Not as vibrant as it used to be. Review of Mermaid Quay Pending review Was quiet on Thursday morning as we expected. We could not make out whether it was the time of the day or the times we all were in. A few places were shut and the place was not as vibrant as we had seen in the pre-Covid days.

We spent two nights in Cardiff Bay the 19th and 20th October during this time we visited the Quay a number of times. This waterfront Quay was part of the massive investment for the Dock and Bay regeneration programme and it opened in 1999. It is has numerous bars, restaurants, cafes and shops. However there are other interesting aspects to be seen and explored. Close by the "Spoons" pub, the Mount Stuart, which we visited more than once, there is the small Landsea Square and it's Water Feature. In front of the pub on the waterfront there is the Landsea Gardens and the Rugby Players Statue From the Quay there are views across the Plass to three very different styles of buildings, all of national importance, Welsh Millennium Centre, The Senedd, Parliament and the historic Pierhead Building. We walked across the wooden footbridge , than spans Roald Dahl Plass, to the Quay from near Pierhead Building. From the footbridge we overlooked The Plass and its pillars and seventy foot tall water tower. There were pieces of industrial machinery dotted around the place, a reminded of the area's history and former use. We had dinner on the Quay both nights, first night in Demiro's and the next night in Duchess of Delhi (both reviewed separately). Kiosks and their jetties lined up along the waterfront, from here it was possible to take boat trips around the bay and into the City. Most of the places mentioned in the review are reviewed separately.

Absolutely gorgeous place to visit especially in lovely weather. Lovely restaurant’s overlooking the bay. Friendly staff and they have barrels of water for dogs. Outdoor seating areas which allowed our dog to come everywhere with us. There are shops and a hairdressers and a carpark. There was also water sports while we were there. Amazing place, id recommend it to everyone