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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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![Bar 1 at Bonnie Rogues Pub in Cardiff Centre]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBar 1
30 guestsBonnie Rogues PubCardiff Centre
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MMartina F.
“Excellent space! In the mix so we still benefitted from the atmosphere of the bar, and easy access to drinks.” -
![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 CentreThe Cocktail Club Cardiff is a cocktail bar arranged as a single, intimate room that centres activity around a central serving area. Design: Interior pairs dark timber floors, a brass-toned ceiling and patterned wallpaper -
![The BIG Boom Brunch at Boom Battle Bar Cardiff in Cardiff Centre]()
from £35
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe BIG Boom Brunch
60 guestsBoom Battle Bar CardiffCardiff CentreThe BIG Boom Brunch is a bar in Boom Battle Bar Cardiff defined by a bold, neon-lit cocktails counter and a party-ready layout. Design: The interior pairs dark painted walls and glossy surfaces with bright pink accent lighting -
![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.” -
![Hen Party (Shared Space) at Boom Battle Bar Cardiff in Cardiff Centre]()
from £25
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityHen Party (Shared Space)
60 guestsBoom Battle Bar CardiffCardiff CentreBoom Battle Bar Cardiff is a games-focused bar pairing a cocktail-led bar with an American-style pub menu. Venue highlights: The venue converts for private hires into an activity-led social space, with separate indoor and -
![The Den (Basement) at The Cocktail Club Cardiff in Cardiff Centre]()
from £300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Den (Basement)
60 guestsThe Cocktail Club CardiffCardiff CentreThe Den (Basement) is a private basement bar in The Cocktail Club Cardiff, notable for its intimate, subterranean character. Design: The interior presents a low, enclosed space defined by exposed stone and brick walls and -
![Bar 4 at Bonnie Rogues Pub in Cardiff Centre]()
from £250
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBar 4
250 guestsBonnie Rogues PubCardiff Centre
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AAngela D.
“The area was perfect for our event. Easy access to the bar.” -
![Full Venue Hire at Be At One Cardiff in Cardiff Centre]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityFull Venue Hire
280 guestsBe At One CardiffCardiff CentreThis cocktail bar and late-night club centres on theatrical cocktail service and a party-orientated layout. Design: The interior centres on curved burgundy banquettes and timber slatted panelling set beneath a prominent neon -
![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. -
![VIP Gallery at Mocka Lounge in Cardiff Centre]()
from £85
hire fee / per sessionCheck availabilityVIP Gallery
50 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.
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Booking costs of cocktail party venues average £750 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 £300 | to £1600 | minimum spend per event |
| From £16 | to £34 | per person |
| From £125 | to £400 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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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.’ -
PARTY AND EVENT VENUE at DNC BAR in Cardiff Centre - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘The venue was a great size, places to sit down, could connect to the speaker...’ -
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 (October 2026):
| Small | up to 60 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 70 and 120 guests | prices average £500 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: The bar serves an extensive cocktail list and an international-leaning menu. In-house catering and event operations are available for promoted or ticketed nights. -
Full Venue Hire at The Cocktail Club Cardiff
on 75 Saint Mary Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Expect all the usual TCC stuff – fit cocktails, banging tunes and energetic bartenders – along with a big fat dose of Victorian-style townhouse realness. -
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 October 2026), users looking for cocktail party venues most commonly go for these venue types:
| Restaurant | prices average £800 minimum spend per event | typically between 45 and 120 guests |
| Bar | prices average £500 minimum spend per event | typically between 70 and 300 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 60 guests |
| Event Space | prices average £250 minimum spend per event | typically between 50 and 100 guests |
Smaller cocktail party venues usually fit up to 60 guests standing. Here are some great options in Cardiff, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:
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Rhythm Room at Walkabout Cardiff, rated 5/5 - function room for 60 guests
Venue said: Features: The room has air conditioning and venue Wi‑Fi, accessible toilets nearby and natural daylight at the front. The furniture is movable high tables, bar stools and a continuous banquette to enable mixed standing and... -
Entire Venue at Alcotraz Cardiff - cocktail bar for 55 guests
Venue said: Inspired by the tales of Prison life, Alcotraz is normally an extra-ordinary prison cocktail experience. Despite this, you are welcome to hire the incredibly authentic Prison for your own purpose, meeting our approval. -
Rockpools Dining Area at The Botanist Cardiff Bay, rated 5/5 - dining room for 30 guests
Our user said: ‘28 of us celebrated a special birthday at the rock pool area.’
Cheap cocktail party venues in Cardiff start from £250 minimum spend per event or £80 hire fee per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Bar 4 at Bonnie Rogues Pub, from £250 minimum spend per event (up to 250 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Easy access to the bar. The staff looked after us, and we all had a good time.’ -
The Duchess at Lo Lounge, from £80 hire fee per event (up to 50 guests standing)
Venue said: The Duchess is a Private space in Lo Lounge and is a long, narrow room organised around a single banquet-style table that creates an intimate, private dining layout. -
Function Room at Three Arches, from £10 per person (up to 100 guests standing)
Venue said: The function room at Three Arches is a flexible, self-contained space that can be rearranged to suit different types of events. Design: The space has a straightforward pub-style interior with patterned carpet, neutral walls...
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