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- ryan tCardiff, UK6 contributionsI absolutely loved my visit to the museum.
All the displays and arts are really fantastic and definitely a great learning experience for myself and the kids.
The museum was very clean throughout the building also the toilet facilities are kept well maintained and clean.
The staff were very friendly and helpful.
The gift shop and cafe was a little expensive.
I’m definitely coming back in the near future.Written 8 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Jason LCardiff, UK19 contributionsLovely oldish venue, hope new ownership does not change this. Not really a bad seat in the venue. Have to admit though bar and food prices are very expensive.Written 18 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- NOSH INSPECTORCardiff, UK31 contributionsIt’s hard to imagine Cardiff without this priceless, well-loved arts and community hub, with its own spacious café and all-day diversely-stocked bar.
(Although I’ve never eaten at this venue, all drinks have been fine - including their delicious hot chocolate!)
The centre also hosts interesting live theatre and even boasts its own intimate cinema.
And there are long tables, powerful wifi and copious plug sockets (I’ve never seen so many!) for the many laptop users it attracts.
If I had to change anything I would make the main café, meeting and bar area a little less clinical.
Maybe pools of subtle, diffused coloured lights or shades could be used - especially in the evening to enhance the ambience and atmosphere - at the moment it’s all white and grey, which doesn’t suit the winding down evening vibe.
It just needs to feel a little cosier, enhanced also by a few comfortable-but-modern chairs. Presently, everyone is still making do with school canteen-style chairs - okay for eating and working, but not so much for relaxing.
That said, don’t let me put you off visiting, the transformation from old school building to modern arts oasis has been spectacular.
It’s a unique venue with a very wide fan base: actors, artists, business people, students, hipsters, theatre/cinema goers, ageing hippies, weirdos, families, kids, senior citizens, the wealthy, the poor… etc etc - all life is here - enjoying a latte.
As regards the toilets that are shared by both men AND women, this is Monty Python-esque, LOO-piness.
It goes without saying that women and girls need the safe, private “sanctuary” of dedicated toilets, as their toilets have been for thousands of years, would you believe.
Of course, it’s only a matter of time before toilet sanity is restored and the manager puts his head in his hands, and exclaims: “What WERE we thinking?”
Anyway, long live Chapter - a jewel in Cardiff’s social and arts crown, and a nice change from the formulaic, corporate soullessness that permeates most cities.
(DID YOU KNOW? Around a hundred years ago, when the building was a school, a certain young boy, named Brinley, attended here. He eventually emigrated to Australia and later fathered a supremely talented daughter. She was Olivia Newton John.)Written 11 April 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - iola w1 contributionThe current exhibition of work by Alun Hemming and Paul green was excellent. This gallery has regular interesting and varied exhibitions and the artists who organise them and also exhibit are always very welcoming and friendly.Written 21 February 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Adrian H1 contributionI have visited this gallery many times and love the changing exhibitions. There is always a range on interesting and well respected artist on show and I have bought a couple of items from them over the years. I would highly recomment this gallery. It caters for all budgets and tastes.Written 10 August 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MerrowmumGuildford, UK1,373 contributionsSome gorgeous pieces in this little exhibition/gallery/retail space in the Bay area, showcasing a wide variety of Welsh talent in a variety of crafts including glass, pottery, jewellery and textiles amongst others. There is a café next door.Written 23 August 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Jones7 contributionsInteresting! It was very light and nice and airy inside. Plenty of space felt rather relaxing . I gather they change over what they display to make it more appealing. You can buy provisions once inside which always helps no regrets .enjoyed !Written 23 October 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sidney W1 contributionWe went to Cardiff for the weekend and to go around the Christmas market which was good, but to our surprise we found this gallery in a wonderful arcade in the centre of Cardiff, and what a gem of a find. We have never before bought any art works, I have never been anywhere that we could have bought so many, we bought two, I bought a JJ Adams and my wife bought a Chris Chapman which we were very pleased with and the service from the gallery ownersWritten 5 February 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Chris Charles1 contributionReally nice gallery and shop selling many beautiful paintings typically in the ÂŁ50-ÂŁ1000 range (including one my own I should fairly declare here!)
Calm and nice friendly environment, and it must surely be one of the most creative gift shops in Cardiff if you're looking to buy gifts for occasns too.Written 21 March 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
