THERE’S LOTS MORE TO MERMAID QUAY THAN JUST GREAT FOOD AND DRINK .

Still looking for those perfect gifts? Visit the boutique shops and other outlets at Mermaid Quay for gorgeous,

unusual presents – including many hand-made right here in Wales.

Check out just some of what’s on offer in this guide.

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Tickle someone’s funny bone with gift vouchers for cracking comedy shows at The Glee. You can purchase gift vouchers from as little as £5.00, which can be redeemed against all weekend comedy shows, comedy tours, music tour shows and special events tour shows at The Glee, Cardiff.

They can also be used for shows with food & drink pre-ordering. Visit www.glee.co.uk/comedy/cardiff for details of how to order.

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Discover Christmas in Italy with a selection of beautifully packaged gifts and treats direct from Italian producers at Carluccio’s Deli, Mermaid Quay. The range proudly includes seasonal classics such as Panettone and these tempting Limoncello e Bichierini – chocolate shot cups and limoncello for £14.95. Pour the limoncello into the milk chocolate cups, serve and enjoy!

Carluccio’s Christmas collection also includes a host of hampers packed with festive treats from £30 and gift packs starting from £12.95. Buon Natale!

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POM is a range of elegant and contemporary fashion jewellery available at Zia Boutique in Bute Street. These gorgeous plated magnetic bracelets come in rose gold grey, silver and grey or a rose gold star design for just £15.95. There’s also a 5-ring, rose gold and silver necklace at £12.95 – the perfect accessory and a jewellery gift to wear again and again. Each

POM jewellery piece is packaged in a stylish gift bag.

Also at Zia you’ll find a hand picked collection of ladies gifts and an extensive Christmas range, ideal for secret Santa gifts or stocking fillers. Plus Zia has a great choice of themed decorations, mugs, coasters, signs and bags for the Prosecco Princess in your life with prices starting from £3.75.

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The perfect gift for all coffee fans is this coffee lovers hamper, available to order online or in store from Cadwaladers, Mermaid Quay.

Packed with Cadwaladers exclusive blend of 28/3 ground coffee, a travel mug, award winning caramel shortbread, coffee & walnut shorties and chocolate covered coffee beans. All presented in a lovely basket for £25.

Other Cadwaladers coffee gifts include a Starter Kit, Deluxe and Connoisseur Coffee Hampers with prices starting from £45.

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Just follow the smell of delicious baking to Fabulous Welshcakes in Bute Street. You’ll find freshly griddled, traditional Welshcakes plus an amazing choice of flavours, including gluten free and diabetic

options. While you’re there browse the Fabulous Welshcakes range of lovely gifts, sourced from local, Welsh suppliers.

This Robin Hamper is from a range that includes three different designs on mugs, jugs, plates and baubles that can be bought individually or as a set. Made by Ceramics for Everyone based in Barry, prices start from £8.50. For foodie fans, there’s also a tempting selection of simply divine Matt and Ben’s Proper Fudge with seven flavours to choose from for £4.95.

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You’ll find a treasure trove of handcrafted gifts at Polka Dot in Bute Street, packed full of retro and polka dot designs, kitsch novelties, niche designer jewellery and accessories with personality.

Give the national flower of Wales this Christmas with this unique silver plated daffodil ring at £12, teamed with a silver plated daffodil necklace for £17. Polka Dot also has a great choice of handmade, bright and cheerful metal tree decorations starting at £17. Plus there’s an exciting range of pretty and fun hair accessories, designed for little girls and women who are young at heart.