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 September 2026), the best options include:

• Private Upstairs Room at O'Neill's Trinity Street Cardiff in Cardiff Centre - rated 5/5
  Our user said: ‘Great size venue for our party and brilliant location.’

• 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 4 at Bonnie Rogues Pub in Cardiff Centre - rated 4.7/5
  Our user said: ‘Easy access to the bar. The staff looked after us, and we all had a good time.’

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 (September 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.
  Venue said: With plenty of TVs and a dedicated function room, you’ll never miss a moment of the action. Looking for something more private? Our second floor has it all—your own bar, private toilets, screens, projectors, and flexible...
• The Gallery (Upstairs) at The Cocktail Club Cardiff on 75 Saint Mary Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
  Venue said: The top floor bar ‘The Gallery’ – the hottest spot in Cardiff to throw your next serious soiree in.
• 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.

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

• Moonshine Bar at Bootlegger Bar Cardiff, rated 5/5 - event space for 50 guests
  Our user said: ‘At the end of the night the bartender brought round mince pies and candy canes which was a nice touch!’

• Cabin 1 at Lo Lounge, rated 5/5 - event space for 45 guests
  Our user said: ‘Location was great over looking the bay. Would highly recommend booking this venue.’

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 September 2026:

• Bar 1 at Bonnie Rogues Pub, from £250 minimum spend per event (up to 30 guests standing)
  Our user said: ‘In the mix so we still benefitted from the atmosphere of the bar, and easy access to drinks.’

• Function Room at Fairwater Hotel, from £10 per person (up to 50 guests standing)
  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 Room in A Lounge at Wow Lounge Cardiff, from £15 hire fee per hour (up to 25 guests standing)
  Venue said: Our lounge provides a setting for intimate gatherings, private parties, or VIP events. A capacity for up to 20 guests. We have plush seating and lovely lighting that sets the mood.