There’s no doubt about it - Cardiff is one of the best places to hold a hen do in the UK. It’s a friendly and welcoming city brimming with an eclectic mix of restaurants, cocktail bars and nightclubs, all within easy reach of a quick cab ride. We’ve picked out some of the very best places for you and your girls to let their hair down and throw a huge party on this last night of freedom; read on for a complete guide to holding a hen party in Cardiff!
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Last updated on 23rd October 2024
Looking for a place to host a hen do in Cardiff city centre? Make sure to give Dirty Martini a whirl. This sophisticated drinking den features slick interiors, not to mention a killer lineup of heady tipples and a daily happy hour. As for entertainment, expect cocktail masterclasses and DJ nights.
@ Alcotraz Penitentiary: Cardiff on Various dates from Saturday 21st December 2024
For a hen do behind bars, head to Alcotraz: Cell Block Nine-One, a secret speakeasy prison inspired by Hollywood movies and TV. If you can smuggle liquor past the warden then you'll be in for a night of fun as the 'serving' inmates will whip up a range of bespoke cocktails straight to your cell.
The ultimate hen do hangout? I think we've found it. Tonight Josephine is not just one of the most fabulous, sassiest bars around, it's also home to quite the cocktail menu. Plus, you can make them bottomless at a range of themed brunches, from Harry Styles to Beyonce.
Cheap drinks and cheesy tunes aren't for everybody, and The Dead Canary is for those groups seeking something completely different to the usual hen party set-up. One of the city's coolest venues, bring your girls along for top of the range cocktails made up of ingredients muddled up in their on-site lab. There's table service and a live playlist of jazz, folk and 50's inspired tunes to enjoy in Grade II-listed comfort - definitely one to consider for those seeking alternative hen party ideas in Cardiff.
Designed with girls nights in mind, Slug and Lettuce Cardiff Central ticks all of our hen night boxes. From its incredible cocktail trees to its elegant afternoon tea menu and gorgeous interiors, it's sure to impress the entire party.
Whether you want to spend your hen do brunchin', dancing or learning how to whip up a treat, The Cocktail Club Cardiff is the place to do it. From boozy meals to masterclasses, everything these guys do is accompanied by super dreamy drinks.
Bargain drinks? Fabulous entertainment? If that sounds like a bit of you, venture to The Live Lounge in the city centre. Make your way inside this party hub, where you'll get to celebrate your hen in style, including happy hour cocktails and live DJ sets 'til 4am.
Groove to the music, sip expertly crafted cocktails and create unforgettable memories at Boho Club on St Marys Street. This eclectic event space is located beneath the Cardiff Market and plays a variety of music on its state-of-the-art sound system, ranging from house to R&B, to keep you dancing all night long.
Retro brings together one lively bunch of revellers to unite in throwback partying, making it perfect for your Cardiff hen do. Enter a world of Spice Girls, Britney and the Backstreet Boys, where three bars and two dance floors await.
Another cracking bar for a hen do in Cardiff is Revolution, which sits right in amongst the heart of the city's nightlife scene opposite the Castle. Come on a Friday if you can - that's when the Night Market offers 2-4-1 selected cocktails, ping pong, darts and DJs - and there's an instructive but also seriously fun masterclass party if you're going down the activity route.
Be At One? More like Be At Fun (really sorry). Terrible wordplays aside, this buzzing cocktail bar would make an excellent hen do destination. The cocktail masterclass is one of the best hen do activities Cardiff has to offer, or you could just book out an area and spoil the bride-to-be with luscious drinks from their extensive back bar. Happy Hour runs from 2pm to 7pm which should set you up just right for a big Saturday night on the town!
Upgrade your hen party plans with a trip to The Alchemist on St Mary's Street. Boasting a fun range of activities, from boozy bottomless brunches to cocktail masterclasses, there are lots of things for the gang to enjoy. Hungry? Dig into the mouthwatering menu.
To kick-start your night with karaoke, an escape room or another game of your choosing, Play at Pins Cardiff is just the thing. Head over with the whole group for shuffleboard, bowling, pool and more, with plenty of drinks to match.
With cheesy tunes, jagerbombs aplenty and bookable private booths, it's almost as though Popworld was tailor-made for Cardiff hen do groups. This is the place to let your wild side run free; a nightclub with candy-coloured walls and a light up dance floor for when you inevitably end up cutting shapes to the Macarena later. With lots of great bars and clubs nearby, why not tie this one in as part of a hen party bar crawl through town?
With venues in Llanrumney and Llanishen, Active Reality is making sure you can get your fix of VR in a hen do activity that's anything but ordinary. Groups of up to six can play at any one time in the free-roam arena, but larger groups can also book and rotate playing times. Think being transported to another, extraordinary world to battle zombies in a mansion, enjoy Kitchen Panic and get out of an escape room on the moon.
Whether you're looking for somewhere to start the night off with a few drinks, or are in it for the long haul for live music and DJs, O'Neill's in the heart of the town centre and on Trinity Street is a fabulous spot for your hen do. Head on over to have a fantastic evening of prenuptial celebrations.
Saddle up and make your way to Coyote Ugly in the city centre: a Nashville-inspired bar that hosts a lineup of wild weekly events. You can enjoy dancing lessons on Saturdays, including a mimosa reception, which will teach you all the best moves to use later on.
They also offer bottomless brunches every single day, including 90 minutes of unlimited pizza, prosecco and beer - costing as little as £25 each.
Nobody knows how to get the party started more than Heidi's Beer Bar, situated on Mill Lane in the city centre. Open until 3am every single night, you can expect a lively atmosphere and DJs getting you on the dancefloor with a mix of German, Scandinavian and international tunes.
You can hire out an entire floor to yourselves for big groups, or just hit the main bar to enjoy cocktails and real ale. What's more, they also offer themed bottomless brunches, quiz nights and cocktail masterclasses.
A hen night in Cardiff needn't be all about the cocktail bars and the glamorous clubs, either. There's also lots of tasty spots to head for dinner as well, and The Cosy Club would make a great spot to get the shenanigans started. This popular restaurant offers a party menu where you and your girls can enjoy tapas to share and a main meal for £17.95, before heading on to check out the city centre's various drinking dens.
