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Al Fresco Drinking in Cardiff

Al Fresco Drinking in Cardiff is the perfect past time if you're looking to enjoy a cold, refreshing pint or a fruity cocktail! Cardiff boasts a plentiful amount of stunning, outdoor drinking locations and to help you out, here is our guide to the best Al Fresco Drinking spots in Cardiff.

Below, you can find our top recommendations when its comes to drinking outdoors!

Lo Lounge Cardiff Bay

About: Lo lounge is based in the Bay with a huge amount of outdoor seating for the summer. Being pet friendly, you can relax in the gardens and take in the view. You can even take your pooch with you.

Price range: ££ - £££

Serving times: Mon & Tue - Closed / Wed:16:00 - 20:30 / Thur:16:00 - 20:30 / Fri:11:00 - 23:30 / Sat:11:00 - 00:00 / Sun:11:00 - 20:30

Address: Lo Lounge, Heol Porth Teigr, Cardiff, CF10 4GA


Telephone: 02920090060

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Mocka Lounge

About: Located on the popular Mill Lane, in the heart of the city centre, Mocka Lounge has built a reputation for luxury, style and elegance with its lavish surroundings and atmosphere. Here you can taste their award-winning cocktails while sat outside in their stylish, contemporary outdoor seating area, soaking up the sun with friends and family. 

Price range: $$; Tripadvisor price range: $$ - $$$; Yelp price range: £££

Serving times: Hours: Fri 12 PM–3 AM; Sat 12 PM–3 AM; Sun 2 PM–12:30 AM; Mon Closed; Tue Closed; Wed Closed; Thu Closed

Address: 1-2 Mill Ln, Cardiff CF10 1FL, United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 29 2022 1292

Website: http://www.mockalounge.co.uk/

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The Dock Bar & Kitchen

About: A true icon on the docks of Cardiff city, with unrivalled views and delicious foods, the Docks is a fantastic place to either day drink or hang out with a few friends in the evening. With a great range of Brains beers, world lagers, specialist cocktails and iconic gin, and  a stunning terrace overlooking the water, you won't find a better outdoor drinking spot than here!

Price range: £10–20

Serving times: Open daily 10:00–00:00 (Fri–Sat until 01:00)

Address: Unit 1 & U1, Mermaid Quay, Cardiff CF10 5BZ, United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 29 2045 0947

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The Pontcanna Inn

About: This popular, little venue is located smack in the heart of Cardiff, over on the buzzing Cathedral Road. As well as a gorgeous guest house upstairs, the Pontcanna in has also got a dreamy little back garden and beer garden at the front to enjoy a pint or two. There's often sport being screened for all you rugby fans, and in the summer you can usually find a nice BBQ going. 

Price range: Price range: $ (Based on Average Nightly Rates for a Standard Room from our Partners)

Serving times: Check out our website and choose your dates to view prices

Address: 36 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, Wales CF11 9LL, United Kingdom

Telephone: 029 2023 2917

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The Flora

About: After a renovation, The Flora is back and ready for you to bask in some rays in their renowned outdoor seating area. The food on offer to fuel your sunbathing includes a solid collection of feel good comfort food: locally-sourced, hand-made, and best enjoyed with mates and a few pints or cocktails. There's also a pool table in the beer garden, outdoor loungers made from family-wagon seats!

Price range:  £10–20

Serving times: Mon–Sun 12:00–23:30

Address: 136 Cathays Terrace, Cardiff CF24 4HY, United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 29 2009 0525

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Eli Jenkins

About: Fresh from a recent renovation, the Eli Jenkins has got a slick new look, and still boasts one of the biggest and best beer gardens in Cardiff. The building itself is a lovingly restored listed building, whilst the garden itself is tucked away at the back of the pub. The beer garden is a perfect place to sit back and relax with a couple of drinks and friends on a long summers day and soak up the sun!

Price range: £10–20

Serving times: Opening hours: Mon 12:00–22:30; Tue 12:00–23:30; Wed 12:00–23:30; Thu 12:00–23:30; Fri 12:00–23:30; Sat 12:00–23:30; Sun 12:00–22:30

Address: Bay, 7-8 Bute Crescent, Cardiff CF10 5AN, United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 29 2048 6195

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Gin & Bake

About: Located on the site that formerly housed Carluccio's, Coffi & Co's latest venture provides breakfast, afternoon teas and a freshly-baked cake selection alongside a large selection of gins and other beverages. The gin garden is open daily from 11.00am where you'll find plentiful outdoor seating to enjoy your delicious chice of homemade cakes and gin of course!

Price range: $$ - $$$

Serving times: Jul 6, 2020; Jul 8, 2020; Aug 12, 2020

Address: Unit 2, Mermaid Quay, Cardiff CF10 5BZ, United Kingdom

Telephone: 029 2023 6220

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