The Alchemist Cardiff

I only stayed there for a bit to get some food before my train journey. The Caesar Salad is one of the best in the land. The music is nice too (2000's hits) and the prices are not inflated. Overall, I'd recommend this place!

Great atmosphere. Buzzing with lots of people on a night out. I have come here many times, even before it was all refurbished and it has always been good. The menu looks really good. But we didn't eat this time. We would come again

There was a big gang of us in there the weekend spending lots of money. didnt have any food... the beer was ok.. but started drinking double vodkas.. and then tried double rums... no alcohol in either... just water... and not cheap!! Not everyone is so drunk they wont notice!!

Incompetent, unprofessional and judgemental door staff at this venue. Will never visit or recommend any Philharmonic venue ever again. Going by the numerous previous reviews highlighting this issue, I can see that nothing much has changed and no retraining has been received by Assero Security Services, who provide security for this venue.

Came in for a few drinks on my birthday evening. The music and atmosphere was fantastic, even considering it was a Tuesday night! Took advantage of the 2-4-1 cocktails, and even after this ended they offer a particular cocktail each night that stays on the offer so that you don’t have to pay out for the full priced ones! The drinks were really lovely and overall we had a great evening!

Booked the VIP lounge for my daughters hen party for 50+ people Saturday 17th June 2023. The manager could not do enough for us from the time of booking to the day of the party. Also booked the hot and cold buffet through the manager which was delicious The room was exceptional with air conditioning and the modern feel atmosphere. Would highly recommend The Philharmonic for any private event. Suzanne

Had a fab night with friends but unfortunately one of my friends had too much to drink and was really sick. The doormen took us to a closed off area and gave her a bucket and water and a blanket to cover herself. They let us sit with her for a while before helping us carry her into a taxi and persuading the taxi driver to help us get her home. The doormen there were absolutely incredible. We felt safe and We were so thankful. Amazing doormen and all round **** good blokes. Thank you x

Do not go here unless you want to be man handled for no reason. The bouncers are on a massive power trip, one in particular is nothing but a bully, throwing my friend out accusing her of being sick in the toilets which she was not, and had no where near enough drink to be sick. She tried telling him that he had the wrong person and obviously he is someone who doesn't like to be told he is wrong so he decided to rag her through the club and throw her on to the pavement, breaking her sandals and badly bruising her leg! This is assault! The people who are supposed to be protecting everyone in the venue are the ones that we need to be protected from! When asked why he did this he gave a totally...

My friend and myself had just paid to get into the philharmonic. We bought a drink and headed to the dance floor. Whilst we were dancing, a lady with short white hair stated that we were “in her space”. We stepped down onto the floor and next thing we knew, a ‘bouncer’ told us to go upstairs “for a chat” (we took a photo of the woman after she tried to get the bouncer to get us thrown out for being in her ‘space’ we followed the bouncer. I asked for his badge number but he refused to tell us accusing us of filming him which we hadn’t and have proof it was just the woman who told us “it’s my space”. He gave us plastic cups and told us we were to be “out now”. I stated “are you serious?” He sa...