If you’re gearing up for a night out in the Welsh capital, the best bars in Cardiff city centre are worth the visit!
With its next-level nightlife, we can’t fault the city for making it so easy to have a phenomenal time on a hen weekend in Cardiff.
What’s more, our experts at GoHen.com are here to make it even easier.
Check out our curated list of the 12 best bars in Cardiff city centre for a hen do in 2025 and get the bride’s long-awaited bar crawl underway.
12 Best Bars in Cardiff City Centre for a Hen Do in 2025
- Be At One
- The Cocktail Club
- Tonight Josephine
- The Philharmonic
- Coyote Ugly
- Mocka Lounge
- Dirty Martini
- The Alchemist
- Peppermint Bar
- Flight Club
- The Botanist
- Heidi’s Bar
Be At One
If you have to be in one place in Cardiff, Be At One. What makes this bar better than the rest is that it never disappoints. The tunes are always raging. The cocktails are always delicious. The party never stops. And the good vibes never leave you. What more can a gal want?!
Walk-ins: Yes
Dress code: Smart casual
Address: 60-62 St Mary Street, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 1FE
Opening Times:
- Mon – Tue 16:00 – 1:00
- Wednesday 16:00 – 2:00
- Thursday 16:00 – 3:00
- Friday 15:00 – 3:00
- Saturday 13:00 – 3:00
- Sunday 15:00 – 1:00
Happy Hours: Yes
- Mon – Thu 16:00 – 18:00
- Friday 15:00 – 18:00
- Saturday 13:00 – 17:00
- Sunday 15:00 – 18:00
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The Cocktail Club
Did someone say… COCKTAILS? Yes, that would be The Cocktail Club. Their extensive drinks list is simply too great to handle… or is it? You will find your favourite tipple on their menu, and then your new favourite tipple, and then your soon-to-be new favourite tipple. We can keep going!
Walk-ins: Yes
Dress code: Smart casual
Address: 75 St Mary St, Cardiff CF10 1FA
Opening Times:
- Mon – Tue 16:00 – 00:00
- Wednesday 16:00 – 1:00
- Thu – Fri 16:00 – 2:00
- Sat 14:00 – 6:00
- Sunday 00:00 – 6:00
Happy Hours: Yes
- Mon – Thu 16:00 – 19:00
- Fri – Sat 16:00 – 18:00
- Sunday 16:00 – 19:00
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Tonight Josephine
If you’re all about the vibes and love everything pop, Tonight Josephine is the answer to all your hopes and prayers. Crash the dancefloor, strut your stuff, grab a drink and party like there’s no tomorrow because it’s all about tonight.
Walk-ins: Yes
Dress code: Smart casual
Address: 46 Caroline St, Cardiff CF10 1FF
Opening Times:
- Mon – Fri 17:00 – 00:00
- Saturday 12:00 – 2:00
- Sunday 12:00 – 22:00
Happy Hours: Yes
- Mon – Thu 17:00 – 19:00
- Friday 16:00 – 18:00
- Saturday 14:00 – 17:00
- Sunday 17:00 – 19:00
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The Philharmonic
One night, five bars. This place packs an entire bar crawl in one venue. Live music, different lounges, private hire, bottomless brunches, happy hours, live DJs – you name it, The Philharmonic’s got it!
Walk-ins: Yes
Dress code: Smart casual
Address: 76-77 St Mary St, Cardiff CF10 1FA
Opening Times:
- Sun – Thu 10:00 – 2:00
- Fri & Sat 10:00 – 03:00
Happy Hours: Yes
- Sun – Fri 16:00 – 21:00
- Saturday 16:00 – 19:00
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Coyote Ugly
Coyote Ugly will take care of all your cravings – from quenching your thirst with some refreshing drinks to helping you fuel up with their delish BBQ bites, visiting this spot takes your party to the next level. It’s a great last stop before you hit the clubs, so you can expect your best memories from the night to take place on this dance floor!
Walk-ins: Yes
Dress code: Smart casual
Address: 78 St Mary St, Cardiff CF10 1FA
Opening Times:
- Mon – Fri 16:00 – 3:00
- Sat – Sun 00:00 – 3:00
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Mocka Lounge
Cutesy, mindful, demure and hen-friendly, Mocka Lounge is a cosy spot tucked away in the city centre. If you love your Mai Tais as much as you love having fun, this bar is for you! Every night pops off and every ordered drink helps support a hen in need of fun.
