Cardiff · medium venue

The Railway

Pontcanna (Cardiff)'s Sunday-night free open mic at 125 Cathedral Road, CF11 9PH — community pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.

About 200 standing, house PA.

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Updated 12 November 2026

At a glance

Checked 4 Jun 2026

Here is The Railway in Pontcanna, Cardiff at a glance. There is an in-house PA. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.

200

Standing
capacity

approx. · medium room

In detail

Live music	Varies
TodayClosed	12:00–23:30Opens in 4h 11m 33s
Backline	PA provided
Books	Mixed

01 — Inside the room

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02 — The details

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The facts

Capacity	about 200 standing
Live nights	Contact venue
Curfew	–
Sound limiter	–
Website	therailwayepub.co.uk

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03 — Find The Railway

Pontcanna

Getting there

You will find The Railway at 125 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna, Cardiff, CF14 2FH. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 63 rooms in our Cardiff venue directory.

125 Cathedral Road,
Pontcanna, Cardiff CF14 2FH

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The nearest station is Llandaf (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away.

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04 — Booking

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The open micEvery Sunday20:00 · Free entry

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05 — Opening times

Open 7 of 7

The Railway publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times. Check the venue's own website before travelling on a bank holiday.

Mon	13:00–23:00
Tue	13:00–23:00
Wed	13:00–23:00
Thu	13:00–23:00
FriToday	12:00–23:30
Sat	10:00–23:30
Sun	12:00–22:00

06 — What's on stage

3 provided

The Railway has an in-house PA for visiting acts. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about. Played here and the kit was different? Tell us and we will update it.

PA system	Provided
Drum kit	Bring your own
Guitar amp	Provided
Bass amp	Bring your own
Keys / keyboard	Bring your own
2 vocal mics	Provided
In-house engineer	None

07 — About

Pontcanna, Cardiff

About The Railway

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The Railway is a grassroots music venue in Pontcanna, Cardiff with a standing capacity of about 200.

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The ‌‌‍Railway in Pontcanna, Cardiff, is a vibrant community pub known for its inclusive atmosphere and a diverse mix of music genres. With a standing capacity of around 80, it hosts a free open mic night every Sunday, providing a platform for both original compositions and covers. Equipped with a PA system and guitar amp, it encourages local talent to showcase their creativity in a welcoming setting.

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08 — What's on

Open mic

The regular night at The Railway on GigXchange is its open mic. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The Cardiff gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight.

Open mic, every Sunday - 20:00 · Free entry. More nights out in the wider Cardiff gig directory.

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Next 30 days

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#56

of 63
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Ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly.

01	Tramshed up3	9 gigs
02	Fuel Rock Club up3	8 gigs
03	The Globe down2	8 gigs
04	Cardiff Students' Union down2	5 gigs
05	Clwb Ifor Bach down2	5 gigs
06	Black Cat Bridgend	4 gigs
07	Depot up2	4 gigs
08	The Canopi up2	3 gigs
09	The Gate down2	3 gigs
10	Clwb Crown down2	2 gigs

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Q: What is the capacity of The Railway?

The Railway has a listed standing capacity of about 200, a medium venue. Check the figure with the venue before you book. See all Cardiff venues for size comparisons. By size, The Railway is the 16th largest of the 29 venues we list in and around Cardiff with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Fuel Rock Club (about 160); Clwb Ifor Bach (about 250) and The Cobblestones (about 150).

Pontcanna (Cardiff)'s Sunday-night free open mic at 125 Cathedral Road, CF11 9PH — community pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.

c. 200
Capacity: Varies
Live music: 12:00
Open today: PA
Backline: Mixed
Books: Listed
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Opening times

7 of 7 days listed

Mon 13:00–23:00
Tue 13:00–23:00
Wed 13:00–23:00
Thu 13:00–23:00
FriToday 12:00–23:30
Sat 10:00–23:30
Sun 12:00–22:00

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The Railway — Quick Facts

The Railway capacity: about 200 standing. Pontcanna (Cardiff)'s Sunday-night free open mic at 125 Cathedral Road, CF11 9PH — community pub, PA + guitar amp, 12-minute slots.

Venue status Last checked 04 Jun 2026

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Capacity 200 standing A listed figure, not yet verified - check it with the venue before you book.

By size, The Railway is the 16th largest of the 29 venues we list in and around Cardiff with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Fuel Rock Club (about 160); Clwb Ifor Bach (about 250) and The Cobblestones (about 150).

