PARK INN
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CARDIFF HILTON
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MACDONALD HOLLAND HOUSE
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PARK PLAZA
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PARC HOTEL
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RADISSON BLU
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BIG SLEEP
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CARDIFF CITY CENTRE PUBS and CLUBS shown on map...

bar fly, kingsway, 029 2039 6589
bar icon, bar icon, 029 2066 6505
barocco, 11 wharton street, 029 2041 3600
brookes, 5 womanby street, 029 2022 1176
cafe jazz, 21 st mary stree, 029 2038 7026
central bar, 39 windsor place, 029 2034 4912
city arms, 10-12 quay street, 029 2022 5258
club x, 35 charles street, 2040 0876
clwb ifor bach, 11 womanby street, 029 2023 2199
copa, 4 wharton street, 029 2022 2114
cottage, 25 st mary street, 029 2033 7195
cuba, 9 queenswest, 029 2039 7967
dempseys pub, 15 castle street, 2023 9253
edwards bar, st mary street 029 20?? ????
exit, 48 Charles street, 2064 0102
Fat cat cafe, grosvenor house, greyfriars road, 029 2022 7378
flares, 96 st mary street, 029 2023 5825
fuwch goch, womanby street
golden cross, hayes bridge road, 029 2066 5632
gatekeeper, 9-10 westgate street, 029 2064 6020
glam club, 2 greyfriars road, 029 2022 9311
glo bar, 4a churchill way 029 2023 7177
great western public house, 6 st mary street, 029 2035 3990
gwdihw, 6 guildford crescent, 029 2039 7933
ha ha bar, The friary, 029 2039 7997
HARD ROCK CAFE, 49 st mary street, 029 2037 3403
henrys bar, 8 - 16 park place 2022 6984
kings cross, 25 caroline st, 2023 6793
kiwis, 21-27 wyndham arcade, 2022 9876
Lava lounge, the old brewery quarter 029 2038 2313
life, st mary street, 029 2066 7800
liquid, st mary street, 029 2064 5464
lloyds no1 - Crockerton, greyfriars rd, 029 2022 7691
metros, 10 bakers row, 029 2037 1549
mocka lounge, 1-2 mill lane, 0239 2022 1292
model inn, 14-15 quay street, 029 2022 1792
mochyn du, sophia close, 029 2037 1599
Mordaith, park place 0845 296855
oceana, greyfriars road, 2023 3833
old arcade, 14 Church street, 2021 7999
o'neill's big, st mary street, 029 2066 4103
o'neill's small, 20-21 trinity street, 029 2037 1263
owain glyndwr, 10 st john street, 029 2022 1980
philharmonic, 76-77 st mary street, 029 2023 0678
PRINCE OF WALES, 82 st mary street, 2064 4449
pulse, churchill way, 029 2064 1010
que pasa, 18-19 trinity street, 2066 6566
queens vaults, 29 westgate street, 029 2022 7966
reflex, 29 st mary st, 029 2064 9831
retro lounge, 7 mill lane 029 2034 4688
revolution, 9-11 castle st, 029 2023 6689
rsb, st mary st
rummer, 14 Duke St 029 2064 9871
slug & lettuce, 2-3 working st, 2022 5038
swell,
tair pluen, 4 windsor pl, 2037 1130
tair, pluen, 10 saint john st
tiger tiger, the friarygreyfriars rd 029 2039 1944
toucan club, 23 womanby st 07850 461684
traders tavern, david st 029 2023 8795
varsity, varsity, greyfriars rd, 029 2023 2562
vulcan, 10 adam st 029 2046 1580
walkabout, 64-75 st mary street 029 2072 7930
wellington, the hayes 029 2033 7190
westgate, cowbridge rd east, 029 2030 3002
the yard bar and kitchen, st mary st, 029 2030 3002
zero degrees, 27 westgate st 029 2022 9494
zync bar, 63 mary st, 029 2034 5189
10 Feet tall, 11a-12 church st 029 2022 8883
Cardiff Bus social and sports club (the Transport club)
59-61 tudor street 029 2023 3658
33 windsor pl. 029 2038 3762

 

from the internet ABOUT CARDIFF...

>> WELSH TOURIST BOARD website here

Welcome to Cardiff, the capital of Wales, a city that will surprise you with its vast diversity and cosmopolitan air. If you have never ventured to the Welsh capital or haven’t been for some time, you can be sure that there are many new additions to captivate and inspire you and when you leave you will yearn to return. 2005 will see the capital celebrate with all the hype of the grandest of celebrations, as the city rejoices 100 years as a city and 50 years as Capital of Wales.

Cardiff oozes style and a cutting edge that amazes visitors. A bilingual city of English and Welsh, it has Europe’s largest waterfront development, stylish shopping arcades, attractions for all the family and bars and eateries to cater for all tastes. Cardiff is a destination that appeals to everyone.

Whatever the occasion, whatever the reason, Cardiff is famous for friendly faces and an inviting welcome.

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>> CARDIFF COUNTY COUNCIL website here

Cardiff is a modern city with over 320,000 inhabitants established on the incredible wealth of a vast coal empire which is, through imaginative re-development, fast becoming one of Europe's finest maritime cities surrounded by some of the most beautiful countryside in Britain.
Cardiff is recognised for its quality of life featuring amongst the best of British cities. Its residents live in pleasant suburbs yet are only 10 or 15 minutes from the city centre travelling by private or public transport. Many of the suburbs still offer the pleasure of a village atmosphere.

