Searching for the best Cardiff nightclubs for 2025?
The groom deserves to visit the hottest joints, and at StagWeb, we’re certified experts on what makes a legendary Cardiff stag weekend.
Check out our list below to end the big man’s party in style! 👇
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Where is Best for a Night Out in Cardiff?
Nightlife Tips for Stags in Cardiff
Best Cardiff Nightclubs for 2025
Where is Best for a Night Out in Cardiff?
Cardiff boasts several areas with a thriving nightlife, making it a stag party haven.
St Mary’s Street runs through the centre of Cardiff and is absolutely packed with bars; you can base an entire bar crawl around this street. Epic!
On top of this, Cardiff Bay and Mill Lane are essentials. Both streets are cracking for a drink and some grub—sounds like an ideal pre-drink destination!
Castle Quarter is another social hub for the stags to conquer. It’s lined with classic boozers and popular bars that will not disappoint the boys.
Nightlife Tips for Stags in Cardiff
Here are our tips before you tackle Cardiff:
☀️ When to Go: According to Tom, our Cardiff Specialist, the best time to visit is between May and June because the weather is starting to pick up.
💡 TOP TIP: Organise a memorable bar crawl and check out the 10 best bars for a stag do in Cardiff in 2025.
10 Best Cardiff Nightclubs for 2025
Browse through the best nightclubs in Cardiff and give the groom the send-off he deserves.
- Circuit
- Popworld
- Heidi’s Bier Bar
- Coyote Ugly
- The Philharmonic
- Boho Club
- The Live Lounge
- Retro
- Clwb Ifor Bach
- Metros
Circuit
Two rooms. World-class DJs. Unbelievably cheap drink deals. Circuit, the capital’s newest nightclub, tops our list for a reason: Cardiff’s best spot to end the night, with £4.50 doubles and two legendary sound systems—gents, I think we have a winner.
Opening Times:
Sun-Thurs: Closed
Fri-Sat: 10:30 pm – 3 am
Entry Fee: £3+ (free before 11 pm)
Music Genre: Pop/R&B
Fancy Dress: No
Price: £
📍 Greyfriars Rd, Cardiff CF10 3DP
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Popworld
Prepare for non-stop pop and 70s disco in Cardiff’s infamous stag-loving nightclub. With a massive dancefloor, loud cheesy tunes, and banging drink deals, Popworld is a surefire way to take your night to the next level.
Opening Times:
Mon-Thurs: 10 pm – 3 am
Fri: 7 pm – 3 am
Sat: 3 pm – 3 am
Sun: Closed
Entry Fee: £5+
Music Genre: Pop/Disco
Fancy Dress: No
Price: ££
📍 96 St Mary St, Cardiff CF10 1DX
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Heidi’s Bier Bar
Calling all Bavarian beer-loving stags! Heidie’s is Cardiff’s finest apres-ski bar, serving authentic German beers in healthy four-litre doses and legendary drink towers. Plus, the staff wear dirndls and the music is blaring until 3 am—that’s how you experience the notorious Oktoberfest atmosphere in Cardiff.
Opening Times:
Sun-Thurs: 4 pm – 3 am
Fri-Sat: 12 pm – 3 am
Entry Free: Free
Music Genre: International Hits
Fancy Dress: No
Price: ££
📍 4-6 Mill Ln, Cardiff CF10 1FL
Coyote Ugly
Coyote Ugly is crazy. From karaoke and dancing on the tables to quality pints and an electric atmosphere, it’s a surefire way to elevate the end of the night. Coyote is open until 3 am, so check out the chaos in one of the best Cardiff nightclubs (yep, we said it!).
Opening Times:
Mon-Fri: 4 pm – 3 am
Sat-Sun: 12 pm – 3 am
Entry Fee: Free
Music Genre: Pop
Fancy Dress: Yes
Price: ££
📍 78 St Mary St, Cardiff CF10 1FA
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The Philharmonic
Just around the corner from the Principality Stadium, The Philharmonic boasts five different bars, plenty of drinks, and a lively atmosphere. Check out the Three Sixty basement bar, with a 360 circular bar in the crowd’s heart for easy access to beers while you dance to live music.
