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Top Large Pubs in Cardiff
Sometimes, all you can think about is where to party or hang out with your besties! And let’s be honest, a great party needs a fantastic spot, which is why we’ve rounded up the best pubs for large groups in Cardiff just for you. Head to a lively sports bar on St Mary Street to cheer on your favourite soccer team, toast with your girls as you watch the sunset from a gorgeous rooftop bar in the Pontcanna neighbourhood, or kick back with colleagues at happy hour in one of the laid-back pubs in the Cathays area—the choice is yours. Before diving into the excitement, browse through our pubs available for hire, compare options, and pick one for a perfect event.
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![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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DDaniel H.
“Venue was great size, bar staff were brilliant” -
![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.” -
![Entire Venue at Cambrian Tap in Cardiff Centre]()
from £6
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
140 guestsCambrian TapCardiff CentreThe pub can accommodate up to 88 seated guests for birthdays, drinks celebrations, sport screenings and other parties. The space features a large bar, comfortable lounge-like seating, karaoke equipment, TV screens and Wi-Fi. -
![Downstairs Section at O'Neill's Trinity Street Cardiff in Cardiff Centre]()
from £5
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityDownstairs Section
40 guestsO'Neill's Trinity Street CardiffCardiff Centre
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CChristopher W.
“Great size venue for our party and brilliant location.” -
![Conservatory at Brewhouse & Kitchen - Cardiff in Cardiff Outskirts]()
from £1500
minimum spend / per afternoonCheck availabilityConservatory
70 guestsBrewhouse & Kitchen - CardiffCardiff OutskirtsBrewhouse & Kitchen in Cardiff is a brewpub located next to River Taff. It's a nice venue for functions and events - from two large gardens and an airy conservatory with garden access to smaller bookable areas like the Fire -
![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.” -
![Entire Venue at Coopers Carvery in Cardiff]()
from £14
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
180 guestsCoopers CarveryCardiffA family-friendly pub and carvery in Cardiff, The Coopers Carvery centres on classic roast dinners, traditional pub food and a broad drinks selection. Design: The interior pairs timber panelling and a stone-effect wall with -
![Bar 2 at Barbara's Bier Haus Cardiff in Cardiff Centre]()
from £500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityBar 2
200 guestsBarbara's Bier Haus CardiffCardiff CentreBar 2 offers a large open space, equipped with the latest light and sound technology and AV equipment, it is an ideal space for any event! It also has built in screens for presentations, quiz nights and conferencing as well -
![Upstairs Room at O'Neill's St Mary Street Cardiff in Cardiff Centre]()
from £400
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityUpstairs Room
300 guestsO'Neill's St Mary Street CardiffCardiff CentreOur first-floor space at O'Neill's St Mary Street is the ideal venue for any occasion—whether it's a meeting, an all-day conference, a Christmas or engagement party, a milestone birthday, a networking event, a live music -
![Function Room at Three Arches in Cardiff]()
from £10
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityFunction Room
100 guestsThree ArchesCardiffThree Arches is a family-focused British pub that combines a classic pub menu and cask ales with facilities aimed at groups and children. Venue highlights: The interior offers flexible seating that can be arranged from bar-side -
![The Cwtch at City Arms in Cardiff Centre]()
from £625
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Cwtch
30 guestsCity ArmsCardiff CentreSports screenings, after-work drinks, casual celebrations and informal group gatherings. The pub is on Quay Street, close to Cardiff city centre and the Principality Stadium, with plenty of nearby bars and restaurants for -
![The Daffodil at City Arms in Cardiff Centre]()
from £1175
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityThe Daffodil
60 guestsCity ArmsCardiff CentreThe City Arms is a traditional Cardiff pub dating back to the 1880s, with stained-glass windows, timber panelling and classic wooden bar fittings. The pub has several distinct bar and seating areas available for private hire.
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Booking costs of pubs for large groups 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:
| From £300 | to £1600 | minimum spend per event |
| From £15 | to £35 | per person |
| From £130 | to £235 | hire fee per event |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 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: ‘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: ‘Super friendly staff . Nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommend 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.’
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Cardiff, available to book on Tagvenue:
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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. -
Full Venue Hire at Popworld Cardiff
on 96 Saint Mary Street - 0.1 mi from centre.
Venue said: Cocktails and pop disco at a late-night club with party atmosphere, popular with stag and hen partie. Cardiff's Popworld is a disco dream with 2-for-1 cocktails and party tunes, there's even a light-up dance floor where obligatory...
Cheap pubs for large groups 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:
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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.’ -
Function Room at Fairwater Hotel, from £10 per person (up to 50 guests standing)
Venue said: The Fairwater Hotel is a characterful, community-focused pub that runs a regular programme of live entertainment. Venue highlights: The Fairwater Hotel operates a dedicated event room for private bookings. -
The Pink Room at Neighbourhood Bedrooms, from £25 hire fee per hour (up to 15 guests standing)
Venue said: The Pink Room is a bright, elegant en-suite space featuring soft blush tones, high ceilings and modern décor — perfect for photoshoots, content creation and lifestyle photography.
In Cardiff, pubs for large groups are most commonly booked for 20 to 60 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
| Party | Usually between £100 and £450. |
User who booked PARTY AND EVENT VENUE at DNC BAR for 70 guests
said: ‘Great venue highly recommend...’ |
| Meeting | Usually between £100 and £200. |
User who booked Syndicate 3 at The Holiday Inn Cardiff City for 9 guests
said: ‘Clean room friendly team and great coffee.’ |
| 18th Birthday Party | Usually between £100 and £200. |
User who booked Captain's Lounge at Cardiff City Stadium for 150 guests
said: ‘Thank you for making it such a special occasion.’ |
To secure a great pub in Cardiff for your summer party, it's recommended to book as early as possible—ideally 3-6 months in advance. Popular venues, especially those with high capacities and unique features, tend to book up quickly during peak summer months.
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