The Vulcan

A traditional brick building with a sign reading 'THE VULCAN' in gold letters. The building functions as a pub and stands under a clear sky, surrounded by greenery. A street lamp is visible in the foreground.

Set within the historic grounds of St Fagans National Museum of History, The Vulcan’s doors are open once more and available for private hire.

Step back in time and let the 1915 historical interpretation of The Vulcan wow your guests with a your very own exclusive lock-in.

From intimate parties and family occasions, to networking evenings and corporate events, you and your guests won’t forget a night spent in this iconic Cardiff institution. From the main bar to the smoke room and beer garden, the venue can host up to 70 guests. For music and speeches we can offer our own in-house speaker equipment or our team can recommend some live entertainment suited for the space.

With catering available varying from our very own onsite Fish & Chip shop to award-winning third-party caterers, ask our team about all the options available and pick the one for you.

With limited dates available for the year, don’t miss your chance to enjoy our range of local craft ales at your very own Vulcan Lock-in.

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  • Two-storey brick building with a tiled lower storey and a sign reading 'The Vulcan Hotel', surrounded by trees.
  • Five people in period dress stand behind a wooden bar with three vintage beer taps, with shelves of bottles and glasses behind.
  • Vintage pub interior with a wooden bar, shelves of glasses, two men chatting behind the bar, round tables, stools and leaded windows.
  • Cosy room with a red floor, green walls and curtains, wooden tables and chairs, a fireplace and framed pictures on the walls.
  • Traditional pub interior viewed from the bar, which has three brass beer taps, beyond which are leaded windows, a coat rack and a fireplace.
  • Outdoor seating area with wooden picnic tables, benches and barrels on stone paving, enclosed by a tall wooden partition, with trees visible beyond.

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