Nightshade - Cardiff

A Hidden Mixologist

Created under cover of darkness, buried beneath Pasture on High Street, Cardiff, is a speakeasy bursting with personality. Inspired by the location of the tucked away site, with no windows and intimately low ceilings, Nightshade (a new concept for the Pasture Group), leans into the cinematic narrative of 1920’s prohibition, whilst creating a contemporary home for expert mixologists and craft cocktails from around the world, creating  the feel of an exclusive member’s club. Tucked behind a padded door in the basement of Pasture, seductively illuminated with ambient lighting, Nightshade plays with subtle art deco nods, plush velvet moulded into snake-like banquettes which cocoon the perimeter of the space, and a tastefully mirror-clad bar counter reflecting the overall ambience, creating the perfect mood for after-dinner drinks with friends or on date night.

A dimly lit bar with red velvet bar stools, hanging glassware, and decorative wall lamps against a dark brick wall and patterned black-and-white tiled floor.
Pink velvet bar stools around a dark marble counter with gold lamp shades on the bar.
A bar counter with a glowing table lamp, glassware hanging above, and red upholstered stools in a dimly lit, elegant setting.
A bar with a dark wall and three illuminated arches filled with various bottles of liquor. There are hanging glasses above the bar and two matching table lamps with fringed shades on the bar counter.
A dimly lit bar with hanging glasses above the counter, bottles of liquor on shelves, and red velvet bar stools with black bases in the foreground.
Interior of a cafe or bar with black and white geometric patterned floor tiles, a barstool with a red cushion, and chairs with gold legs visible in the background.
A well-stocked bar with various bottles of liquor on shelves, illuminated by warm lighting, with a lamp in the foreground and a dark counter surface reflecting some lights.
A luxurious, dimly lit bar with red velvet seating, gold tables, table lamps, and a bar area with hanging glasses and warm lighting
View through red velvet curtains into a cozy, dimly lit interior with a table, armchair, and a table lamp with green base and beige shade.
A cozy seating area with a curved maroon velvet sofa, striped and patterned cushions, two wooden coffee tables with lit candles, and a dimly lit ambiance.
Dimly lit interior with dark curtains, a green ceramic table lamp with a beige shade, a red velvet curved sofa, a small candle on a round wooden table, and decorative pillows.