Alcotraz Cardiff: Cell Block Nine-One

You're walking into Alcotraz expecting novelty, but what you get is genuinely brilliant cocktails wrapped in a proper jailhouse aesthetic. The Brewery Quarter location means you've got that newly regenerated vibe—all exposed brick and converted warehouse energy—but this place takes it further with cell-block theming that somehow doesn't feel tacky. Expect theatrical presentation, knowledgeable bartenders who actually know their spirits, and drinks that taste like they've had serious thought behind them rather than just Instagram appeal.