Who would have thought that a small nightclub behind Cardiff Central station would bring so many people together? Not many clubs have seen friendships made for life and are still talked about, despite being demolished nearly 20 years ago.
While it is a cliché to say, the Hippo Club on Penarth Road in Cardiff absolutely brought people together through amazing tunes and good times along with a sense of belonging that was found in abundance.
The venue was also a place that many big name DJs would actively seek and want to play at. Couple this with some of the best resident DJs around and the Hippo had all the hallmarks of being one of, if not the, best clubs around.
