Pub Venues for Hire in Cardiff

Booking costs of pub venues average £500 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:

Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:

• Cabin 1 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 pub 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):

These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Cardiff, available to book on Tagvenue:

• Upstairs Room at O'Neill's St Mary Street Cardiff on 85-87 St Mary St, Cardiff - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Our user said: ‘What I liked about the place we rented was the great location, fantastic atmosphere, and friendly staff.’
• Top Bar at Slug and Lettuce Cardiff Central on 84 Saint Mary Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Venue said: Slug and Lettuce Cardiff Central is a cocktail-focused bar housed in a stone-fronted, historic building that pairs contemporary interiors with a menu of cocktails and global classics.
• The Den (Basement) at The Cocktail Club Cardiff on 75 Saint Mary Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Venue said: Features: The room includes a full-length wooden bar and an in-house PA and speaker system. The room has Wi‑Fi and air conditioning and supports playing your own music or bringing an external DJ.

Smaller pub venues usually fit up to 50 guests standing. Here are some great options in Cardiff, based on Tagvenue data as of October 2026:

• Function Room at Fairwater Hotel - event space for 50 guests
  Venue said: The Function Room at Fairwater Hotel is a spacious, traditional setting that can be adapted for everything from community meetings and group meals to relaxed celebrations.

• Private Dining Room at The Botanist Cardiff Central, rated 4.6/5 - dining room for 12 guests
  Our user said: ‘The staff were very patient with us despite us running late and slightly overstaying our slot.’

• 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 pub venues in Cardiff start from £250 minimum spend per event or £10 per person. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:

• Bar 3 at Barbara's Bier Haus Cardiff, from £250 minimum spend per event (up to 80 guests standing)
  Venue said: Venue highlights: The pub provides in-house catering and a menu that includes extensive vegan, gluten-free and vegetarian options to accommodate dietary needs for private bookings.

• Downstairs at Prego Wine Bar, from £10 per person (up to 72 guests standing)
  Venue said: The downstairs at Prego Wine Bar can host up to 45 guests. This space is fit for smaller gatherings. There are couches and tables available.

• 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.