{"id":51053,"date":"2025-04-26T03:07:09","date_gmt":"2025-04-26T03:07:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/51053\/"},"modified":"2025-04-26T03:07:09","modified_gmt":"2025-04-26T03:07:09","slug":"south-wales-bar-offering-innovative-and-interactive-drinks-among-worlds-best","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/51053\/","title":{"rendered":"South Wales bar offering &#8216;innovative and interactive&#8217; drinks among world&#8217;s best"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A bar in Cariff has been named among the best in the world.<\/p>\n<p>The Pinnacle Guide has revealed a range of new &#8216;Pinned Bars&#8217; which have been added to its list of the &#8216;World&#8217;s Best Cocktail Bars&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>The guide\u00a0assesses bars against eight areas of excellence\u00a0including drinks, community and hospitality.<\/p>\n<p>This comes\u00a0following a rigorous self-application process and anonymous in-bar reviews.<\/p>\n<p>Bars can receive one, two or three pins, depending on their level of excellence:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"caas-list caas-list-bullet\">\n<li>\n<p>One pin &#8211; Excellent<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Two pins &#8211; Outstanding<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Three pins &#8211; Exceptional<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Lab 22 &#8211; located on Caroline Street in Cardiff (CF10 1FG) &#8211; is among The Pinnacle Guide&#8217;s list of the world&#8217;s best bars.<\/p>\n<p>You can see the full list of the World&#8217;s Best Cocktail Bars on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thepinnacleguide.com\/pinned-bars\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:The Pinnacle Guide website;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">The Pinnacle Guide website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Why Lab 22 is among the world&#8217;s best bars<\/p>\n<p>Lab 22 is described by The Pinnacle Guide as a &#8220;decade-old staple in Cardiff\u2019s vibrant nightlife scene, blending its signature dark, atmospheric charm with an immersive cocktail experience&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>The Cardiff bar is known for its &#8220;innovative and interactive&#8221; drinks, the experts added.<\/p>\n<p>The Pinnacle Guide explains: &#8220;The main menu is crafted to suit a variety of palates, often encouraging guest participation in the experience.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Cocktails come presented in the likes of bell jars filled with smoke, inviting guests to complete the serve themselves, creating a memorable and tactile moment.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Other drinks feature interactive garnishes such as flash paper styled as a \u00a350 note that guests are encouraged to set light to using branded matches.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Each drink on the menu also features at least one Welsh-sourced ingredient, while there\u00a0is usually a wide selection of\u00a0Welsh whiskies, gins,\u00a0vermouth and vodka on offer.<\/p>\n<p>Every drink on the Lab 22 menu features at least one Welsh-sourced ingredient. (Image: Tripadvisor) One of the most celebrated nights at Lab 22 is\u00a0Moonshine Mondays where the bar turns into a &#8220;speakeasy-style&#8221; venue for a live jazz night.<\/p>\n<p>On weekends, the bar brings in a resident DJ, while during the week, there is a rotation of &#8220;carefully curated&#8221; playlists to help set the tone.<\/p>\n<p>The Pinncale Guide adds: &#8220;With a mix of hip hop, pop, and indie during the early evening, Lab 22 creates an ever-changing yet familiar atmosphere that welcomes both new visitors and returning regulars alike.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Another key feature of Lab 22, according to The Pinnacle Guide, is its terrace &#8211;\u00a0a small outdoor space that contrasts with the more moody interior.<\/p>\n<p>The experts explain: &#8220;It provides a quieter atmosphere where guests can still feel connected to the venue\u2019s overall vibe.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Lab 22 also comes highly recommended by visitors, boasting a 4.7 rating (out of 5)\u00a0on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/Attraction_Review-g186460-d3591037-Reviews-Lab_22-Cardiff_South_Wales_Wales.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Tripadvisor;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Tripadvisor<\/a> from 672 reviews (at the time of writing).<\/p>\n<p><strong>RECOMMENDED READING:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One person commented: &#8220;Absolutely stunning cocktails! The bar staff really know what they are talking about and are very friendly.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Vibe is incredible, and well loved by locals. We were visiting on holiday but were recommended this by 2 separate people in shops.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Price is quite reasonable for such amazing quality cocktails and it&#8217;s nice to be able to support local businesses.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A bar in Cariff has been named among the best in the world. 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