Popular Cardiff bar to close and says it's 'no longer commercially viable'

What's OnMusic & NightlifeCardiffIt was described as a 'difficult decision'13:32, 19 Aug 2026A popular bar in Cardiff city centre has announced it is to close its doors. Walkabout at St Mary Street will serve its final customers on Saturday, September 5.‌The decision was described by the chain on Wednesday as a difficult one and comes after the bar was deemed "no longer commercially viable".‌In a statement on Wednesday it thanked the guests who had visited the bar through the years, together with its staff its "commitment and dedication."‌A spokesman for Walkabout said: “The hospitality sector continues to face significant challenges."After careful consideration, and despite our best efforts, the site is no longer commercially viable and we have taken the difficult decision to close Walkab