St. David's Hall
St. David's Hall
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9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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588 reviews
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Very good
202
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Mark D
Portishead, UK1,042 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
We have come here a few times to concerts and always enjoyed it. The location is great with excellent car parks and restaurants nearby.
The service staff are very good and drinks / snacks are relatively reasonable. The seats give an excellent view and the sound system is good.
I recommend this as a much better experience than the Millenium stadium for concert goers.
The service staff are very good and drinks / snacks are relatively reasonable. The seats give an excellent view and the sound system is good.
I recommend this as a much better experience than the Millenium stadium for concert goers.
Written March 11, 2023
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Jason L
Cardiff, UK9 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Lovely oldish venue, hope new ownership does not change this. Not really a bad seat in the venue. Have to admit though bar and food prices are very expensive.
Written February 18, 2023
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Moira Sabin
Newport, UK7 contributions
Jan 2023
A have angina and was on the 3rd floor and as I had to go up to 6th floor I was struggling. I tried to use the lift along with other people. They had been waiting for some time and were getting frustrated as the lift would not stop but go straight up to the other floors. Eventually I gave up and decided to take the stairs. As there were so many people going up I had to hold the hand rail. Two young people came down and I got pushed and fell. This wouldn’t have occurred if the lift was working properly. The other people would obviously struggled as they also had to use the stairs. In my opinion your lift could be looked at as I’m sure it isn’t working properly.
Written January 8, 2023
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Robert C
Cardiff102 contributions
Dec 2022
Visited yesterday to see Varna Ballet perform Sleeping Beauty. Our visit from start to finish was a real pleasure. We had with us my wife’s Assistance dog. hearing Dog for Deaf people. The staff were all accommodating and helpful.
The ballet was exquisite and the dancers were all brilliant.. Special word for the leading man.
The orchestra were also accomplished.
A wonderful post Christmas outing and pure escapism on a grey drab winters afternoon.
Look forward to next year.
The ballet was exquisite and the dancers were all brilliant.. Special word for the leading man.
The orchestra were also accomplished.
A wonderful post Christmas outing and pure escapism on a grey drab winters afternoon.
Look forward to next year.
Written December 31, 2022
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greektraveller13
Cardiff, UK197 contributions
Oct 2022
The acoustics in here are the best in Cardiff. This is an amazing place to come for a concert or performance
Written November 1, 2022
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Dave G
7 contributions
Sep 2022
I am hard of hearing and rely on the loop induction setting on my hearing aids. It was apparent as soon as the show started that the loop system in the theatre was not working, at least not where I was sitting. (I know the aids themselves were working as I had used the loop setting recently at another event). An usher found seats in the rear stalls where the actual acoustic was a little better, but alas still no loop induction. Apparently the hall can offer headphones to hard of hearing audience members, but none could be located on the evening I was there. I messaged the hall the following day but have yet to have a constructive reply. My wife says the show ("No Such Thing As A Fish") was very good. A pity I missed it.
Written September 23, 2022
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jeff r
15 contributions
Sep 2022 • Friends
Went to see 80’s music band “Calling Planet Earth” recently who were absolutely superb and fantastic entertainment!
Like most others attending event we chose to have a pre - show drink at the bar.
Although we expected prices to be slightly higher than pubs nearby, we were staggered to find that the 2 large G&T’s we ordered came to an eye watering £24!!
Needless to say that became our ONLY there that night!
Our overall experience wasn’t helped either when during the interval 2 small tubs of ice cream bought from the lady with a tray standing near the stage came to a whopping £6!
Like I say, it was a great night of entertainment somewhat marred by greedy management policy!
Like most others attending event we chose to have a pre - show drink at the bar.
Although we expected prices to be slightly higher than pubs nearby, we were staggered to find that the 2 large G&T’s we ordered came to an eye watering £24!!
Needless to say that became our ONLY there that night!
Our overall experience wasn’t helped either when during the interval 2 small tubs of ice cream bought from the lady with a tray standing near the stage came to a whopping £6!
Like I say, it was a great night of entertainment somewhat marred by greedy management policy!
