Chapter in Cardiff

Interesting & diverse. Good food

Excellent because now it feels more like an art centre

Lovely atmosphere, very relaxed. Good food & service.

Hard to keep up with the changes in the kitchen. It's been good for a long time, then over the last few months the menu hasd been amazing but now any substantial food is mostly beige. I ordered a burger as we didn't have tone to go elsewhere before the movie. The condiments trays have gone, I asked for ketchup which came in a small portion and the ketchup has been swapped with something inedible. Completely ruined the chips, which was the only thing I was looking forward to as the burger was not nice for the price. Waste of £20, including drinks. Really hope this is a blip. Have really enjoyed popping in for breakfast, lunch and Sunday dinners, choosing this over restaurants in the area over the last few months.

Called in for a coffee on a Tuesday evening. Not too many staff on duty to serve, and considerable wait to be served as several people were trying to find out why they had not received their food orders.

The vegan breakfast has gone downhill since my last visit several weeks ago. Also. No condiment tray. I had to ask and was rewarded with a smidgen of ketchup. Shoddy. I shall not return!

Fantastic place to come and meet up with friends, go to the cinema. Have some food. Local park about ten minutes walking distance away also. Staff are very friendly and polite. I will be going back.

Came for comedy show, really nice place

Always a great venue, with bar and food, canteen style social area.

Fantastic arts centre. Love spending time here.

Ferry friendly place and very helpful great place to visit

Brilliant place for young and old alike. Fantastic cinema, always plenty on and great food and drink. Get yourself down there! Really great choice those with children.

Great small cinema. Wish we had arrived earlier and had Sunday lunch

I love Chapter! Great seating area to sit, chill, eat, drink and feel like part of a community. Arts and music always around. Love the little cinemas . Awesome place and delicious food too

Great place for people to meet up . Lots of art and film events going on.

Advised the Centre that I would be attending with an ambulance disabled person, and that they would require an easy-access seat. On entering the cinema there was no designated seat and the person on the door was more interested in expressing that no one had told them that we would be there, rather than helping to resolve the issue Really disappointed in the absence of any level help or service available or offerer. My companion was not the only person with ambulatory issues, with a couple in front of us being told that they would have to wait for someone to operate the lift as they (the same staff member), stating that they were not allowed to use it.

Wonderful community space. Friendly staff, good choice of beer and ales. Lovely food, good fresh produce. Good value for money Always lots going on a Chapter, something for everyone. Great meeting place for friends and family.

Came along for an MS meet up, never been here before, it's so big and airy and has a really nice vibe to the place. I wouldn't mind trying out the cinema and coffee.

Spacious and very comfortable。Always like to stay here, especially in the morning. All the staff here are very nice. The atmosphere coming up from the customers is very "community." Thank you for offering this place and the food and service, of course.

A fantastic venue! An interesting place to have a drink. Always busy, with a theatre space and cinema. I take part in dance sessions here. I love the vibe of this place.

Nice place for all sorts of art events. Cinema is good for the price. Great bar but expensive. Tried the food last time but it was only OK, nothing specially good but nothing bad either.

Great venue. Quite busy in the cafe-bar. Lush lattes

Such a great space.juat has coffee and cake but it was really good!

Amazing space Fantastic youth theatre group. Lots of great food & drink. Cinemas Great space

So cool! Has so many awesome facilities and lovely events. It has an arthouse cinema, screenprint workshops, audition spaces, a massive lively and bubbly cafe with lots of options. Everyone here is really welcoming and friendly from reception right down to the cafe staff and the theatre directors. I will definitely be coming here again. I auditioned for a part in a play here and even if I don’t get the part it will have been worth it to find this place and get to read such a fun play! It has good bike parking facilities, it’s accessible inside and outside and feels very welcoming. Today it had a BSL zone which is lovely to see.

A warm and inviting place, a great events

Excellent venue. First visit and would highly recommend. Great staff. Well set out space.

Chapter 5/5 - always has great things on and is a brilliant community hub for Cardiff West. Chapter food 2/5 £14.50 for a Sunday roast which includes one slice of beef, half a carrot, very thin gravy, small piece parsnip, few roasties, a cold Yorkshire pud and a spoonful of mixed veg. Been a lot of times and it’s very inconsistent, like there’s a new chef there every time I’ve visited.

