A 1920s speakeasy might be one of the hardest bars to find in the UK.
It has no storefront, and is disguised by what looks like an abandoned building, 2Chill reports.
Customers have to hunt through the backstreets of Cardiff, and when they think they’ve found it, must ring the doorbell to be let inside - you’ve just got to hope you’ve buzzed the right one.
The Dead Canary is one of Cardiff’s worst kept secrets - almost everybody knows about it, but significantly fewer can seem to find it, according to Trip Advisor reviews.
Many cite having a good time “once found”.
Look out for a double door fire exit with dragon graffiti next to an easily missed doorbell, besides a little painting of a canary.
Ringing the bell is a real act of faith, full of anxiety that you are in the correct place.
It is only when an usher opens the door and welcomes you in that you’ll know whether you picked the right door.
From there, you walk down a dark passageway which brings you out into the candlelit bar.
Once inside, the 1920s decor is spectacular, inspired by Welsh industrial heritage.
From birdcages to dark lighting and candles, you will feel like you have stepped back to a time of illicit drinking.
Despite the elusiveness in finding the bar, once there the staff are charming and attentive and will even make off menu cocktails for you, depending on your tastes.
The drinks menu changes over time, and is currently inspired by dragons. A previous menu was based on Welsh mythology, featuring cocktails inspired by mermaids, old knights and dragons.
Some drinks like the “Salamander” are served in dragon shaped cups. It consists of rum, campari, pineapple, lime and angostura.
The name The Dead Canary, reflects the birds used in mines up until 1986 to detect poisonous gases. The bar has no windows and feels underground, like a coal mine.
You can find the bar on Barrack Lane in Cardiff, but we won’t make it any easier than that for you.
