Lab 22 in Cardiff

Definitely recommend. We were served by Dylan, who’s such a lovely guy. He really looked after us and set time aside to go the extra mile by chatting to us and offering recommendations, he aLao ensured my girlfriend’s birthday experience was special. Best customer service we have had in years!

Came here with some work colleagues for a few drinks, the atmosphere and service were really good, but more importantly the cocktails were amazing too and reasonably priced. Will definitely be coming back in the future.

If you're looking for a bar with quality, this is it. Great decor, great service, and the bar tenders really know what they are doing when it comes to cocktails. The music is brilliant, and the vibes are first class. Darren showed us to our table, and within seconds, we had water, and we were placing our drinks order, he looked after us really well, our table was never without a cocktail or 3 haha. There is a cocktail here for everyone, and they are well balanced and well priced. We came here 8 months ago and were not disappointed on our second visit. It was just as good as the first time. Lastly, if you're having shots, I recommend O.F.T.D

One of the best bars I’ve ever been to anywhere. Stunningly well thought out cocktails, fab service, and an incredible menu. I’d have happily have completed the menu if I hadn’t needed to dash off after a few rounds, but I would travel to Cardiff to specifically go to this bar. Go here; you won’t regret it.

Went 2 days ago for some cocktails and omg I love the venue as well as how the drinks are presented. The ice cubes in the drinks have got Einstein etched on it?! 😭 It's got exceptional service as well, the waiters were very attentive and super sweet! Definitely will be coming more often!!

One of my favourite cocktail bars. Definitely recommend.

Love this place. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The cocktails are always amazing. I would recommend booking in advance as they are always busy

Been here maybe 4-5 times on Monday nights for the jazz. It is absolutely class. The servers are so attentive, friendly and down to earth. The place itself is beautiful and my god are the cocktails insane as well. I’ve had some of the best cocktails I’ve ever had in my life here. The vibes are always immaculate, and I’ve never had a bad experience. We usually have a specific spot and once a waitress even went to the length of getting us the table we usually have by offering the guests sat there a better table. Couldn’t recommend this place more.

This is a place for chilling with a nice glass of 🍷 and a quality live jazz on a Monday night. 🎷🎶 Security guard on the door is very polite and staff are very nice and welcoming. 😊 I will definitely be back there for more. 👍 Thank you, Lab22. #greatplace #livejazz #friendlystaff

Came in on Moonshine Monday. Had a lovely time. Excellent and attentive server and lovely cocktails. We will be back very shortly.

Whenever we have visitors, we always book in a Lab 22 spots, brilliant atmos, top notch service, excellent music. Best in class!

Exceptional service by Dilon, very kind and respectful , he also recommend drinks to my liking . My girlfriend wasn't feeling well at the time so we had to leave early, the few drink that we had we're very pleasant. If you are in Cardiff be sure to give lab 22 a visit.

david was amazing in lab 22 amazing customer service

Cocktails were delicious and the service was amazing! Lottie and Holly were both so lovely and patient when I was trying to describe what I wanted 10/10!

After a couple of menu cocktails which were great Lottie sat with us and listened to what we liked and came back with 2 of the best cocktails we have ever had. Totally coming back here again!

Had a really nice time here. Bar staff are really knowledgeable about their product and gave great service.

Managed to get in here on a busy Sunday evening and was not disappointed. Great service, very friendly and helpful! Diolch

charlotte and holly our servers tonight ws absolutely brilliant!!! best ever !!!!!!❤❤❤

Excellent drinks and music, the host Charlotte was amazing

Very classy cocktail bar with a great vibe. The menu of drinks is great and the way it has been put together is well thought out. I particularly loved the back of the menu as to where you should go next around cardiff. Great supporting local business. 100% come back again next time we are back in Cardiff.

Service and quality, on point ! Need to offer more offers though. The cost of living ain't being easy on all of us.

Went out with colleagues I'm 50 something their average age 20 to 25. Made sure I was OK a bit banter saying my OAP bus pass is not acceptable ID .

Awesome place. Love the music theming. Great drinks and super friendly staff. Highly recommend coming here.

