Cardiff questions

[94 WRX]

Hope someone can help, I'm coming down to Cardiff for the rugby in a couple of weeks and staying at the Novotel on Tyndall St . It has a car park but it's not secure , does anyone know what this area is like ,or would I be better finding a secure overnight car park somewhere else in the city ? Any thoughts ? Also could do with a few pointers for pre/post match watering holes , any recommendations ?

Thanks

[Red111]

I actually use the gym in this hotel in my lunchtimes and would suggest trying to park near the main entrance which is in full view of the reception area etc.

It's surrounded by another hotel (cheap one!), offices and housing etc. It has fencing around it and a ticket only barrier (which you have to get punched in reception before you leave etc) and CCTV I think but yes anyone can walk in to the car park etc. I'll ask if they have CCTV tomorrow for you.

There was loads of support cars using the hotel for the recent WRC Rally and there was some nice stuff there so I'm sure you will be okay, unless of course you fall into it after sampling too many watering holes in Cardiff!!!!!

[94 WRX]

Much appreciated . Any ideas on good pubs/bars ?

Cheers

[Allblackdup]

If you head towards St Mary's street, you'll find an abundance of bars/clubs etc. When i've previously been out before a game, the Weatherspoons - Prince of Wales pub is pretty good. Good atmosphere and well located before going to the stadium. But you've also got The Yard and quite a few other places round there.

I'm sure there are lots of places that you'll find pretty good, but anywhere round the brewery quater or that area you'll find a decent pub, places to eat and only a short walk to the stadium.

[sorrento205]

cheap pint = prince of wales
best pint = the yard

h2h

[broadslide]

Best old Cardiff pub.........The Vulcan, good beer good atmosphere, good singing.

[Davey S2]

broadslide said:

Best old Cardiff pub.........The Vulcan, good beer good atmosphere, good singing.

But its on its own well away from the main drag with no other pubs near it.

[Red111]

Red111 said:

I'll ask if they have CCTV tomorrow for you.

Best to park near the entrance which has cameras.

[94 WRX]

Thanks for all the replies , should be ok leaving the car at the novotel , it would be a shame not to have a mini hoon on the way down since the roads are so good!A good list of pubs to find as well so should have a good day/night out .

Cheers

[broadslide]

Davey S2 said:

broadslide said:

Best old Cardiff pub.........The Vulcan, good beer good atmosphere, good singing.

But its on its own well away from the main drag with no other pubs near it.

He'll have to walk right past it if he's staying in Novotel. Over the footbridge by Ty Pont Hearn and the first pub he will see. Could send him to the Kings Cross for a laugh!

[94 WRX]

Do you mean the Golden Cross ?

[sorrento205]

both attract the same sort of "crowd"

[broadslide]

Exactly.

[LuS1fer]

He could try Club X and make it a hat trick.