Cameo is a bit of a peculiarity. It is a member's club that has a sign out front explaining that it…read moreis open to non-members during the day... all well and good! But then there's a sign that states that Cameo is open every evening to non-members too! What's that about? Doesn't it mean that non-member's can go as often and for as long as the members can? Do you get my confusion? I know that being a members club affords a business a certain legal status. It allows venue owners to offer their clientele discretionary benefits, but I forget the details... all I can remember is that it is a preferable arrangement in certain circumstances, particularly for the customer in terms of financial considerations... I think it definitely will make certain things less expensive... sometimes significantly...! What I can tell you for sure is that Cameo Bistro serves food all day, starting with breakfast and ending with dinner. It has a full bar, with indoor and outdoor seating. It's also pretty popular, especially for Sunday lunch. Food includes everything from Tapas to A La Carte in the evenings. They also offer the Cameo lounge for private hire.

This stylish, modern bar is mainly a members' club, although non-members can also go there (but can…read moreexpect to pay more for drinks and food!). They serve breakfast from 8.30am, plus lunch and dinner, in their bistro area or outside on the pavement. It's popular with local Pontcanna media and arty types, and while it's reasonably friendly it can feel a bit cliquey some nights because everyone seems to know one another. It's less like this during the day, when it feels more like a café-bar that's open to all. It's also worth knowing that only members can gain admission after 9pm, as far as I know - so it's best to get there early if you're a non-member. To join, you have to pay a fee (£65 for 2010 individual membership) - probably only worth it if you're going to be a regular. You then get 10% off orders at the bar when you show your membership card, and meals are also cheaper than they are for non-members. While you're there, check out their 'wall of fame', showcasing photos of famous people that have visited the bar, most of them well-known Welsh personalities.

Kris Radar, I performed at this Club recently. Great down to Earth people. Fantastic Audience will…read morelook forward to seeing you all again

If you're a floppy quiffed, tight jeaned dour arty trendy wannbe - and i don't mean this is a…read morenegative way although as I write this I fail to see how this could be a compliment - then you will love Cardiff Arts Institute. Its air attempts to reek of pretension and the odour of the in crowd - the wall of marigold gloves is a testament to that. Having said that i was welcomed by a smiling bar maid who was more than happy to serve me. Which I found odd, I almost expected her to look me up and down disdainfully before walking away in disgust. I only spent a couple of hours there with a few mates and it was a quiet night so I can't say I experienced it at its best but I wouldn't say this is ever going to be my local or a regular haunt of mine - why? I loathe what its trying to be it doesn't feel natural - maybe I'm being a bit harsh - I just have a natural anathema to all things pretentious - it's only a personal view you may love it there. There are some nice design touches about the place and part of me can imagine it being a nice place to hang out but that part of me is very small indeed.

Don't be put off by thinking you need to be an Art student to get in here. You don't, though arty…read moretypes will defiantly appreciate the decor more than most. Its pretty much just a really good bar and music venue. The interior really must be seen, its far more unique and off the wall than any other bar in Cardiff. There is some amazing stuff going on here from poetry reading to amazing DJ's and artists. There's something for everything so check out their website now!

Well, on the plus side, it's a friendlier - much friendlier - place than the Cathays Conservative…read moreClub. However, it is still very much a local club for local people. You won't find yourself shunned but you probably also won't feel the gentle relaxed atmosphere of other places around here, like Gassy Jacks or Mr Smiths. The main problem really is a lack of atmosphere which means that you can sit and have a quiet drink but there's no real buzz in the air. There's nothing there to make you want to stay for a second or third drink. The prices are pretty good, though, so you're pocket won't mind if you do decide to stay.

I have been informed that the previous comments were posted by students. Its a pity you didn't see…read morethe club before all you students moved into the area and drive all the residents and old club members away. As for people hanging round the entrance, this is the scene outside most buildings since the smoking ban came in, so I think your comments are quite unjustified . Adrian Lock (club member)

A great venue for entertainment and live music…read more The building is truly unique with some fantastic features. Right in the middle of the city centre next to the train station. The food was excellent and a superb wine list all at a very reasonable charge. What more could you ask for?

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