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Motel Nights

Motel Nights brings proper American diner swagger to Paper Mill Road with craft cocktails and a retro-cool atmosphere that actually feels genuine.

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You'll walk into Motel Nights and immediately clock the Americana aesthetic—think neon signs, vinyl booths, and a jukebox that actually matters. It's the kind of place that could've felt try-hard, but the team here clearly knows what they're doing. The cocktails are taken seriously, mixing technical skill with a playful edge, whilst the whole room buzzes with the kind of energy that suggests people genuinely want to be here, not just ticking off a list. It's become exactly what Canton needed: a bar with real character that doesn't take itself too seriously.

Known for

  • Craft cocktails with genuine technique
  • Authentic Americana diner aesthetic
  • Vinyl jukebox and retro soundtrack
  • Strong cocktail programme without pretension
  • Genuinely welcoming atmosphere
4.8(91 reviews)
Unit A6, Paper Mill Rd, Cardiff CF11 8DH, UK