Retro

Tucked into Mill Lane in the heart of Cardiff’s lively city-centre nightlife, Retro Cardiff is all about good times, big parties, and a no-holds-barred throwback vibe. Enter through the door at 7–8 Mill Lane and you’ll find a venue spread across three floors plus an outdoor terrace, designed for nights that stretch until the early hours. Walking in, you’ll be met with flashing lights, pulsing music (think hip-hop, throwback pop, club bangers), and a crowd ready to dance — Retro bills itself as a celebration hub whether you're after karaoke, cocktails, or a wild dance floor. Retro doesn’t just cater to spontaneous nights out: it’s a go-to for celebrations. Hen and stag parties, birthdays, student nights — many groups pick Retro for exactly that reason. There are also packages: cocktail-making classes, VIP booths, and group-friendly deals for drinks. If you want drinks, dancing, and a lively, youthful crowd — maybe with some karaoke or themed events thrown in — Retro delivers. It’s the kind of place where you arrive for one drink and end up staying for hours, bouncing between dance floors, bar areas, terrace seating and your friend group, depending on the mood. That said: Retro isn’t a relaxed lounge or upscale cocktail bar — it’s loud, energetic and party-focused. Think sweat, crowded dancefloors, sticky floors, a booming DJ booth, and an atmosphere that peaks late. It’s part of its charm, but if you’re after calm conversations and cozy vibes, you might want to check elsewhere. All in all, Retro Cardiff is a reminder: some nights are meant to be wild, fun, and unabashedly loud. It’s not for everyone — but for those who love to dance, party, and lose themselves in nostalgia-fuelled anthems, it’s a staple.