The Railway holds about 200 standing, which makes it a medium room by the sizes we use across the directory. That is close to the typical room we list around Cardiff (about 250). At 150 to 500, a room tends to book acts with a following of their own: local headliners, or support for a touring band, often through a promoter. Treat the number as a guide until it is verified, and check it with the venue first.

Today12:00–23:30Opens in 4h 11m 33s

Directory statusBeing verified

This pageNot yet claimed

Websitetherailwayepub.co.uk

SizeMediumvenueAbout 200 standing

Live musicVariesnight to nightNights vary - check the listings

BacklinePAPA + micsThe Railway provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and a guitar amp; bring your own drum kit, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.

BooksMixedlive actsGenres listed by the venue

Opening times

The Railway this week

Mon 13:00–23:00

Tue 13:00–23:00

Wed 13:00–23:00

Thu 13:00–23:00

Fri· today 12:00–23:30

Sat 10:00–23:30

Sun 12:00–22:00

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Inside The Railway

The Railway has an in-house PA for visiting acts. The room holds about 200. Below: the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about and what we know about the room.

PA systemProvided

Drum kitBring your own

Guitar ampProvided

Bass ampBring your own

Keys / keyboardBring your own

2 vocal micsProvided

In-house engineerNone

About The Railway

The Railway is a grassroots music venue in Pontcanna, Cardiff with a standing capacity of about 200. The Railway provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and a guitar amp; bring your own drum kit, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.

This listing is part of the Cardiff venue directory.

Listing notes

What to know

The Railway doesn't list fixed live-music nights, so look at what is booked in the rail below to see when it runs shows. A PA is listed; check what else is on stage before you load in. The Railway isn't on GigXchange yet - vote to bring it on, and have a short EPK and a live clip ready, since that is what most venues ask for first. See where else to play in Cardiff and what local gigs pay.

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Find The Railway

You will find The Railway at 125 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna, Cardiff, CF14 2FH. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps. It is one of 63 rooms in our Cardiff venue directory.

Address125 Cathedral Road

AreaPontcanna, Cardiff

PostcodeCF14 2FH

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Getting there

The nearest station is Llandaf (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. The Railway is in Pontcanna, Cardiff — use CF14 2FH for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Before you travel, check the night’s start time and what’s on in Cardiff this week; if you book acts, see who’s available in Cardiff this weekend.

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The Cardiff League

The Railway is #56 of 63 Cardiff venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly. Only gigs in the GigXchange directory count.

# Move Venue Gigs
#1 ▲3 Tramshed 9 gigs
#2 ▲3 Fuel Rock Club 8 gigs
#3 ▼2 The Globe 8 gigs
#4 ▼2 Cardiff Students' Union 5 gigs
#5 ▼2 Clwb Ifor Bach 5 gigs
#6 – Black Cat Bridgend 4 gigs
#7 ▲2 Depot 4 gigs
#8 ▲2 The Canopi 3 gigs
#9 ▼2 The Gate 3 gigs
#10 ▼2 Clwb Crown 2 gigs

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What equipment does The Railway provide?

The Railway provides a PA system, 2 vocal mics and a guitar amp; bring your own drum kit, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer. For venues with gear listed, see the Cardiff venue directory.

What genres does The Railway book?

Contact the venue for genre preferences. Most Cardiff grassroots venues book a mix of rock, pop, folk, and acoustic acts.

How do I book a gig at The Railway?

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What is the capacity of The Railway?

The Railway has a listed standing capacity of about 200, a medium venue. Check the figure with the venue before you book. See all Cardiff venues for size comparisons. By size, The Railway is the 16th largest of the 29 venues we list in and around Cardiff with a standing capacity. Similar-size rooms: Fuel Rock Club (about 160); Clwb Ifor Bach (about 250) and The Cobblestones (about 150).

Does The Railway have open mic nights?

Yes — The Railway hosts an open mic. Day, time and signup details are on its open mic listing.

Where is The Railway?

125 Cathedral Road, Pontcanna, Cardiff, CF14 2FH. See the map below for directions. Browse more Cardiff venues nearby.

What are typical fees at The Railway?

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What's the nearest station to The Railway?

The nearest station is Llandaf (rail station), about 5 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is CF14 2FH. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)

How do I contact The Railway?

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Venues Near The Railway

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The Railway in brief. Set in Pontcanna, Cardiff, The Railway is a mid-sized room (150 to 499). There’s also an open mic (every Sunday). Rooms nearby include The Rummer Tavern, Tiger Yard and Tiny Rebel; the Cardiff venue directory has the rest.

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The Railway

The Railway — Quick Facts

The Railway this week

Inside The Railway

Find The Railway

What's On at The Railway

The Cardiff League

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