Wind Street
Swansea's busiest and liveliest watering hole is on historic Wind Street appropriately pronounced Wine and surrounding area, which is also the home to many of Swansea's best restaurants.
Kingsway
The Kingsway is the night club area, and on a Friday or Saturday night the words of Dylan Thomas, although originally referring to death, seem somehow appropriate in describing the mood of the revelers: "Do not go gentle into that good night, .... burn and rave at close of day; rage, rage against the dying of the light."
Brynymor Road
Another popular watering hole is the Brynymor Road area. This area has a more laid-back atmosphere than Wind Street and is popular with the many university students who live nearby. There are also several excellent international restaurants in the area - serving Italian, French, Meditarranean, Thai and Indian cuisine.
Bars and pubs
Pitcher & Piano
59 wind street. tel:+44 1792 461-312
The Wig
134 st. helens road
Varsity
63 wind street. tel: +44 1792 463-520
La Cantina
Wind street. tel +44 1792 472874
Bar-Co
8-9 wind street. +44 1792 460-658"
Idols
10 wind street. tel: +44 1792 474-240
The Cross Keys Inn
12 st mary's street. tel: +44 1792 630-921
Bar SA1
2-5 wind street. tel: +44 1792 630-941
Revolution
24 wind street. tel: +44 1792 475-189
The Potters Wheel
wetherspoons 85 the kingsway. tel: +44 1792 465-113
Eli Jenkins
24-25 oxford st. tel: +44 1792 641-067
The Mill
75 brynymor road
The Bryn-y-Mor
17 brynymor road
Cardamon Lounge
St. paul's church, st. helens road
Bar Quarter, Oceana
71-72 the kingsway. tel: +44 1792 653-142
City centre: Wind Street vicinity
Exchange Bar
10 the strand. tel: +44 1792 510-919
City centre: Bryn-y-Mor Road vicinity
City centre: Kingsway vicinity
Cafes
Sapore
6 plymouth street. tel:+44 1792 480-031. (http://www.goodgrubguide....) close to bus station. open: mornings and afternoons only.
Starbucks
Oxford street, near market entrance. from seattle to swansea, the same standard decor and coffee.
Gershwins Coffee House
14 nelson street. tel:+44 1792 474-000
Holbrook's
28 union street, tel:+44 1792 477-797 (http://www.holbrooksonlin...). centrally located with a pleasant and warm atmosphere. excellent coffee, including fair trade, and good selection of cakes.
Kardomah
11 portland street. tel:+44 1792 652-336. dylan thomas' old haunt
Monkey Cafe
13 castle street. tel+44 1792 480-822. cosmopolitan and eclectic venue - great views of swansea castle from plush leather sofas - live music - alcohol served.
Cafe Twocann
J-shed, kings road, swansea waterfront. tel:+44 1792 458000 (http://www.cafetwocann.com/). a cafe in a listed building over looking marina - includes small gift store - alcohol served.
Baguette Du Jour
9 caer street. tel:+44 1792 651-165. an open fronted cafe offering great views over castle square. a good place to grab a light snack and a coffee for those changing trains in swansea as the cafe is about ten minute walk from the station walk down high street to swansea castle and turn right onto caer street. the cafe is in the mock tudor building on the left.
Cafe Valance
50 newton road, the leather sofas, wood flooring, brick walls and open fronting give this cafe a very trendy but homely atmosphere.
The Coffee Den
34/36 newton road. tel:+44 1792 360-044 - simple, but excellent value meals
Verdis
Also Verdis and Castellamare - see Eat listing.
The Chattery
59 uplands cres. tel:+44 1792 473-276. (http://homepage.ntlworld....) - live music and fair trade coffee. friendly, but uninspiring decor.
Strudles Coffee Shop
Whitewalls. tel:+44 1792 650-011
Cafe Smooth
National waterfront museum. tel:+44 1792 456-100 (http://www.coffeecesso.com/). a large bohemian style cafe - great views over marina - huge selection of coffees and teas.
The Sub-Cafe
6 shoppers walk archade. tel:+44 1792 476-334
Pure Refreshment
Ty john penri building, st. helen's road near junction with kingsway. a juice and smoothies bar using all natural ingredients.
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Also and Morgan's Hotel - under Sleep listings.
Mumbles
Java Tading Company
10 picton archade. tel:+44 1792 458-141
Swansea enjoys a wonderful cafe culture, originally sparked by an influx of Italian families to the city in the early 20th century and later expanded with the establishment of local independents.
City center
Ocean
61 newton road. tel:+44 1792 363-462 - alcohol served.
Pavilion Bistro
@ mumbles pier. tel:+44 1792 365-225
Eleos Brasserie
33 the kingsway, swansea. tel:+44 1792 648-609. centrally located, but nothing special.
Uplands
Café Nissé
11 wind street. a cafe-cum-gallery.
Chambers Cafe Bar
87 brynymor road. tel:+44 1792 480-699 - modern and cosy - serves wholesome beverages and snacks, such as fair-trade coffee, teas, smoothies, local produce, hummus and ciabattas.