Baby Showers & Birthdays
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Whether you’re planning a celebration or a corporate occasion, Future Inn Cardiff is the perfect setting for private events
Baby Showers & BirthdaysChildren's PartiesPrivate Dining Events Cardiff
Host a special occasion or a more intimate gathering with family, friends or colleagues
Enjoy an evening with great company, good food and drinks. From small dinners to lavish banquets, our experienced team are on hand to deliver a memorable event. And with a 197-bedroom hotel on-site, it’s the perfect choice if you or your guests want to extend the celebrations with an overnight stay.
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Our team are proficient and well-versed in arranging and delivering memorable events. Contact us today for more information or to talk through your requirements on:
Email: meetings.cardiff@futureinns.co.uk
See our brochureGroup Dining Cardiff
Future Inn Cardiff has eight event spaces, ranging in capacity from 10 to 210 delegates. All function suites are conveniently located on the ground floor, with wide corridors and large doors for easy access, making the space suitable for guests of all ages and abilities. There's also generous natural daylight, free WiFi, data projection or a TV screen (if needed), temperature control, and blackout facilities. Consider us for your next:
Private Party Venues Cardiff
Private dining at Future Inn Cardiff is about more than corporate entertaining - it’s a chance to bring family and friends together for those moments that matter. Whether you’re planning a birthday party, baby shower, anniversary dinner or a special get-together, you can enjoy great company, delicious food and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. From intimate dinners to larger, more celebratory banquets, the experienced team will handle every detail to ensure your event feels personal and memorable.
Cardiff Private Dining For Corporates
Corporate events are designed to impress while remaining effortless to organise. Whether you’re planning a business dinner, corporate summer party, awards evening, networking event or charity fundraiser, the flexible event spaces can be tailored to suit the tone and scale of your occasion. From formal dining to more relaxed celebrations, the experienced team will support with everything from room layout and AV to bespoke menus and drinks packages. With spacious suites, on-site catering and the option for overnight stays, it’s an ideal choice for bringing colleagues, clients or guests together in a professional yet welcoming setting.
Cardiff Party Venues
Celebrate in style at Future Inn Cardiff, where everything is taken care of so you can focus on enjoying the moment.
Whether you’re planning an intimate gathering with close friends or a larger party with family and loved ones, the flexible event spaces can be tailored to suit your celebration.
From delicious dining options and drinks packages to music, décor and personal touches, the experienced team will help bring your vision to life. Every detail is taken care of, so you can simply relax and enjoy the occasion with your guests.
Private Dining South Wales
Evening dinners are ideal for bringing people together, whether for social celebrations or more formal occasions.
These events can range from corporate dinners, networking evenings and award nights to charity fundraisers and sports dinners.
Each event can be shaped to suit the occasion, whether it’s a structured sit-down dinner or a more informal evening of food, drinks and conversation.
Baby Showers & Bridal Parties
Let your hair down with friends, good food, and good times!
Baby showers, gender reveals, and hen parties are all about celebrating life’s most exciting moments in a fun, relaxed and personal way.
From food and drinks, decorations and thoughtful finishing touches, the team will help create a celebration that feels completely your own.
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Children's Parties
Want to host your own birthday party? No problem!
Future Inn Cardiff has eight different event spaces for up to 210 people.
With a range of catering and refreshment packages, including buffets and afternoon tea, you'll have plenty of options to choose from.
As the spaces are customisable, you can hire entertainers, DJs or characters to make your child's birthday party unique to them.
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Celebration of Life
At Future Inn Cardiff, we understand that a celebration of life, funeral or wake is a deeply personal occasion that should be handled with care, dignity and respect. Allowing you to focus on what matters most - remembering and honouring your loved one.
With tailored catering options, from simple refreshments and afternoon tea to more substantial buffet or dining packages, along with private bar facilities if required.
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Charity Events & Fundraisers
Designed to help not-for-profit organisations and fundraisers deliver impactful events while maximising value for their cause. The hotel understands the importance of keeping costs manageable, offering tailored packages for registered charities or approved fundraising events to ensure budgets go further without compromising on quality or experience.
