DNC Bar

You walk into DNC and immediately feel like you've stumbled somewhere that actually knows what it's doing. The bar sits within The Grand, which gives it this polished-but-not-pretentious atmosphere that Cardiff's been lacking. The cocktail menu reads like someone's actually thought about flavour combinations rather than just throwing expensive spirits at each other, and the bartenders here can actually talk you through what you're drinking without making you feel daft. It's the kind of place where you can either grab a quick drink after work or settle in for the evening without feeling rushed.