Written September 16, 2022
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Dillwyn
10 contributions
Sep 2022
Main concert hall is very good, spacious and comfortable. The views are excellent. Been to a few concerts here over the years, frequently find issues with the sound. The bar is always a nightmare, by the time they serve you the break has ended.
Written September 11, 2022
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Andy M
Cardiff, UK188 contributions
Sep 2022 • Family
I wanted to say thank you to the staff here. I recently visited with my sister who has an assistance dog. The staff were incredible in the way they helped us navigate to easily accessible seats.
The care they gave really helped make the evening for my sister who had been so worried all day about going.
Thank you.
The care they gave really helped make the evening for my sister who had been so worried all day about going.
Thank you.
Written September 3, 2022
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Lucky lady
South Wales, UK105 contributions
Jun 2022 • Friends
St David’s hall is a nice venue, all seats mainly have good views.
Simon & Garfunkel story was very good. Vocals spot on - a very enjoyable night.
Simon & Garfunkel story was very good. Vocals spot on - a very enjoyable night.
Written July 4, 2022
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Fran W
Hereford, UK5 contributions
Is there any food available ?
Tasha
Port Talbot, UK35 contributions
Functions
The refreshment facilities at St David's Hall are operated by Cardiff Catering, an in-house catering service to all the council venues, including Cardiff Castle, City Hall, County Hall, The Mansion House and St David's Hall. The company offers a very flexible and versatile service, which can cater for all size and types of function, including catering for a wide variety of dietary requirements.
From a simple buffet lunch for informal meetings to full silver service for gala dinners for heads of state to themed menus to suit your corporate needs; Cardiff Catering have comprehensive experience of all types of requirements.
We also have a variety of hot beverages and wide range of snacks available at the bars.
397Oldie
Cardiff, UK2 contributions
Hi
My husband and I have just seen Collabro on 5 April and we thought they were very, very good. I do however have a complaint that the whole show was far to ear splitting loud and the lighting during Collabro's performance was far to much and blinding. The lighting and sound needs to be far more controlled and relaxing for the audience.
Al S
Wiltshire, UK57 contributions
While I can't comment upon that particular performance, generally music can be very much louder than audiences (& performers) may truly enjoy. I began my life as a professional musician over 45 years ago & have specialised in music at 'comfortable' volumes, which continues to go down well with all sorts of audiences. It's more musical, performers play better...yours is a very pertinent comment therefore.
JuneBaby79
18 contributions
Is the view from the rear stalls (row P) disrupted by an overhang of the tier above?
Gaynor91
Cardiff, UK588 contributions
No disruption at all
Catherine S
Cardiff, UK2 contributions
Wld k51/52/ in the stalls be better than bbs 36/37 tier1.
Alan M
Bath, UK51 contributions
I am sorry, I have only been to the venue once and so do not know the seating plan well enough.
Are jeans permitted?
JohnKay2017
Havant, UK15 contributions
I wore jeans. I even wear jeans at the opera. Sorry this is a late answer; I only just found question
ruth19812015
Pontypool, UK34 contributions
do you know if there are lifts to level 6 tier 9 as my mother has trouble walking
Chris L
Pontypool, UK33 contributions
There are lifts there however not sure to what level they go. Sure your mother will be fine.
Sue B
Bristol, UK5 contributions
Please can anyone tell me what food is available?
peter29alex
london207 contributions
we didnt eat at the hall. suggest that you call or check website.
there were eople eating but didnt check what was on offer.
suzieBarrySouthWales
barry south wales10 contributions
What part is teir 11 is it at the very top?
YoohooWales
Llanelli, UK273 contributions
Hi Suzie,
You can download a free seating plan of St David's Hall if you look up the Theatre on line. Tier 11 is at the very top and dead centre. Having been to a few concerts there, I found that the venue is quite 'cosy' really and all seats provide a fairly close connection to the stage, unlike some of these stadium venues. Hope this helps. Bryan.
St. David's Hall (Cardiff) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about St. David's Hall
- St. David's Hall is open:
- Mon - Fri 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
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