Castle Quarter Arcades

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.