Coyote Ugly
Coyote Ugly is a country-and-western bar brand that began with a single saloon in New York City's East Village in 1993 and now operates eight saloons across the UK.
Last updated September 15, 2026
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Overview
Coyote Ugly is a bar brand whose legend began in 1993, when Liliana "Lil" Lovell opened the first Coyote Ugly Saloon in Manhattan's East Village. The original saloon became known for its bartenders as entertainers, dancing on the bar, live entertainment and a wild atmosphere. A GQ Magazine article about the saloon inspired the 2000 Hollywood film Coyote Ugly, which introduced the brand to a global audience. The UK operation spans eight saloons, from Cardiff to Edinburgh and Bristol to Birmingham. The Cardiff venue on St Mary Street offers a rodeo bull, line dancing, bar-top entertainment and bottomless brunch, and hosts hen dos, stag dos and table packages.
History
In 1993, Liliana "Lil" Lovell opened the very first Coyote Ugly Saloon in Manhattan's East Village. With little money but a huge vision, Lil set out to create something completely different from the typical American bar, where personality came first, bartenders became entertainers, music filled the room and every guest felt part of the party. The tiny New York saloon became famous for its fearless Coyote bartenders, dancing on the bar, live entertainment, unforgettable atmosphere and unapologetically wild energy, becoming one of New York City's must-visit nightlife destinations. The legend grew even bigger when GQ Magazine published an article about the Coyote Ugly Saloon, introducing readers to the world's wildest bar. The article inspired the iconic 2000 Hollywood film, Coyote Ugly, starring Piper Perabo, Maria Bello, Tyra Banks, Bridget Moynahan, and John Goodman. The film introduced Coyote Ugly to audiences around the globe, turning a neighbourhood bar into an international phenomenon. The UK operation now spans eight saloons, from Cardiff to Edinburgh and Bristol to Birmingham, and the brand has been "still dancing on the bar, still taking the shots" for over 30 years.
Products and positioning
The most famous bar on the planet. Period.
Product categories. Rodeo bull · Line dancing · Bar-top entertainment · Bottomless brunch · Hen party packages · Stag do packages · Table packages · Guestlist booking · Christmas and New Year events
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