Address: Hemingway Rd, Cardiff, CF10 4JY, United Kingdom
Phone: +442920256261
Rating: 4.2
based on 209 reviews.
Entertainment and Facilities
Pros:
"Everything is easily accessible on one level and there is a Cinema, Hollywood Bowling and lots of different places to eat."
"Situated between Cardiff Bay and the City you can walk to it from either it's extensively cinema bowling and restaurants."
"Parking at the red dragon centre is great, as long as you use the facilities in the red dragon centre the places you eat at or for example, if you go to the cinema, they will allow you to validate your ticket so that you don't have to pay any of those pesky parking fees."
"The place is clean and tidy and has multiple businesses onsite."
"Great coffee shop in the central area and that would be worth the stars alone."
"Lots to do in the red dragon centre, from boling to the cinema."
"A handy place with many eating places, I max cinema, amusement centre, bowling etc."
Cons:
"Service was almost non existent..I wouldn't go back 😐 😒"
"The constant noise from the IMAX screen was extremely irritating."
"The arcade / bowling alley felt somewhat run down and the atmosphere was...odd."
"The red dragon centre hasn't really evolved with the times."
"Couldn't find any central toilets had to go into the bowling alley to go."
"Cinema seems to have severe drain problems - very strong sulphurous blocked/leaky drain smell in corridor outside gents toilets by Screen 10."
"Some good places to eat, a decent cinema, and a great arcade, but you can tell the place is nearing the end of its life."
Food and Dining
Pros:
"After our game, my daughters and I ate at Five Guys which has a super tasty vegan sandwich with Grilled cheese, mushrooms lettuce and tomatoes."
"Lots of restaurants inside, best value is the Greene King, Tavern if you need lots of drink."
"Lovely place to go. Lots of great restaurants under one roof."
"Ate at Five Guys where the staff were helpful and friendly and service excellent, food high quality."
"The burger fast food restaurant was very expensive but tasty."
"Really great food. Lovely staff."
"Lunched at Bella Italia before show at Millenium Centre. On an extremely cold day, Bella was warm & inviting."
Cons:
"Went to Spice Route in the Red Dragon Centre. It was the epitome of average."
"Awful food and service in the steak house. Absolute rip off."
"Fives guys was alright but £42 for four burgers and chips is absolutely unacceptable and we certainly won't be going there again."
"Good choice of entertainment and food, however parking is a bit on the pricey side."
"Sometimes the parking barrier is difficult to reach if you're a disabled driver due to restricted mobility."
"Went to see toy story 4. Great experience except for the shock of being asked to pay £5 for parking."
"Car parking is an absolute rip off, I've never paid so much money to go somewhere and spend more money in my life. £6.50 for 2.5 hours."
Parking and Accessibility
Pros:
"Parking is £6 but this is wiped if you can prove you spent over £6 in the red dragon centre itself."
"Great parking which is reasonably priced."
"Parking is FREE (6 hours). Must register."
"Free parking is great for up to 6 hours, so we bowled and had a meal with no worries."
"Parking is free if you utilise any of the venues in the red Dragon centre."
"Easy free parking as long as you spend some money and validate your registration number."
"Free parking when you spend £6 1 mile from Cardiff centre and a stone's throw from Cardiff Bay, the Millennium Centre and the Dr Who Experience!"
Cons:
"Good choice of entertainment and food, however parking is a bit on the pricey side."
"Sometimes the parking barrier is difficult to reach if you're a disabled driver due to restricted mobility."
"Went to see toy story 4. Great experience except for the shock of being asked to pay £5 for parking."
"Car parking is an absolute rip off, I've never paid so much money to go somewhere and spend more money in my life. £6.50 for 2.5 hours."
"Parking can be an absolute nightmare at busy times, as the barrier system they have slows up exit's leaving to HUGE queues sometimes."
"Even tho parking is free there was a long queue to get out as people were not putting their details in at venues before leaving."
"Carpark is awful, purposely not informative to make more money."
Ambiance and Environment
Pros:
"Lovely Christmas lights up, very dreamy."
"The centre looked great with it all lit up and the grass animal sculptures."
"I was charmed by the decorations and the lights!"
"The centre itself is spotless, however, outside could do with some bins, especially smoking bins."
"One moan is the state of the rear entrance, rubbish and weeds everywhere!"
"Great place to come with the kids. There are lots of places to eat, bowling and a multi screen cinema."
"Such a great night out, so much to do all under one roof. Made a whole date night out of it."
Cons:
"Soulless tin hanger. Places to eat, a cinema complex and bowling."
"Empty units could do with filling so it's a little less 'lost' inside."
"The arcade / bowling alley felt somewhat run down and the atmosphere was...odd."
"The red dragon centre hasn't really evolved with the times."
"Little houses on the wall have gone. The boat coffee shop is nowhere to be seen."
"The blatant theme is still that the whole place is a foyer for the cinema, but the vacant units, empty atmosphere, doors that aren't hanging straight and general vibe that it's seen better days don't add to a memorable experience."