Ready for a meal serving up the best dishes? You’ll find unique restaurant venues in Cardiff that dish up both. From chic spots in the Bay with water views to cosy eateries tucked into the arcades of the city centre, Cardiff’s dining scene is as varied as its history. Think private rooms perfect for birthdays, lively spaces for work dinners, or intimate tables for a special night out. With menus ranging from traditional Welsh favourites to flavours from every corner of the globe, this city has a table waiting for you. Scroll down and find the perfect place to tuck in.
Booking costs of restaurant 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:
| From £300 | to £1500 | minimum spend per event |
| From £16 | to £35 | per person |
| From £110 | to £380 | hire fee per day |
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: ‘From start to finish everything went smoothly. The Gold buffet package was outstanding, the food was gorgeous.’
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.’
You'll find restaurant 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):
| Small | up to 50 guests | prices average £625 minimum spend per event |
| Medium | between 60 and 100 guests | prices average £300 minimum spend per event |
| Large | over 140 guests | prices average £500 minimum spend per event |
These are the venues within 0.1 mi from central Cardiff, available to book on Tagvenue:
Smaller restaurant venues usually fit up to 50 guests seated. Here are some great options in Cardiff, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
Private Dining Room at Gaucho Cardiff, rated 4.5/5 - dining room for 30 guests
Venue said: The private dining room combines Gaucho’s premium food and wine offerings with an environment that’s ideal for creating memorable events.
Main Dining at Salkaara Wellfield Road - dining room for 30 guests
Venue said: Inside, there is enough space for a dining event of 30 people. During the daytime, the area is well-lit through the front window wall, making it a nice spot for business lunch, family dinner, or pre-party meal.
Private Dining Room at The Botanist Cardiff Central, rated 4.6/5 - dining room for 12 guests
Venue said: With the Private Dining Room, you get a dedicated server for all food and drink orders, along with access to our TV screens. The guest capacity is a minimum of 8 guests and a maximum of 12 guests.
Cheap restaurant venues in Cardiff start from £10 per person or £250 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
Outdoor Space at Giovanni's in Park Place, from £10 per person
(up to 45 guests seated)
Venue said: The outdoor space of the restaurant has a capacity of up to 45 seated guests and is suitable for hen & VIP stag parties, celebratory drinks and summer parties.
Bar 1 at Bonnie Rogues Pub, from £250 minimum spend per event
(up to 24 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘In the mix so we still benefitted from the atmosphere of the bar, and easy access to drinks.’
PARTY AND EVENT VENUE at DNC BAR, from £100 hire fee per event
(up to 60 guests seated)
Our user said: ‘So responsive in messages before hand, very accommodating, great price for what you get...’
In Cardiff, restaurant venues are most commonly booked for 20 to 55 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.’ |
Page last updated in September 2026
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