The Kings Bars & Clubs in Cardiff – GayOut Guide
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The Kings

Google (100) 3.3
Tripadvisor (39) 3.2
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Many visitors praise the friendly and attentive staff, with some highlighting specific individuals for excellent service, and enjoy the fun music and karaoke nights. However, several reviewers report negative experiences with bouncers, feeling manhandled or unfairly ejected, and some complain about unwelcoming staff attitudes and a poor atmosphere.

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10 Churchill Way, Cardiff
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+44 29 2034 3511
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About this place The Kings

The Kings is a welcoming gay bar located in the heart of Cardiff at 10 Churchill Way. Operating seven nights a week, it's established itself as one of the city's key LGBTQ+ venues, attracting a diverse crowd of locals and visitors alike. Whether you're looking for a casual drink, a night out with friends, or a place to experience Cardiff's gay scene, this bar provides a friendly atmosphere and a fresh take on what's available in the city. Cardiff's LGBTQ+ scene offers visitors a range of venues to explore, and The Kings holds its own as a consistently busy spot. The bar caters to those seeking an alternative experience within the local gay community, with the kind of inclusive vibe you'd expect from an established LGBTQ+ venue. It's a good starting point for travelers wanting to get to know the city's social scene or simply spend an evening out. Practical details: The Kings is easy to find on Churchill Way in central Cardiff, making it accessible whether you're exploring the city center or staying nearby. With seven-day-a-week opening, you can plan a visit whenever suits your schedule. As always, it's worth checking ahead for any special events or busy times, especially if you're visiting during peak tourist seasons or weekends.

Opening Hours

Closed
Monday 16:00-02:00
Tuesday 16:00-02:00
Wednesday 16:00-02:00
Thursday 16:00-03:00
Friday 16:00-03:00
Saturday 16:00-03:00
Sunday 16:00-02:00

Features

Gay LGBTQ+ Happy Hour Karaoke Drag shows Smoking Area Multilingual staff Walk-ins welcome

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Ash Sheriff
Ash Sheriff Jun 2026

Admittedly I didn't stay for long but I was told to remove my hat (or wear it backwards) so the cameras could see my face which made me feel incredibly insecure but they said nothing about my hair covering my face

ellie hill
ellie hill Jun 2026

wouldn’t even let us go for a wee. the worst pub i’ve ever been to. i don’t recommend. it’s pure neglect !

Svilen Georgiev
Svilen Georgiev May 2026

This is by far the worst club I’ve ever been in. DO NOT RECOMMEND! Inside it feels like a pinball machine where everyone pushes and hits you, spills your drink and nobody cares. Absolute mess.

Liam Barrett
Liam Barrett May 2026

a provincial bar that thinks it’s in the big city. i’d AVOID if you have a gram of self respect. rude bouncers too

Lily
Lily May 2026

Sounds like I had a similar experience. Staff walking around pushing shots. Inevitably stepped backward and one of the young lady’s drinks toppled on the tray. Next thing I know I’m being aggressively jabbed in the shoulder and being told “you need to pay for that”. I paid to keep the peace, but we left not long after that. Rude. Unprofessional. Place could probably benefit from a clean too, toilets were particularly grim.

Rachael Lewis
Rachael Lewis May 2026

Avoid if you actually want a good night. They’ve got staff walking around the packed dance floor carrying trays of Jägerbombs, constantly interrupting people to push shots. One waiter in particular (male, short blond hair) asked me at least four times in an hour - read the room, people are clearly trying to dance, not get harassed into buying drinks. The real issue came when the inevitable happened. The dance floor was crowded, I was dancing with my friends, and suddenly my back and hair were soaked - someone (possibly me, possibly not) had knocked into his tray. Which, honestly, was bound to happen given how tight the space was and the fact he was weaving through dancers with a full tray. I immediately apologised, but instead of handling it professionally, he was incredibly rude and confrontational. He started going on about how people usually pay when that happens (as if it happens often and anyone could realistically cover a whole tray in that situation), complained about his “ruined” plain white tank top, and made a snide comment about how I’ve “probably never worked in customer service.” Completely unnecessary and wrong. I have worked in customer services for years and i would never be so mean to a customer, especially since i was very apologetic from the start. Meanwhile, he was still holding the tray through the crowd and nearly spilling drinks on other people while having a go at me. No awareness, no accountability, just attitude. End result: I left with sticky, gross hair. If you’re going to have staff selling drinks on the dance floor, maybe train them to not harass customers and then blame them for accidents that are pretty much guaranteed to happen. Wouldn’t go back.

Lee O'Connell
Lee O'Connell Mar 2026

Great fun bar in the heart of Cardiff. Super friendly staff and excellent atmosphere.

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Last updated on 5 August 2026

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