Ad | If you haven’t heard the news already, Tonight Josephine has landed in Cardiff. The bright pink entrance can be found on Caroline Street in the old Charleston’s Steakhouse venue. I have a hilarious garlic bread story from here, but that might be for another time! Anyway, here’s everything you need to know about the new cocktail bar in Cardiff, Tonight Josephine Cardiff.
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Tonight Josephine Cardiff Reviews
I’ve got to be honest, when the news that Tonight Josephine was opening hit my socials, I wasn’t that bothered. I hadn’t heard of the brand before, and all I could think was, “Do we need another neon Instagram bar?” Don’t get me wrong, I love going out to the cocktail bars in Cardiff. But I also love an old man pub, where everything is brown, and I can enjoy a beer.
It was the extravagant bottomless brunches that quickly changed my mind. Even before the doors opened, I had booked a table of 10 at the Spice Up Your Brunch for my birthday in May. An afternoon of 90s nostalgia hosted by 3 spicy drag queens, a brunch dish, and 2 hours of bottomless drinks. Yes, please?! Other themes include Moulin Rouge, Mamma Mia and Pop Icons. I do love bottomless brunch!
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What did I think on my first visit?
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My first visit was late at night (or was it early morning?) after being to By Order Of… at Depot. Was the bar going to be more than an Instagram-worthy interior? After a night of dancing and not wearing heels for 2 years during the lockdown, the stairs were challenging. It felt like a hike up Pen-y-Fan. However, I conquered them.
Cardiff Tonight Josephine Launch Night
I popped along to the launch party on Wednesday, 20 April 2022. The venue is across two floors and can fit just under 300 people altogether. The walls are acid-green neon, and vibrant pink girl power vinyls can be seen in every direction. There’s plenty of standing (dancing) space and booth and poser seating.
Tonight Josephine is the perfect Cardiff bar for your girl gang to meet up. Gentlemen are obviously welcome too, but they’ll need to be as fearless (or fabulous) as the ladies to get in. I worried about the lavish cocktail menu. As someone who detests gin, this is usually the heavy focus of the millennial menu. The list has over 30 to choose from. There are the gin drinks, as well as vodka, martinis, spritz and my favourite, the rum cocktail. I particularly loved the Zombie with three types of rum and Rum Bongo for a sweeter summer drink. Non-drinkers can also get involved as there are plenty of mocktails too.
The menu is as loud as the music. My ideal soundtrack of 90s and 00s pop. Think SClub, NSync, Britney, Christina and Beyonce. Step into the bathroom, and you’ll find even more attitude. Police mugshots of rule-breaking celebrities adorn the doors. So, if you’ve ever wanted a picture with Lindsay Lohan, here is your chance. The Hollywood mirrors are fantastic for touching up your lipstick (and showing the old lady cracks that have appeared on my face).
Tonight Joesphine Cardiff Review
Will I go again? Sure! Absolutely! I can see it being a top spot for birthday parties and hen dos. The cocktails, although divine, were expensive. So, I’d only be having them during the 2-4-1 or happy hour to pull me in. Otherwise, my first port of call would be one of the other cocktail bars in Cardiff. However, I can see it being a fun place to dance the night away. Being on Chippy Lane, you don’t have far to stumble to get your end of the night grub before getting in a taxi home.
Tonight Josephine Bottomless Brunch Review
Eight of us attended the Spice Girls themed bottomless drag brunch for my birthday. The event was brilliant fun, and we all enjoyed it! It’s full-on as soon as the event starts. The spicy drag queens were brilliant fun.
Tonight Josephine Cardiff Bottomless Brunch
However, there were a few things that could have been improved. For £49, I would have liked my food on a plate with proper cutlery rather than cardboard. Eating before going is probably best because the tiny portion will not soak up any alcohol. Mine was also cold. You have to pre-order; on the menu was a grilled halloumi burger, jerked chicken fillets, smashed avocado on baked ciabatta or a slow-cooked BBQ pulled pork burger.