Opening Times:
Sun-Thurs: 10 am – 2 am
Fri-Sat: 10 am – 3 am
Entry Fee: Varies with the event.
Music Genre: Varies with the event.
Fancy Dress: No
Price: ££
📍 76-77 St Mary St, Cardiff CF10 1FA
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Boho Club
Boho Club is where the party’s at. Open until 4 am, this underground venue hosts the hottest DJs in Wales and boasts a quality lineup of beers. With R&B nights, live music, and comedy nights, this might just be one of the best nightclubs in Cardiff—end of story!
Opening Times:
Mon-Tues: Closed
Wed-Thurs: 5 pm – 1 am
Fri-Sat: 5 pm – 4 am
Sun: 4 pm – 1 am
Entry Fee: Varies with the event.
Music Genre: R&B/Pop/House
Fancy Dress: No
Price: £
📍 3-6 St Mary St, Cardiff CF10 1AT
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The Live Lounge
The Live Lounge is Cardiff’s top live music venue, open until 4 am, 7 days a week. Whether you catch live music or a popular DJ, the atmosphere is electric, and the drinks are cheap, so it’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
💡 TOP TIP: This place gets busy, so arrive early to avoid a lengthy queue.
Opening Times:
Mon-Sun: 12 pm – 4 am
Entry Fee: Free except Saturday after midnight.
Music Genre: Varies with the event.
Fancy Dress: No
Price: ££
📍 9 The Friary, Cardiff CF10 3FA
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Retro
Lads, Retro Bar delivers a legendary party. We’re talking drink deals, three dance floors, and thumping 90s tunes. It’s a stag staple for a reason: it’s stellar! Take a trip down memory lane with the lads and queue the hilarious dance-off.
Opening Times:
Sun-Tues: Closed
Wed: 9 pm – 4 am
Thurs: 6 pm – 4 am
Fri: 5 pm – 4 am
Sat: 2 pm – 4 am
Entry Fee: £5+
Music Genre: 90s
Fancy Dress: No
Price: £
📍 7 Mill Ln, Cardiff CF10 1FL
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Clwb Ifor Bach
Clwb Ifor Bach is a legendary club with the widest variety of music genres. Home to Indie, Disco, Reggaeton, and just about any other genre you could imagine, you don’t need to settle for the same EDM tracks on repeat. And for such a small venue, the sound system packs a punch!
💡 TOP TIP: Clwb Ifor Bach regularly hosts live music, meaning you might need entry tickets. Check the event schedule beforehand to avoid disappointment.
Opening Times:
Varies with the events.
Music Genre: Varies with the events.
Fancy Dress: No
Price: ££
📍 11 Womanby St, Cardiff CF10 1BR
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Metro’s
Sick of all the typical chart pop music? Head to Metro’s, Cardiff’s top-rated Alternative, Punk and Indie nightclub, all accompanied by a top choice of cheap drinks. Whether you’re hearing the new underground gems on a Friday or non-stop classics on a Saturday, you’re guaranteed an unforgettable experience.
Opening Times:
Sun-Tues & Thurs: Closed
Wed & Fri: 10:30 pm – 4 am
Sat: 10 pm – 4 am
Entry Fee: £4
Music Genre: Punk/Indie/Metal
Fancy Dress: Yes
Price: £
📍 Bakers Row, Cardiff CF10 1AL
Final Thoughts
If you can’t choose from the awesome selection or you just want help to book the stag, take a look at our Cardiff stag do ideas and send us a free enquiry.
Or give our Cardiff Destination Specialist, Tom, a ring at 01225 474200 and get the ball rolling.
FAQs
Is Cardiff an expensive night out?
The beauty of a night out in Cardiff is not only the raging atmosphere but the affordable prices. On average, a pint in Cardiff is around £4 which is cheaper than most major cities in the UK. Prices increase in nightclubs but aren’t too steep, so you don’t have to break the bank on your Cardiff stag.
