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Castle Quarter Arcades

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The Castle Quarter Arcades have been a celebrated part of Cardiff’s architectural and retail heritage since first opening in 1885 and are now home to more than 60 independent shops, bars, restaurants and specialist businesses. For some unique shopping in Cardiff.

Castle Quarter is made up of three outstanding Grade II listed Victorian and Edwardian arcades, all within a short walk from Cardiff Castle – High Street Arcade, Duke Street Arcade and Castle Arcade. It also includes a number of independent businesses connected to the Arcades which front onto High Street and Castle Street.

The Castle Quarter Arcades occupy a substantial area at the heart of Cardiff city centre, providing an historic link between major attractions such as Cardiff Castle, Bute Park and the Civic Centre and the capital’s main retail hubs. A programme of recent and ongoing investment has seen original architectural features conserved and celebrated, and the Arcades increasing their reputation as the home of some of the city’s most creative, innovative and successful independent food and drink venues.

Coming soon, the Castle Quarter Courtyard will create more new spaces for independent bars and restaurants around a central, open courtyard accessed through a ‘secret entrance’ in Duke Street Arcade. Original features which are currently hidden will be exposed and a new large balcony running around the first floor will create new views within the Grade II listed Arcade.

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Devrim Bozcuk

a month ago

Walking around the Castle Quarter Arcades felt so authentic. Like a little time travel moment. The Victorian style all around was amazing, and it really adds something special to the whole Cardiff experience.

Valy Areniki

6 months ago

The Arcades all over Cardiff are really beautiful to walk around. A lot of them have alfresco dining with candles (very rare to see in the UK!) and wide variety of places to sit in for coffee or food. Some very nice shops as well.

Carmen Martin

6 months ago

Discovered this gem just before Christmas. Retro. Lively. Nicest coffee at the deli. Haberdashery. Cobblers. Jewellery merchants. Every nationality of cuisine known to man, including the pinnacle of Welsh culinary delight, The Welsh Cake. Always long queues, well worth the wait. Crowning glory is Kelly's record store on the upper level. All the shopkeepers were busy, but all took time to chat. The building itself is beautiful in an industrial, steampunk kind of way. Go. Spend the afternoon. Love it.

Manjudarsh

11 months ago

This is a delightful shopping destination that captures the charm and character of Victorian and Edwardian architecture. Nestled in the city center, this collection of historic arcades offers a unique shopping experience with a variety of independent boutiques, cafes, and specialty stores. The arcades' intimate atmosphere, intricate details, and stained glass create a nostalgic ambiance, making it an enjoyable place to explore. Whether you’re looking for bespoke fashion, handcrafted goods, or a cozy spot for a coffee, Castle Quarter Arcades provides a refreshing alternative to typical high street shopping.

Steven Harris

3 weeks ago

A lovely arcade with some fantastic little shops. We especially visit this arcade to visit Rules of Play which is a fantastic board game shop. The atmosphere of the arcade has been made worse by the amount of tables along each side. These have now made it difficult to walk along the arcade when things are busy