Fun Restaurants in Cardiff

Serving up the best in Cuban-inspired eats and mouthwatering cocktails, Old Havana is a top choice for eating out in Cardiff. Whether that's date night, chilling with mates or a family meal, this city centre spot is great for all occasions.

One of the most exciting bars in the city, The Alchemist is serving up more than just mindblowing cocktails. From hearty breakfast plates, to tasty burgers and a moreish braised beef ragu with sesame noodles, it's one of the most fun places to eat in Cardiff.

Step into the iconic film at this bar dedicated to Coyote Ugly. Using the same name, the bar puts the fun into Cardiff dining with whacking American plates, affordable drinks, and of course, live entertainment from unforgettable bartenders.

If you're looking for something completely different on the Cardiff restaurant scene, you would be hard pushed to beat The Clink, a unique social enterprise. Set in Cardiff Prison, the restaurant doesn't only feed you full of delicious food, it also rehabilitates prisoners.

Head over to Mill Lane where The Coconut Tree is bringing you one of the city's funnest restaurant bar experiences. Tuck into delicious Sri Lankan cuisine washed down with zesty, tropical cocktails and great tunes for when the night kicks off.

Vivo Latino is spicing things up in Cardiff as they bring a fiery taste of South America to our city. The fun Cardiff restaurant is all about the Latin and sunshine interiors, and if you turn up on the right night, you might even catch their roaming magician hitting the tables to do his thing.

It seems that nearly every spare inch of Bully's restaurant is covered in eclectic works of art and pictures. Charming, intimate and slightly shambolic, the restaurant offers a cosy dining experience and hearty dishes such as the utterly delicious glazed confit belly pork.

It's not all about thick cuts of Welsh steak at this popular Cardiff restaurant, though that is a large part of it. Steak of the Art is a modern and diverse restaurant that toes the line between eatery and gallery, showcasing a variety of different artists' work at any one time.

Head to The Friary to find this good time spot in Cardiff. Revolucion De Cuba is all about the fun things in life, from rum cocktails through to burritos and tapas; join them on Fridays and Saturdays when they get the party started with DJs and late closing times.

Looking a bit like your nan's living room, The Cosy Club is an eccentric spot in St David's Shopping Centre. With a mish mash of furniture, home-cooked-style meals and refreshing cocktails, this fun Cardiff bar and restaurant is open throughout the day for everything from breakfast through to dinner.

Get a taste of Spain at Curado, where you'll enjoy a wonderful menu of Spanish tapas, jamon, and pinxtos, all while enjoying Spanish beers and wines, as well as European cocktails, in a contemporary space.