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About Coal Exchange Cardiff

The Coal Exchange Cardiff sits in the heart of Cardiff Bay in a historic Grade II* listed building that has evolved from a bustling coal-trading hub to a boutique hotel and versatile event venue. Today, The Coal Exchange Hotel offers two ground-floor event spaces—the Grand Hall and the Carruthers Suite—perfect for conferences, theatre-style shows, banquets, and intimate cabaret nights.

Whether you’re planning a corporate conference, a stylish reception, or a live performance, you’ll find adaptable layouts that accommodate a range of group sizes. We’ve got you covered with practical details on seating options, parking, transport links, and nearby lodging and dining to make your planning a breeze.

Situated in Cardiff Bay, the Coal Exchange combines historic charm with modern facilities. The Grand Hall and Carruthers Suite offer flexible configurations, with seating suitable for theatre, banquet, and cabaret setups. The venue is well-connected by rail and bus services, with nearby paid parking options and recommended hotels and restaurants in the area. Secure your seats through trusted partners and enjoy the convenience of a dedicated team ready to assist with your booking. For the latest availability and venue specifics, contact us or visit the official Coal Exchange resources.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay, CF10 5FQ.
  • Venue type: Historic Grade II* listed building turned boutique hotel and conference/event venue.
  • Current use: The Coal Exchange Hotel with two ground-floor event spaces (Grand Hall and Carruthers Suite).
  • Seating/chart: Grand Hall/Carruthers Suite layouts support theatre, banquet, and cabaret; capacity ranges reported as ~350 theatre, ~380 banquet for the Grand Hall; Carruthers Suite ~50 theatre, ~40 banquet; Culley’s Kitchen & Bar ~80 theatre, ~120 banquet (varies by setup).
  • Capacity notes: Marketing materials cite up to around 350 delegates (conference) with larger theatre-style configurations cited by some sources; actual numbers vary by room and layout.
  • Parking: No on-site parking; pay-and-display bays nearby; discounted parking at Q Parking (Pierhead Street) or Mermaid Quay area nearby.
  • Transit: Card­iff Bay railway station and bus services 7, 8, 35, plus Baycar.
  • Nearby hotels: Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay, Sleeperz Cardiff, The Citrus Hotel Cardiff, etc., within reach of Cardiff Bay.
  • Notable events hosted: As Coal Exchange a major coal-trading hub (site of the first £1m coal deal in 1904); as a music venue it hosted acts like Arctic Monkeys, Manic Street Preachers, Ocean Colour Scene, Lostprophets, Stereophonics, Van Morrison and Biffy Clyro; later redeveloped into a hotel with conference facilities.
  • Demolished/renamed: Not demolished; renamed/redeveloped as The Exchange Hotel and then The Coal Exchange Hotel; building safety issues led to a closure in 2013 and a conversion/restoration starting around 2016–2017.