The best bar we've been to in months. Highlight is the staff that know their menu in and out and make any request work. High quality, high effort and great ambient environment. The entrance made it even better.

Finally got around to visiting Dead Canary and it definitely lived up to expectations! Fantastic drinks with ingredients and combinations that are unique and perfectly crafted. With a detailed, and beautifully ornate menu to choose your drinks from, the staff are more than happy to talk you through the options and help you choose. They will even create something bespoke if you cannot find something you like. With a relaxed, sophisticated, and utterly charming atmosphere I would strongly recommend visiting here. Worth noting as well, that alongside their selection of longer, "milder" cocktails, and the shorter stronger ones, they also have a lovely selection of mocktails for those who aren't drinking or who don't drink. Definitely visiting here again!

This is one of the best cocktail bars I have ever visited, and I have done tons. The whole place is so damn cozy, with such a nice atmosphere. The people working there are super hospitable, fun, warm and funny. Not to mention they're geeks as well (which is a good thing for sure). Menu changes once a year or so, and there's always a theme. But despite all that, the cocktails themselves take the spotlight. Not only do they look absolutely fantastic, they also taste like pure ambrosia. Perfectly balanced, full of flavour. I cannot recommend this bar enough. It stands head and shoulders above the rest in Cardiff, and I cannot wait to be back.

Atmosphere inside is excellent, both moody and elegant. Decor goes perfectly with the bar scenes and cocktail menu. Both server and barman were great banter and knew the menu well, as well as their knowledge on alcohols! These men are not afraid of going above what's expected of them and I am grateful of them for making our night special. The cocktails themselves are high quality, the menu can seem tricky to navigate and understand, however our server explained the menu and that they also do all the classics too. The menu itself is so unique, having a page for each cocktail, as well as description of the cocktail, a story about the dragon and an illustration of it too, and what type of glass it will come in. Most certainly one of the must go to bars in Cardiff, I booked to come back again whilst I was in the bar!

Find the hidden door! A dark speak-easy ambience. An impressive selection of cocktails in the beautifully illustrated menu. I do not drink, but found the mocktails to be very pleasant indeed. Worth a visit even if you are in Cardiff for a night.

First time visiting and I'm looking forward to another excuse to book. Staff here were really friendly and they know how to make a great tasting cocktail. Unlike some places that rely solely on spectacle, Dead Canary offers cocktails that are value for money on both taste and novelty. Great location in Cardiff, not too crowded and clean toilets. Perfect.

Adored it here. Super cool vibes and friendly, knowledgeable staff. One of the highlights of my hen do! Everything we tried was delicious and imaginative. Love the theme and the tucked away location. They let us have a private area since we were a large booking which made it feel really special. Have been waiting to visit for ages and can't wait to go back. Wish I'd taken more photos of the drinks as they were beautifully presented but alas, I was having too much fun.

Fantastic place, great vibe and the staff really polite. So good that we are going to book to bring our daughter here for her 18th Birthday.

Like all good cocktail bars, you pay a premium for the drinks. Reasons to visit the Dead Canary are many. Certainly, the cocktails are very good and served in a creative way. The menu, however, is incredible. It's a book that gives the history and thought behind each drink, well worth a read. The interior is comfortable and very nicely designed, more of a speakeasy feel than modern cocktail bar. It's a place that does not advertise it's presence, hidden away down a side street with no signage to reveal it's location. This adds a feeling of exclusivity. Definitely worth a visit, but book in advance as they do get a busy.

Lovely bar with a great atmosphere. The lady who was serving us was great as well. She recommended drinks to us to when we weren’t sure. I would definitely recommend going to everyone. I’m sure I’ll be going back soon as it made for such a lovely end to our evening.

Awesome awesome awesome! More on the pricier end but definitely worth a visit. It feels like you're part of some secret when you come here. The drinks are absolutely fantastic and the lore behind them makes it really cool. The venue is stunning and the staff are fantastic. One of the few 5 star places in Cardiff! I'd highly recommend this as a date ide

Wonderful experience you have to knock the door on the pictures to get in! Once inside the decor is well presented with a mix of chairs and booths. I've never seen do many mixers in a bar! New range of cocktails - very tasty as are the (light) snacks.

Told by a friend to try the Dead Canary in Cardiff, great atmosphere, staff friendly. Something just a little bit different, enjoy my visit. Will be returning 🍹🍸🍺

Our server was very polite and friendly. Wish I’d have taken his name now to note on here but he had a few good recipes of his own up his sleeve and never failed. It’s always a lovely setting inside but make sure you book before you go… even though they’ll do their best to accommodate you, it is easier if you’ve got a table set for you

Absolutely loved this place. ❤. The service was superb and the lady very helpful. Not the cheapest for the cocktails but so worth it. They don't serve food but some lovely bar snacks. Get talking to the people around you.

