A company behind some of Cardiff's most well-known pubs is set to take over The Dock in Cardiff Bay after it recently announced its closure. The popular bar in Mermaid Quay announced the news on its Facebook page earlier this week.
"Cardiff Bay loses precious cargo. It’s with a heavy heart that we announce our time has come to an end. Thank you for all of the memories. We have loved hosting your celebrations, dancing and dining with you. We would like to thank you for your support and custom over the years. From all of us at The Dock, may you have fair winds and following seas," the statement read.
The bar announced its final quiz night on December 29 last year. However, Croeso Pub Ltd has announced that it is adding The Dock to its portfolio. The south Wales pub chain runs five venues in the city centre, including The Philharmonic, Brewhouse, Retro, Blue Bell, and Daffodil.
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After originally opening as Terra Nova, the bar underwent a £1.25million refurbishment in 2016 and was renamed 'The Dock'. The former Marstons Brains pub will now be run by Croeso Pubs, which refurbished the Goat Major pub on High Street and reinstated its original name, Blue Bell, in 2021.
Croeso Pubs also took over the former Brains pub 33 Windsor Place in December 2021, reopening it as gastropub Daffodil. Overseen by Alex Howells, who helped set up the Hare and Hounds in Aberthin and the Heathcock in Llandaff, the venue offers a range of drinks and a menu that includes Welsh produce. You can read our review here.
The bar will host daily live music to entertain custoemrs and will be showing major sporting events, having Sky, Amazon, BT, and Viaplay packages. The Dock will officially open on January 26. To get Cardiff news straight to your inbox, subscribe to our daily newsletter here.
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