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Cardiff Bay, the Victorian arcades, Roath's independent scene, Welsh food culture and a city that's genuinely easy to love
A little history
Cardiff only became Wales's capital in 1955 — but it's been a settlement since Roman times and a major coal port since the Victorian era
Roath Lake area for the best neighbourhood restaurants. The arcades for shopping and coffee. Canton is where locals actually live and eat.
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Food & drink in Cardiff
The Victorian indoor arcades hide exceptional independent delis, cafes and food specialists. Roath and Pontcanna have thriving neighbourhood restaurant scenes. The food hall at Depot is excellent.
Restaurants & cafes
From neighbourhood classics to hidden gems — Roam surfaces the Cardiff food spots locals actually love, not just the ones with the biggest marketing budgets.
Bars & nightlife
Craft pubs, independent bars and evening spots across Cardiff. Roam tells you what's open, what's on and what's worth the visit.
Independent shops
The local butchers, delis, bakeries and food shops that make Cardiff worth exploring on foot. Download Roam and find them near you.
For businesses in Cardiff
Roath and Canton are the heartbeat of Cardiff's independent scene — record shops, bookshops, independent food businesses and cafes with proper character.
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Cardiff Bay, the Victorian arcades, Roath's independent scene, Welsh food culture and a city that's genuinely easy to love Roam surfaces the local businesses and hidden gems that make Cardiff worth exploring — download free on iOS or Android.
The Victorian indoor arcades hide exceptional independent delis, cafes and food specialists. Roath and Pontcanna have thriving neighbourhood restaurant scenes. The food hall at Depot is excellent. Roam shows you the local favourites that visitors often miss — download free to discover Cardiff's independent food scene.
Yes — Roam is live in Cardiff and across . Download free on iOS or Android to start discovering local businesses, events and hidden gems in Cardiff.
Roath and Canton are the heartbeat of Cardiff's independent scene — record shops, bookshops, independent food businesses and cafes with proper character. List your Cardiff business on Roam to reach local customers and visitors actively exploring . It takes about 90 seconds to go live.
Roam covers all of Cardiff including Roath, Pontcanna, Canton, City Centre, Bay. Roath Lake area for the best neighbourhood restaurants. The arcades for shopping and coffee. Canton is where locals actually live and eat.
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