
Quick info
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
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention karaoke nights, dj playing 50s-80s tunes, long traditional bar and fresh pints of beer.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention karaoke nights, dj playing 50s-80s tunes, long traditional bar and fresh pints of beer.
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.
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
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
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
Bars near The Borough Arms
- Flight Club Cardiff4.61,9280 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
darts booths, rooftop terrace, cocktails
- Kongs Cardiff4.21,0520 mi
arcade games, table tennis, pinball machines
- The Head of Steam Cardiff4.41,5190 mi
craft and cask beer selection, gourmet burgers, loaded fries
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Borough ArmsWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.41,111 | — | £20–30 | karaoke nights, dj playing 50s-80s tunes, long traditional bar |
| Flight Club CardiffReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.61,928 | 0 mi | £20–30 | darts booths, rooftop terrace, cocktails |
| Kongs Cardiff | 4.21,052 | 0 mi | — | arcade games, table tennis, pinball machines |
| The Head of Steam Cardiff | 4.41,519 | 0 mi | — | craft and cask beer selection, gourmet burgers, loaded fries |
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