Cardiff City Stadium Sports Fan Tips
Cardiff City Stadium is a venue in or near Cardiff that is most often used for Soccer
Cardiff City Stadium seating?
It's quality. The stadium is nice and new, and thankfully the designers put a good amount of thought into seating and not just the exterior walls. The spacing between rows is sufficient and the legroom is considerate, which we all appreciate. In terms of views, they are mostly very good. You can tell the stadium has been designed for watching football as the views, acoustics and concourse access are all excellently executed. Very impressive.
Best Bars around Cardiff City Stadium?
With the new stadium only a (long) stone's throw from the old Ninian ground, the home fans tend to stick to their roots and visit the same pubs as always. If you're an away fan, generally stay clear of the pubs in that area, as they aren't terribly welcoming.Fear not however. While the other options are few and far between, they do exist. There's the Gol Centre (an indoor footie venue) or the Canton Rugby Football Club on the same street which also has a bar.
What to expect from the Cardiff City Stadium crowd?
It would be unfair to say "expect hostility from the crowd”, but there is something of a history with the home fans. Things aren't as bad as they were at Ninian Park, but most away fans advise covering non-Cardiff colours whenever you're out of your seat. In the stadium itself, the crowds are kept quite separate. There's also a whole lot of noise, which is great for generating the kind of atmosphere you need for a good game!
Best Food and Drink at Cardiff City Stadium?
You'll never guess what they sell here? Pies! It is pretty samey matchday grub I'm afraid, with Clark's Pies on offer at £3.40 a pop, a few different types of pasty (£3.50) and hot dogs to round it off at £4 each. The drinks on offer are, sadly, on a par with the food: Fosters, Strongbow and Brains Bitter (a local brew), £3.90 per pint. Wine is available (small bottles) for £4 if you're being fancy.
Best restaurants near Cardiff City Stadium?
Since the stadium is situated a mile or two out of town, the best option is to travel back in for your dinner! Once you're in, there's no shortage of choice. Casanova is a little-known beauty just two minutes away: it does exceptionally tasty, authentic Italian/Mediterranean food at a fair price.For the gluttonous out there (myself included) there's always Madame Fromage: often described as "cheese heaven”, it's a French delicatessen which is drowning in delicious cheese and meats.
How do I get to Cardiff City Stadium?
The walk from Cardiff Central is only 25 minutes, so really not all that long. It's the simplest, cheapest and easiest way to get there. Otherwise you can get connections from Central to either Grangetown (5 minutes' walk) or Ninian Park Holt (5 minutes' walk).For drivers, there isn't a great deal of parking. The Gol Centre offers parking at £5 per car and has 200 spaces.
Things to check out around Cardiff City Stadium?
Chapter is a pretty cool hangout spot either side of a game, as it is very chilled out and usually has a few different things going on. There's a cinema that's always showing edgy cult movies or similar, and they're always entertaining. They're also cheap at £4 a ticket. They have a bar with massive tables (and a selection of board games) with pretty good food as well. It's only 5 minutes' walk from the venue too, so super convenient!
Best Insider tip at Cardiff City Stadium?
If you're a visiting fan, then really do pay attention to your club colours and where you go drinking. Any pubs around the old stadium (Ninian Park) will be heaving with home fans, and there's a definite air of hostility toward visitors. In general, keep your colours hidden until you are actually in the stadium (and therefore separated from the home fans) in the interest of your own safety.