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Old Arcade

14 Church Street
City Centre
Cardiff
CF10 1BG

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Social Links

Visit Old Arcade on Facebook
Follow @theoldarcade on Twitter

Opening Times

Regular

Monday	11.00 am - 11.00 pm
Tuesday	11.00 am - 11.00 pm
Wednesday	11.00 am - 11.00 pm
Thursday	11.00 am - 11.00 pm
Friday	11.00 am - Midnight
Saturday	11.00 am - Midnight
Sunday	Noon - 10.00 pm

Meal Times

Mon - Sat noon - 9pm
Sun noon - 6pm

Operator

Marston's

About the Pub

The Old Arcade is one of the most famous rugby pubs in the world - it is well worth a visit to see a contrast of fittings with early 20th century ones in the front bar and some genuine late-Victorian fittings in the back bar. It is very busy when there is an event at the nearby Principality Stadium, particularly rugby matches. It was built in 1844 as the Birdcage Inn; and later called the Arcade Vaults. Later refurbishments give the pub a modern feel but it is good to see a city centre pub retaining many old fittings. The back bar retains this splendid late Victorian bar back fitting still with five of the six original mirrored panels; also, a mahogany counter and an early 20th century fireplace. While this pub is leased to Marston's, it retains the entire Brains range of cask ales.

Historic Interest

In the front bar the counter looks like inter-war work, as does the wall panelling and there is a 1920s style fireplace. There are several doors into the front bar indicating it was probably sub-divided in the past. The remaining bar back is in a Neo-Jacobean style - note the little upright barrels in the decoration - it has been altered to incorporate a genuine Victorian mirror that was formerly on the wall of the lounge. Note the original 'Brains Beer' etched window.

Regular cask ales

This pub serves 5 regular beers.

Brains Bitter
Brains Dark
Brains Rev James Original
Brains SA
Brains SA Gold

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Features

Real Ale Available
CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Member Discount Scheme
Historic Pub Interior
Regionally Historic Pub Interior

Facilities

Disabled Access
Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals
Family Friendly
Events
See Facebook page.
Live Music
See Facebook page.
Newspapers
Separate Bar
Smoking Area
Sports TV
Wifi

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Old Arcade

14 Church Street
City Centre
Cardiff
CF10 1BG

Sat Nav Reference

51.480427, -3.17908

Transport

Close to Railway Station

Nearby Station (500m)

Cardiff Central

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