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Cardiff isn't just the capital of Wales and its largest city, it's one of the best cities in the UK for hooking up. It has a vast population that's well beyond 300,000 and if you take into account its urban and metropolitan areas, that's more than a million. The city offers many great hookup spots for its locals as well as the tourists and here's picks of the best Cardiff hookup spots.

History of Hookup Scene in Cardiff

First settlers arrived near Cardiff 6000 BC and population and technology have grown over the centuries to what is modern Cardiff today. Social norms have also slowly changed during this time with the city's society going through many changes. The 21st century Cardiff is a city that's very progressive although it's full of history and culture. This not only makes living and touring this city a pleasure but also paves way some exciting and entertaining nights.

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The Best Times and Days to go out in Cardiff

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Cardiff is a busy city with a huge workforce, students, and tourists alike. Most hookup spots in Cardiff come to life as the weekend nears but you can still expect a lot of action even on weekdays at the best venues.

Cardiff Bars, Clubs, Swingers Clubs: Directory

There are many hookup bars, clubs, and swingers clubs to choose from if you're someone who's looking for a Cardiff hookup. We visited many of the best venues and came up with the best of the best.

Cardiff Bars

From contemporary cocktail bars to traditional bars, Cardiff has all kinds of hookup bars. This has enabled everyone to find their favourite hookup bar in this city. Find below our top Cardiff hookup bars.

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Lab 22

Type
Cocktail Bar
Space
Bar and Lounge Areas
Crowd
Young to Mature Adults
Address
22 Caroline St, Cardiff CF10 1FG
Website
Any Notes
All major credit cards and cash accepted. Plenty of parking nearby.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Lab22 is one of the best cocktail bars in Cardiff thanks to their focus on making great cocktails. They're very passionate and scientific about the cocktails that are served at the venue. As a result, a loyal clientele has built up over the years to a point where you're better off making a booking if you're going as a group. It's either that or arrive there early to get a good seat and slowly start talking to people as the night goes on. Lab22 serves some of the most attractive, fun, and open-minded party goers in Cardiff making it one of the best hookup bars in the city.
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Gassy Jacks

Type
Informal Bar
Space
Bar and Lounge Areas
Crowd
Young Adults
Address
39-41 Salisbury Rd, Cardiff CF24 4AB
Website
Any Notes
All major credit cards and cash accepted. Parking nearby.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Gassy Jacks is one of the best hookup bars in Cardiff if you're looking for a hookup with a young man or woman . Given it's informal and relaxing nature, the majority of the clientele is young adults. These casual party-goers who patronize this establishment on its quiz nights and retro games nights make this venue vibrant and electric. It can get pretty crowded at the Gassy's so make sure that you arrive early and get a few cocktails going before the crowd builds up. This hookup bar is also reputed for its fantastic live music making it a very balanced venue for a fun night out.
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Brewdog

Type
Traditional Bar
Space
Bar and Lounge Areas
Crowd
Young to Mature Adults
Address
31 Westgate St, Cardiff CF10 1EH
Website
Any Notes
All major credit cards and cash accepted. Parking nearby.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Brewdog is the perfect place for any local or tourist to explore Cardiff's hookup scene as well as the world of craft beer simultaneously. This cozy hookup bar has 25 taps serving its loyal clients some of the best craft beer in the city. It's a very unique bar with a lot of focus on creating a calm and relaxing space where people feel comfortable to enjoy good beer and interact with each other. It's located just over the road from the National Stadium so getting here is easy. It's the perfect place to grab a good pint, a board game, and start chatting up a few hotties.
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WOW Bar

Type
Gay Bar
Space
Bar and Lounge Areas
Crowd
Young Adults
Address
11 Windsor Pl, Cardiff CF10 3BY
Website
Any Notes
All major credit cards and cash accepted. Plenty of street paring nearby.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
WOW Bar is a brightly painted, upbeat venue which is one of the favourite hookup bars among the LGBTQ community in Cardiff. It's located at the heart of the city and gets the attention of any passer-by due to its unique decor (even from the outside). One of the greatest attributes of this hookup bar was how friendly everyone was including the staff. It's one of the most comfortable and relaxing bar experiences we've had in a very long time. If you're someone who's looking for a hot man to hookup with, this is the perfect place for you.
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The Dead Canary

