WalesEntertainment

Live Music entertainment in Wales

  1. A

    Cardiff University Students' Union

    The students' union hosts regular live gigs by big-name bands, from Newport rappers Goldie Lookin Chain and chart-toppers the Magic Numbers to ageing heavy-metal rockers Motörhead. The box office is on the second floor of the union building and is open noon till midnight.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Bute Dock Hotel

    Originally a Victorian coaching inn, the Bute Dock is a proper local pub, a welcome antidote to the trendy bars of Mermaid Quay. Open-mic sessions on Friday nights keep the pub-singer tradition alive, with amateurs belting out renditions of Tom Jones classic hits.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Point

    Set in a beautifully converted Victorian church, the Point has hosted gigs by a wide range of bands, including the Stereophonics, Super Furry Animals and the Darkness. It's now one of the city's best live-rock and metal venues, with gigs several nights a week.

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  4. D

    Boar's Head

    The Boar's Head is a lively local pub, with sofas in the back room and the full range of Breconshire Brewery real ales on tap. There's a sunny beer garden overlooking the river, and regular live music.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Rummers Wine Bar

    Right by the river, this popular place has seats outside for summer nights, a friendly vibe and some live bands. Bar food is served evenings only.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Coopers Arms

    This popular, friendly pub is good for a pint and a chance to catch some live music.

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