Great cocktails and a nice atmosphere

Always great service here. Staff are so well trained, genuinely interested in getting you the thing your tastbuds want and friendly to the max. Reasonably priced bevs for the money too, which is nice to see (even if you go off menu, which seems to bring some genuine delight!). Has been a top spot for libations for a number of years and I don't see that changing.

Wonderful venue and great staff, thank you to David for the great service!

Love it here always a great time. Big shout out to David always provides great service

Ed and David were amazing so helpful with the menu, drink suggestions were spot on!! Can't wait to visit again

Such a nice atmosphere here. Staff were absolutely amazing. Was served by David he was really chatty, super speedy, gave some great recommendations and made us feel at home. Went on bank holiday Monday which was suppose to be jazz/ 1920s vibe ... maybe could have played some more classic jazz numbers xD was more like 80s night music xD but still had a lovely time :) defo going again.

Monday nights at Lab are my favourite Easter egg of the Cardiff scene. Top tier cocktails, jazz, vibes, and location. The team are super helpful, always willing to help you choose or make something specially for you, and make you feel like a regular on your very first visit. Thanks to Charlotte, Holly and Sam who always make me feel welcome on jazz night ✨

Love Lab, tried the Amaretto Sour and loved it! David served us and was great as always! Very friendly staff and a great atmosphere, highly recommended :)

Charlotte’s service was amazing and we had such a good night!

Really friendly and engaging staff. Always keen to provide good advice and recommendations. David did a great job making sure we enjoyed the drinks we had and made it an awesome night!

Charlotte was an incredible waitress with the best drink suggestions! Would love to go again!

Charlotte was excellent! Great service and helpful!

Had a great time, David was great with us all night

Had a really great time here! Cocktails were strong but delicious and the atmosphere was very cool. The ‘make me famous’ cocktail was a winner for me! Thanks everyone!

Absolutely amazing service, incredible drinks. The concrete daisy was to die for. The Bartender also made me a perfect white negroni, haven't had one since NYC! IF YOU'VE NOT BEEN TO LAB 22 YET, YOU'RE MISSING OUT!

had a great time here, vibes at moonshine mondays with the live jazz band were insane. david is the best server in the game

If you’re looking for a spot in Cardiff, Lab is the place to go. The cocktails are amazing, and on Mondays it’s live jazz night- what more could you ask for. My server, David, made sure that we were filled up on drinks the entire night. Great place would go again

Fantastic cocktails and a great vibe

Excellent little greek restaurant doing really tasty food. Take away or sit in. Small seating area at the front and inside at the back, would highly recommend.

David was great with service for us, made sure we were welcome and gave us great service👍👍 one of the better places to go around cardiff

We had the most attentive waiter who looked after us from start to finish. David was an absolute star! Lab 22 is the place to be. Cool as hell on a Sunday night. Get yourself down ere sharpish!

David was the best host, so glad I went there for my birthday! So charming and helpful and knowledgeable 20/10!

david Gave us excellent service he was amazing. He was lovely and kind. Recommend this place.

Great drinks, great service, class atmosphere, David was a great host

David, the man the myth he knows exactly how to please the table and is very helpful. Couldn’t have asked for a better waiter. Live the music, and you can’t complain when an espresso martini comes out looking better than it should

Great service tonight; drinks came extremely quick great prices, I wouldn’t recommend David the goat, drinks were unreal venue was brilliant

Bartenders were brilliant, skill was unparalleled, top service. Ed, our server, was amazing!! Beautiful smile and great crack!

Amazing service, bartenders were incredibly skilled. Had a brilliant night, always do here! Ed was brilliant, so friendly!!

After about 4 years away from Cardiff we returned to this cocktail bar to see what had changed. Upon entering it may seem busy but we were were very quickly snapped up by the amazing staff and offered a seat and table service on a Friday night ! The menu is probably up there with my favourites for its fun. The wonderful David made sure to clear up questions we had and always seemed to appear just when our glasses were empty. This bar is and continues to to be the best spot for an experience you’ll remember!

Fantastic drinks and fair pricing - best cocktails I've had and a warm and intimate atmosphere. Sam was a brilliant server, service was very welcoming and helpful!