Went to see a movie here. It's awesome that they show a wide selection of movies, many that don't get any screenings in the mainstream chains. The screen room was nice and clean. The hallway to the screens are covered in movie posters - looks really great. Nice seating area around the cafe - I was able to sit there and charge my phone while I waited for my movie to start. Really cool vibe and atmosphere, and the staff were very nice and friendly.

Amazing place, great price and lovely staff

Decent food, good selection of beers and friendly staff too.

Great cinema, bar & café. Really good food.

Encantadora gran área con un montón de cosas que hacer con todo tipo de personas, que es fantástico. He estado visitando aquí varias veces al mes durante 7 años como un gran lugar para trabajar, conocer a otros. Sin embargo, definitivamente ha habido una disminución en los servicios y alimentos durante el último año. La comida tarda siglos, subió masivamente de precio (aprecio que todos los precios subieran pero esto es ridículo) y las porciones de comida son demasiado pequeñas y la calidad tampoco es tan buena. El personal incluso se ve 'bajo' y no tan feliz o motivado como antes. Se ha convertido de un lugar ocupado para trabajar /, comer en una guardería a veces con los niños corriendo alrededor de las mesas / gritando. Yo y mis colegas ahora vamos a otro lugar para reunirnos y solo asistimos al capítulo cuando no hay otra opción. Muy triste.

Liberal, Socail, Community, Arts. All good things

Belfast excellent film. Cinema and all other facilities very clean and good organisation.

Chapter Arts Centre, located in Cardiff, Wales, is a vibrant hub for creativity and cultural expression. As a multifaceted venue, it offers a diverse range of artistic experiences, including film screenings, live performances, exhibitions, workshops, and more. The cinema at Chapter Arts Centre showcases a rich selection of independent, foreign, and classic films, providing audiences with opportunities to explore diverse cinematic landscapes beyond mainstream offerings. The intimate screening rooms create an immersive atmosphere, perfect for cinephiles seeking thought-provoking narratives and visually captivating storytelling. Beyond film, Chapter Arts Centre hosts an array of live performances, from theater and dance to music and spoken word. The programming celebrates both emerging talents and established artists, fostering a dynamic environment that encourages experimentation and innovation. The gallery spaces at Chapter Arts Centre feature exhibitions that challenge perceptions and spark conversation. With a commitment to showcasing contemporary art in all its forms, visitors are treated to exhibitions that reflect the cultural zeitgeist and push the boundaries of artistic expression. In addition to its role as a cultural destination, Chapter Arts Centre is also a community hub, offering a variety of workshops, classes, and events for people of all ages and backgrounds. From creative writing workshops to children's art classes, there's something for everyone to participate in and enjoy. Overall, Chapter Arts Centre is a vital cultural institution that enriches the cultural landscape of Cardiff and beyond. With its diverse programming, welcoming atmosphere, and commitment to artistic excellence, it's a destination worth visiting time and time again. Whether you're a film buff, art enthusiast, or simply looking for a place to engage with creativity, Chapter Arts Centre has something to offer everyone.

Very nice clean place to visit. Good atmosphere in the cafeteria. Has free games to keep kids ocupied

Good venue for bands etc. Drinks are very expensive.

Love this place. Great ambience, vibrant. We came here to do some work as a team. Wifi was good and easy to access.

Went to a dance session on Saturday evening. Managed to park at the centre which was very welcome. Local streets mostly permit only. It's a fun place, well decorated, lively but not noisy. Served good coffee, free water, reasonable refreshments. Nice place with nice people. Hated the one gender loos. Never mix men with ladies. It smelled like a mens loo, I saw men not washing their hands so the ladies were wasting their time when they exited. Guess it's cheaper and trendy but the ladies in our group were not comfortable.

Went for the print festival. It was so fun! They have a really nice space there and I just loved the Community garden. I would've like to see more bins for the festival just one or 2 around the food stalls or entrance.

