What an interesting place! Reservations only, a ‘secret’ entrance and somewhere that clearly thrives on reputation. Not a drink they can’t make, a true little gem of a place. Top class vesper was drunk!
Alice Lucy Roberts
Always lovely service and delicious cocktails. A little on the pricier side of Cardiffs cocktail bars but not extortionate and always well worth the price. The staff are knowledgeable and will make changes if you ask for them and will discuss your preferences and make recommendations. So you will very rarely end up with a cocktail that you don’t love! Also the presentation and atmosphere is always lovely.
Heather Barnett
What a fabulous night at The Dead Canary on Thursday. I was there with a friend for the Cocktails in Concert evening - specially designed cocktails matched to live music from a string quartet. Such an unusual idea and really well executed: a mix of classical and popular pieces of music and three very distinct cocktails to suit all tastes. It was a very popular evening and I can see why: the perfect event for this elegant, intimate venue.
David Hamilton Jones
Excellent drinks paired with wonderful food in a cosy
Jonathan Baker
Wonderful drinks, friendly staff and lovely
Supriya Arora
Amazing place with friendly staff and mind blowing cocktails....hard to find the entrance to the place
Gareth While
Ok so the drinks are. Amazing, loads of fun and different options. The food was ok only little snacky things, they were good quality but don't think it was ideal for the price, if you want something to snack on just get one as our table got a few. They also have a few wine options if cocktails are not your thing. Finally the staff there are amazing and super helpful. It's a cool experience and environment so will def be going back there...oh did I mention it's a jazz bar! So while I not experienced it yet I be going back for live music ?
Terri Salisbury
Dead Canary? Dead drinks. Dead atmosphere. Drinks were too strong and overpriced with terrible glasses.We did not enjoy.
Trish Bodenham
Great hidden bar, definitely worth booking!! Great cocktails and excellent service ?
Tiffany Moore
Came for a private work event. Staff friendly and helpful, good cocktails!
Having just moved to Cardiff, we’ve been wanting to discover a new cocktail bar to become our local go to. Thankfully, after a great recommendation we visited The Dead Canary and were blown away with the quality and welcoming atmosphere.Hidden away is this fantastic, spacious, cocktail bar that serves a fantastic drinks menu. Each have there own unique story!Upon being welcomed in, myself and my partner felt like we’ve been coming to this bar for ages. Both the host and the bartender were chatty and super friendly. Bit shoutout to Adam who welcomed us to Cardiff and gave us some expert advice on what drinks were what!We can’t wait to return here as soon as possible! Would highly recommend others head down as well!
Stephen Fry
A classic speakeasy vibe with a fun mythological twist on the cocktail theme. Well worth tracking down and exploring.
Alex Hardy
Have visited many times but most recently between Christmas and New Year. Simply put, it is the best bar in Cardiff.Speakeasy style with wildly clashing but achingly cool decor. Eclectic mix of equally cool tunes played at the perfect volume- you can speak and be heard easily without hearing the table next to you, creating an intimate atmosphere.The cocktails are expertly made, beautifully presented and taste delicious. Don't expect to buy a Jug of a pink, fruity and largely tasteless 'cocktail ' for £15- go to Weatherspoons if that's what you're after.You are paying for the finest ingredients, beautifully served by people who genuinely seem to care about giving you something you'll enjoy. Pick from the innovative menu (Drinks made to represent Welsh folklore , with a fabulous story for each drink), ask for a surprise or pick a classic, nothing seems to phase them.Can't image a visit to Cardiff without spending (and occasionally losing) an evening in The Dead Canary. Always worth booking because, as you would expect, it is popular!
Ankush Khazanchi
The determinant of a quality cocktail bar in my view are... The bartender and his mood..simplistic menu...I think this place got it wrong on both placesThe cocktails didn't have a feeling of alcohol being in themI had to order an old fashioned after to feel the alchohol hit. I wanted it witj nikka by the barrel (like Zuma makes it). Comment from the bartender was it's not a good choice.... Lol
Mark James
This place is very cool. If you don't know where it is, the birdcage on the outside is the only clue. This is an American prohibition era speakeasy, where they serve the best cocktails in Cardiff. The staff are amazing, very knowledgeable and passionate about the place and we felt well looked after.The atmosphere is perfect, with quirky decor and comfy relaxed seating and music and lighting at the right level, that allows you to be in a room full of people but still be in your own private space.They will make you any cocktail, but the menu of their own cocktails, inspired by welsh legends, is a brilliant touch. We weren't sure what to try, but our host was able to give us recommendations based on what drinks we like and they were spot on. The 3 that we tried in our 2-hour tineslot were great, with lots of thought going into the presentation. It's not cheap, but for how good it was, I still found it good value for money. Not somewhere you would go every week, but definitely for special occasions.So for a unique drinking experience in South Wales, you won't beat this.