Type
Cocktail Bar
Space
Bar and Lounge Areas
Crowd
Young to Mature Adults
Address
Barrack Ln, Cardiff CF10 2FR
Website
Any Notes
All major credit cards and cash accepted. Plenty of street paring nearby. Closed on Mondays.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
If you love cocktails and experiencing unique hookup bars, then a visit to The Dead Canary is a must. It serves some of the best classic cocktails in Cardiff in an atmosphere that's second to no other bar or club in the city. Many party-goers flocks to this venue to experience great cocktails and meet people. The decor is inspired by Welsh industrial heritage which gives The Dead Canary a very unique look. It's open from 5 PM until late from Tuesday to Sunday with the weekends being the best times to score a hookup here.

Cardiff Clubs

We at Hookupads profile all kinds of hookup clubs clubs located i major cities around the world. We were impressed with how fantastic nightclubs are in Cardiff and below are our best picks:

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Pulse

Type
Gay Nightclub
Space
Bar, Lounge Areas & Nightclub
Crowd
Young to Mature Adults
Address
3 Churchill Way, Cardiff CF10 2HD
Website
Any Notes
Cash cover at door. All major credit cards and cash accepted inside. Parking available. Only open on Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
If you visit Pulse during the daytime, you will see it as a laid back restaurant that serves all-you-can-eat breakfast until 1 PM. As the night falls, the venue transforms into a full-on nightclub with two dance rooms buzzing with energy. The Pulse is open until very late: 4 AM on most nights which means you have all the time in the world to find a hot Cardiff hookup here. It's clientele consists of straight men and women which is a good indication of how great this hookup club is. Head over on a Wednesday night and you will find this nightclub packed with students lured in by �1.50.
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10 Mill Lane

Type
Nightclub
Space
Bar, Lounge Areas & Nightclub
Crowd
Young Adults
Address
10 Mill Ln, Cardiff CF10 1FL
Website
Any Notes
Cash cover at door. All major credit cards and cash accepted inside. Parking available nearby. Closed on Mondays.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
This basement bar is one of the most popular nightclubs among young adults with the indoor club being open until 5-6 AM every night! Many use Ten Mill Lane as a venue for after-parties as the club is open until dawn unlike many other hookup clubs in Cardiff. The club's atmosphere is fantastic and that sets people in the mood for a lot of fun. They play a good variety of music. Heading here a little early will also give you the chance of catching fantastic deals on cocktails. It doesn't matter if you're starting the night here or elsewhere but it's a place that will give you ample time to work on hooking up in case you need it.
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Retro

Type
Nightclub
Space
Bar, Lounge Areas & Nightclub
Crowd
Young to Mature Adults
Address
7 Mill Ln, Cardiff CF10 1FL
Website
Any Notes
Cash cover at door. All major credit cards and cash accepted inside. Parking available nearby.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
If you're looking for a Cardiff hookup club with a party atmosphere, then Retro is the place for you. We loved the vibe here on a Friday night. The entire nightclub, all three floors, and the terrace were packed and everyone was having a great time. The music was great, drinks affordable, and there were two happy hours! We only made it in time for the second happy hour (9 PM - 11 PM) but two for one drinks was more than great. The clientele varied age-wise but everyone seemed to be relaxed and friendly which makes Retro one of the best nightclubs in Cardiff for hooking up.
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Soda

Type
Nightclub
Space
Bar, Lounge Areas & Nightclub
Crowd
Young Adults
Address
4 - 6 Mill Ln, Cardiff CF10 1FL
Website
Any Notes
Purchase tickets online or at the door. All major credit cards and cash accepted inside. Parking available nearby.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Here's a more intimate club that's perfect for not only having a great night out dancing as a group but also to chat up a hottie and get to know here. We were impressed with how stylish this club was and how good looking their clients were. Everyone seemed to be in the mood for a good night out and we didn't have any trouble getting to know people. Soda is open six days a week and their parties usually go until 4 AM during the weekends. You can also expect to experience some of the finest DJs spinning here and also a few stars making appearances.
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Clwb Ifor Bach (The Welsh Club)

Type
Nightclub
Space
Bar & Nightclub
Crowd
Young to Mature Adults
Address
11 Womanby St, Cardiff CF10 1BR
Website
Any Notes
Cash cover at door. All major credit cards and cash accepted inside. Parking available nearby.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Clwb Ifor Bach also known as The Welsh Club is the perfect setting if you're someone who likes a hookup club with a lot of live music. There's no much to write home about when it comes to the club's setting other than three big floors playing great music from different genres. It's usually packed towards the end of the week with many music lovers making their way here for a great night out. Just down a few drinks and find the best floor to suit your taste and have some fun!

