Fontaines D.C. delivered one of the standout shows of the summer in a sold-out Cardiff Castle, and it was worth every second of the anticipation. As part of the TK Maxx Summer Sessions from Depot Live, the Dublin band reminded everyone why live music matters, raw, urgent, and full of feeling. The support was just […]
August in Cardiff is bursting with energy, sunshine (hopefully!), and an incredible mix of live music, outdoor fun, family events, and summer festivals. From global superstars like Tom Jones and Will Smith at Cardiff Castle to blooming sunflower fields and open-air cinemas just outside the city, there’s something to make the most of every long, […]
Cardiff has just welcomed a brand new and unique addition to its food scene – Genatsvale the first-ever Georgian restaurant in Wales, now open beneath the Sandringham Hotel on St Mary Street. Taking over the former Jazz Bar space, this family-run venture is a passion project years in the making. Headed up by dad and chef Alex, […]
The Cricketers is the latest in a long line of venues the Cardiff pubco has saved from closure Croeso Pubs Ltd, the Cardiff-based pub chain which already runs eight venues including The Philharmonic, Blue Bell and Brewhouse in the city centre, is taking over the lease of The Cricketers in Pontcanna. The acquisition of […]
Popular Japanese ramen chain Tonkotsu is preparing to open its first Welsh location in the heart of Cardiff city centre. The Japanese chain serves dishes freshly-made from scratch, including noodles, katsu curries, gyozas and broths. The brand, which currently runs 18 restaurants across England, has been granted planning permission by Cardiff Council to open a new branch […]
A Cardiff-based dog rescue charity is catching the attention of music fans across the UK with a series of limited-edition merchandise collaborations featuring some of the biggest names in music. The Rescue Hotel, based on Penarth Road, has become well known for its dedication to rehoming and rehabilitating stray and unwanted dogs. Now, it’s making waves […]
Cardiff’s biggest indoor skatepark, Spit & Sawdust, is gearing up to host its biggest ever event — Spitstock, a one-day music and arts festival taking place on Saturday 23 August. The unique venue, located just outside the city centre, will transform into a vibrant festival site featuring a full day of live music, a cinema tent, […]
Can YOU Bowl Under Pressure? Cardiff Bay, Wales – On Friday 8th August, from 11.30am to 12-30pm, The Red Dragon Centre’s Hollywood Bowl will host the One Lane. One Hour. One Shot. Challenge – a fast-paced event where participants have just one chance to roll a strike. Held as a warm-up to National Bowling Day (Saturday 9th […]
Dance music legend MK is heading back to Cardiff this autumn for his first show in the Welsh capital since 2019. The iconic Detroit DJ and producer will headline Shangri-La at Depot on 24 October, marking a long-awaited return and first time for the cardiff club night. Fresh off the success of his latest hit […]
Chef Nico Simeone’s experiential dining brand, Six by Nico, is embarking on a new chapter after eight years, fifteen cities, and hundreds of themed menus. The brand, best known for its rotating six-course tasting menu, is set to announce its boldest move yet: a new initiative designed not just for, but with, its guests. From […]