Charity Packages
Engagement Parties & Weddings
Celebrate life’s biggest milestones
If you’re planning an engagement party to celebrate your proposal, it's a relaxed opportunity to share the news, introduce both sides of the family, and enjoy time with loved ones before the planning of the big day begins.
A range of wedding packages is available, designed to suit different styles, budgets and guest lists. From intimate celebrations to twilight weddings, or all-inclusive options.
Wedding Packages
Private Restaurants Cardiff
Restaurant Dining Experience
Our in-house restaurant is a welcoming and cosy space in Cardiff Bay. Serving breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, evening à la carte or traditional roasts on Sunday.
Larger tables are welcome, with pre-booking.
Thomas Bar & Restaurant
Thomas Restaurant is a vibrant dining venue in the heart of Cardiff Bay that offers a memorable culinary experience.
Known for serving locally sourced produce, the menu showcases a delightful range of British and Welsh dishes, ensuring that diners can enjoy an authentic taste of the region.
From hearty breakfasts to leisurely lunches and indulgent dinners, it is ideal for both hotel guests and locals alike.
Additionally, the restaurant features an inviting bar area, perfect for enjoying a drink. In the summer months, take advantage of the outdoor terrace.
A large selection of drinks is also available, including popular local brands Double Dragon from the Felinfoel Brewery, Penderyn Whiskey and Gin, and Barti Spiced rum.
Naturally, there's a good choice of soft drinks, including refreshing fruit juices, tea, coffee, and mocktails.
Christmas Celebrations
The Christmas party season is fast approaching, and it's time to start making your festive plans.
Bar Facilities and Drinks Packages
A private bar is also an option for your party or event, fully manned by our staff. The team are also able to offer drinks packages, including champagne, prosecco, wine or buckets with bottled beers, lager, cider etc, as well as soft drinks, all of which can be on the tables for when your guests arrive.
Food Menus
Each of the event spaces offers a range of refreshment and catering opportunities, including healthy options. A variety of menu options are available. From teas, coffees and pastries to afternoon tea. Plus, lunch menus, including finger buffets or three-course dinners. However, if you are looking for a particular dish or have your own ideas of what you would like to see on the menu, we can look into this for you.
Afternoon Tea Menu
Served buffet style between 12pm and 5pm
From £27 per person
Sandwiches
Scones
Cakes
Drinks
Glamorgan Buffet Menu
From £20 per person
Glamorgan Menu
From £ per person
Starters
Mains
Desserts
Monmouth Buffet Menu
From £24.50 per person
Monmouth Menu
From £ per person
Starters
Mains
Desserts
St David's Buffet Menu
From £28 per person
St David's Menu
From £ per person
Starters
Mains
Desserts
Dietary Requirements
Please inform us of any food allergies or intolerances at the time of pre-ordering. Although we take extra precautions when advised of an allergen or intolerance, we cannot guarantee that our menu items are 100% free of all allergens due to the risk of cross-contamination during distribution and preparation.
Children
Children are more than welcome to join your celebration. An under-12 children's menu is available, and under-5's eat for free.
Free Parking
Free car parking is available to everyone attending an event. The venue is just a 5-minute walk from Cardiff Bay Train Station, and buses stop on Lloyd George Avenue and at the Wales Millennium Centre - both a short walk. Making our venues suitably accessible for guests travelling to attend your next event. There are various taxi firms in Cardiff, and Uber runs throughout the city.
Accessibility
The function suites are entirely accessible and found on the ground floor, so no ramps or alternative routes are needed. All public areas and event spaces in the hotel are accessible for wheelchair users, with large doors and wide corridors. As well as fully accessible toilets. Free parking and blue badge parking can be found directly in front of the hotel and Thomas Restaurant. Be sure to check out our accessible guide.
Terms and Conditions
All bookings are subject to our standard terms and conditions, availability and minimum numbers.
Baby Showers & Birthdays
Celebrate with sandwiches, scones, cakes and unlimited servings of tea or coffee
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Children's Parties
As a versatile wedding venue, your big day can be personal, private and exclusive from 2 to 210 guests.
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Charity Packages
The large, versatile, blank canvas space hosts private and public events throughout the year.
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