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Prince of Wales, Cardiff

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Operator: Wetherspoon
81-83 St Mary Street, City Centre, Cardiff, CF10 1FA (View on Google Map)
(029) 2064 4449
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  • Outstanding pub conversion

Cardiff's first J D Wetherspoon outlet and allegedly Wales' biggest pub. It occupies the two storeys of the former Prince of Wales Theatre which, over the years, fell into hard times until Wetherspoon's magnificently refurbished it. Ground Floor recently extended to include former shop next door. Can be very busy when the nearby stadia have rugby matches or live music events.

Information for this venue is provided by the Cardiff Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Caerdydd - Cardiff
Last updated
Last surveyed
12/02/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Wetherspoon
Pub ID
CAR/348
Asset of Community Value

Conversion

A pub that occupies two storeys of the former Prince of Wales Theatre from late 1800s magnificently refurbished by Wetherspoon's. It is Grade-II listed. It has one of the most dramatic pub ceilings in the UK. Overall the effect is spectacular with the pub's sweeping lines and embrace of modern materials.

General information about outstanding conversions and restorations
Monday
7:00am - 1:00am
Tuesday
7:00am - 1:00am
Wednesday
7:00am - 1:00am
Thursday
7:00am - 1:00am
Friday
7:00am - 1:00am
Saturday
7:00am - 1:00am
Sunday
7:00am - 1:00am
Monday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Saturday
7:00am - 11:00pm
Sunday
7:00am - 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Greene King - Abbot TasteMatch Prediction

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ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot Premium Bitter • 5% Spotted 3 times.
ABBOT ALE PUMP CLIP CLOSE UP
Greene King - Abbot

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 3 times. at Prince of Wales, Cardiff.

ABV 5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly at Prince of Wales, Cardiff.

ABV 3.4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Sharp's - Doom Bar TasteMatch Prediction

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Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
Sharp's Doom Bar Pump Clip-1
Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly at Prince of Wales, Cardiff.

ABV 4%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Hadrian Border - Secret Kingdom TasteMatch Prediction

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Hadrian Border - Secret Kingdom
Hadrian Border - Secret Kingdom Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted once.
Hadrian Border - Secret Kingdom
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Hadrian Border - Secret Kingdom

Spotted once. recently. Last spotted 6 days ago at Prince of Wales, Cardiff.

ABV 4.3%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Source: National

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Disabled Access: Step free access to the bar from both entrances. Accessible toilet at rear. Lift to upper floor also at rear of downstairs bar area.
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
OCR Pub OCR Pub
Cask Marque Cask Marque
CAMRA Voucher Scheme CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
CAMRA Vouchers Accepted
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (50m)
Cardiff Bus: Various; Stagecoach: 122/X2
Nearby Station (191m)
Cardiff Central

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