Cardiff has hundreds of pubs and bars, from traditional pubs like The Cottage and The Old Arcade, to trendy new creations like The Goscombe. During the Spring and Summer, bars in the Café Quarter along Mill Lane take on a continental flavour as tables and chairs spill out onto the street.

The pubs outisde the capital are equally varied, and can play host to traditional Welsh music one night, and jazz the next. But whichever night you choose, most local pubs provide a friendly atmosphere and some great food.

The club scene in Wales has been thriving for some years. Evolution in Cardiff, for example, regularly features legends like Judge Jules and Dave Pearce, and is at the forefront of the UK’s dance scene.

Scotts in Wrexham is another very successful and influential club. There are 6 floors, 6 bars and several different types of music, including Dance, House, R’n’B, Motown, Northern Soul, and 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s chart music.

You'll normally find the best tips for undiscovered pub gems in your favourite travel guidebook.