Mary's Cardiff Reviews Summary

Atmosphere and Entertainment

Pros:

• "Such a great atmosphere, lovely and very spacious."
• "Has to be the best gay bar I've ever been to. Amazing people and always a great atmosphere!"
• "Best venue in Cardiff by far:) there's something going on each day here."
• "The best venue to drink in Cardiff. Caters for all ages. Everybody feels safe at the venue."
• "Lively cabaret / late bar. Music from various genres / decades. Something for everyone."
• "Always have a fantastic night at Mary's, Gordon is a fab host, staff and music are brilliant, also the artists are always great!"
• "Such a lovely atmosphere in this well run club definitely something for everyone."
• "Had a fantastic night at Mary's brilliant entertainment by Gordon and Mary must go more often."

Cons:

• "Venue great but why must these places crank up the volume tu burst your ear drums."
• "An ok place, very clean, drinks are cheap on happy hour, staff are amazing, great atmosphere music could be better and louder."
• "Its much better without the so called house entertainment to spoiling the night I guarantee you have heard it all before."

Staff and Service

Pros:

• "The owner is friendly and accommodating, joined by a great staff team."
• "Was greeted by Tom at the door he was extremely welcoming along with the the bouncer also."
• "I love Mary's! Best and safest venue in Cardiff hands down."
• "Can truly say this is the place to be. Happy hour all night on selected nights, with top rate drag artists and the kindest bouncer not mentioning any names (Isaac lol)."
• "Been coming to MARY'S CARDIFF, on a regular basis for the last 8 years, never had a bad night here. Staff always friendly/welcoming etc."
• "We had a friends birthday her arranged through Rhys Davies. To say we were treated like princesses, would be an understatement."
• "Absolutely love this place! Sunday bingo is the funniest thing you will ever do In your life! Highly recommended!"
• "Mary’s provides one of the most welcoming and friendly spaces in Wales for the LGBTQ+ Community and it’s allies."

Cons:

• "Absolutely disgusted at the way me and my partner was spoke to by the bouncer at your establishment."
• "Rude, obnoxious bouncers. Wouldn’t let us in as it was 'bookings only'."
• "Doormen attitude was disgusting, got refused entry due to being a larger girl."
• "Rudest bartender. Told me to 'stop taking the p*ss,' for adding a shot to my order."
• "No point in going there they stop everyone going in they don't deserve customers the past 8 times i have gone they turn everyone away saying you have to book."
• "doorman refused us entry last night because i was wearing a top with a football badge so i borrowed my mates wooly jumper and had another go to be told it was a gay bar and we were not welcome."

Prices and Value

Pros:

• "Happy hour prices are probably the best in St. Mary Street and the drink selection and quality is faultless."
• "Can truly say this is the place to be. Happy hour all night on selected nights."
• "We arrived early to happy hour and the prices were beyond reasonable."
• "Fantastic atmosphere, lovey staff, nicest venue I’ve visited on my trip around Cardiff, if thoroughly recommend it to anyone wanting a fun night full of laughs."
• "Had an amazing birthday at Mary’s. They went above and beyond with getting us a booth and Prosecco."
• "Visited Mary's for the first time Saturday- was only going to pop in for one drink but from the hearty welcome from the door staff to the friendliness of the bar staff we decided to stay for the duration."
• "So glad we found this place called Mary's in Cardiff city center, The door-staff were very polite and all the bartender’s are happy and smiling to be of service."
• "fantastic experience, nice going to a club where the toilets are actually clean, plus if you catch happy hour (very generous - lasts more than an hour) you won’t find cheaper drinks ANYWHERE."

Cons:

• "Lol Absolute rip off. £13+ for 2 x fosters. I have no idea why the locals go here? This is the most expensive pint in the UK and the bouncers agree."
• "Poor customer service, I was asked to leave 15 mins after I arrived because the bartender thought 'I’d had too much to drink'."