Guidebook for Swansea
Food Scene
The Swigg
Lovely little restaurant/café bar, that have live music.
Great vibes, situated over in SA1. Great food and wine. They do a good lunch time menu.
14 locals recommend
La Parrilla
Kings RoadGreat vibes, situated over in SA1. Great food and wine. They do a good lunch time menu.
Quay Three
Trawler RoadLovely place to go and have a meal, great views over the Marina. Lovely cocktails.
Lovely local Italian restaurant, if you like Italian food its a must stop on your visit to Swansea.
6 locals recommend
Gallinis Italian Restaurant
Lovely local Italian restaurant, if you like Italian food its a must stop on your visit to Swansea.
Swansea's best loved ice-cream. This is a must visit while you are in Swansea. You won't be disappointed.
65 locals recommend
Joe's Ice Cream Parlour
526 Mumbles RdSwansea's best loved ice-cream. This is a must visit while you are in Swansea. You won't be disappointed.
Situated on the top floor of the tower, Grape and Oliver offer fantastic views over Swansea and the Bay.
44 locals recommend
Grape & Olive
Trawler RoadSituated on the top floor of the tower, Grape and Oliver offer fantastic views over Swansea and the Bay.
Great place to visit and pick up some local delicacy, including laverbread and cockles.
44 locals recommend
Swansea Market
Great place to visit and pick up some local delicacy, including laverbread and cockles.
Morgans Hotel
Somerset PlaceMorgans is a great place to meet for a nice cocktail or to have lunch/dinner.
Drinks & Nightlife
THE PUMPHOUSE
Great local bar. Got a good bar menu and a selection of drinks.
Head to Wind Street if you want nightlife and busy bars.
It also hosts a selection of restaurants.
9 locals recommend
Wind Street
Wind StreetHead to Wind Street if you want nightlife and busy bars.
It also hosts a selection of restaurants.
Uplands is a short taxi drive away, has a selection of bars and restaurants. More suited to the over 30s.
12 locals recommend
Uplands
Uplands is a short taxi drive away, has a selection of bars and restaurants. More suited to the over 30s.
Quirky little bar, serving Swansea's own gin and cocktails. You can also have a meal there.
Juniper Place
1 York StQuirky little bar, serving Swansea's own gin and cocktails. You can also have a meal there.
Quirky little bar on little Wind Street. Get great cocktails served out of a double decker bus.
Lil London
Quirky little bar on little Wind Street. Get great cocktails served out of a double decker bus.
Arts & Culture
Opposite the flat, you will find Swansea Museum and the Maritime Museum.
43 locals recommend
Swansea Museum
Victoria RoadOpposite the flat, you will find Swansea Museum and the Maritime Museum.
The Grand Theatre, situated in the town centre, hosts a variety of performances, as well as the arts wig and comedy nights.
45 locals recommend
Swansea Grand Theatre
Singleton StreetThe Grand Theatre, situated in the town centre, hosts a variety of performances, as well as the arts wig and comedy nights.
The Dylan Thomas Centre is an arts centre located in the Maritime Quarter in Swansea, Wales.
Formerly the city's Guildhall, which was originally built in 1825, the Dylan Thomas Centre was restored and refurbished to host the UK Year of Literature and Writing in 1995.
14 locals recommend
The Dylan Thomas Centre
Somerset PlaceThe Dylan Thomas Centre is an arts centre located in the Maritime Quarter in Swansea, Wales.
Formerly the city's Guildhall, which was originally built in 1825, the Dylan Thomas Centre was restored and refurbished to host the UK Year of Literature and Writing in 1995.
The Glynn Vivian Art Gallery is the public art gallery of the City and County of Swansea, in South Wales. The gallery is situated in Alexandra Road, near Swansea railway station, opposite the old Swansea Central Library.
36 locals recommend
Glynn Vivian Art Gallery
Alexandra RoadThe Glynn Vivian Art Gallery is the public art gallery of the City and County of Swansea, in South Wales. The gallery is situated in Alexandra Road, near Swansea railway station, opposite the old Swansea Central Library.
Waterside private art gallery housing permanent & traveling exhibitions, with works for sale.
Attic Gallery
37 Pocketts WharfWaterside private art gallery housing permanent & traveling exhibitions, with works for sale.
Shopping
The Quadrant is the centre of the shops in Swansea, head towards there and you will find a number of smaller shops.
The Quadrant Centre
The Quadrant is the centre of the shops in Swansea, head towards there and you will find a number of smaller shops.
Dorian Heel Bar is a locally run shop based on Oxford Street. Here you will find a selection of Welsh treasures, as well as a wall of famous shoes and boots.
Dorian Heel Bar
Dorian Heel Bar is a locally run shop based on Oxford Street. Here you will find a selection of Welsh treasures, as well as a wall of famous shoes and boots.
Essentials
Opposite the flat in walking distance is Tesco Superstore. If you drive parking is free but limited to two hours.
14 locals recommend
Tesco Superstore
Oystermouth RoadOpposite the flat in walking distance is Tesco Superstore. If you drive parking is free but limited to two hours.
A large Sainsbury store is in walking distance from the flat, head towards the SA1 development.
16 locals recommend
Sainsbury's
Quay ParadeA large Sainsbury store is in walking distance from the flat, head towards the SA1 development.
Close to the entrance of the Maritime Quarter, you will find a local Co-op store.
Co-op Food - Swansea - Trawler Road
Trawler RoadClose to the entrance of the Maritime Quarter, you will find a local Co-op store.
Entertainment & Activities
Vue Cinema Swansea
York StreetOpposite the flat there is a large Vue cinema.
Home to Swansea City Football Club and Ospreys Rugby.
Also hosts concerts and events.
25 locals recommend
Liberty Stadium
Home to Swansea City Football Club and Ospreys Rugby.
Also hosts concerts and events.
St Helen's Rugby Football Club
Bryn RoadSt Helen's hold a host of events, including the rugby and cricket.
Small local theatre, opposite the flat. Host a number of plays, including Dylan Thomas's work.
7 locals recommend
Dylan Thomas Theatre
Gloucester PlaceSmall local theatre, opposite the flat. Host a number of plays, including Dylan Thomas's work.
Based in Swansea University, this venue holds a variety of performances, including drama, plays and movies.
12 locals recommend
Taliesin Arts Centre
Based in Swansea University, this venue holds a variety of performances, including drama, plays and movies.
Sightseeing
Oystermouth Castle is a Norman stone castle in Wales, overlooking Swansea Bay on the east side of the Gower Peninsula near the village of the Mumbles.
76 locals recommend
Oystermouth Castle
Castle AvenueOystermouth Castle is a Norman stone castle in Wales, overlooking Swansea Bay on the east side of the Gower Peninsula near the village of the Mumbles.
Victorian structure, opened in 1898, with a lifeboat slipway and boathouse plus a fishing platform.
94 locals recommend
Mumbles Pier
Mumbles RoadVictorian structure, opened in 1898, with a lifeboat slipway and boathouse plus a fishing platform.