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The Borough Arms

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4.4 out of 5 stars4.4(1,111 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 292 022 13 43
8 St Mary St, Cardiff CF10 1AT, United Kingdom
£20–30

About The Borough Arms

The Borough Arms is a pub in Cardiff city centre, set in a long, traditional, old-fashioned bar at 8 St Mary St. Music comes from a DJ who plays 50s and 80s tunes, and karaoke and dancing fill some nights. Beer is served at the bar, and a pint is the typical order for visitors. The pub has regulars among its clientele, alongside an older crowd that suits guests aged 40 and over.

Good to know

  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance, restroom

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Reviews

4.4/5
1,111 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention karaoke nights, dj playing 50s-80s tunes, long traditional bar and fresh pints of beer.

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Customer Review Summary

The main caveat is who it suits. One reviewer says it is a good pint for the older crowd and suggests anyone under 30 should have a beer and leave, and another rates the music best for people aged 40 and over. A quiet rainy Sunday pint, with friendly staff, is the calmest visit described.

Featured reviews

  • Gareth Evans
    “One of the best pubs in Cardiff, great characters and prices.”
  • craig deneen
    “Great place for a beer. With a couple of stipulations. If you're under 30, you can have a beer, but best bugger off afterwards, if you're on the pull, you could do worse......... somewhere I suppose, and three, its a good pint, in a good place, for the older crowd. I'm old, I like it. 🙂”
  • Clive Morris
    “Brilliant City Centre Pub, great atmosphere, really friendly clientele and staff, fantastic entertainment 👍”
  • Geraint Jones
    “I brought some of my friends from Basingstoke here and they loved it. A great feel to the place with its long traditional old fashioned bar. The atmosphere was brilliant with some great 50-80s tunes being played by the DJ..Ideally for people aged 40+.”
  • Raj Kumar
    “Went on a quiet rainy Sunday to avoid an abrupt shower. Had a pint to while away an hour. Friendly staff.”

Hours

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Highlights

  • Great beer selection
  • Karaoke
  • Live music
  • Live performances
  • Sports

Amenities

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Outdoor seating
  • Dine-in
  • Alcohol
  • Casual
  • Beer
Show more amenities
  • Dancing
  • Sports
  • Restroom
Highlights· 4
  • Great beer selection
  • Karaoke
  • Live music
  • Live performances
Offerings· 3
  • Cocktails
  • Hard liquor
  • Wine
Accessibility· 1
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
Dining options· 1
  • Seating
Crowd· 2
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Location

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