Boom Battle Bar Cardiff
BEST FOR
Ages 0-18
ENTRY
from £5
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Cardiff
What it’s like
Axe throwing, electric darts and crazy golf under one roof, with a curfew that turns the place adults-only after early evening.
This one's a mixed bag depending on when you turn up. Before 5pm on Fridays and Saturdays, or 7pm the rest of the week, under-18s can join in on the augmented reality axe throwing, electric darts, shuffleboard and crazy golf, as long as there's an adult with them. After that cut-off it switches to strictly 18+, so this is very much a daytime plan if you're bringing the kids rather than an evening one.
The games themselves sound like proper fun for a family that likes a bit of competition. Axe throwing and electric darts both use augmented reality, which should keep teenagers interested longer than a standard game of pool, and there's beer or Prosecco pong too if the grown-ups fancy a go once the kids are off doing crazy golf. A BOOM Bundle covering a game, food and drinks comes to £27.50 a head, or you can just grab the £10 meal deal of chicken tenders, fries and a drink if you're not bothered about the games.
It's a cashless venue, so leave the loose change at home and bring a card. Walk-ins are welcome but they'd rather you booked ahead, especially for evenings and bigger groups, and online bookings get paid in full upfront. Worth knowing before you commit: bookings are non-refundable, and there's a £10 per person fee if you no-show or cancel late, so it's not the venue to book on a maybe.
Parking is a short walk rather than on the doorstep, with the NCP on Westgate Street five to ten minutes away, and both main taxi ranks are just two minutes from the door if you're coming in from further out. For birthdays, the birthday person goes free in groups of six or more, which takes a bit of the sting out of the £27.50pp packages.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Families in the daytime; teens will enjoy the AR axe throwing and darts most
- Booking
- Walk-ins welcome but advance booking recommended for games to guarantee availability
- Parking
- NCP car park on Westgate Street, 5-10 minute walk away
- Food
- Street food menu with small plates, burgers, sides, and sharing options
- Getting there by bus or train
- Cardiff Central Station taxi rank or St Mary's Street taxi rank, both 2 minutes walk away
- Parties
- Birthday packages available. Birthday person goes free in groups of 6+
- It's cashless throughout, so card or contactless only
- Under-18s need an adult with them at all times and must leave before the 18+ curfew kicks in
- Online bookings are paid in full upfront, not just a deposit
- The two nearest taxi ranks are only two minutes' walk from the door
Plan your visit
Is this suitable for kids?
Yes, but only up to a point in the day. Under-18s can play before 5pm Friday and Saturday, or before 7pm the rest of the week, and always need an adult with them.
What happens in the evening?
It goes strictly 18+ after those early evening cut-offs, so plan a daytime visit if you're bringing children.
How much does it cost?
A BOOM Bundle with a game, food and drinks is £27.50 a person, and the meal deal of chicken tenders, fries and a drink is £10.
Do we need to book?
Walk-ins are welcome, but booking ahead is recommended, especially for evenings and bigger groups. Online bookings are paid in full at the time of booking.
What if we need to cancel?
Bookings are non-refundable, and there is a £10 per person fee for a no-show or late cancellation. Email the venue at least 24 hours ahead if you need to reschedule.
Do you take cash?
No, it's a cashless venue, so bring a card or contactless payment.
What food is on offer?
There's a street food menu with small plates, burgers, sides and sharing options, plus the £10 meal deal of chicken tenders, fries and a drink.
Is there parking nearby?
The NCP on Westgate Street is the nearest option, about five to ten minutes on foot.
Can we book a birthday party?
Packages start from £27.50 a person including game time, drinks tokens and street food, and the birthday person goes free in groups of six or more.
Do we need ID?
If you look under 25 you will need valid ID, as they run a Challenge 25 policy. Under-16s must stay with an adult throughout the visit.
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