Ba Orient

Located on the first floor of Mermaid Quay in the heart of Cardiff Bay (wonderful views guaranteed), Ba Orient is one of the best bars in the neighbourhood – especially if eastern vibes, bottles of bubbly & exotic cocktails are your thing (try the sexy mojitos & raspberry Collins). Tacked onto the sleek Pearl of the Orient restaurant, it’s a sumptuous & sophisticated venue with a funky modern interior comprising rich colours, velvety fabrics & low seating – plus cute touches such as circular windows & spherical lampshades. Ba Orient also boasts an interesting menu of pan-Asian dishes ranging from assorted dim sum, crispy aromatic duck & robata grills to ho-fun noodles with strips of fillet steak. Just the ticket for a warm-up before taking in a show at the nearby Millennium Centre.