What an interesting place! Reservations only, a ‘secret’ entrance and somewhere that clearly thrives on reputation. Not a drink they can’t make, a true little gem of a place. Top class vesper was drunk!
Always lovely service and delicious cocktails. A little on the pricier side of Cardiffs cocktail bars but not extortionate and always well worth the price. The staff are knowledgeable and will make changes if you ask for them and will discuss your preferences and make recommendations. So you will very rarely end up with a cocktail that you don’t love! Also the presentation and atmosphere is always lovely.
What a fabulous night at The Dead Canary on Thursday. I was there with a friend for the Cocktails in Concert evening - specially designed cocktails matched to live music from a string quartet. Such an unusual idea and really well executed: a mix of classical and popular pieces of music and three very distinct cocktails to suit all tastes. It was a very popular evening and I can see why: the perfect event for this elegant, intimate venue.
Excellent drinks paired with wonderful food in a cosy
Wonderful drinks, friendly staff and lovely
Amazing place with friendly staff and mind blowing cocktails....hard to find the entrance to the place
Ok so the drinks are. Amazing, loads of fun and different options. The food was ok only little snacky things, they were good quality but don't think it was ideal for the price, if you want something to snack on just get one as our table got a few. They also have a few wine options if cocktails are not your thing. Finally the staff there are amazing and super helpful. It's a cool experience and environment so will def be going back there...oh did I mention it's a jazz bar! So while I not experienced it yet I be going back for live music ?
Dead Canary? Dead drinks. Dead atmosphere. Drinks were too strong and overpriced with terrible glasses.We did not enjoy.
Great hidden bar, definitely worth booking!! Great cocktails and excellent service ?
Came for a private work event. Staff friendly and helpful, good cocktails!
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Having just moved to Cardiff, we’ve been wanting to discover a new cocktail bar to become our local go to. Thankfully, after a great recommendation we visited The Dead Canary and were blown away with the quality and welcoming atmosphere.Hidden away is this fantastic, spacious, cocktail bar that serves a fantastic drinks menu. Each have there own unique story!Upon being welcomed in, myself and my partner felt like we’ve been coming to this bar for ages. Both the host and the bartender were chatty and super friendly. Bit shoutout to Adam who welcomed us to Cardiff and gave us some expert advice on what drinks were what!We can’t wait to return here as soon as possible! Would highly recommend others head down as well!
A classic speakeasy vibe with a fun mythological twist on the cocktail theme. Well worth tracking down and exploring.
Have visited many times but most recently between Christmas and New Year. Simply put, it is the best bar in Cardiff.Speakeasy style with wildly clashing but achingly cool decor. Eclectic mix of equally cool tunes played at the perfect volume- you can speak and be heard easily without hearing the table next to you, creating an intimate atmosphere.The cocktails are expertly made, beautifully presented and taste delicious. Don't expect to buy a Jug of a pink, fruity and largely tasteless 'cocktail ' for £15- go to Weatherspoons if that's what you're after.You are paying for the finest ingredients, beautifully served by people who genuinely seem to care about giving you something you'll enjoy. Pick from the innovative menu (Drinks made to represent Welsh folklore , with a fabulous story for each drink), ask for a surprise or pick a classic, nothing seems to phase them.Can't image a visit to Cardiff without spending (and occasionally losing) an evening in The Dead Canary. Always worth booking because, as you would expect, it is popular!
The determinant of a quality cocktail bar in my view are... The bartender and his mood..simplistic menu...I think this place got it wrong on both placesThe cocktails didn't have a feeling of alcohol being in themI had to order an old fashioned after to feel the alchohol hit. I wanted it witj nikka by the barrel (like Zuma makes it). Comment from the bartender was it's not a good choice.... Lol
This place is very cool. If you don't know where it is, the birdcage on the outside is the only clue. This is an American prohibition era speakeasy, where they serve the best cocktails in Cardiff. The staff are amazing, very knowledgeable and passionate about the place and we felt well looked after.The atmosphere is perfect, with quirky decor and comfy relaxed seating and music and lighting at the right level, that allows you to be in a room full of people but still be in your own private space.They will make you any cocktail, but the menu of their own cocktails, inspired by welsh legends, is a brilliant touch. We weren't sure what to try, but our host was able to give us recommendations based on what drinks we like and they were spot on. The 3 that we tried in our 2-hour tineslot were great, with lots of thought going into the presentation. It's not cheap, but for how good it was, I still found it good value for money. Not somewhere you would go every week, but definitely for special occasions.So for a unique drinking experience in South Wales, you won't beat this.