Mermaid Quay

I visited a good few years ago and wanted to see how things had progressed.... far more restaurants but not at all busy to be expected in a cold February. A lot of work being carried out on paving, etc....maybe Co e back in the summer

Beautiful place and scenery. Nice place to go out on a sunny day. Lots of places to see. Plenty of places to eat. Cinemas and other activities are just 5 minutes walking distance away.

During busy hours, parking could be a challenge. But a great place for family with children to enjoy a day out.

Numerous eateries and bars with plenty of seating both indoors and out. Something to suit every budget. Lots of boat trips. I'd recommend the faster 'rides'.
There's a lovely Welsh cakes shop and a little tesco too.

We've visited Cardiff many times and always try and visit Mermaid Quay. Lovely waterfront development with restaurants and bars. We especially liked the outside tiki bar and The Dock. There's also a lovely little Portuguese bakery. We were there in August and there was a fair there too. Boat trips available from here. There are a few hotels within easy walking distance, e.g. Premier Inn, Travel Lodge and Future Inn. Future Inn probably has the nicer rooms but is the furthest of the three. We stayed at the Premier Inn for the first time this time and the location is unbeatable, right behind the Millenium Centre so an easy stroll round the corner to Mermaid Quay. If you're staying in a hotel there's a Tesco Express and a small Sainsburys for supplies. Mermaid Quay had a great mix of people: families; couples; friends. Lots of people walking dogs too.

A superb area within the centre of Cardiff bay. The start for many great breaks and nights out. It has direct routes to boat trips either tourist trips around the local area or as a means of commuting to the city centre. The restaurants are amazing with every food choice known to man. It also hosts the national giver building and the nations concert hall. In summer it is filled with fair ground style attraction and it is a constantly buzzing. Definitely a visit.

A lovely place to visit via a relaxing boat trip from near Cardiff Castle. Nice places to eat and a boulevard to walk along to see the waterfront and just around the corner from the Parliament building

This is a beautiful shopping area. they have very accessible parking at decent prices, lots of shops. there's a huge array of pubs, bars and restaurants and loads of choice to what kind of thing you're looking for. it is very well lit up and decorated for Christmas

Lovely old historical docks, that has kept some nice historical architecture features.
Do read up on the history, and at the old photos of the docks in its hay day , plus the sad times of the state of it all when everything closed, before it all got regenerated and reborn in to a new life.
At night it's truly gorgeous.
Plenty of options to eat and drink from every corner of the world.
Don't miss out on a walk all around the harbour , it definitely worth it, plus the added bonus of some good fresh sea air.