Also, you only get two jugs of cocktails at a time. Which is great if you’re all drinking the same thing. We all drink different options, so it did become a waiting game. They aren’t also replenished quickly enough. It’s the least tipsy I’ve ever been leaving a bottomless brunch.
When the event ended, we were shepherded out of the room and weren’t allowed to take our drinks with us! My main grumble was that I informed the staff on arrival that one of the girls doesn’t drink, and she had 1 mocktail, 1 faux Prosecco and 2 diet cokes – and that’s because she went to the bar to ask. These are only niggles; I’m sure as the team do more of these events, they can be ironed out! I would recommend it to others, especially if you’re celebrating a birthday, hen do etc!
There are other themes such as girl bands, Harry Styles, Mamma Mia, pop icons and Beyonce. You can even do a Friday night brunch.
Getting around Cardiff has never been easier
Tonight Josephine is a 3-minute walk from Cardiff Central Station.
With stops in Taffs Well, Radyr, Whitchurch, Llandaff North, Cathays, two in the city centre – Queen Street and Cardiff Central – plus Cardiff Bay. Getting around Cardiff has never been easier. Tonight Josephine is near Central Station. Get off the train, and you could be in the bar in less than 5-minutes.
Transport for Wales now offers Multiflex, which gives you 12 journeys for the same price as 5 returns. And who doesn’t want to save money for cocktails?
Pre-book your parking and save
Prefer to drive? No problem! NCP Park Pass is an easy way to save money on parking. Not only do you access special parking deals, but you also don’t need to remember where you put the ticket collected at the barrier – mine always gets lost in the handbag. As payment is contact-free and cashless, you do it on your phone.
You can always pre-book your parking online and save money if that’s not your thing. Find a car park, choose your date and time, enter your details and make your payment. Once you’ve booked your parking online, you will receive a booking confirmation email detailing your booking and how to enter and exit the car park.
Get a Free Cocktail
Before your visit, make sure to sign up for their mailing list. Where you’ll get a free cocktail in exchange.
Who are Tonight Josephine?
Tonight Josephine is one of the brands in The Adventure Bar Group. It is their first bar in Wales. Tonight Josephine London and Birmingham have amassed a legion of fans. This is clear from their 80,000 engaged followers on Instagram. Their motto is “well behaved women don’t make history“, which is right up my street, as I hate following the rules. The group’s other bars include Blame Gloria, The Escapologist, Bar Elba, Nikki’s Bar and Luna Springs.
Tonight Josephine is inspired by the first Empress of France, Josephine de Beauharnais, Napoleon’s famed nineteenth-century party animal and wife. She was intelligent, beautiful, and talked her way out of her appointment with the guillotine. She also didn’t care what people thought of her, an attitude that the bar has kept alive.
Tonight Josephine Cardiff Opening
The Cardiff branch opened on Friday, 8 April 2022. Their opening hours are Sunday to Thursday from 4.30pm – 1am, and Saturday and Sunday from 4.30pm – 3am.
Tonight Josephine Address
Find the bar on Caroline Street Cardiff CF10 1FF.
Tonight Josephine Dress Code
The dress code is smart casual.
Tonight Josephine Age Limit
Is Tonight Josephine 21 and over? The venue is for those aged 21 plus. However, it is at the management’s discretion if you are 18 or over. Like all establishments, they have a challenge 25 policy.
Tonight Josephine Cardiff Events
There are events on every weekend and at Christmas. Including bottomless brunches and afternoon teas.
Tonight Josephine Cardiff Tickets
For some events, such as bottomless brunch, you need to get tickets in advance.
Tonight Josephine Cardiff Menu
Let’s be honest; it’s not homemade or local food on the Tonight Josephine menu. But, are you really going there for good food?
The brunch menu is basic beige, and you can choose on the day between a BBQ pulled pork bun with skinny fries, smashed avocado on toast with hash brown nuggets, Louisiana chicken burger and skinny fries or a spiced hummus and falafel flatbread. (This is subject to change.)
