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COMING SOON
TO CARDIFF

It all started here.

The original home of Brains Brewery returns as Cardiff's newest destination. Rooted in Welsh heritage and reimagined for today, it's a place to gather, celebrate and experience the best of food, drink and sport.

Built in 1882. Reimagined for 2026.

Be among the first to experience the next chapter.

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CARDIFF · EST. 1882 · WALES

WHERE CARDIFF'S PAST PLAYS ON​

A Cardiff landmark, restored and reimagined for a whole new way to play.

Book your game. Experience what's inside.

140+ YEARS OF HISTORY · 3 SIMULATION BAYS · 3,500+ REAL STADIUMS

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Not a bar. A civic landmark.

HERITAGE AND TECHNOLOGY IN

ONE BUILDING

 

The Old Brewery is a restoration — of the Brains Brewery

site, of Welsh sporting pride, and of Cardiff's right to a

landmark destination worthy of its history. Stadium-grade

sports simulation technology meets Victorian industrial

architecture, in a venue built to last another century.

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HERITAGE
Cardiff Heritage, Poured Fresh

Brains ales on cask, Welsh craft spirits and authentic BBQ, served in the iconic home of Brains Brewery.

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TECHNOLOGY
Play Without Limits
 

Rugby, football and golf, played the way the pros see it. Step onto Principality Stadium. Tee off on world-famous courses. Three elite bays.  Explore over 3,500 real-world venues with incredible precision. One extraordinary place to play.

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EVENTS
Private Hire

From intimate team days to full exclusive buyouts, up to 400 guests. Corporate, celebrations, exclusive hire — the whole venue, yours.

MATCH DAYS
The Final Whistle Doesn't End Here

Group and tournament formats, built for supporters, designed for champions. Book your team in.

1882

S.A. Brain & Co. established at the Old Brewery site on St. Mary Street, Cardiff.

BUILT IN 1882.
REOPENED FOR
THE NEXT CENTURY

1897

The brewery expands — becoming one of the largest producers in South Wales.

1999

Principality Stadium opens. Welsh rugby enters a new era. Cardiff changes forever.

CARDIFF'S BREWING LEGACY

​S.A. Brain & Co. began brewing on this site over 140 years ago. The Victorian brickwork, the original signwriting, the industrial bones of the building — all preserved. All part of the experience.

2026

Old Brewery reopens — heritage venue,  destination experience.

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