August 7, 2026
3 min
Group Activities
BOOM BATTLE BAR Cardiff & the Arsenal Community Shield Matchday
The Ultimate Pre & Post-Match Destination for Arsenal Fans at the Community Shield
Heading to Cardiff for the Community Shield? Make BOOM BATTLE BAR Your Matchday HQ.
Arsenal fans, Cardiff is ready for you.
If you’re travelling to the Welsh capital for next Sunday’s Community Shield at Principality Stadium, there’s only one place to kick off your matchday and celebrate (hopefully!) another trophy afterwards – BOOM BATTLE BAR Cardiff.
Conveniently located in the Brewery Quarter, we’re just 5–10 minutes’ walk from the Principality Stadium gates, moments from the famous Chippy Alley, and only 5 minutes from Cardiff Central Station. Whether you’re arriving by train, grabbing food before kick-off, or looking for the best post-match atmosphere, BOOM BATTLE BAR has everything you need.
The Ultimate Arsenal Matchday Atmosphere
There’s nothing quite like the buzz of a major football weekend in Cardiff, and BOOM BATTLE BAR is the perfect place to soak it all in.
Expect:
- Incredible matchday vibes
- Ice-cold drinks, including our own BOOM BATTLE Lager
- Delicious food and cocktails
- A buzzing crowd of fellow football fans
- An unbeatable atmosphere before and after the Community Shield
Whether you’re travelling with friends or meeting fellow Gooners in the city, BOOM is the place to start your day.
Epic Games Before Kick-Off
Why settle for just another pub when you can level up your matchday?
Challenge your mates to:
- Axe Throwing
- Shuffleboard
- Beer Pong
- AR Darts
- Crazy Golf
- Karaoke
- Crazier Golf
- Pool
- And more!
It’s the perfect way to build the excitement before heading to the stadium or keep the celebrations going after the final whistle.
Relax in Our Beer Garden
If the sun makes an appearance, our spacious beer garden is the ideal spot to enjoy a pint before the action begins.
Grab a table, catch up with friends, and enjoy the electric atmosphere as thousands of football fans descend on Cardiff for one of the biggest fixtures of the summer.
Spot Our Promo Team & Win a FREE Pint!
Keep your eyes peeled around Cardiff city centre and near the stadium.
Our BOOM BATTLE BAR promo team will be out and about throughout the day handing out surprises—and if you’re lucky, you could score a FREE pint of BOOM BATTLE Lager.
It’s our way of welcoming Arsenal fans to Cardiff and getting the celebrations started early.
No Match Ticket? We’ve Got You Covered
Didn’t manage to get Community Shield tickets? Don’t worry.
We’ll be showing the Community Shield live at BOOM BATTLE BAR Cardiff, making us one of the best places in the city to watch all the action unfold.
Enjoy the atmosphere, great food, cold beers, and all the excitement without needing a seat inside the stadium.
Easy to Find
You’ll find BOOM BATTLE BAR Cardiff in the Brewery Quarter, perfectly positioned for matchday:
- Just 5–10 minutes from Principality Stadium
- Around 5 minutes from Cardiff Central Station
- Right by Chippy Alley for all your late-night food cravings
- Easy access before and after the match
Make BOOM BATTLE BAR Part of Your Community Shield Matchday
Whether you’re looking for the best pre-match drinks in Cardiff, epic games with your mates, a lively beer garden, or the perfect place to watch the Community Shield without a ticket, BOOM BATTLE BAR Cardiff has you covered.
We’ll see you before kick-off, after the final whistle, or both.
Come for the football. Stay for the battle.
Book your games now or just walk in on matchday—Cardiff’s ultimate Community Shield party starts at BOOM BATTLE BAR.
