Morgan Quarter

Cardiff is the city of beautiful arcades which are interwoven into the stoned alleys and pavements. The arcades have a vintage feel and instils you with historic nostalgia. The shops and their layout are equally attractive. The small cafes and eateries are very welcoming. Be sure to spend quality time wandering through these quarters and getting lost in their structures

Lovely old arcade, filled with lots of independent stores and cafes. Very comfortable place to shop, Neals Yard, the Brogue Trader and Hawkes were worth a visit....oh and Spillers is a must.

In the time where all big shopping centres are lucky to have occupancy above 70%, the Morgan Arcade seems to not only be at 100% occupancy, but seems to mostly be small independent business. It's nice to see the people of Cardiff supporting these guys. A year on since my last review and a much harder trading environment and it's encouraging that the arcades are still doing well.

Love the quant old looking boutiques from the outsides but they have modern items inside.

25/11/22: Usk & Cardiff Weekend

This arcade was originally known as the New Central Arcade. Near its eastern end, it splits in two to flow around an unusual “island” of shops.

It was built from 1896 to 1899 by the Cardiff Arcade Company, which had previously created the Royal and Castle arcades. It was renamed the Morgan Arcade, marking the close connection between the development of the arcade and the David Morgan department store, immediately north of the arcade.

Entrepreneur David Morgan (1833-1919) opened a drapery shop in The Hayes in 1879. In 1892 he became a director of the Cardiff Arcade Company. As the New Central Arcade neared completion, he opened a second store on St Mary Street. A connection was provided between the rear of this store and the new arcade. The department store closed in 2005.

Edwin Seward, architect of the New Central Arcade, was later commissioned to design an extension which would merge David Morgan’s two stores into one shop, which became the biggest independent department store in Wales. Seward designed many other buildings in the Cardiff area including the Cardiff Royal Infirmary and 33 St Mary Street, by the entrance to the Morgan Arcade.

Our Clinic is located in the Beautiful Morgan Quarter in the Morgan Arcade, and it is an absolute pleasure working in side. All the Morgan Quarter staff are amazing, they are friendly and welcoming especially the Security Staff who always go above and beyond for any of our needs. Highly recommend here for any job opportunities and especially for any of your shopping needs!!

Loads of high street retailers to choose from within the shopping centre all being under one roof and a lovely eating quarters with many different food chains to choose from.

I just can't abide shopping arcades/malls. I was just walking through on my way to more independent shops where I can spend money that actually makes a difference to local people, rather than rich shareholders of multi-national sales outlets.