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  • 3/5 Sany 1 year ago on Google
    On a stag do was ok music was good but what I couldn’t get my head around the beer prices changed every time we ordered, first round x2 fosters x2 Camden pale ale £20 Second round the same £22, 3rd round £15.50. Never got to a 4th round wasn’t to happy with price changes.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Lewpleb P. 1 year ago on Google
    At some point recently they started turning away our groups who have come here for 3+ years while turning away long established groups for profit. Only after a few attendances did we notice abusive staff taking vulnerable staff aside to abuse them. Disgusting place, make sure you don't eave any friends alone here.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 patheesen 5 years ago on Google • 1485 reviews
    Nice bar dancing in the heart of Cardiff, good place for a bit of fun and dancing!

  • 1/5 David G. 2 years ago on Google
    Terrible communication despite literally weeks of unanswered calls and emails. What is wrong with these people? UPDATE - I can't respond to Retro's comment directly but can confirm I had a reply to my email but you never responded to my following email (perhaps it's in your junk folder?) or several calls afterwards. And no it's not in my junk folder. Just trying to let others know that if they can't get hold of you then they're not alone. Cheers
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Alex D. 1 year ago on Google
    Had our rugby night out after playing on Wednesday. Only us really in there but the staff were great and the music was absolutely spot on. Great night. Opens till 4am which we used to our full advantage.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Matthew A. 3 months ago on Google • 171 reviews New
    Great place to go if you like to dance to some old tunes

  • 4/5 Andrew M. 3 months ago on Google • 101 reviews New
    A fun club which plays good old hits. Had a great night there

  • 4/5 David W. 10 months ago on Google • 78 reviews
    80's nightclub in the centre of Cardiff. Google said it opened at 8 pm, but when we got there, we were turned away and told it didn't open until 9 pm. No problem. We went for a drink somewhere else for an hour. Returned at 9, and the place was empty. Literally had the place to myself and my wife. Started getting busier about 1030pm. A DJ came on, and there was Karaoke, which I love. Only slight issue, and I mean slight was the DJ hogged the Mike. I used to DJ myself in my younger days, and I get that sometimes you need to get the crowd going, but it seemed like every other song was him. I saw lots of people making requests, but I don't think many got to sing. But hay, it's his perogative, I guess. It's still a great night out.👍

  • 5/5 Kaye C. 6 months ago on Google • 29 reviews
    Love going to Retro's, staff are fab and love the dance music. Just need a proper full length mirror in the toilet.

  • 2/5 Bill P. 1 year ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Staff great, music good unfortunately the clientele seem to be the bunch that don't get let in to other places. Quite a toxic atmosphere. May have been unlucky on the night but were let in in the first place.

  • 5/5 Eva-may p. 1 year ago on Google • 3 reviews
    I have to say this place is amazing!! I have been a few times now and not only is it great place to go to have a good time with your friends but the staff are amazing especially the bouncers!! I was here Friday with a group of friends when one fell very poorly and had a stroke the bouncers done everything they could to help us especially Phil he was amazing!!! Thank you so much for all your help you're all amazing and so is your club!! We will be back with out a doubt 🙌

  • 5/5 Errol G. 1 year ago on Google
    Great Nightclub. Lots of friendly people. Good laugh. Affordable prices. Nice garden area for smokers. Nice reggae section too. A must see

  • 3/5 Nicola B. 1 year ago on Google
    Music is great but it's not really somewhere I would go to out of choice.

  • 5/5 Robert E. 1 year ago on Google
    Tremendous night out. Bank statement confirms it was a cheap night out! Friendly bouncers at the door as well. Good vibe.

  • 2/5 Vicky L. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a hen party here . Few things went wrong (accused of not paying and not getting everything in drinks package) Emailed about it but they’re ignoring my emails . No , no messages in junk folder . A friend emailed about something unrelated and got a response in hours which proves to me they’re not willing to acknowledge my emails. Such a shame because we overall had a good time .

  • 3/5 A day out With T. 1 year ago on Google
    Very good environment, although the doorstaff weren't so friendly compared to other venues in Cardiff

  • 3/5 George O. 9 months ago on Google
    Thursday night karaoke is fun, but the toilets are discusting! Animals!

