Cardiff's lesbian and gay nightlife comprises several bars and clubs, making it one of Britain's gay-friendliest cities. Bar Icon, a café-bar by day and laid-back bar by night, is the sister bar to Exit Club, located a few doors down the block.

Pulse, the newest arrival on Cardiff's scene, has a popular informal bar as you enter with more seating upstairs. There's no pretension, and chic décor that keeps with the building's Victorian grandeur. I chatted with Anton, who was working behind the bar, about how Pulse has quickly become the hottest clubs in Wales.

During Cardiff's annual Mardi Gras event, Pulse takes the lead in organizing a street party outside featuring performances and a drinking license 'til 4am. -- Paul Chibeba