Sam was a legend, kept the atmosphere up all night and made the evening a good one. Will definitely be coming back :) thanks chicken xo

A very cool bar in Cardiff. The staff clearly know what they’re doing so ask them for recommendations. The menu design is so stunning! I had the Spritzer and thanks to Holly, Sam and Ed for making our visit so fab!

Absolutely stunning cocktail bar with great service, knowledgeable staff, incredible drinks and not even mentioned the live music. Best cocktails in Cardiff easily.

Charlotte was awesome. Remembered us and our favourite drinks. Wonderful people wonderful place.

Lab 22 is the best place for masterfully crafted cocktails in Cardiff. Cosy interior and knowledgeable staff. Josh, the prep guy, is a legend!

Great service, friendly staff and very accommodating. Hollie was fantastic with knowledge about the menu. Will come back again.

A little gem of a place! Stafff amazing especially Sam, he made the night with chat and his knowledge of the cocktails,such a pleasant evening and loved the atmosphere 😀

Amazing cocktails, fabulous service, and lovely staff! Also, very reasonably priced for cocktails too!

This place is one of the best cocktail bars I have ever been to. Always a great atmosphere. Great service and the cocktails are amazing. The "Concrete Daisy" is a spin on a Margarita. It comes with this little honey biscuit/wafer. I have at least 2 every time I come here. Genuinely one of my favourite drinks. No trip to Cardiff (if drinking) is complete without a stop here.

Service was incredible. They knew exactly what our group was looking for. Really attentive. Great vibes and music was on point! Would definitely go again!

Great drinks and atmosphere. Music could be better.

Very cool upstairs cocktail lounge with, arguably, the smartest menu of theme drinks you'll see anywhere. They examine intellectual ideas like epistemology, ecology, and black holes to create delicious drinks. The menu contains a chart that actually addresses most of your questions about, "Is it sweet?" "What is the alcohol level?" and more. The staff are VERY warm and friendly. The atmosphere is chill and funky. The music when we were there was a mix of underground hip-hop and house. If you are into drinks as an 'experience,' definitely go here!

Incredible atmosphere and service. Me and a friend had hollie as our server with outstanding service all evening. Would highly recommend

Best cocktails . Lottie is a legend I need her for my cocktail parties !

Lottie is the best bar person ever! Looked after us. Recommend the best drinks. Best cocktail maker. See you next time lottie! Xx

Lottie was amazing the best cocktails ever thank you for making our night the best x

Lab22 is the best in Cardiff for cocktails, if you want class, fun, ambient and great music, come here! Shout out to David and Ed - such kind and helpful bartenders ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

Had such a great night here and the cocktails were amazing. Charlottes knowledge of the menu and her overall customer service was amazing. Should be really proud to have her on your team

Charlotte gave fantastic service and the drinks were amazing!

Dylon was perfect for our party, suggested lovely cocktails and made sure we were all totally happy, give this experience a big 5 star.

Love this place, the staff, the atmosphere, decor and fabulous cocktails. My go to for sure.

This is literally the best cocktail bar in Cardiff by far! We tried 4 different cocktails and enjoyed them all. Voyager was the best one in my view! I like it upstairs, it feels bit private and far from the crowd on the street. Staff are absolutely nice and helpful. We will definitely visit again!

Sam was epic!!! Super knowledgeable and friendly, offering a personalised touch. 10000% recommend!! Went on my birthday and epic way to end the night!

We had an absolutely amazing time here!!! Sam and Ed were fantastic! We will most definitely be coming back

What a place!!! It’s a must go if you’re in Cardiff! Sam and Ed were absolutely fantastic!!! Look forward to our next visit

David was incredible, had the best service and made a brilliant night for me and my friend!

The best bar in Cardiff, the staff are immensely friendly and the drinks are immensely yummy

Epic. Banging drinks. Great music. Amazing staff. Lovely people all round.