  • 5/5 chris c. 1 year ago on Google
    Brilliant place for a beer and quality music 🎶 yeah great nite out out...

  • 5/5 Chris C. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent great music. Prices were great aswell 👌

  • 4/5 Lewis M. 10 months ago on Google
    Had a great night here singing and dancing 🕺

  • 5/5 David W. 4 months ago on Google
    Great venue. Especially for old people

  • 4/5 Lynsey L. 7 months ago on Google
    Great to dance but all needs a clean and refresh.

  • 4/5 Phil W. 2 years ago on Google
    Had an awesome couple of nights here whilst on a stag do. Music was good - some great throwbacks to classics, and the drinks were pretty well priced. Quite small, but that added to its charm.

  • 4/5 Peter K. 2 years ago on Google
    A nice location for drinks with friends and a nice atmosphere. The place was sorted out with screens and one way systems to adhere to current covid regulations. Good music and televisions playing music videos set the vibe. Staff was friendly and drinks fairly priced.

  • 3/5 Locksley D. 2 years ago on Google
    Quite a big space, we didn't have to book in advance as they allowed walk-ins which was a plus since we had only reached Cardiff that afternoon and every other place turned anyone away without a reservation. Drinks were a little watered down (expected with the pitcher but not the Tequila shots as well!!). The music was good and they had TVs playing Euro 2020.

  • 5/5 Sara G. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a brilliant night last night, really good atmosphere and the staff are very friendly, going there again tonight

  • 4/5 Jonathan P. 2 years ago on Google
    Good fun and great music. Worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Anthony E. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome venue with fantastic atmosphere, loved playing there

  • 4/5 Ryan B. 2 years ago on Google
    Friendly helpful staff. Good drinks. Great atmosphere

  • 3/5 Rachel H. 2 years ago on Google
    No 90s tonight really disappointing!!

  • 3/5 Kelly J. 1 year ago on Google
    Music has gone downhill. I'd start playing the 80's again so much better. The toilets need a good clean, sad to see it's lost its spark always ended up in retros years ago

  • 1/5 claire j. 2 years ago on Google
    This guy completely spoilt are night , after booking and having a fantastic time this guy approached our party and told us to leave because one of the girls was sleeping . Not through being drunk but purely through the medication she takes . Was in a very dark quiet corner of the pub and was not harming anyone . His attitude was disgusting and clearly these bouncers think they are above the law. Shocking ! Apart From that bar staff , dj superb ! I think you need to re jig you doormen as this one in particular was a pig of man …

  • 5/5 Simon B. 2 years ago on Google
    Great venue and good place to go turn back the time to the good old days, drinks flowing and everybody having a great time..

  • 5/5 Gavin M. 2 years ago on Google
    Cardiff no1 party place wow

  • 5/5 Castiel W. 2 years ago on Google
    Had good fun and karaoke on Thursday

  • 5/5 Pam A. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place. Played fantastic music all night. Drinks and entry were reasonable

  • 5/5 William E. 1 year ago on Google
    Great music and atmosphere, drinks are reasonable, if you like 80's and 90's music it's the place for you.

  • 1/5 John S. 1 year ago on Google
    Filthy place, they don’t care of the drunken state of the customers they let into premises. Was highly concerning. Retro is a waste of a venue on Cardiff high street.

  • 5/5 Renn M. 2 years ago on Google
    Had a quiet night here till about 4am… I think there was heaps of 90’s music and it was great fun! I lost my voice so I’m guessing the music was good :)

  • 1/5 mac 1 month ago on Google • 1 review New
    Went to this bar this evening. I have never come across such a rude barman in my entire life. I ordered my first drink of the day which was a glass of wine. I then returned to the bar and asked for five tequila rose shots. The bar man proceeded to pour two tequila shots. When I said to him I ordered tequila rose not tequila....his reply was, you asked for tequila..he then said you are pissed and I'm not so I know what you asked for. I was so taken aback by the rude disgusting attitude of this bar person I would advise anyone to stay away.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Service options
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery

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