First look inside city centre's newest venue which is far from your typical pub

Inside the new Barkers Tavern in Cardiff's Castle Arcade (Image: Mark Lewis)

There’s a new pub you should add to your list in Cardiff especially if you're a fan of a cosy pint or a good whisky. The latest venture by the team behind the city's Barker outlets is something new they say perfectly blends a traditional pub experience with a more elevated vibe.

Wander down Castle Arcade in Cardiff and you'll find Barkers Tavern, created by the team behind Gin & Juice, Rum & Fizz, and Coffee Barker. You'll immediately see the attention to detail this company is famous for, in its other outlets in the same arcade.

With wife Charlotte, owner Stephen Barker saw a chance to transform the recently vacated Wally’s premium off licence unit and turn it into something that extended, but also diversi