You’ve hit the big 3-0 and now it’s time to grow up, right? Well, not exactly, as you can take getting older one of two ways: either you have a sophisticated night out with your pals for your 30th birthday in Cardiff, or you go full-out fun times. Whichever route you choose, we’ve got choices for you, from posh restaurants to late night clubs, here’s our recommended list of places to go in Cardiff on your 30th birthday.
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Last updated on 19th November 2024
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After something a little different for your 30th? Grab your best pals and head to Alcotraz: Cell Block Nine-One for an immersive experience like no other. Sneak in your liquor for the long-standing inmates and watch out for the guards.
If you're looking for a more intimate place in Cardiff for your 30th Birthday party, The Dead Canary is the place for you. This dark and atmospheric bar inside a Grade II-listed building will not only impress your friends with the interiors, but their carefully crafted cocktails created with ingredients made in-house will blow them away. As its table service only, you and a small group of friends and family can sit back, be served and maybe catch a live music act or two.
If leaving your 20s has made you crave the finer things in life, Dirty Martini can offer just that. With an impressive cocktail list consistently delivering on great flavours in a sleek cocktail bar environment, you and your friends won't even begin to miss the dive bars of your twenties. With regular DJ nights allowing you to storm the dance floor and infamously long Happy Hours, Dirty Martini might just have the full package for a 30th Birthday party in Cardiff.
Turning 30 doesn't mean the end of your party days - and The Cocktail Club Cardiff are here to show you just that. From private hire rooms to bottomless brunches and cocktail masterclasses, there's plenty of the cards to have a good time here.
If you're looking for a 30th Birthday Bar in Cardiff with a buzzing atmosphere and great drinks at an affordable price, you can't go wrong with Be At One. Their expert mixologists can whip you up something from their long and tasty list of cocktails, all while you sit in a cool bar made of exposed bricks and neon lights. Once you feel ready, why not use all those years of dancing and take to the dancefloor?
Active Reality Cardiff Llanishen and Eastern's VR hangout is the ultimate place to celebrate a 30th birthday, delivering an electrifying virtual reality escapade. You'll have the entire venue to yourselves for an exclusive virtual reality experience that will leave everyone buzzing. It's the perfect way to get the excitement flowing and make some memories before the big night kicks off.
Whether you're heading to their Cardiff Central or The Friary venue, Slug and Lettuce is a top choice for birthday celebrations. Expect Instagrammable pink interiors filled with flowers and neon signs, as well as plenty of space for dancing.
You can enjoy two-for-one cocktails every single day, and they also offer both daytime and evening bottomless brunches. As for food, expect the likes of mac 'n' cheese, juicy burgers and much more.
With exposed brickwork, painted murals and South American charm, you don't get many restaurants more fun than Vivo Latino. Their menu is packed with dishes hailing from Mexico to Peru, with influences from Spanish tapas, making the whole experience a tasty and fun thing to do on your 30th Birthday. Round that off with a delicious roster of handmade cocktails and you've got yourself a real present.