A friend of mine recommended this venue whilst I was visiting Cardiff. It is a really cool venue, great atmosphere, staff are friendly and knowledgeable and the drinks were excellent. Definitely book a reservation to avoid being turned away as it was really popular on a Saturday night. A must visit if you are in Cardiff.

Honestly, there are so many good things about this place - its hard to know where to begin. Wonderful atmosphere, polite/friendly staff, amazing presentation of the drinks and great music in the background (not too loud so you can still have a convo) There is currently a dragon themed menu, I won't give it away but the idea behind it is mythical and it really shows in the creative nature of the cocktails. One small thing, be prepared to pay that little bit more (£8-10) per cocktail - but believe me, it's worth it. Definitely recommend 5/5 stars.

The new dragon menu is pretty fun 👌🏾👍🏾

Very niche, unique bar. Amazing cocktails. Super expensive though! Excellent service. However you'll need a torch for the toilets.

To get inside the doorbell on the right hand side of the door must be rung, and a member of the team will then come to greet you and escort you into the depths of the bar and to your seat. From this point you are taken back in time to an era of jazz music, prohibited alcohol consumption and extravagant cocktails. What a gem of a Cocktail 🍸Bar!! Absolutely magical ✨

Amazing here. Charlotte was our server and she was brilliant, really friendly and informative. Cocktails were delicious too!

We had a nice time here. The menu is well curated and the attention to detail in their creations shows. The place was quiet and spacious, so it’s easy to talk and sit there for a while. Maybe the prices were a bit higher than expected for what you get, but it is an experience worth living.

The Be-All and End-All of Cardiff cocktail bars. Having worked behind a few of the bars in Cardiff in recent years, its hard to be truly impressed by an experience of going for a drink anymore. Dead Canary delivers. The staff are knowledgeable without being stuffy, you don't have to be an expert for them to whip you up something fantastic and the menu is a well considered list with something for everyone. The atmosphere is excellent with the speakeasy feel complimenting the laidback and fun approach of the staff. I recently took my partner here for our anniversary and we ended up staying until chucking out time because the selection and friendliness of the staff meant we didn't feel like moving on to the next place. If you're an aficionado or just really in the mood for a well made proper cocktail, this is the place to go.

Great vibes and atmosphere inside. Fantastic ideas and drawing on their cocktails menu. Lovely service too!

Had an amazing night here with my wife. First night off from our boy in a while and we chose a cracker! The guys running the place were lovely. The cocktails even lovelier. They do anything you could possibly want, their signature selection ‘here be dragons’ should all be tasted though. We’ll be back as there were some we didn’t manage.

What a great little gem in Cardiff. Visited not too long ago and the atmosphere here is just super chill. The drinks are really good and their accompanying descriptions and artwork really well done. It has an almost prohibition-esque vibe about the place but I don't want to say much more. All I'll say is go here if you like cocktails, an easy atmosphere, and a bit of a magical vibe. You won't regret it.

Fantastic. The best place to round off a night in Cardiff. The perfect speakeasy atmosphere with an incredible cocktail menu. Staff were incredible also. Been out for dinner and don't want to go to the loud bars/clubs and prefer a more intimate and relaxed ending to your night? Try this place and you won't regret it.

Been here a few times now. Completely different to any other main stream bar in Cardiff. The secret entrance way and the exclusive tsble service set up are all very cool. Staff are really friendly and nothing is too much trouble for them. Atmosphere is dark, moody, interesting and cool with low light throughout the bar, candles and small lamps set against dark walls and floor with plenty of oddities on the walls and quirky art choices. Loads of comfortable small chairs all set up in small intimate groups, perfect for a date or a group of friends. The bar is something to behold, the selection of spirits, ingredients and finishing touches on the drinks is huge and of a very high quality, this is a serious cocktail connoisseurs choice! The menus are themed (currently dragons), the thought that has gone into every aspect of this experience is huge. You can ask for any cocktail you want or simply give them a theme or idea and they'll make you a custom drink! Music volume is low so perfect for a chat and there's usually a mix of chilled eclectic music through the decades. Drinks prices are on the high side but you are buying the experience and exclusivity. Highly reccomend, worth booking a table on busy nights.

Visiting Cardiff this week, dead canary was brilliant. The server did give us his name, but I’m too pickled to remember.. Great cocktails, great staff would 100% come again.. look forwarding to coming again in the future

Stunning place, awesome staff...very welcoming and friendly. Cocktails are amazing! Highly recommended

I wish you could see the face of my friends when I took them here 🤣 everyone was so impressed. Impeccable service, gorgeous atmosphere and most important delicious drinks, each one so unique and different to the normal. Highly recommend for dates and catch up drinks - not a place to get hammered. Drink slow and enjoy. Only complaint is there's a door that bangs - if you go you'll know what I mean