Viewing Deck at Lo Lounge

Event Space in a Bar
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Private space
Porth Teigr Way, Cardiff, CF10 4GA –
Butetown, Cardiff

About this space

Looking for a stunning event space with unbeatable views?

The Viewing Deck is the perfect fully enclosed setting for your next gathering, offering a spacious area with a mix of seating and standing space over looking Cardiff Bay.

With seating for up to 65 guests and a standing capacity of 120, the Viewing Deck is ideal for everything from dining, private celebrations, baby showers and summer parties to networking events and drinks receptions. The space is designed for versatility, with space for a dance floor & DJ.

Enjoy uninterrupted views, a vibrant atmosphere, and a flexible setup that can be tailored to suit your event.


Usually booked for

Birthday Party

Typically for 35-60 guests and costs about £650.


"They would hard all night. Location was great over looking the bay. Would highly recommend booking this venue."

- Lisa K. Jun 2026


Prices

Monday
12:00 – 0:00
from £125–£250 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 – 12:30
from £125 hire fee
Per evening
17:30 – 18:00
from £125 hire fee
Per day
12:00 – 0:00
from £250 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Tuesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £125–£250 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 – 12:30
from £125 hire fee
Per evening
17:30 – 18:00
from £125 hire fee
Per day
12:00 – 0:00
from £250 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Wednesday
12:00 – 0:00
from £195–£375 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 – 17:30
from £195 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £195 hire fee
Per day
12:00 – 0:00
from £375 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Thursday
12:00 – 0:00
from £195–£375 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 – 17:30
from £195 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £195 hire fee
Per day
12:00 – 0:00
from £375 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Friday
12:00 – 0:00
from £195–£375 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 – 17:30
from £195 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £195 hire fee
Per day
12:00 – 0:00
from £375 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Saturday
Closed
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Sunday
12:00 – 0:00
from £195–£375 hire fee
Per afternoon
12:00 – 17:30
from £195 hire fee
Per evening
18:00 – 0:00
from £195 hire fee
Per day
12:00 – 0:00
from £375 hire fee per day
Alcohol licence until 0:30. All prices include VAT.
Best price guarantee

Capacity

  • Standing
    up to 120
  • Dining
    up to 65

Catering and drinks

In-house catering available
Venue can organise food and drink
Halal menu
Extensive vegan menu
Extensive vegetarian menu
Extensive gluten-free menu
American cuisine
External catering allowed
Bring your own food or hire a caterer of your choice
Buyout fee for external catering
Kitchen facilities available for guests
Space where you can prepare food
Venue provides alcohol
Venue can supply alcoholic beverages
No BYO alcohol allowed

Facilities

  • PA system / speakers Venue provides a sound system for music and announcements
  • Natural light Room has windows or a skylight, so daylight comes in
  • Dance floor Dedicated dance floor area
  • Free parking is available on-site (6 spaces)
  • Free on-street parking
  • Heaters
  • Bluetooth Speaker
  • Blankets
  • Waterside Views
  • Unavailable: Wi-Fi available
  • Unavailable: Projector
  • Unavailable: Flatscreen TV
  • Unavailable: Whiteboard
  • Unavailable: Flipchart
  • Unavailable: Conference call facilities
  • Unavailable: Air conditioner
  • Unavailable: Storage space
  • Unavailable: Quiet space
  • Unavailable: Accommodation is available on-site

Music & sound equipment

  • Play your own music Venue allows playing your own music
  • Bring your own DJ Venue allows bringing your own DJ instead
  • Space has noise restriction after 23:00

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible Step-free access throughout the venue for wheelchair users
  • Accessible toilets Toilet(s) adapted for guests with disabilities
  • Ground level Guests can enter without using stairs
  • Accessible parking spot available
  • Unavailable: Lift to all floors
  • Unavailable: Cargo lift

Rules of the space

Allowed events

  • Promoted and ticketed events Events that you’re promoting or selling tickets for
  • No wedding licence
  • No Temporary Event Notices (TENs) available

Age policy

Guest under 18 not allowed unless accompanied by an adult

Host rules

-All events require payment in full of all pre-purchased extras no later than 2 weeks before the event date.
-All on the day consumption charges must be settled on the night of the event.
- If you supply your own food a waiver MUST be signed.
- A guest list is to be provided a week before your event.

Children
-Any children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
-Children are to vacate the premises by 9pm.
-For 18th Birthday parties there must be an equal amount of over 25's to the 18-year-olds.

Music And Noise Pollution
-As an outside venue we always do everything to minimise sound and disruption to the neighbours.
-Noise/music levels are to be no more than 86 DB.
-Music in outside areas will stop at 10pm in accordance with our licence.
-Music inside will remain at normal levels until 12am in accordance with our licence.
-Bass level will be monitored by the Manager/Assistant Manger and reduced accordingly.
-Manager/Assistant Manager etc reserve the right to adjust and control sound and bass levels to comply with our risk assessment and music licence.
-We ask all promoters/DJ’s/Bands/Outside event co-ordinators to be aware of the above.

Sound Equipment
-The SSE is our in-house system and must be respected.
-Please make all performers aware they cannot over drive the system.
-Any defects/damages will be reversed back to the promoter/performer.
-You can hire the use of our sound equipment for a fee.
-If your performer is bringing their own equipment they will need to contact our Manager to discuss their needs and we require documentation of insurances.

We operate a Challenge 25 policy and age verification will be required. Guests are lucky enough to look younger than this. We advise ID is brought to avoid any delays or non entry.
No beverages or food are allowed to be brought into the venue.
All gift bags/party bags must be checked and will be placed in a secure area.
We will not tolerate inappropriate behaviour.


Reviews and ratings

(14 reviews and ratings - )

Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.

SO
Shauna O.
Verified review
Outdoor Space · 80 guests · July 2026

The staff were amazing and so helpful it’s a beautiful space!!

5.0
LK
Lisa K.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 90 guests · June 2026

Perfect venue. Staff were truly amazing and went above and beyond to make our night perfect. They would hard all night. Location was great over looking the bay. Would highly recommend booking this venue.

5.0
LL
Lola L.
Verified review
Summer Party · 50 guests · May 2025

We had an amazing evening at Lo Lounge which was made possible by Jo and her team who were incredibly attentive and friendly. They provided us with great food, great drinks and the most gorgeous venue, even going above a beyond to cater to all our needs.

Nothing!

5.0
LL
Lola L.
Verified review
Excellent communication

Jo was super helpful when I was booking a big event with her, making sure she was able to cover all our requests and going above and beyond to make our night incredible!

5.0

FAQ

Yes, the venue can provide a DJ.

Yes, music can be played through the in-house system, but it will then be played throughout the whole venue. Alternatively, the venue suggests using a speaker for the viewing deck.

Yes, a slideshow is no problem, but the connections should be checked closer to the booking to make sure they are all suitable.

Yes, clients can bring their own decorations.

Yes, the marquee has heaters.


About Lo Lounge

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14 Reviews
5 Rating
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