just minutes from the city centre and Principality Stadium. With rotating chefs, craft cocktails, and seasonal menus, it’s perfect for -
![Downstairs at Prego Wine Bar in Cardiff Centre]()
from £10
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityDownstairs
72 guestsPrego Wine BarCardiff CentreThe downstairs at Prego Wine Bar can host up to 45 guests. This space is fit for smaller gatherings. There are couches and tables available. -
![1Below at Mocka Lounge in Cardiff Centre]()
from £150
hire fee / per sessionCheck availability1Below
80 guestsMocka LoungeCardiff CentreMocka Lounge is a cocktail bar in Cardiff with several areas available for private hire. Live music sessions, DJs, dancing, and partying till late night happen daily. -
![Banana Tree at Banana Tree - Cardiff in Cardiff Centre]()
from £500
minimum spend / per dayCheck availabilityBanana Tree
300 guestsBanana Tree - CardiffCardiff CentreWith a menu inspired by Southeast Asian street food, handcrafted cocktails and flexible event spaces, Banana Tree is ideal for birthday parties, casual get-togethers, corporate events and exclusive venue hire. -
![Second Floor & Terrace at The Botanist Cardiff Central in Cardiff Centre]()
from £15000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilitySecond Floor & Terrace
200 guestsThe Botanist Cardiff CentralCardiff Centre
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MMaggie N.
“Great private dinning space which allowed us to be comfortable with our mixed group which included toddlers.”
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Booking costs of cocktail party venues average £550 minimum spend per event. 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 August 2026:
| From £300 | to £1600 | minimum spend per event |
| From £20 | to £35 | per person |
| From £125 | to £400 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated August 2026), the best options include:
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Private Upstairs Room at O'Neill's Trinity Street Cardiff in Cardiff Centre - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Venue was great size, bar staff were brilliant...’ -
Main Inside & Viewing Deck at Lo Lounge in Cardiff - rated 5/5
Our user said: ‘Location was great over looking the bay. Would highly recommend booking this venue.’ -
Bar 1 at Bonnie Rogues Pub in Cardiff Centre - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘In the mix so we still benefitted from the atmosphere of the bar, and easy access to drinks.’
You'll find cocktail party venues 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 (August 2026):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average £550 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 70 and 120 guests | prices average £300 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 140 guests | prices average £1500 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Cardiff, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Top Bar at Slug and Lettuce Cardiff Central
on 84 Saint Mary Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: From small plates and nibbles to classic British mains, the menu has something for everyone. After drinks? Don’t miss our cocktail trees, packed with favourites like gin serves and Pornstar Martinis. -
Full Venue Hire at The Cocktail Club Cardiff
on 75 Saint Mary Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Take over The Cocktail Club Cardiff and throw a party that hits different. From iconic interiors and banging playlists to outrageous cocktails served by expert bartenders, this is the ultimate space for celebrations that... -
Entire Venue at Cambrian Tap
on 51 Saint Mary Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: The Cambrian Tap is a bar and pub located in the Brewery Quarter in Cardiff, UK. Tables or our entire venue can be booked for small and medium-sized private events such as parties and celebrations, up to 88 people.
Based on Tagvenue data (as of August 2026), users looking for cocktail party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Restaurant | prices average £500 minimum spend per event | typically between 45 and 95 guests |
| Bar | prices average £500 minimum spend per event | typically between 100 and 450 guests |
| Pub | prices average £500 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 140 guests |
| Dining Room | prices average £800 minimum spend per event | typically between 30 and 45 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £400 minimum spend per event | typically between 60 and 220 guests |
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Page last updated in August 2026
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