the three day event is bigger, better with more discounts than ever before
Cardiff’s beloved City of Arcades Day is back from November 14th to 16th, offering a celebration of the city’s iconic Victorian and Edwardian arcades, packed with unique shops, cafes, and restaurants. This year, the event is bigger than ever, with an exciting light trail debut and an array of exclusive deals, perfect for getting into the festive spirit.
From dining and drinks to beauty and leisure, Cardiff’s arcades will be buzzing with offers. Visitors can enjoy special prices on coffee, cocktails, and meals at spots like Asador 44, Bar 44 Tapas, and the Giggling Squid. For those looking to relax or treat themselves, there are discounts on beauty and wellness treatments, perfect for a winter refresh. Shoppers can also find great deals on everything from artisanal foods at Wally’s Deli to unique fashion and gifts.
This annual event is more than a shopping spree; it’s a chance to explore Cardiff’s historic arcades and support local businesses, all while soaking in the warm, festive atmosphere. Whether you’re hunting for gifts, indulging in seasonal treats, or enjoying a few celebratory drinks, City of Arcades Day offers something for everyone to kick off the holiday season.
Food & Drink Discounts
Coffee and doughnut for £5 at whocult (month of November)
FREE coffee and bucks fizz with your cooked breakfast at asador44 (14th-16th)
Buy one cocktail, get one half price at bar44tapas (14th-16th)
£10 Pad Thai & drink at gigglingsquid (14th-17th)
FREE starter or dessert at askitalian (14th-15th)
50% off a beer tower at barbarasbierhaus.cardiff (16th)
25% off your bill at daffodilcardiff (14th-16th)
25% off drinks at theparkgatehotel (14th-15th)
25% off food and half-price cocktails at walkaboutcardiff (14th-16th)
20% off food and 2 for £15 on selected cocktails at thebotanistuk (14th-15th)
20% off at pizzaexpress High St and stdavidscardiff (14th-16th)
20% off food at bonnierogues.cardiff (16th)
20% off when you purchase 4 or more doughnuts at doughnutters_official (14th-16th)
15% off at kiwisbowls (16th)
Coffee or loose leaf tea and cake for £5 at quantumroasters (16th)
Buy one get one free on fruit teas and 20% off selected snacks at bubblecitea (15th-16th)
Complimentary glass of Kir Royal with lagunakitchenandbar
Traditional Afternoon Tea and a bottle of Prosecco for £25 (14th-16th)
£5 on selected cocktails at pitchcardiff (14th-16th)
£3.50 pint of the day and £5 City of Arcades cocktail at headofsteamhq (14th-16th)
10% off Christmas menu items at wallysdeliandkaffee (16th)
10% off at thequeeremporium
Brand-new sparkly mulled wine and pigs in blankets (14th-16th)
10% off your bill at the Urban Bar & Restaurant, mercure_cardiff_holland_house (14th-16th)
10% off food and drinks at lefel6dominionsarcade (14th-16th)
10% off food at bluebellcardiff (14th-16th)
2 for 1 cocktails at littleoneillscardiff (14th)
Health and Beauty deals
20% off all treatments at nailcraftemporium (14th-16th)
15% off cutting services and a complimentary conditioning treatment at bouvardiahairco (14th-16th)
10% off nails and jewellery at handinhand_studios (16th)
100 minutes block booking and tanshot for £35 at de_la_sun_tanning_salon (14th-16th)
2 courses for the price of one at treetop_golf (14th-15th)
10% off accommodation at hotelindigocardiff (14th-16th)
25% off half & full day rates for meeting & co-working spaces at urbanspacecardiff (14th-16th)
