Got a big a birthday bash coming up and don't want to make your white carpet grey with wine-stain…read morehighlights? Yes? A: Hire a hall. St.Catherines hall has many uses. I've been to a rug bizarre here, been meaning to try out the Steiner toddlers group on a Thursday morning and have been to a 40th at this venue. The hall itself is oblong and a good size, it has power points and a kitchen, tables, chairs and toilets. One of the things I really like about St.Catherines is that there's a grassy outdoor area punctuated by trees for children to run around on and partied out adults to loiter. As well as it's use by Steiner groups, craft bizarres and for private venue hire, the hall is also used for judo, live music and 'disco tots'. Call the hall for more details about any of these activities and functions or if your passing have a look at the notice board by the entrance for more details.

Been to a few things here and thought it was a good hall so booked for my daughters party. Lady in…read morecharge was very helpful, it's a great size and well equipped with tables, chairs, mugs and kitchen equipment. Out door space is lovely on a sunny day and there is some parking available. The hall is clean and in good condition and not as 'tired' as some I've been to. Would definitely recommend.

If you're a floppy quiffed, tight jeaned dour arty trendy wannbe - and i don't mean this is a…read morenegative way although as I write this I fail to see how this could be a compliment - then you will love Cardiff Arts Institute. Its air attempts to reek of pretension and the odour of the in crowd - the wall of marigold gloves is a testament to that. Having said that i was welcomed by a smiling bar maid who was more than happy to serve me. Which I found odd, I almost expected her to look me up and down disdainfully before walking away in disgust. I only spent a couple of hours there with a few mates and it was a quiet night so I can't say I experienced it at its best but I wouldn't say this is ever going to be my local or a regular haunt of mine - why? I loathe what its trying to be it doesn't feel natural - maybe I'm being a bit harsh - I just have a natural anathema to all things pretentious - it's only a personal view you may love it there. There are some nice design touches about the place and part of me can imagine it being a nice place to hang out but that part of me is very small indeed.

Don't be put off by thinking you need to be an Art student to get in here. You don't, though arty…read moretypes will defiantly appreciate the decor more than most. Its pretty much just a really good bar and music venue. The interior really must be seen, its far more unique and off the wall than any other bar in Cardiff. There is some amazing stuff going on here from poetry reading to amazing DJ's and artists. There's something for everything so check out their website now!

Fantastic warehouse space, happened to be holding a pop up food event tonight.. Burgers, hot dogs,…read moredirty fried chicken.. Brulée Shack... Lots had sold out by the time we arrived.. But very very funky space, quirky fun seating areas in tuktuks or built from palettes!

I'm sorry but this was an absolutely disgusting place to stay. There is water damage everywhere, on…read morethe ceiling, the carpet, and furniture. After reading other reviews it seems pipe problems is fairly regular and so I have to believe mold is an issue. And then we woke up to yellow water dripping down the bathroom ceiling. There was no fitted sheet on the bed, when I called down to inquire they said they don't use fitted sheets but a bed sheet is used and tucked in around the mattress BUT the sheet wasn't big enough to actually be tucked in. The pillows and bedding was poor quality. To top it all off we had loud drunk people yelling outside our window for hours. The windows did nothing to keep the noise out.

We were part of a bus tour group of more than 30 Americans for a Welsh night, so not only did we…read morehave dinner and drinks, but entertainment including some Welsh songs (or songs from famous Welsh singers, like Tom Jones), a Welsh poetry reading and a limerick contest - all good fun. I have no idea whether our experience was typical for this "establishment," which I'm not sure about, but my impression is that it's called Culley's Kitchen and Bar and that it's situated within the Coal Exchange Hotel in Cardiff. I described my soup, entree and dessert below the appended photos. Suffice it to say, beyond that, while the soup wasn't bad, the entree and dessert were great. The room reminded me of a gym with tables and chandeliers and the performing "stage" was just a space beyond the tables. Our evening was dinner theater tailored for tourists and they all did a fine job.