Excellent cocktails and lovely staff - all round fab place

Really cool place, lovely cocktails and great service

cannot remember the name of one of the guys who served us but he had a moustache and cap and he was so lovely and friendly!! i ordered 2 drinks which were both lovely and can't fault the service either. really nice atmosphere and enjoyed the music that was playing

Lab22 is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of the city, offering an intimate and modern cocktail experience that goes beyond the ordinary. As a small cocktail bar, it exudes an air of exclusivity while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere that instantly puts patrons at ease. What sets Lab22 apart is its innovative approach to mixology. While they offer a tantalizing menu of expertly crafted cocktails, the true magic happens when you engage with their talented bartenders. They take the time to understand your preferences and concoct personalized cocktails tailored to your taste buds. It's an interactive and immersive experience that elevates the art of cocktail-making to new heights. The staff at Lab22 are more than just bartenders; they're passionate craftsmen who are dedicated to ensuring that every guest has an unforgettable experience. Friendly, welcoming, and incredibly accommodating, they go above and beyond to cater to your needs, whether it's recommending a drink from the menu or creating a bespoke concoction just for you. The ambiance at Lab22 is chic and sophisticated, with sleek décor and dim lighting setting the stage for an evening of indulgence. Whether you're enjoying a drink at the bar or lounging in one of the cozy seating areas, every corner exudes an aura of elegance and refinement. In summary, Lab22 is a must-visit destination for cocktail enthusiasts seeking a memorable and personalized drinking experience. With its innovative approach to mixology, friendly staff, and stylish ambiance, it's the perfect place to unwind and savour exquisite cocktails crafted just for you.

Great drinks and brilliant service. Thanks for a really good night!

Fantastic bar. Staff was super friendly , helpful and skilled. Charlotte, Dylan, Tany and Max , superb. Despite a busy bar they made us feel like home. Omg the Glitch drink and Snakebite Negroni are a must try. Best bar in Cardiff for sure

A mix of regular consumers and industry, great drinks and friendly staff make for a guaranteed good time at Lab 22. Here you can also find Tani, voted the best bar back in the world.

We went for a cocktail masterclass for a birthday and cannot praise enough Lab 22 or the staff, especally Ed, our cocktail master. It was excellent value for money and fantastic quality cocktails and ingredients. The music and decor was great. We will all be going back in the near future.

Was meant to go on a date and was stood up but they were so soooooo lovely when I turned up solo. They made me feel very welcome; the jazz music was amazing (Monday evening jazz wooo) and the cocktails tasted even better

After reading about Lab 22 in the list of 50 best cocktail bars, I had to seek it out. Spent a few hours, was offered a table or bar space, and had a wonderful experience at the bar. Sam and other bartenders are warm, knowledgeable, and make everyone feel at home. Drink presentations are whimsical, attuned to the theme of a science lab, and taste great. 2000s hip hop on a Sunday night is a vibe. Can’t wait to visit Cardiff and Lab 22 again.

Very cool spot with a great atmosphere and friendly service. Enjoyed the drinks I had and would have happily tried many more!

Such an amazing atmosphere and place to be !!! Bartenders are wicked !! Sam especially. Very talented. Deffo recommend

sam was great. lab 22 is amazing

Hollie is amazing! Hopefully you get her as your server, she is super lovely, has great recommendations and overall a great vibe! Would highly recommend

Hollie was absolutely amazing! She recommended us some amazing wines and cocktails. Great service

Hollie was our server and she was amazing! Really sold us on the wines and cockails! She was so friendly and nice and the drinks were so yummy! Loved her and made our night!

We had 3 cocktails each. My partner chose mostly whisky based cocktails and loved them. Chocolate whiskey limited edition, critical mass and point nemo. I chose a mixture. The gin and t twist menu item called life finds a way was nice - I recommend it only if you really like cantaloupe melon as it's a star flavour in the cocktail. Least favourite of mine of the night. My absolute favourite was the buckfast die young. I've never had a cocktail like this but I loved it. It's unique in its flavour : like an espresso martini but different. Lastly I asked the server for another unique drink maybe gin based and something continued to be experimental. They suggested a millionaire: gin and apricot liqueur. It was fantastic. Definitely recommend this cocktail bar. Lovely service. Great drinks. Make a reservation or it'll be hard to get in

First time back in dome time. The atmosphere here is very good. Music and good vibes but can still have a conversation. Service is excellent and the award winning cocktails. I love Critical Mass.

I had an old fashioned ;)................spot on!