Cardiff Swingers Clubs

Just like any other city, swingers clubs are the best places to find hookups in Cardiff. People who come to these clubs are usually keen to find a hookup just like yourself. So it's just a matter of striking up enough conversations with attractive men, women, and couples until you strike gold.

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Playhouse Gentlemen's Club

Type
Swingers Club/Strip Club
Space
Bar, Lounge Areas & Dance Floor
Crowd
Young to Mature Adults
Address
32 Saint Mary Street, Cardiff CF10 1AB
Website
Any Notes
Must be a member to attend events.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Gentlemen's clubs usually don't make great hookup spots but the Playhouse Gentlemen's Club is an exception. The lack of official swingers clubs in Cardiff has paved way for establishments such as this thrive with many couples and even single women turning up for a fun night out. The club is one of the best when it comes to adult entertainment with consistent, top-notch performances from the best exotic dancers in town. There are many lounge areas, a great bar, and a dance floor so the club is equipped to satisfy you in many ways.
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Tiger Tiger Cardiff

Type
Nightclub
Space
Bar, Lounge Areas & Nightclub
Crowd
Young to Mature Adults
Address
The Friary, Greyfriars Road, Cardiff, CF10 3AE
Website
Any Notes
Cash cover at door. All major credit cards and cash accepted inside. Closed on Mondays & Tuesdays.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Tiger Tiger has many great nightclubs located around the UK and their Cardiff venue is as impressive as many others we've checked out in other cities. This is one of the hot spots in Cardiff when it comes to meeting swingers as we experienced. You will get to see many couples and singles talking to each other on their hunt for a compatible hookup. The nightclub is open until midnight on weekdays and 3 AM on weekends so there's ample time to find a hottie or a hot couple. They play great music and the drinks are affordable which has made Tiger Tiger one of the best hookup clubs in Cardiff.
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Revolution

Type
Bar & Lounge
Space
Bar, Restaurant & Lounge Areas
Crowd
Young to Mature Adults
Address
9-11 Castle Street, Cardiff, CF10 1BS
Website
Any Notes
All major credit cards and cash accepted inside. Parking available nearby.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
If you're looking for a hookup club with a chance of meeting swingers, Revolution has a lot to offer. Its clientele offers you some of the best odds for swingers action with many open-minded singles and couples patronizing this bar, restaurant, and party venue. They're an establishment that's known for serving some of the best cocktails in the city with great food to accompany them. The music is also very good with the atmosphere set to be electrifying especially at the weekends. Its location's also great as it's right next to the Millennium Stadium.
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Mocka Lounge

Type
Cocktail Bar & Lounge
Space
Private Rooms and Common Areas
Crowd
Young to Mature Adults
Address
1-2 Mill Ln, Cardiff CF10 1FL
Any Notes
All major credit cards and cash accepted inside. Parking available nearby.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
The Welsh capital has many great clubs and bars when it comes to meeting swingers. The crowd that's in a setting on a given day is one of the most important factors when it comes to meeting swingers. Mocka Lounge in that sense is a great hookup bar for meeting singles and couples who like to swing. They have award-winning cocktails and food on offer with great music making it an all-round venue for a fun night out. They usually have special events and offers so it would be a wise idea to check their website before heading there.
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Gwdihw Cafe Bar

Type
Cafe/Bar/Music Venue
Space
Private Rooms and Common Areas
Crowd
Young to Mature Adults
Address
6 Guildford Cres, Cardiff CF10 2HJ
Any Notes
All major credit cards and cash accepted inside. Parking available nearby.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
The atmosphere is everything when it comes to a night out at the Gwdihw Cafe Bar. The venue has a capacity of 100-180 party-goers and you can count on it to get filled up during the weekends. The clientele is a mix of young and mature adults with a great chance of swingers being present. They play many genres including funk, afrobeat, jazz, electronica & hip hop with the best underground DJs taking the stage frequently. They're another hookup bar that has many events running so it will be wise to check their calendar before visiting.

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The Very Best Cardiff Hookup Bars and Clubs

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