If you haven't been to The Gate yet you probably should make an effort to get over there. Its a…read morebeautiful venue with a theatre housed in what used to be a church. Its all wooden and quite inspiring. It also houses dance studio's, an exhibition area and great little cafe. Its quite an amazing community arts centre that deserves lots of support. There's all sorts going on, like dance classes, pilates, open mic nights, quizes and lots lots more. If your a fan of arts you should subscribe to their mailing list and if you live near by check out the cafe bar.

This converted church is now a modern, airy, community arts centre-type venue holding a whole host…read moreof different events, ranging from live music and dance to visual art exhibitions. These performances and regular nights often showcase local talent, from amateur right through to professional artists, and spanning all age groups. Although the centre's ethos is Christian, it does welcome everyone of all faiths, or those with no faith at all! It has a large, trendy café space with comfy sofas hosting regular events such as the Dance Café on the second Tuesday of each month, when people can meet, dance to Motown and Soul, and socialise with a resident DJ and dancer on hand to keep the place moving. Then there's funk fusion night, featuring the six piece band Miles Behind. They even hold debates on current affairs topics, regular quiz nights, open mic nights, and Science Café night when people explore topics relating to science and technology. The venue itself is actually a bit hidden away, just behind City Road, in a Grade II listed building in Keppoch Street, so you have to hunt it down a bit to find it.

Wow is a good word to describe this place. Posh is another one…read more This is the kind of place were you can't wear jeans. I went for Sunday roast with my family to celebrate my Gran's birthday and it really was something special. The service was amazing, everything was attended to without a second thought. The meal itself was beautiful, a bit different from a traditional pub lunch but really, really good and the pudding was amazing. I thought it was going to bankrupt my family but at £20 a head for the three courses it was pretty good value for money. And after dinner we went and had a little walk around all of its beautiful gardens. It would also make a beautiful venue for weddings.

I went here for the afters of a wedding last year. The setup is fabulous and bride & groom were…read morelucky they had a beautiful summer day. Only negative was bar ran out of certain drinks but it didn't ruin the overall event. i didn't experience the sit down meal but the evening food was large enough to fill me and it got top marks.Amazing!

Cameo is a bit of a peculiarity. It is a member's club that has a sign out front explaining that it…read moreis open to non-members during the day... all well and good! But then there's a sign that states that Cameo is open every evening to non-members too! What's that about? Doesn't it mean that non-member's can go as often and for as long as the members can? Do you get my confusion? I know that being a members club affords a business a certain legal status. It allows venue owners to offer their clientele discretionary benefits, but I forget the details... all I can remember is that it is a preferable arrangement in certain circumstances, particularly for the customer in terms of financial considerations... I think it definitely will make certain things less expensive... sometimes significantly...! What I can tell you for sure is that Cameo Bistro serves food all day, starting with breakfast and ending with dinner. It has a full bar, with indoor and outdoor seating. It's also pretty popular, especially for Sunday lunch. Food includes everything from Tapas to A La Carte in the evenings. They also offer the Cameo lounge for private hire.

This stylish, modern bar is mainly a members' club, although non-members can also go there (but can…read moreexpect to pay more for drinks and food!). They serve breakfast from 8.30am, plus lunch and dinner, in their bistro area or outside on the pavement. It's popular with local Pontcanna media and arty types, and while it's reasonably friendly it can feel a bit cliquey some nights because everyone seems to know one another. It's less like this during the day, when it feels more like a café-bar that's open to all. It's also worth knowing that only members can gain admission after 9pm, as far as I know - so it's best to get there early if you're a non-member. To join, you have to pay a fee (£65 for 2010 individual membership) - probably only worth it if you're going to be a regular. You then get 10% off orders at the bar when you show your membership card, and meals are also cheaper than they are for non-members. While you're there, check out their 'wall of fame', showcasing photos of famous people that have visited the bar, most of them well-known Welsh personalities.