Tuve el almuerzo del domingo carne asada, rara vez como carne, así que era raro que lo pidiera... Qué decepcionante era tan graso que no podía comer ni cortarlo, además apenas estaba caliente

A great community resource with a highly regarded cinema included. A good place for a coffee and snack or a place that provides space for local groups and events. I attended an event as part of Volunteers Week recently.

Nice venue, good entertainment. Not enough vegan options

Great chips! Rest of the food was pretty good too. Nice little cinema showing a great film.

Great venue. Went to cinema. Comfy. Plenty of space. Good loos. Nice to see it busy with people eating and playing board games. Nice outdoor area to sit too.

Nice little cinema. Good food and a friendly welcome .

It's fantastic here highly recommended to one and all

Hands down my favourite place to see films in Cardiff. A good variety of mainstream and independent cinema, and the audiences are always so much better here (I've had too many bad experiences in bigger cinemas now that shan't be named...) Plus, a lovely place for a glass of wine beforehand too! This space is such a huge asset to Cardiff and long may it remain that way.

Went to cinema to watch back to black in the afternoon. Really nice.

-Nice atmosphere -Vegan food and drink options

Lovely venue, great performance, recording and workshop spaces, with a great open foyer / cafe area This cafe is great but also what brings it down, the quality of food and drinks is great, however it’s the slowest possible service I’ve ever had waiting for a coffee, every time I visit is the same. the cafe management and the way staff are trained, is simply poor. I nearly gave this review a 3 star, simply down the cafe staff speed and etiquette. However this is an arts centre, and I must rate it so, and the centre itself is truly great, a 5 star centre let down by a slow cafe

Lovely place nice chilled atmosphere

A brilliant place to hang out. There's a cafe, bar, gallery, theatre and a cinema which is great for off-beat films.

This place is always one of my stops when I'm in Canton. Always interesting to mill through, take in the vibrant bourgeoise life, maybe sit a spell to read or write, have a ponder.

The usual great service - lovely bacon roll, too.

Used to be great. It's good. Cinema is fine but the bar and cafe are not at good anymore.

Chapter is a great place but a few times now I've enquired about the soup as I have a problem with sugar intake. It seems that sugar is a constant ingredient of a Chapter soup. Why ? Sugar is in almost every food, and generally it is not good for our health. Why does Chapter of all places have it in such a basic staple meal as soup ? !

Nice get together place and arts centre, lively and simple

Lovely place in a great location... It would be great if there were more food/snack options.

Fantastic gig. Tech team were amazing! Also great place to work and socialise

It's good a really good atmosphere. Interesting, animated, staff helpful.

Large dining area, variety of food and drinks including alcohol, cinema, gallery and theatre there. Good atmosphere,toilets, parking for all abilities, level entrance, good for kids, dogs allowed in outside seating area, we went on Tuesday, no wait to enter, nice place to visit

Like a large student bar for all ages.

Love seeing films here as no food or drink is allowed in the cinema!

We've been here multiple times for food, drinks and the cinema. Amazing food and a good selection of cask ales. The two theatres are great and the whole place is a great community hub. One of our favourite places

A great place to visit small cinema a perfomance place various rehursal rooms a licenced bar, great food auditions today for shrek the musical a go theatre production at Sophia Gardens for everyman summer festival 2014

A lovely venue for events, printing workshops, cinema or just a hot drink. Simple food selection but always tasty and quick service.

Nice open-plan spacious place that serves food and drink, and somewhere you can watch a film, but wait for it... They don't sell popcorn, and you're not allowed any food or drink inside the cinema to watch your film, only water! What a complete waste of time and money! It's a great place if you you're Welsh, and believe saying hello in the native language is some sort of superpower, so if you're stuck up, like most Welsh speaking people, then this is the place for you.

Great arts centre, great food, great films

Good food and good place to meet up with friends

Perfect night, music is on top. Perfect.

Surprisingly good cask ale here. Really unexpected.

Great venue for a thoughtful night out

Pity that Chapter colludes in the arty luvvie's compulsion for impenetrable explanations of their art.

Great venue for all kinds of things - good bar and food, plays, films and gigs etc 👍👍

Terrific venue. Lovely and with a good bar and restaurant. The cinemas are terrific with great seating and usually a good audience who respect the rules. I haven't been there for years but after this experience I'll be heading back soon.

