If you’re a fan of the bottomless brunches at Tonight Josephine, which opened in the city center earlier this year, you’re guaranteed to fall in love with Cardiff’s latest rock’n’roll cocktail bar, Blame Gloria, which was approved for a local license by Cardiff Council in this week.
Adventure Bar Group, which is the company behind Blame Gloria, Tonight Josephine, Bar Elba and The Escapologist – and can be found all over the UK – plans to turn what was once The Meating Place into a glitter-filled and killer cocktail. basement bar that currently has locations in Covent Garden, Clapham and soon Bristol.
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Since the doors closed four years ago, the place has stood empty. But not so long ago that the Adventure Bar Group will take over 39-41 St Mary Street, The Morgan Quarter, CF10 1AD, according to the application announcement attached to both sides of what will be Blame Gloria – though a date for its opening has not yet been revealed.
Blame Gloria encourages its visitors to take off their dancing shoes and enjoy the sweet cocktails on offer. As on their website, Gloria says: “Dust off your party shoes, dig out your happy rags and leave all your inhibitions at home, because the party is here and no one is holding her back.
“So whether you’re celebrating a belated birthday, needing your theatrical fix or just need a boogie, our reservation team is ready to make sure your night on the town is one you remember – or forget you can blame Gloria for either. way.”
The story behind the woman inspired by the club’s name reads, according to the much-loved London bar: “Gloria always had the wildest parties. She had the best legs in Soho. Some say she dated Hendrix. She showed Bowie how to do her make-up. “She owned a notorious b & b in Covent garden. When she ran out of dosh, she moved into the basement.”
(Photo: Blame Gloria, / Instagram (@blamegloria))
With that in mind, it looks like we can expect some pretty glamorous – and pattern-filled – interiors, fabulously designed cocktails and themed brunches that will propel you to the dance floor and turn a dull evening into a perfect party. They will also be holding a theme brunch with Mamma Mia, Disco and Abba as the latest themes at other venues.
(Photo: Blame Gloria, / Instagram (@blamegloria))
According to the license application, the cocktail bar, which will be located next to the Queer Emporium, will be open between 10.00 and 03.00 with sale of alcohol from Monday to Sunday, at 10.00 – 02.30. As stated in the application, they will also provide regulated entertainment, including live music and recorded music indoors.
However, it seems that this plan for the establishment has had some opposition from some of Cardiff’s communities – read more about it here.
(Photo: Ted Peskett)
The Meating Place was a much-loved steakhouse in the city that was suddenly forced to close after eight years in 2018 due to a “loss of tenancy”. Specializing in meat skewers and steaks, it was always a hit among locals and visitors, and at the time of the closure, the CEO said in a statement: “It is with regret and a heavy heart that we announce the closure of our beloved restaurant, The place to eat.
“However, the time has come to close the doors and move out to new pastures due to the landlord holding back the lease renewal to further develop the property.
“We have loved being here and thank each and every one of you who have dined with us over the years – we leave with fond memories of this place, and we hope you do too.”
