Franco Manca pizzeria plan to open a new restaurant in Cardiff

Sourdough Pizza restaurant chain, founded in London is set to open their first welsh branch in Cardiff. Franco Manca has lodged new plans to covert the vacant unit at 5-10 church street Cardiff, which has already seen new restaurants and bars such as Santiago’s, Head of Steam and Mowgli’s and the Botanist later this year. […]

Clwb Ifor Bach reveals plans for new home for music in Wales

Clwb Ifor Bach announced its plans to take one of Wales’ most recognisable venues and make it bigger.   The historic Womanby Street music venue is carrying out a feasibility study, which proposes expansion into the derelict building adjacent to the current site.   The expansion will create a new 800 capacity venue fit for […]

Nile Rodgers & Chic is set to play Cardiff Castle!

Grammy award-winner Nile Rodgers will headline a one-off gig at Cardiff Castle this summer, joined by his iconic disco band, CHIC. Nile Rodgers has celebrated decades of success both as an artist and producer; has been inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, and in recent years, has collaborated with Daft Punk, Avicci and Sigala. […]

A second Slug & Lettuce is set to open in Cardiff

A new Slug & Lettuce is opening in Cardiff Central on the site of Missoula bar! The venue has undergone a £575,000 investment and is ready to open on 15th February on St Mary Street.   Following a large-scale investment of over half a million pounds, leading high-street brand Slug & Lettuce  is set to open […]

RYANAIR LAUNCHES NEW CARDIFF ROUTE TO MALAGA

Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, today (25 Jan) announced a new Cardiff route to Malaga, with a three times weekly service commencing in June, as part of Ryanair’s Cardiff Summer 2019 schedule.   Ryanair’s Cardiff Summer 2019 schedule offers 5 routes in total, including new routes to Barcelona, Malta and now Malaga, as well as Faro […]

Owners of Guildford Crescent have agreed to postpone their plans for demolition

Minor victory in the save Guildford Crescent campaign: The owners of Guildford Crescent have agreed to postpone their plans for demolition after a meeting with Council leader, Cllr Huw Thomas, to discuss a masterplan that the Council is developing for the area.  The owners of Guildford Crescent have agreed to postpone their plans for demolition […]

Dirty Martini launch a new vegan cocktail collection

Raise a glass to the New Year and Veganuary with Dirty Martini’s new limited edition vegan cocktails If you’re trying Veganuary, you have probably cleared your fridge of animal products and are checking menus for vegan options before going to a restaurant. You’ve sorted your packed lunches so that you’re not caught out on your lunch break […]

Cardiff flies Purple Flag for city’s night-time economy

The city has been awarded Purple Flag status for a safe and entertaining night out! The Purple Flag accolade has been awarded to Cardiff by the Association of Town and City Management (ATCM) for offering an entertaining, diverse, safe and enjoyable night out. Purple Flag is the scheme that recognises excellent city centre management at […]

Clean Bandit and Tom Odell headline Depot In The Castle 2019

Clean Bandit and Tom Odell have both been confirmed as headline acts at this year’s Depot In The Castle on July 13th 2019 After the success of last year’s Depot In The Castle, the pop-up event specialist will be taking over Cardiff’s most famous medieval landmark again when they return for a third year- and […]

There’s a new tapas bar opening on Church Street

There’s nothing quite like a bit of tapas in the form of sharing boards and small plates, so imagine our excitement when we learn of a new place opening up in the city. Prepare for a bit of Spanish dining, authentic Spanish tapas bar Santiago’s will be opening in on Church Street at the end […]