Very different to your normal cinema venues, the staff didn't seem to know how to use the disabled lift, didn't have a clue. My partner did most of the work. For that reason I have given a 3 star review

Enjoyed the experience nice friendly place 👍

I absolutely love Chapter - Theatre and cinema is great and shows mainstream films as well as ones you wouldn't usually see. The restaurant/bar is lovely and the food is excellent. We went for Burns Night and had a great time. Highly recommend

Claire always selects a good film for us to watch. She also gives us a brief insight into the film beforehand , which is very helpful. Chapter Arts Centre is a remarkable building, offering food and drink. We'll worth visiting.

Nice place, lots of things on. Breakfast was a bit expensive but good

Saw Anthony Hopkins in "One Life". Enjoyed both the film and the atmosphere of the cinema.

always a good place to visit for a cultured experience

Food is good & well priced considering it's a charity/arts centre and the local area. The fact that you can get a breakfast tea for just £1.25 gets it a big thumbs up, and there's always space to sit for a long catch up or to get your laptop out. However, the bar service is often very slow and I've had more than one instance of café/bar staff just being plain rude - in general, the customer service here could use some work.

Good place to meet friends, eat, chat, visit the Gallery. Should be more prominent signage though that current content not suitable for under 12 years. Friendly, efficient. Free grab bags for kids in school holidays, maybe an idea to have voluntary donations. Parking is not easy but well worth a visit.

Food is delicious!! And cake are amazing.

Love love LOVE Chapter!! Been here to see quite a few films and always have such a good time. It's so much nicer than going to a big chain cinema for literally the same price, and they are much more likely to do subtitled screenings which means I enjoy watching the films so much more. Also went to the cafe for lunch last week, and loved it. The salad bowl was SO tasty and the coffee was brilliant too! They also have a lot more going on so definitely recommend seeing what's on and giving them a visit!

Unique Arts centre and huge in scope

The centre is very multi functional and on this day, we went to watch a choir perform. There is a cinema on site and drinks and food are available.

Had a work Christmas do in the Cwtch last night and the food and service was outstanding- thank you !

Fantastic brass band concert spoiled by someone who complained to the centre management I was tapping my feet!!!!!!

Exceptional service very swift. Reduced menu had Welsh Rarebit and salad Thanks again

We went to see a film on Sunday afternoon and planned to have lunch before the film. The film was at 3.10 and lunch was advertised as available from 12 to 4. We arrived around 1.45 after a journey of well over an hour and found there was no parking available at all. After driving around and waiting for a parking space for some time we eventually had to park illegally. We then went to get lunch at just after 2 and were told the vegetarian Sunday lunch option was already sold out about half way through the service. Fortunately, the film was good, but the experience was totally spoilt by the lack of parking (exacerbated by the inability/reluctance of staff to make any useful suggestions) and the poor planning in the kitchen ("We only serve lunch until we run out" is not an acceptable customer service response half way through the advertised lunch service period). Extremely disappointed.

Lovely relaxing venue for coffee and food excellent

Food and entertainment for the variety of tastes.

I used to go here a lot, but have not been for ages. I recently went to see a film here, and was reminded why I liked this place so much. Nice relaxed atmosphere, large bar area, decent sized cinema auditorium and reasonable prices.

A wonderful arts centre, with a great variety of activities available to visitors. There is a cinema, theatre and gallery. Great workshop spaces. There are also community activities, such as games nights and a wonderful storytelling circle. There's a large cafe/bar area that, while not cheap, is well stocked, with something for everyone. My experience of eating here is very positive. There are also, often, great performances held here by well known stage acts and commedians.

Met with family for a drink and a snack. Very inclusive place, great for families and reasonably priced.

Busy, arty, eclectic, theatre/gallery/bar/meeting-place/cinema. Every time I come here is different. Chapter caters for so many different folks at different times - due to it's diverse program of shows, exhibitions, talks, theatre, cinema, music and other events. There are showings of independent cinema releases as well as classics and children's films. And there's space to meet in the bustling bar too.