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Chess in Cardiff

You can play chess at 6 places in Cardiff: 2 cafés, 3 bars and 1 outdoor spot. Cafés and bars: Blackweir Tavern, The Grange Pub and Bacareto. Outdoors: Chess Chess Y'all @ The Hayes.

Where to play chess in Cardiff: 6 places, 2 cafés, 3 bars and 1 outdoor spot. Map and addresses on Checkmate IRL.

All 6 chess venues in Cardiff, United Kingdom

List last updated: 2026-11-01

Cafés (2)

• Chance & Counters Cardiff — café, First Floor, 23 High St, Cardiff CF10 1PT, UK · chess boards available, drinks
• Scaredy Cats Cafe Bar — café, 16 Working St, St Davids Centre, Cardiff CF10 1GN, UK · chess boards available, drinks

Bars and pubs (3)

• Bacareto — bar, 13 Church Street, Cardiff CF10 1BG · chess boards available, drinks
• Blackweir Tavern — bar, North Rd, Cardiff CF10 3DX, United Kingdom · chess boards available, drinks
• The Grange Pub — bar, 134 Penarth Rd, Cardiff CF11 6NJ, United Kingdom · chess boards available, drinks

Outdoor boards and tables (1)

• Chess Chess Y'all @ The Hayes — park venue, Hayes Island Snack Bar, The Hayes, Cardiff CF10 1AH · chess boards available

Social chess clubs in Cardiff

Casual club nights with their own name and crowd, separate from the places above. Most move between venues, so check the club for the next date.

• Chess Chess Y'all

All social chess clubs in Cardiff

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Questions about chess in Cardiff

Where can I play chess in Cardiff?

Checkmate IRL maps 6 places to play chess in Cardiff: 2 cafés, 3 bars and 1 outdoor spot. They include Chance & Counters Cardiff, Blackweir Tavern and Chess Chess Y'all @ The Hayes.

Is there a chess café or chess bar in Cardiff?

Yes. 2 cafés and 3 bars in Cardiff are listed as places to play chess, including Blackweir Tavern, The Grange Pub and Bacareto.

Where can I play chess outdoors in Cardiff?

Chess Chess Y'all @ The Hayes is the outdoor spot on the map.

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