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Daytime

Cardiff Bay: Light, Seafood, and Craft

Start your afternoon by the water, where the old Pierhead building meets the modern bay.

Best time: noneAbout 105 min

Timeline

  1. 14:00

    Quantum Coffee Roasters

    Grab a coffee at Quantum Coffee Roasters. It is just a short walk from the Pierhead building and opens early enough to catch the afternoon light without the rush.

  2. 14:15

    Craft in the Bay

    Browse the Craft in the Bay Gallery. This art shop is located at the south end of Lloyd George Avenue, right next to the waterfront path, offering a quiet moment to look at local exhibitions.

  3. 14:45

    Lookout Cafe and Bar

    Head to Lookout Cafe and Bar for a drink and a view. It stays open late, so it is perfect for settling in as the afternoon light softens over the bay.

Local tip

The Pierhead building is a striking contrast between Cardiff's industrial past and its modern development. Keep an eye on the weather, as the bay area can be windy.

Check before you go

  • Quantum Coffee Roasters opens at 09:00 on Saturdays and 08:00 on weekdays.
  • Craft in the Bay Gallery is open from 10:00 to 17:00 daily.
  • Lookout Cafe and Bar opens at 10:30.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Cardiff (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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