{"id":95527,"date":"2025-03-14T13:28:07","date_gmt":"2025-03-14T13:28:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=95527"},"modified":"2025-03-14T13:28:09","modified_gmt":"2025-03-14T13:28:09","slug":"inside-the-long-awaited-hostel-and-bar-replacing-an-embankment-eyesore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2025\/03\/14\/inside-the-long-awaited-hostel-and-bar-replacing-an-embankment-eyesore\/","title":{"rendered":"Inside the long-awaited hostel and bar replacing an embankment eyesore"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The appropriately named On The River is a stone’s throw from the Principality Stadium<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A HOSTEL and venue with great views of the Principality Stadium is opening next month, replacing what had become a drug den and eyesore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On The River, on Fitzhamon Embankment, will cater for up to 32 guests with a coffee shop, outdoor bar and street food kitchen opening later this spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“It is a shame how Wales is doing in the rugby because you will be able to hear the boos from here rather than cheers,” said co-owner Mike Catris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It replaces the Nos Da hostel and music venue which became a hotspot for anti-social behaviour after it closed in March 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There were several complaints about drug use at the site despite Cardiff Council clearing it up in November 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“People had gone in and ripped out all of the wiring and copper piping. There were used mattresses, needles and waste all over the floor,” said Mike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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