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The Kings Cross is the oldest surviving gay bar in Cardiff, currently owned by Mitchells & Butlers.

The Kings Cross has been serving the Gay community of Cardiff for 35 years, providing a relaxed atmosphere with, regular cabaret acts, entertainment and food served daily.

Originally built in 1872 and used as a hotel. http://www.cardiffpubs.co.uk/Pub.php?Pub=KingsCross

Refurbishment

The Pub underwent a major refurbished in 1998http://www.cardiffpubs.co.uk/Pub.php?Pub=KingsCross, to have a drastic new layout, and then again in 2010 opening on January 29, with special apperance from gay Welsh Rugby player Gareth Thomas (rugby player). http://www.facebook.com/group.php?sid=c59b54091a54953eafe9cfd0a3c6ae6d&gid=2321123280#/event.php?eid=253524661383

Awards

In 2009 The Kings Cross won the Pink Paper Award for best bar/pub in Waleshttp://news.pinkpaper.com/Feature.aspx?id=792

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