Cardiff's parks and leisure gardens are world famous - 1,200ha of them. Uniquely Cardiff's parks extend to within yards of the city centre shopping area. Bute Park grew out of the grounds of Cardiff Castle and world acclaimed Roath Park and Lake are frequently visited by tourists and residents alike.

Fascinating Edwardian arcades and a Victorian covered market intermix with up to date modern shopping precincts in the heart of the city gives Cardiff one of the finest shopping centres in Great Britain.

Cardiff's world renowned Civic centre, which never fails to impress visitors to the city, houses government offices, law courts, museum and university campus. One of the prime buildings being City Hall which was the venue for the European Council in June 1998.

The Welsh capital is a hive of cultural activity with music and drama top of the bill. Cardiff is also a city of festivals including a month long summer street festival, "Music in the Bay" events and the well established and respected "Cardiff Singer of the World" competition held in St David's Hall.

Cardiff offers tourists the opportunity to sample Wales, the fabled "Land of Song" with its mystic castles, soaring mountains, lush valleys and spectacular coastline all within easy travelling distance.

Set in the heart of the city, Cardiff Castle is the jewel in the crown featuring Roman and Norman fortification and the magnificent lodgings that were rebuilt in the 19th century, the castle grounds are also home to The Welsh Regiment Museum and The Queen's Dragoon Guards Museum.

Cardiff is a sporting city, which in recent years has widened its range of activities and facilities. Famous as a hot bed of rugby, other sports also feature including being home to one of Britain's top ice hockey teams.

In 1999 Cardiff hosted the Rugby world Cup Final at the impressive Millennium Stadium. The stadium incorporates a sliding roof and is located a stone's throw from other city centre attractions such as shops, museum, castle and theatres.

Students keep Cardiff buzzing all year round with the majority of them living close to the city's vibrant centre. Cardiff University, University of Wales College of Medicine, the University of Wales Institute, and the Welsh College of Music and Drama make up a student population of over 25,000.

Cardiff University was very highly placed in the latest Research Assessment Exercise, the independent nation-wide analysis of research quality in over 100 UK universities, with several subject areas among the leaders in their field. It is equally highly regarded for the quality of its teaching, with 21 subject areas having been independently assessed as “Excellent”. The University boasts some of the Welsh capital's most beautiful buildings as well as one of the biggest, best and most active students’ unions in Britain.

More and more business meetings, trade fairs, exhibitions, medical and academic congresses and symposia are attracted to Cardiff by the range of facilities on offer. These include the Cardiff International Arena and St. Davids Hall, all within easy walking distance of the shopping centre, restaurants and other attractions.

Cardiff Bay, once known as "Tiger Bay", has in recent years undergone substantial redevelopment. A barrage across the joint estuary of the Taff and Ely rivers has been recently completed and has created a large lagoon that will ultimately be fresh water. Much of the heavy industry has gone, to be replaced with new office development and government establishments, including the home of the new Welsh Assembly.

Tourism plays an important part in the Bay economy. Places to visit include the popular hands on science museum "Techniquest", the Norwegian Church, now a cafe and art gallery, and Harry Ramsdens restaurant.

 

CARDIFF CITY CENTRE HOTELS shown on map...

Barceló Cardiff Angel Hotel, Cardiff Castle Street, Cardiff, CF10 1SZ - click here for more info, check availability, prices and to book
Big Sleep Hotel Bute Terrace, Glamorgan, Cardiff, CF10 2FE - click here for more info, check availability, prices and to book
Hilton Cardiff Kingsway, Cardiff, CF10 3HH - click here for more info, check availability, prices and to book
Holiday Inn Cardiff City Castle Street, Cardiff, CF10 1XD - click here for more info, check availability, prices and to book
Cardiff Marriott MILL LANE, Cardiff, CF10 1EZ - click here for more info, check availability, prices and to book
Mercure Holland House Hotel 24-26 Newport Road, Cardiff, CF240D click here for more info, check availability, prices and to book
Park Inn Cardiff City Centre Mary Ann Street, Cardiff, CF10 2JH - click here for more info, check availability, prices and to book
Park Plaza Cardiff Greyfriars Rd, Cardiff, CF10 3AL - click here for more info, check availability, prices and to book
Parc Hotel Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3UD - click here for more info, check availability, prices and to book
Cardiff Sandringham Hotel 21 St Mary Street, Cardiff, CF10 1PL - click here for more info, check availability, prices and to book

CARDIFF CITY CENTRE RESTAURANTS shown on map...
Bellini's Italiano, 1 Park Place, tel: 029 20 226 866 website
Positano Ristorante Italiano, 9-10 Church St, tel: 029 2023 5810 website
Thai House, 3-5 Guildford Crescent, tel: 029 2038 7404 website
Zushi, Japanese cafe and noodle bar, the aspect, queen st, tel: 029 2066 9911 website

CARDIFF CITY CENTRE PUBS/BARS shown on map...
Prince of Wales, 81-88 st mary st, tel: 029 2064 4449 website

CARDIFF CITY NIGHTCLUBS shown on map...
Retro Lounge, 7 Mill Lane, tel: 029 2034 4688 website
Liquid, St mary st, tel: 029 2064 5464 website

CARDIFF ATTRACTIONS shown on map...

Cardiff Castle
Victorian Arcades
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