Cardiff Arcade City Day returns on Saturday 18th November with over 100 exclusive events, discounts and prizes for visitors to win on the day. Events include an oyster eating contest for just £10 at Jackson’s, a sourdough pop-up from Pettigrew Bakeries and a comedy night at Beyond Retro hosted by Lorna Pritchard and featuring Leroy Brito.

Lucy & Yak will host recycling workshops, Morgan Arcade will offer a free Santa’s Grotto and you can take a tour of the Old Liberty Building with live music from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Shoppers are invited to enjoy exclusive discounts at popular brand stores and local independent stores including The Perfume Shop, Bill’s, Wally’s Liquor Cellar and more.

To encourage more visitors to Cardiff city center during the festive season, FOR Cardiff has funded a park and ride service at County Hall, which will launch on Arcade City Day and run on Saturdays from 18 November to 23 December. The service will cost £4. by car and runs from 9am to 7.30pm between City Hall and Canal Street every 20 minutes, with an additional bus from 12pm to 5pm.

Known as the “jewel” in Cardiff’s crown, the arcades are home to more than 100 independent shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. Events, discounts and prizes available at City of Arcades are listed here or see the full list below. For the latest Cardiff news, sign up to our newsletter here

Offers

Beauty

  • Free consultation and free foundation sample for 10 days MAC at John Lewis & Partners Cardiff
  • 20% off all treatments at Nailcraft Emporium at Wyndham Arcade
  • 20% off all full-priced jewelry and 10% off all full-priced watches at Ernest Jones – mention “Arcade City Day” at checkout
  • 20 gift bags with samples and gifts in perfumery, while reservations last

Food and drinks

  • Free seasonal cocktail with purchase from the A La Carte menu at Côte Brasserie Cardiff Central
  • Buy an open sandwich and get half price Wally’s Deli in the Royal Arcade
  • 10% discount on Wally Liquor in the castle gallery
  • free coffee or Bucks Fizz for breakfast from 8am to 10am. Grid 44
  • Two identical cocktails for £12 Opportunity and counterattacks
  • 10% discount on your food bill at blue bell
  • 25% off all brunch items at Philharmonic (available from 10am to 1pm)
  • Buy one large fruit tea, get one free (including topping) and select snacks at bubble tea, plus 20% off selected items in store
  • Get a free book when you buy a can of Rama 44 olive oil worth £15 at bar 44

Lifestyle

  • 10% discount for the entire stay in Hotel Indigo at Domain Arcade
  • Free £9.99 mystery box containing products worth £25 with every transaction over £30 television and cinema store
  • 10% off all full-price products at Damaged society if you mention “Arcades” at checkout

Events

Friday, November 17th

  • Walking tour of the city of arcades, from 4pm to 6pm.
  • Cidade das Arcadas tasting tour, from 11am to 3:30pm.
  • Cardiff Night Market, 5pm to 7pm

Saturday, November 18

  • Oyster Eating Contest Jackson Seafood and Wine
  • Sourdough demonstration and problem-solving workshops Pettigrew Bakeries at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00

In addition to Retro Comedy Night, from 7pm to 9:30pm.

  • Master classes on setting up Lucy and yak11am-12pm and 1pm-2pm
  • Living Window Painting by Sarah Millman in Bird and Blend Tea Co.
  • Champagne brunch with Croque Monsieur toast, £15 night hawks
  • Live jazz and folk duo for street performances Gin and juice at Castle Arcade, from 6:30 pm.
  • City excursions. old freedom with live music from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama
  • Santa’s Grotto in Morgan Arcade
  • Cardiff’s Dark Side Walking Tour from 5pm to 7pm.
  • Morgan Quarter Back of House Tour CoA Day: 10am, 12pm and 2pm.
  • Tasting of cheese and meat products in the store. Wally’s Deli (Royal Arcade), from 10am to 4pm.
  • In-store alcoholic beverage tasting Wally Liquor (Castle Arcade)
  • Free preparation from 1pm to 3pm. Luxurious spa Cardiff
  • Prize distribution Spin the wheel pen and paper in the Royal Arcade
  • Tour of “Doctor Who” filming locations. television and cinema store
  • Street musicians and DJs like Clothes over the seas
  • Snacks, soft drinks and raffles in Sobi vintage
  • product showcase in A Welsh Mystery
  • Choir performance in castle arcade13:00
  • Happy hour (5pm-7pm) with 2×1 cocktails in the restaurant blue bell
  • Live music at 1pm and happy hour (5pm-7pm) with 2×1 cocktails brewery
  • Happy hour is available from 12pm to 8pm Vintage
  • Live jazz band, DJ and Christmas cocktail at Bar La Laguna
  • Happy hour (4pm-7pm) and live music (5pm-7pm) at Philharmonic

Full details of events and offers can be found here:

Known as the “City of Arcades”, Cardiff is rich in Victorian and Edwardian history and culture and is a unique shopping and leisure destination. FOR CARDIFF, which launched City of Arcades in 2018, has given Cardiff a distinct identity by raising awareness of independent arcade-based businesses.

FOR Cardiff, a private not-for-profit organization voted by Cardiff city center businesses in June 2016, has developed a range of award-winning campaigns and events including Cardiff’s Top 10 Businesses, Arcade City Day, Art and Soul Cardiff Week and city of arcades. With an annual investment of £1.5 million, FOR Cardiff delivers award-winning projects, campaigns and events that improve the city center and meet the needs of over 800 businesses.