About Us

Mermaid Quay is set in a stunning waterfront location in the heart of Cardiff Bay.

It is the perfect place for dining out or relaxing over a drink in one of the 30+ restaurants, bars and cafés. With cuisine from around the world – from Welsh ice cream to Japanese sushi, from freshly prepared French food, stylish crepes and flame-grilled Latin American dishes to Italian pizza, Portuguese PERi-PERi chicken and everything in between – Mermaid Quay has somewhere for every taste, mood and budget. And why not have a laugh at The Glee, Cardiff’s first and finest comedy club, or visit the new 5-screen Everyman boutique cinema?

Mermaid Quay also offers the gorgeous Zia Boutique gift shop, the fabulous Fabulous Welshcakes, Pavers Shoes, Tesco Express and the award-winning Ken Picton Salon as well as other stores and services. PLUS, it’s home to the Aquabus waterbus service – offering with trips around the Bay and beyond and to the city centre.

In an area steeped in Wales industrial history, Mermaid Quay’s distinctive architecture is inspired by its maritime location and rich heritage – featuring decking, towers, balconies, terraces, colonnades and bridges.

Mermaid Quay is currently undergoing a comprehensive multi-million pound strategic refurbishment which includes new public realm (new paving, lighting, landscaping, signage and wayfinding, entrance markers, seating and street furniture) and redevelopment of units to bring in new occupiers including Cosy Club, Everyman Cinema and Hubbox.

There’s always plenty going on at Mermaid Quay, with great family-friendly events. For the latest programme and news about Mermaid Quay, check out the what’s on and news & offers sections of this website.