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    Barkers Tavern, Bar in Cardiff
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    Barkers Tavern

    City Centre, Cardiff

    Bar in Cardiff, United Kingdom

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    Price

    $30–50per person

    Why go

    Barkers Tavern is a convenient central Cardiff option in Castle Arcade, suited to casual dates or flexible meet-ups rather than a tightly planned special-occasion meal. Use it when location matters, but choose a venue with clearer booking, menu, and pricing details if the evening needs certainty.

    About Barkers Tavern

    Barkers Tavern is a Cardiff venue with a smart casual dress code.

    Use it as a Cardiff option, not a fully defined plan

    The planning note here is a smart casual dress code; cuisine style, pricing, awards, seating details, hours, and booking method are not listed.

    If the night is more drinks-focused, cross-check the Cardiff bars guide; for a meal-first plan, use the Cardiff restaurants guide before committing.

    How to plan around the gaps

    If the brief is a fuller Cardiff itinerary, keep the decision broad: Cardiff hotels for the stay, Cardiff experiences for daytime planning, and other dining in Cardiff if food is the priority.

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    Planning details

    Hours
    Monday: Closed · Tuesday: Closed
    Location
    10-16 Castle Arcade, Cardiff CF10 1BU, United Kingdom
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    Website
    barkerstavern.co.uk

    Venue details

    Ambiance

    Timeless, vintage tavern styling with warm, dim lighting, rich wood and leather details, and a buzzy yet polished atmosphere that feels both cozy and sophisticated, especially on live music nights.

    Tags

    Vibe

    ClassicElegantSophisticated

    Best For

    After WorkLate NightGroup Outing

    Experience

    Live MusicHistoric BuildingDesign Destination

    Format

    Seated BarLounge SeatingBooth Seating

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    Street Scene

    At the Bar

    Bar Category
    Pub
    Late Night
    Open Until 2am
    Music
    Live Bands and Acoustic Performances Focused on Crowd Pleasing Classics and Soulful Covers That Build a Lively Weekend Atmosphere.
    Live Music
    Yes
    Spirits Focus
    Whiskey, Gin, Rum
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    Getting there
    10-16 Castle Arcade, Cardiff CF10 1BU, United Kingdom

    Planning details

    Hours

    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    4 PM–12:30 AM
    Thursday
    4 PM–1:30 AM
    Friday
    12 PM–1:30 AM
    Saturday
    12 PM–1:30 AM
    Sunday
    12–11:30 PM

    Location

    10-16 Castle Arcade, Cardiff CF10 1BU, United Kingdom · Directions

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