From first dates to anniversaries, you're going to need an intimate drinking den and luckily, our city is full of 'em. Whether you're looking to impress your new beau with a sultry haunt boasting quirky concoctions or fancy treating that special someone to fine wine at a chic watering hole, make sure to check out our roundup of Cardiff's romantic bars.
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Last updated on 23rd October 2025
This intimate nook of the city centre promises a relaxed, laid-back vibe for your next date night. When you're not cooing over each other, make sure to check out the long list of cocktails and artisan gins. Plus, there's regular live music, showcasing jazz, blues and soul.
A sleek bar and restaurant in the heart of the city, The Ivy not only has your brunch and dinner dates all wrapped up, but it's also a great place to pop in for a seasonal cocktail or peruse the fabulous wine menu. Decked out in floral features, this pretty venue offers contemporary quaffs like mezcal-based The Lost Paloma and the boozy Lucky Charm.
With intricate tiled floors, mood lighting, art deco stylings and golden glamour, The Dock Feeder is made for romantic nights out.
In this corner of Cardiff's New Canal Quarter, signature cocktails, fine wines and traditional table service will have you feeling like the only two people in the world, whether it's your first date or your fiftieth.
One of Cardiff's worst-kept secrets, this chic basement hideaway should be a go-to if you're looking to impress a new love interest. Alongside a buzzing atmosphere, you'll find some serious talents over at The Dead Canary's bar, as well as a fun series of live entertainment and events. Sip on innovatively named tipples like Devil's Bridge and Bran the Blessed.
Toting stylish interiors, from the stone walls, leather booths and hanging lights, Peppermint knows a thing or two about atmospheric date nights. Pop over to this pretty parlour for a load of cracking cocktails, like a refreshing Tokyo iced tea, and banging bites that are sure to earn you a place in the good books.
For those of you seeking out romantic bars in Cardiff city centre, The Cocktail Club is a low-lit, moody drinking den that's ideal for date nights. Settle into one of the cosy nooks and make your way through the extensive drinks list, which features curious and eye-raising concoctions galore, like the PB Pornstar, garnished with banana leaf and passion fruit.
Boasting some of the city's most aesthetic decor, this foliage-obsessed bar and restaurant is a delightfully quirky spot to take your beau. Get stuck into The Botanist's selection of fruity spritzes (think lilipad martinis plus poppy and pink gin punches) and earthy ales before grabbing a nibble from the mouthwatering food menu.
Looking for a romantic bar in Cardiff that offers more than just mood lighting? At The Piano Works, you can request the soundtrack to your love story. From heart-melting ballads to the song you both first danced to, live musicians will play your requests throughout the evening.
Add delicious food, flowing drinks, and cosy, candlelit corners, and you've got a setting perfect for a first date or an anniversary celebration. It's music, connection, and atmosphere rolled into one beautiful experience.
The most romantic places to drink in Cardiff? It has to be Curado, a fun and friendly Spanish bar and restaurant. Head over to snuggle up and sink a few glasses of snazzy wine, as well as chow down on tasty plates of cured meats and cheeses.
Treat the one of your affection to cool sips in an intimate setting at this romantic bar in Cardiff city centre. Home to some of the capital's most exciting drinks, like the vermouth-based Pourin' Up and the crispy, fresh Kill Our Demons featuring banana and bergamot bitters, Pennyroyal is a trendy cocktail den that mixes low lighting and top tunes to create the ultimate date night mood.
Cool, calm and casual, The Brass Beetle fronts a friendly atmosphere and delicious sourdough pizzas, which are perfect for a lovely night out with the other half. It also beckons you to take a seat at its forest green bar and sip on signature cocktails like the coconut meringue martini as well as the raspberry and rhubarb cosmopolitan for under a tenner each.
A dedicated vermouth bar with style for days, this vibrant spot in Guildhall Place is the ultimate date night destination for the booze-curious. Fronting a mammoth selection of spirits from around the globe, Vermut gives you and your partner a great excuse to try something new together, with tapas courtesy of Curado.
A slick drinking den at the Park Plaza Hotel, this pretty date night bar in Cardiff shakes up a delectable range of cocktails like a cracking espresso martini, fine wines and a few tasty bar snacks. If you're looking for the perfect hangout for a pre-dinner tipple, Laguna Kitchen and Bar is where it's at, with a gorgeous terrace for those summer month sips too.
