Venue Description

The Moon is a rescued community-focused live music venue, bar, vegan cafe & club. We organise events 7 days a week including original live music of all genres, as well as quizzes, spoken word & poetry, comedy, music industry events, fundraisers, alldayers and small festivals. We open for food Fri-Sun and whenever there's a major event on in town like Wales games or concerts at the Millennium Stadium - around the corner from the stadium but perfect for avoiding the queues on the main high streets in a friendly atmosphere. Fridays & Saturdays we serve vegan brunch 11am-2pm as well as coffee, flavoured teas, hot chocolates, vegan cake - then dinner service is 4-8pm. Sundays we served vegan roasts 1-5pm which can be pre-booked on our website including a gluten-free option. We're an accessible venue (bronze level on the Attitude Is Everything charter) - our access statement is on our website along with details of how to get a free carer/support/assistance ticket for gigs. Our opening times vary through the week as we have different events on - so please check our website or follow us on social media where we post regular updates and information like opening/set times, whether it's a ticketed or free event etc. 10% student discount at the bar. Dogs welcome until it gets really crowded or noisy with live music (apart from assistance dogs of course who are always welcome). U18s are welcome when we're serving food, but most of our live shows are 18+ however please check because we sometimes do all-ages earlier events, so if you're planning on bringing someone u18 please doublecheck first. We're available to hire for parties, informal work events, networking, workshops, gigs, clubnights etc, just send us a message. We have an in-house team of sound engineers, DJs, fully equipped live music PA, backline, projector/screen, plenty of seating and tables for different event layouts. We also have a monthly event called Womanby's Clubbing which is an accessible disco for adults with additional needs - a safe, fun and inclusive disco for disabled adults organised by Skills & Volunteering Cymru. Details on our website.

Accessibility

Ground floor venue. Step-free access from the street and thorugh the venue. Personal Assistant Tickets – We provide a free Personal Assistant ticket to anyone who needs support to attend. Please contact us on the details above to arrange. Assistance dogs are welcome at our venue. Accessible Viewing Area – Although we don't have a dedicated viewing area, we can help you find a suitable position for the show. If you require a seat we can provide either a bar stool (tall or short) or a chair nearer the front. Please contact us or speak to our staff when you arrive. If the door is closed (due to soundchecking before we open) then please knock the door so we can come to assist. Customers with medical requirements – We welcome any customers who may need to bring medication, food, drink or equipment to manage a medical condition. If there are security staff present please advise them on arrival. We try to avoid having performances using strobes, however on the rare occasion that acts may use strobe lights, we'll inform customers in advance on social media, on our website and on venue signs. We'd like to cater for anyone interested in live music where possible. If you have any other requirements not already mentioned (including for performers), please contact us on the details above to discuss.

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: http://www.themooncardiff.com

Access Statement

Access Statement Link: http://www.themooncardiff.com

Accessible Performances

We would be happy to arrange accessible performances - please get in touch if this is something you or someone you know would be interested in. We offer an accessible disco currently for adults with additional needs but we would love to do more accessible live music performances too. Dedicated Seating or viewing area - we allow any customers to come in early before doors open to look around the venue first to get an idea of the layout, and choose a preferred spot to watch the live music from. Please message us if you would like to come in early, so we can make sure someone is ready to let you in before we open.

Awards List

Attitude Is Everything accessibility charter - bronze level Cardiff Music Awards (various) (Currently awaiting food hygiene rating)

Toilets

Step free access. No need for key or to ask. Easy turn lock handle, easy turn taps, automatic hand-dryer or towels. Enough room for manual or power wheelchairs. Grab rails. If this breaks or is unavailable at any point you will be informed and signposted to nearby accessible facilities. Tthere are additional accessible facilities next door in the Gatekeeper pub (Wetherspoons), on their first floor via a lift, and in Fuel Rock Club next door if it is later into the night.

Staff

Our venue is bronze-level acccessibility on the Attitude Is Everything charter, which includes having a policy for staff, an access statement on our website for the public, and our staff being regularly trained in accessibility at our venue. For ticketed shows or late night events, upon arrival you'll be greeted by either our security staff or a cashier, who can escort you into the venue. If you require any access facilities such as a seat, please inform our staff on arrival. If you visit during the daytime when there is no cashier or security then our staff at the bar can assist when you first arrive.

Assistance dog facilities

Other assistance dog facilities

Water bowls.