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Kiwi's

Bar Pub

Hopping, New Zealand-themed tavern featuring sports on TV, tap brews, karaoke, live bands & a DJ. People often mention staff, night, music, good, Great, time, great, visit, drink, friendly,


Address

55 St Mary St, Cardiff CF10 1FE, United Kingdom

Contact

+44 29 2039 8965

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.00 (763 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 10 am to 4 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 2 pm
  • Monday: 10 am to 11 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 11 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 3 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 3 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (16) night (9) music (9) good (8) Great (8) time (7) great (7) visit (6) drink (6) friendly (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 1/5 Michelle N. 1 year ago on Google
    If I could give less than 1 star I actually would !! Shocking visit with my boyfriend on Friday night. He was sat on his own, on his phone whilst waiting for me to come out of the toilet and got approached by security and told to leave. On asking why, he then has numerous security staff drag him out breaking his watch and loosing his phone while I was oblivious as I was still in the toilet. Apparently he was drunk??. Which yea we both were along with the majority of people in the bar, but he was sat on his own not causing any problems to anyone else. Absolutely, shocking behaviour from security and will never visit again!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Alison W. 10 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Absolutely terrible place and very rude bar team leader. I was a regular customer and helped these people out throughout covid 19 when the premises was struggling for trade and business. The way that they treat regular customers is absolutely shocking especially when I am a female aged 57 suffering with long term cancer .The way that these arrogant staff members tried to physically assault me is absolutely appalling. Please don't waste your time and money going to this filthy disgusting place. No such thing as loyalty towards good customers!!
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Martin J. 1 year ago on Google
    I've been going to kiwi for over 20 years with no problem, friends and I love the place but tonight on s Thursday I was refused entry to an empty bar because I was by myself.. really!! I don't get it why would one person policy be a NO NO. By the way I'd only had 2 beers before
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 louise �. 1 year ago on Google
    The female bouncer has an awful attitude. She refused us 4 women in our 40’s entry last night when we queried the £5 entry which was at 8pm. We have never paid to go in that early and we’ve been coming to kiwis for years! She’s an embarrassment to the place…
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Scooby P. 1 year ago on Google
    Head bouncer lady on door has horrendous attitude.. we have been coming to kiwis for decades. We are 3 women in our 40's. Just because our friend did know where the queue was she declared her too drunk to enter premise. We have never been so annoyed and embarrassed in our life. There was no reasoning with her.. really you need to check your staff. Disgusted
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Itmemadi 11 months ago on Google
    Horrendous. Doorman demands I buy him a drink, only for the bar person to charge me £5 for entry. Very sad that this behaviour is encouraged. Sad times that this generation of wannabes will lower themselves too. Shame on you KIWI
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Walter K. 5 months ago on Google • 306 reviews
    After the babas game. Normal Cardiff prices at bar. Danced all night. Great fun.

  • 5/5 Andrew J. 3 months ago on Google • 277 reviews New
    Brought back so many memories of my younger days....thoroughly enjoyed a couple of hours and a few drinks.

  • 4/5 Mark H. 5 months ago on Google • 227 reviews
    Great music served quickly want in late but stayed till closing time great end to my night out and my weekend away

  • 5/5 rebecca c. 1 year ago on Google
    Emma and Sy are amazing staff for the company! Any night or day you wanna go somewhere where you won’t get judged for who you are or what you are wearing go to kiwis! Absoluately incredible people 💜
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Brandon s. 1 year ago on Google
    do not go to this place if you intend to leave your drink unattended to quickly go to the toilet. went to complain ( as my full drink was took). bare minimum i expect is an apology but all i got was “ tough shit”. appalling service from a specific bar staff member. wont be coming here again lmao.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Emma 8 months ago on Google • 132 reviews
    Great atmosphere at Kiwi's. Really enjoyed a few hours with my friends here.

