22A Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 15 hours ago, Glasgow Red said: Not been since Ninian Park days, should I expect coins and bottles full of piss or have times changed? Apparently, the city of Cardiff has changed and gone upmarket. Bute high street is now the home of assorted designer outlets. What was Cardiff East Docks is now a luxury yacht marina. In keeping with this, you'll (hopefully) be showered with bank notes and bottles of champagne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 4 hours ago, 22A said: Apparently, the city of Cardiff has changed and gone upmarket. Bute high street is now the home of assorted designer outlets. What was Cardiff East Docks is now a luxury yacht marina. In keeping with this, you'll (hopefully) be showered with bank notes and bottles of champagne. Yep Cardiff city centre and Cardiff bay really are decent places to go , good pubs and clubs in the centre / Bay Area and some trendy type pubs around roath and pontcanna ( think that’s what it’s called ) , we always get train there to go shopping but usually end up having a few beers and some food , come back with next to nothing sometimes . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 Driving . Daughter wants to park up in St David’s , have some food and walk to the ground, not a good idea ? No colours or nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montpelierblue Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 47 minutes ago, shelts said: Driving . Daughter wants to park up in St David’s , have some food and walk to the ground, not a good idea ? No colours or nothing. Bit of a stroll…..you can park up on any street parking in city centre…..I’d get a cab maybe but each to your own…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shelts Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 8 minutes ago, Montpelierblue said: Bit of a stroll…..you can park up on any street parking in city centre…..I’d get a cab maybe but each to your own…. Thanks for that . Hopefully be a nice day for a stroll . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukneil Posted October 24, 2023 Report Share Posted October 24, 2023 11 hours ago, Super said: Good old Darren England is ref! That Scottish bloke? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latcher Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 On 24/10/2023 at 03:21, redkev said: If there’s a will there’s a way , I pride myself on getting away from escorts at away games , much older now so don’t do so many but when a young un always got away and ended up in random pubs . As for Cardiff ( the time the young uns smoked out the Great western pub ) old bill had all the city fans kettled outside after 10 mins of realising the pub weren’t gonna sell any more beer and the old bill starting to gather round in large numbers I knew what was coming so a little manoeuvre between the police lines I was off like a slippery snake straight into the prince of wales just round the back of the great western had to keep me head down and say very little as lots of blue birds in there , saying that around the centre nowadays is deemed pretty safe cctv lots of Cardiff banned , there nastys tend to drink in the canton area ( our equivalent of Bemmy ) so basically keep your head down don’t get into a mob no colours no singing and shouting and you should be able to sneak off somewhere Cardiff fan here. Yes, you've pretty much summed up how things are with some good advice. The city centre is relatively safe and has some nice bars to have a pint. Personally, if I was an away fan coming to Cardiff I'd head for the Bay area. It isn't too far to walk from the rear of the station (or get a short taxi ride). It's a really relaxing area to go to, with nice bars and restaurants, and trouble-free too. Good that you mention staying away from the Canton area. I have NEVER seen any noticeable away fans drink there (I HAVE met lone fans without colours). This area is a stone's throw from the ground, it has lots of pubs that are rammed full of home supporters. Just not worth the risk. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 10 hours ago, shelts said: Driving . Daughter wants to park up in St David’s , have some food and walk to the ground, not a good idea ? No colours or nothing. Yeah it’s a bit of a stroll but do-able. Parking wise you’ve got John Lewis and St David’s at the shopping centre/motor point arena end - both get busy on weekend and are more pricey. The NCP just before them at Cardiff Adam Street is an option if very busy. Street parking closer is a bit of a gamble availability and permit wise but there are little spots here and there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 On 23/10/2023 at 19:45, Davefevs said: Only time I’ve been to Cardiff (a) was the bubble match on an evening in the 15/16 season. As this is a 3pm Saturday game, what is there around the ground, other than food stall type stuff? Not looking for a pint, just prefer different food. If I get to Cardiff early, is heading down to Cardiff Bay first an option? Yes the bay is a good option Dave - take the docks road in and the first left off the queens gate roundabout onto Caspian way. There is blue badge parking outside the wales millennium centre on Bute place or you’ve got Q Park Cardiff bay or Mermaid Quay Park. Other option is the red dragon centre. It’s a bit further to walk but County Hall Park and Ride car park is free evenings/weekends. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devoncider Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 3 hours ago, Latcher said: Cardiff fan here. Yes, you've pretty much summed up how things are with some good advice. The city centre is relatively safe and has some nice bars to have a pint. Personally, if I was an away fan coming to Cardiff I'd head for the Bay area. It isn't too far to walk from the rear of the station (or get a short taxi ride). It's a really relaxing area to go to, with nice bars and restaurants, and trouble-free too. Good that you mention staying away from the Canton area. I have NEVER seen any noticeable away fans drink there (I HAVE met lone fans without colours). This area is a stone's throw from the ground, it has lots of pubs that are rammed full of home supporters. Just not worth the risk. is Pontcanna worth it or a bit too risky? If it's just two of us keeping quiet with no colours Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 7 minutes ago, devoncider said: is Pontcanna worth it or a bit too risky? If it's just two of us keeping quiet with no colours Pontcanna is a very nice area and usually fine, wouldn’t say it’s risky - parking hard. Most pubs fairly chilled up and around Cathedral Road. Somewhere like Brewhouse and Kitchen should be fine for you with no colours. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 I’d just avoid Canton, Grangetown, Cowbridge Road East, bottom of Llandaff Road etc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petehinton Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 I always park at the Goals centre, 5/10 min walk from the ground and think only £5 charge. Piss of piss to get in/out of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandro Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 6 minutes ago, petehinton said: I always park at the Goals centre, 5/10 min walk from the ground and think only £5 charge. Piss of piss to get in/out of. Gôl Centres always a good shout - very close. