drinking
If you’re experiencing that perpetual LAGUNA BAR
weariness linked to the bluster and clutter Park Plaza Hotel, Greyfriars Rd, Cardiff
of urban living, then why not take five and 029 2011 1111
decamp to a watering hole outside the
www.lagunakitchenandbar.com
city? But which one? Well, the Hare And A very impressive bar that attracts a strong
Hounds offers all the amenities one could crowd of Cardiff elite at the weekends.
reasonably expect from a public house. Its sleeker-than-sleek design will ensure
you have the perfect surroundings to sip
HENRY’S at a seductive cocktail drink in a rather
8-16 Park Place, Cardiff cool fashion. Basically, if you want to trick
029 2022 4672 yourself into thinking you’re in an ultra-cool
www.henryscafebar.co.uk James Bond scene, then this is it.
Well-heeled Cardiff branch of the well-
heeled café bar chain. But it is the ideal LAS HAVANAS
venue for those who enjoy stylish sur- City Road, Cardiff
roundings, continental beers and fine wine 029 2049 3337
lists. Sat very close to the New Theatre, it’s A good ol’fashioned fun kind of bar on City
Who are you?
popular amongst those looking for pre- and Road that also has a great tapas menu
Jahan Abedi, owner of Mocka Lounge
post-theatre drinks. to quell any form of hunger that you may
and Crystal.
succumb to. For those interested in a bit of
THE HORSESHOE INN salsa, the dancing that is, then they hold
What’s the best thing about running a
Marcross, Llantwit Major weekly classes.
restaurant/club in Wales?
01656 890568
Bringing new concepts and trying to
The Horseshoe is well-situated to offer LE PUB
up the standards of venues within the
useful grazing territory for those taking in a 1 Caxton Place, Newport
city centre and hearing the positive
bit of the glorious Welsh coastline. As well 01633 221447
feedback back from our regular and
as the handsome rural location, there is
www.myspace.com/le_pub
new customers.
also a sizeable garden and a choice of real Beacon to the art students of Newport,
ales for folks who like drinking things with Le Pub attracts a crowd who know their
What’s the worst thing?
names like Wizard’s Gristle and Hobgoblin’s Ernst from their elbow, while the jukebox
The hours involved in trying to ensure
Jockstrap. supplies a suitably alternative soundtrack.
that all of the businesses are run
Those venturing upstairs can take in one
properly and all service and general
THE JUNO LOUNGE of the eclectic range of live events, entry to
standards remain high and keep out
14 Wellfield Road, Cardiff which is of an always reasonable tariff.
regular and new customers happy.
029 2019 8990
www.thelounges.co.uk MEZE LOUNGE
Which are your favourite Welsh bars?
If you can ever find yourself a free seat Market Street, Newport
Ba Orient and of course the Mocka
among all the adoring regulars, a visit to 01633 259144
Lounge and Crystal.
this place is a real treat. Wholesome, fresh
www.mezelounge.com
meals, a changing specials board, great The final destination for any Newport
How green are you?
coffee, a well stocked bar, {boardgames}. University party bus, Meze delivers that
Mocka Lounge and Crystal were fully
It’s like all the comfort of home but better. queasy mix of rock soundtrack, ample
fitted with energy efficient LED lighting
Unless you have a bar in your lounge. And dance floor and cut-price alcohol which
and we are always looking at new
a chef. characterises the student experience for so
concepts and ways to improve the
many. For those seeking some respite from
energy efficiency of all the businesses,
KOKO GORILAZ all that bacchanalian excess, the chill out
with a view to making them all
7-9 Miskin Street, Cathays, Cardiff room acts as an oasis of relative calm.
efficient, both environmentally and
029 2025 5200
financially.
A favourite with students, Koko Gorilaz has MOCKA LOUNGE
a reputation for being a one-stop party 1-2 Mill Lane, Cardiff
What is missing from the Welsh
shop. A live music venue, bar, club and res- 029 2022 1292
bar/club scene?
taurant in one, the place also offers pool,
www.mockalounge.com
The Welsh club and bar scene is
games machines and a ‘test your strength’ See profile on page 22
looking good at the moment with an
punch bag, which is always a laugh after a
eclectic mix that seems to cater for
few bevvies.
most people’s tastes and needs.
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