The end of the working week is in sight and what better way to celebrate the penultimate day with the best venues that Thursday nights in Cardiff have to offer. If you fancy a bit of comedy to tide you over or even an evening of pre-weekend naughtiness at some of Cardiff's best bars, clubs and restaurants, our list below has got you covered. Discover the best that Cardiff Thursday nights have to offer you.
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Wondering what to do on Thursday nights in Cardiff city centre? Retro is the three-floor bar and club that's taking you 'til the early hours of the morning with throwback tunes from the likes of the Spice Girls and Backstreet Boys. Plus, there are plenty of fun cocktails to wet your whistle.
Topping our list for Thursday night drinks in Cardiff? The Dead Canary, which serves a whole host of cool cocktails inspired by Welsh folklore, served in teacups and for you to sip from cauldrons. Plus, the hidden entry and speakeasy style complete the package.
When it comes to fun Thursday nights in Cardiff city centre, Peppermint is the stylish drinking destination you'll want to check out. Make your way over to sip beaut cocktails on plush sofas or dance the evening away to commercial hits.
@ Alcotraz Penitentiary: Cardiff on Various dates from Wednesday 9th July 2025
Spend your Thursday behind bars at Alcotraz: Cell Block Nine-One. The immersive, theatrical experience brings you on a journey of real life stories, whilst equipping you with an orange jumpsuit yourself. Fancy a drink? You'll have to smuggle liquor past the warden to the 'serving' inmates without getting caught.
Boho Club is the ultimate destination for a wild Thursday night out in Cardiff. They've got everything from lip-smacking cocktails to groovy music spun by the hottest DJs in town. And that's not all - they host various events, including stand-up comedy shows, live music performances, themed club nights and much more.
Get on down to Zerodegrees this Thursday and discover a wonderland of Italian food (we're talkin' pizza, pasta and salads) which you can enjoy alongside craft beer on the rooftop. But that's not even the half of it, as this joint also boasts brewery tours and sports screenings.
