ALL of our events in the gig space are FREE ENTRY and non-ticketed and you are more than welcome to join us for them all. However, we DO NOT offer table reservations/bookings and instead operate on a first-come-first-served basis — for the best chance to grab a spot, swing by early! We are open from 4pm

People are generally very lucky here when it comes to finding lost beloved & valuable items. However, we are not always in the building to search for them. We will of course look for any lost property when we get to work but it may take some time to get back to you. That said, everything that gets handed in gets logged and you are very welcome to come down and look for your item, or ask the bar staff if an item that matches your description has been handed in/logged. We are open from 4pm Tues-Sun.

You can find all of our current event listings at our events page. Follow us on our Facebook and instagram page @porterscardiff for all the latest updates. All of our events are free-entry and non-ticketed so you just need to show up early enough to guarantee entry.

Events Tue-Thurs start at 8pm and bands on Fri-Sat start at 9:30pm.

Our OPEN MIC runs on every Tuesday evening. Sign-ups start from 7pm and slots start from 8pm. There is an acoustic guitar and a stage piano available for all peformers if they need it (but feel free to bring your own if you'd like). If you are performing anything else then of course you'll need to bring whatever equipment you will need in order to perform. If you are performing with backing tracks then using tracks from your phone/laptop is possible. We have a full microphone locker and P.A system so we are equipped for any setup you'd like to throw at us! Due to the high level of sign-ups we advise to arrive as early as possible. Slots are two songs or 10 minutes each.

Our popular PUB QUIZ runs every Sunday from 7:30pm. There is a maximum of 6 people per team and the entry fee is £1 per team member. The quiz has an obscure knowledge round, a picture round, a music round and a bonus round chosen by the losing team from the week before. We advise getting there earlier to ensure you get a table.

Thanks for your interest in performing at our venue! Our original music nights are curated by our promoting/booking teams. Head over to the Porter’s Presents page for more details. Please complete this form to have your details forwarded to them. They'll then be in touch if a suitable opportunity arises.

At this moment in time, we don't have any job openings or vacancies. However, if you send over your CV and cover letter to info@porterscardiff.com with your name as the email subject header, then we will be in touch if something becomes available. Your CV will be digitally stored for 6 months.

Need a space that works for your project? Whether you're planning a performance, rehearsal, R&D session, meeting, we’ve got you covered. Our versatile 60-seat basement theatre and adaptable studio space are available to hire — ideal for creatives, companies, and community groups alike. Click here for more details

Our venue isn’t fully dog-friendly due to loud bands, soundchecks, and busy events. However, on quieter days (typically Tuesdays and Sundays), we welcome dogs on-site. Assistance and support animals are always permitted.

Our premises license only allows under 18’s to be allowed on site until 7:30pm.

At Porter’s, we love an eclectic mix of events created and driven by the people who use our space. Whether you’re a musician, comedian, theatre-maker, or just someone with an idea for a great night, we’d love to hear from you.

• Live music: We have regular live original music events under the name Porter’s Presents. These are held most Wednesdays and the first two Fridays of the month, offering a community-driven platform where musicians, promoters, societies, and creatives can pitch event ideas for their lineups. With FREE room hire, sound technicians, and promo support, hosting is accessible to all. To find out more info on this click here.

• Something else entirely: Drop us a line with your idea, and we’ll do our best to make it happen. Click here to ….

• Theatre events: If your event is theatre-specific, CLICK HERE to find out more details and get in touch with our theatre team.

Because we’re right in the heart of Cardiff city centre, you’ll find plenty of ways to get here depending on what works best for you. To help plan your journey, we’ve put together a complete guide HERE.