I can see Queen Street gradually turning into more of a leisure street with restaurants, bars and cafes etc. I believe that the Capitol Centre is about to undergo a redevelopment to turn it into somewhere like this.
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A reasonable article detailing the demise of the main shopping areas of 10 years ago. That with the Capitol, it's starting to look bleak for that end of town with the impending rates rise if the rates relief doesn't ease the burden.
I can see Queen Street gradually turning into more of a leisure street with restaurants, bars and cafes etc. I believe that the Capitol Centre is about to undergo a redevelopment to turn it into somewhere like this.
as has been said, the Capitol has plans for redevelopment. it surely needs it. it also needs to open up a through route from the station to Queen Street. it surely is missing a footfall trick there
They could learn a lesson from our Bristolian neighbours who have a great City with a huge number of independent outlets, why can't we slash business rates for small welsh based local businesses and allow them to florish, it could range from tea rooms, free house pubs , vinyl shops, local fashion etc ,just imagine a real Welsh Street.
I've never liked the layout of Bristol City Centre. As you say, it reminds me of Newport with hills everywhere and doesn't seem to have a 'centre' as such. Just a myriad of different streets shooting off everywhere with main roads cutting it all up.
Give me a pedestrianised, flat, square mile like Caerdydd's any day.
Agree with the point above however, about Queen Street lowering it's rates and attracting all the farmers' shops / Welsh made produce etc. Leave the big name, high end stuff to SD2 imho. Everything has its place, although this might then affect the popular Welsh themed independent shops of the stunning arcades?
i work in town but i dont get close to queen st, walked up there for the 1st time in years and was a bit shocked
Caroline Street is affectionately known by all Cardiffians as Chippy Lane and a rite of passage for all young men to have at least one fist fight there. It's also the scene of who can vomit the furthest competitions when Wales play home international egg fixtures.
Dorothy's Fish Bar, first established in the 12 century during the reign of Henry I, is perhaps its most famous business. Originally adjacent to a large tavern, revelers back then could sup two gallons of ale there plus enjoy a large rissole and chips next door and still get change from a single groat.