Finger food is also on the menu, such as wedges, cauliflower hot wings, arancini, loaded nachos and burgers.
Tonight Josephine Packages
You get free venue hire at Tonight Josephine, and drinks packages and food platters are available.
Tonight Josephine Cardiff Prices
So Tonight Josephine drinks prices are: cocktails are between £8-12, and the brunch events are between £35-49
Tonight Josephine Happy Hour
Enjoy Happy Hours at Tonight Josephine Cardiff between 4.30pm-8pm Monday to Friday, 5pm-7pm on Saturdays and 4.30pm-10pm on Sundays. Excluding Bank Holidays (Sunday and Monday).
Gift Vouchers
Not sure what to buy your friend? Gift vouchers are available from £25.
Tonight Josephine Cardiff Email
bookings@tonightjosephine.co.uk
Are there other Tonight Josephine venues?
Yes, there are. Find them in Liverpool London Birmingham and Tonight Josephine Bristol
Cardiff Food
From breakfast to brunch, quick bites at lunch and casual dining to fancy dinners, there are some fantastic restaurants in Cardiff.
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Whether looking for an after-work drink with colleagues, a boy’s or girls’ night out surrounded by cocktails, or a date night spot, you’re always close to the best bars in Cardiff City Centre and the neighbourhoods.
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Stay in Cardiff
Want to see and experience more of Cardiff? If you know when you’d like to travel, try to book in advance and as soon as possible. Prices tend to rise the closer you get to the travel date. However, there is a vast array to accommodate all budgets.
Radisson Cardiff
The Radisson Blue Hotel Cardiff is in the city centre. The 4-star hotel has smart TVs in the bedrooms, private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries, laptop-compatible safes, and limited onsite parking.
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easyHotel Cardiff
The easyHotel Cardiff has double rooms (with or without a window), accessible bedrooms and twin rooms. Found a short walk behind Cardiff Queen Street train station. Significantly, the budget hotel has en-suite bathrooms, heated rooms in the winter and air conditioning in the summer. WiFi is free; pay and display and multi-storey car parks are nearby.
Dog friendly hotels in Cardiff
Your perfect dog-friendly escape in Cardiff awaits! Before I had my rescue dog, Ivan, I didn’t think Cardiff was very dog friendly. How wrong was I? So, the dog friendly hotels in Cardiff include national chain hotels, budget brands, pubs and country houses.
The Copthorne
The Copthorne, part of Millennium Hotels and Resorts, is a traditional 4-star hotel in Cardiff that is ideally located between the city centre and the coast of Barry Island. Specifically, it is ideal for business travellers, couples or families, it is a perfect base. Presently, you can expect free Wi-Fi, an indoor pool and modern in-room amenities. Book early and save up to 20% off:
The Hilton Cardiff
For a luxurious stay, The Hilton Cardiff, in the heart of the city centre, has beautiful amenities, including a pool and health club. With Hilton Honors, you get exclusive perks when you stay at more than 6,700 hotels around the world. Members receive Points on every stay, which can be turned into free nights.
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Using TripAdvisor when booking a hotel allows you to access a wealth of reviews and ratings from fellow travellers, helping you make an informed decision on where to stay while also providing recommendations and insights on planning things to do during your trip.
The surrounding areas
Also, don’t be afraid of staying out of central Cardiff. Penarth, Barry, Caerphilly, Pontypridd, and Merthyr Tydfil are the surrounding areas connected by regular buses and trains. You can also plan with LastMinute.com. Stay at great hotels at a fraction of the price.
Cottages and Houses
The award-winning business, Sykes Cottages, has properties across the UK, and the ones near Cardiff are beautiful. From cosy lodges with traditional woodburning stoves to contemporary accommodation with a hot tub. Furthermore, with all the amenities you could need, including parking, WiFi and many dog-friendly places, check out Sykes Holiday Cottages.
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