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About Barfly Cardiff
Barfly Cardiff is a compact, basement-style live music venue located in the heart of Cardiff. With a cozy capacity of 200, it’s known for intimate performances from both rising acts and established indie and rock bands. The venue sits opposite Cardiff Castle on Kingsway, placing it right in the city centre for easy access on foot, by bus, or via Cardiff Queen Street station.
Whether you’re planning a night of new tunes or a retro-rock throwback, Barfly Cardiff offers a close-knit concert experience without the fuss. We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby places to stay and eat, including trusted hotel and restaurant partners to help you plan a smooth night out.
Important notes: Barfly Cardiff is a small venue and seating arrangements are not publicly published. The space is described as a basement venue with a flexible layout, so seating and viewing options may vary by event. For travel and accommodation, central hotels like Hilton Cardiff are within walking distance, and there are convenient street parking options on Kingsway plus nearby city-centre parking. The venue has hosted notable acts such as The Libertines, Interpol, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Killers, Franz Ferdinand, and Super Furry Animals. For the latest shows, check the performer pages and official Barfly communications for lineup updates and RESCHEDULED dates if any apply.
Pro tip: secure your seats early, arrive a bit early to find the best spot, and consider pairing your gig with nearby dining. We can help you connect to affiliate partners for hotels and restaurants to fit your plans.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Capacity: 200 (Barfly Cardiff).
- Address: Barfly Cardiff, Kingsway, Cardiff CF10 3FD (opposite Cardiff Castle).
- Venue type: small, basement-style live music venue (primarily a concert space).
- Seating/chart: No publicly published seating chart; space described as a basement venue with seating not publicly documented.
- Parking: nearby street parking on Kingsway; city-centre parking options available nearby.
- Transit: near Cardiff Queen Street station (approximately 600m) with nearby bus routes.
- Nearby hotels: Hilton Cardiff and other central hotels within walking distance.
- Notable events hosted: performances by The Libertines, Interpol, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, The Killers, Franz Ferdinand and Super Furry Animals.