Walk-ins: Yes
Dress code: Smart casual
Address: 1-2 Mill Ln, Cardiff CF10 1FL
Opening Times:
- Mon – Thu 00:00 – 2:30
- Fri – Sat 11:00 – 3:30
- Sunday 12:00 – 3:00
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Dirty Martini
Are you a Martini lover? Whether you chose the drink, or the drink chose you, it’s time to show your love for each other and dedicate a night to sip sip hoorays, martini trees, and martini heaven.
Walk-ins: Yes
Dress code: Smart casual
Address: Imperial Gate, St Mary St, Cardiff, CF10 1FA
Opening Times:
- Mon – Tue 16:00 – 00:00
- Wednesday 16:00 – 1:00
- Thu – Fri 16:00 – 2:30
- Saturday 00:00 – 2:30
- Sunday 00:00 – 22:00
Happy Hours:
- Mon – Thu 16:00 – 19:00
- Fri – Sat 16:00 – 18:00
- Sunday 16:00 – 19:00
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The Alchemist
Boasting a stunning cocktail menu designed with equal doses of molecular mixology and dark magic, you’re bound to find your new favourite tipple amongst The Alchemist’s menu. With bartenders and chefs ready to bedazzle and bewitch your senses, and regular DJ hosts keeping the feel-good energy buzzing with their tunes, it’s a night out like no other.
Walk-ins: Yes
Dress code: Smart casual
Address: 117 St Mary Street, Cardiff, CF10 1DY
Opening Times:
- Mon – Thu 12:00 – 00:00
- Friday 12:00 – 1:00
- Saturday 10:00 – 1:00
- Sunday 11:00 – 23:00
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Peppermint Bar
This bar is one of the locals’ favourites and it’s not hard to see why. Serving anything from Detroit-style pizza to Japanese fried chicken and of course, looong happy hours (just the way we like them), this spot is ready to dazzle your group.
Walk-ins: Yes
Dress code: Smart casual
Address: 63 St Mary St, Cardiff CF10 1FE
Opening Times:
- Mon – Wed 12:00 – 1:30
- Thursday 12:00 – 2:00
- Fri & Sat 12:00 – 3:00
- Sunday 12:00 – 2:00
Happy Hours: Yes
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Flight Club
Being one of the most awarded bars in Cardiff, Flight Club is worth the hype! From the state-of-the-art lighting and stereo system to the multiple get-together areas, you won’t find one boring corner in this bar. You can take to the oches and start a friendly hen competition whilst enjoying your drinks or sit down for a bite and just vibe with the cool energy in the air.
Walk-ins: Walk-ins are available, but you can also book a table or a darts slot to avoid waiting for a space to free up. It’s the bride-to-be’s hen do after all! Why waste any valuable time waiting in a queue?
Dress code: Smart casual
Address: 3-4 St Mary St, Cardiff CF10 1AT
Opening Times:
- Mon – Wed 11:30 – 00:00
- Thu – Fri 11:30 – 02:00
- Saturday 11:00 – 2:00
- Sunday 11:30 – 00:00
Happy Hours: Yes
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The Botanist – Cardiff Central
From the super-cool and trendy interior to the expertly crafted cocktails, The Botanist is great on so many levels. Make your way there and get stuck into the delicious food and drinks menu. You can also grab some stunning snaps for Insta and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere.
Walk-ins: Yes
Dress code: Smart casual
Address: 10, 5 Church St, Cardiff CF10 1BG
Opening Times:
- Mon – Thu 11:00 – 23:00
- Fri & Sat 10:00 – 1:00
- Sunday 10:00 – 23:00
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Heidi’s Bar
Heidi’s Bar is ideal if you want a change of environment on your bar crawl. Amidst the disco lights and molecular mixology, this beer-loving bar brings you loads of the good stuff, feel-good energy and feel-good drinks. Inside, it’s like Oktoberfest 365 days a year! 🍺
Walk-ins: Yes
Dress code: Smart casual
Address: 4-6 Mill Lane, Cardiff, CF10 1FL
Opening Times:
- Mon – Thu 16:00 – 3:00
- Fri & Sat 12:00 – 3:00
- Sunday 16:00 – 3:00
We Can Help You Plan Your Night Out!
If you need help picking the best bars out of the best bars, why not get some friendly advice from the experts?
It’s the 21st century! You no longer have to use Google Explorer (oh, the horrors!) nor go and personally try each of the 12 bars to see if they’re worth the hype (although, who in their right mind will stop you?!).
Give us a call on 01225 474200 and let’s get your party sorted!
Happy Bar Crawling! 🐔