  • 1/5 Billy L. 1 year ago on Google
    My experience of Kiwi's or lack there of 20 minutes ago. Female bouncer said, you can't come in you are on your own? I told her I'm visiting from Ireland. Since when is it illegal to be on your own?! The previous two pubs with bouncers thought it was ok. Stay away from this place if you are a visitor on your own!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 The Equitable E. 1 year ago on Google
    Recently had a private function at Kiwi's and I can say they were fantastic , all staff bouncers to owner were helpful , friendly and attentive , I'm embarrassed to say I can't remember the barmaids name (it was a VERY good night) that looked after us upstairs but would like to say a big thank you from the Milky Boys........that still sounds wrong....😁👌
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dyn y J. 1 year ago on Google
    This used to be Cardiff's Number 1 spot for a romantic liaison before the Internet. Even I had my moments.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Peter B. 9 months ago on Google • 26 reviews
    A great place to spend most evenings of the week if you are in a group of friends. Drinks offers day and night, karaoke 4 night's a week from 6pm. Live band's on a Friday and Saturday night. Great bar staff and karaoke with Lawrence is not to be missed. Sky sports TV also available. A great fun place to visit and don't forget the rugby friendlies in August for the build up to the rugby world cup 2023.

  • 5/5 Cheryl W. 9 months ago on Google • 17 reviews
    Absolute fab time . We went on a girls day out and started off in this pub and went back the end of the night to finish off. Fab music for our era . Had a dance and a wonderful time . Lovely bar staff and the girl dj was great.. 1 of my fav places in Cardiff

  • 4/5 WayneR 2 months ago on Google • 13 reviews New
    Had karaoke on,walked in, no issues getting served,overall happy.

  • 1/5 victoria p. 4 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    Bar staff friendly and very efficient, can't say the same about the bouncers, I of the tyrants punched my female cousin in the face, absolutely disgusting. Avoid this place

  • 4/5 Emily P. 10 months ago on Google
    Fun place to visit. Went as a couple and had no issues at all with the bouncers as mentioned in previous reviews. Was fun to have a couple of beers and listen to the karaoke! Other customers were friendly

  • 5/5 Leyton W. 1 year ago on Google
    Best atomphere great karaoke friendly staff clean and tidy place

  • 4/5 Roland P. 11 months ago on Google
    Staff alway nice alway music on that's why I go here only in the day time if in town

  • 5/5 Anita D. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to go, drink prices very good and staff very friendly

  • 5/5 Carmella M. 1 year ago on Google
    What a great bar , the staff were so nice and changed the channel on the tvs so we could watch football results. Highly recommended. Even the locals we're friendly

  • 4/5 war5lock 1 year ago on Google
    If you like rock music this is the bar for you, and cheap beer 🍺

  • 5/5 Lesley Y. 2 years ago on Google
    Love this bar in the afternoon, always have a chat here. Beer good too.

  • 2/5 Toni P. 1 year ago on Google
    Drinks upstairs in private room expensive, private room should have males toilets upstairs not downstairs and more seats needed around dance floor

  • 1/5 Cath B. 1 year ago on Google
    Went upstairs to watch WALES V THE ALL BLACKS SAT 5th Nov . The match didn't come on the screen until AFTER the anthems , in fact match was on for 5 mins before it was shown .Sat and watched the game , spent our hard earned money and we were obviously there to see the Game .. With 5 minutes to go , the manager decided that we weren't important . ordered the staff tobplsy music

  • 5/5 Jim B. 1 year ago on Google
    Met the boys for a nice drink and a chat. Lovely place and nice and cool as it was boiling outside. Great prices as well.

  • 4/5 Gavin D. 1 year ago on Google
    Good beers and lovely vibe here. Friendly staff and lovely music

  • 5/5 Gavin P. 1 year ago on Google
    I'd love to be able to give an accurate review however I was far too drunk to remember. My friends tell me I had a whale of a time...

  • 4/5 John B. 1 year ago on Google
    Always a good pint , and happy hour reduces the cost,, Great music from staffs Playlist,, don't serve food, but you can buy a pie or pasty for a snack,, a good place to start in the center of Cardiff...

  • 5/5 grant b. 2 years ago on Google
    International weekend visit James manager is lovely honest host who goes the extra mile to accommodate everyone. Pay £5 to get in as it’s well worth it. Pubs have had a hard time over past two years and Kiwis trying to make everyone smile. Great bar great atmosphere. I visit this bar every two years for rugby international and it’s consistently good. All the best James

  • 5/5 Cam N. 2 years ago on Google
    What can I say??Was only looking to have a quick drink before getting my train home, but the eclectic music, the lovely staff and the relaxed ambience made me stay for two more on top.On my own.I would happily have stayed longer but was being sensible. They are applying all the latest rules of the government's Covid restrictions without making it feel like it's a chore just to be there.Applause all round!!xx

  • 4/5 Sharon T. 2 years ago on Google
    Smallish bar ,social distancing so need to book your table, lovely staff good music 🎶


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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