Must-see nightlife in Swansea (Abertawe)

  • No Sign Bar

    Swansea (Abertawe)

    Once frequented by Dylan Thomas (it appears as the Wine Vaults in his story 'The Followers'), the No Sign stands out as the only vaguely traditional bar…

  • Prohibition

    Swansea (Abertawe)

    Slink down a side lane from Wind St, give a knowing nod to the bouncer lurking in the shadows, enter the corridor, push back the bookcase and enter an…

  • Kon-Tiki

    Swansea (Abertawe)

    Hidden down the hill from Wind St, cool Kon-Tiki offers all the requisite elements for a tropical-beach fantasy: faux Polynesian statues, cocktails served…

  • Uplands Tavern

    Swansea (Abertawe)

    A former Thomas hang-out, Uplands still serves a quiet daytime pint in the 'Dylan Thomas' snug, and is painted a sober dark green. Come nightfall it turns…

  • Perch

    Swansea (Abertawe)

    Arguably the classiest spot on Swansea's trashiest strip, the Perch swizzles up moreish cocktails and a good selection of wine and boutique beer. Graffiti…

  • Queen's Hotel

    Swansea (Abertawe)

    This old-fashioned corner pub has a polished mahogany and brass bar, Victorian tiles and a range of cask-conditioned beers on tap. Dylan Thomas propped up…