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montpelierblue Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 2 hours ago, Alessandro said: I’d just avoid Canton, Grangetown, Cowbridge Road East, bottom of Llandaff Road etc Walking through Riverside to the ground from the city centre/ station isn’t the nicest of walks either, probably be fine but like walking through Easton. Pontcanna area fine I’d park up at the Sophia Gardens off cathedral rd, loads of parking there. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 For those who are slightly worried about the Cardiff experience please let me reassure you it really isn’t like it used to be , Cardiff is very much like Bristol ( but welsh ) seriously lots of nice bars etc and shopping area in my opinion is better than Bristol . One iffy area that has been mentioned is canton ( our bedminster ) no doubt there will be some flash points during the day but that will be with the likeminded of both sides , the old Cardiff just being an away fan was precarious but if you are there for the football and a pint and are sensible it’s no different than going to any other away game . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Montpelierblue said: Walking through Riverside to the ground from the city centre/ station isn’t the nicest of walks either, probably be fine but like walking through Easton. Pontcanna area fine I’d park up at the Sophia Gardens off cathedral rd, loads of parking there. Riverside - is that down pentathlon road past The Grange pub ( that area ) = somalia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montpelierblue Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 10 minutes ago, redkev said: Riverside - is that down pentathlon road past The Grange pub ( that area ) = somalia No, that’s Grangetown ( or strange town as it known as ) both pretty rough areas but not in a football way, most people who live in grangetown won’t even know a game is on….Riverside is full of dodgy hostels half way houses and hookers…you prob won’t notice walking across the bridge and down Tudor rd to the ground though as it’s mainly dodge after dark….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 1 minute ago, Montpelierblue said: No, that’s Grangetown ( or strange town as it known as ) both pretty rough areas but not in a football way, most people who live in grangetown won’t even know a game is on….Riverside is full of dodgy hostels half way houses and hookers…you prob won’t notice walking across the bridge and down Tudor rd to the ground though as it’s mainly dodge after dark….. I do know Cardiff fairly well , spent half my youth either chasing or getting chased round it when you played at Ninian , I also go over there a fair bit for work and me & mrs go there a fair bit shopping but also go over to have a few beers and something to eat . quite like the bars & pubs around Mill lane ( that’s where I will be Saturday) planning on staying over there until about 9pm Saturday then train back to Bristol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterStyvarsRightFoot Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 Growing up as a Welsh City fan, i spend most of my international breaks in and around the area,aswell as going to the University of South Wales. I tend to spend my International days drinking in The Moon on Womanby street before heading to Chapter arts centre, Avoid Canton at all costs as it will be nothing but issues for us on saturday, a quick suggestion maybe the far end of castle street! Perhaps Tiny Rebel,Gatekeeper etc before walking down? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W-S-M Seagull Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 If I were going, having spent a lot of time in Cardiff in my life, I'd probably head down to Cardiff Bay for some food and drinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montpelierblue Posted October 25, 2023 Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 2 hours ago, redkev said: I do know Cardiff fairly well , spent half my youth either chasing or getting chased round it when you played at Ninian , I also go over there a fair bit for work and me & mrs go there a fair bit shopping but also go over to have a few beers and something to eat . quite like the bars & pubs around Mill lane ( that’s where I will be Saturday) planning on staying over there until about 9pm Saturday then train back to Bristol Great stuff….have a good one after the game of course….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC1512 Posted October 25, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2023 Cheers all, we’ve decided to get a ridiculously early train and then head to Cardiff bay Hopefully no police at station that early Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latcher Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 19 hours ago, devoncider said: is Pontcanna worth it or a bit too risky? If it's just two of us keeping quiet with no colours Pontcanna will be absolutely fine. You'll be able to relax there with no problems - with or without colours. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1960maaan Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 Someone mentioned drinking in Newport, is this a decent option? A guy with us has done his ankle so doesn't want to walk 25 mins to Pontcanna or the Bay area. Not drank in Newport for years , is it worth it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkev Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 20 minutes ago, 1960maaan said: Someone mentioned drinking in Newport, is this a decent option? A guy with us has done his ankle so doesn't want to walk 25 mins to Pontcanna or the Bay area. Not drank in Newport for years , is it worth it? There’s a Wetherspoons near the station I know quite a lot of city fans have done that before , as for Newport itself , umm stuck in the 80s is all I will say hole 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latcher Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 4 hours ago, 1960maaan said: Someone mentioned drinking in Newport, is this a decent option? A guy with us has done his ankle so doesn't want to walk 25 mins to Pontcanna or the Bay area. Not drank in Newport for years , is it worth it? Newport isn't a bad option for a few quiet beers before the game. You literally just have to stroll 50 metres from the station. Just be mindful that quite a lot of Cardiff fans use that station too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loosey Boy Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 One ticket showing on website Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montpelierblue Posted October 26, 2023 Report Share Posted October 26, 2023 6 hours ago, 1960maaan said: Someone mentioned drinking in Newport, is this a decent option? A guy with us has done his ankle so doesn't want to walk 25 mins to Pontcanna or the Bay area. Not drank in Newport for years , is it worth it? Just get a taxi and you can go wherever then…..newports a dump 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted October 27, 2023 Report Share Posted October 27, 2023 Noticed how City on Twitter have said Cardiff are opening the turnstiles to away fans for food and drink. In other words, you’re not getting served elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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