Things to do in Swansea (Abertawe)
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Chelsea Restaurant
Perfect for a romantic liaison, this elegant little dining room is discreetly tucked away behind the frenzy of Wind St. Seafood's the focus and blackboard specials are chalked up daily. While the name sounds flash, the prices aren't too bad: a £20 three-course set dinner is offered from Monday to Thursday.
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LC2
The Marine Quarter's new £32-million leisure centre includes a gym and a 9m indoor climbing wall, but best of all is the waterpark, complete with a wave pool, water slides and the world's first indoor surfing ride.
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Monkey
An organic, veg-friendly cafe-bar by day, with chunky tables, big sofas, modern art and cool tunes, this funky little venue transforms after dark into Swansea's best alternative club, hosting DJs, live musicians, burlesque and salsa upstairs.
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Action Bikes
Action Bikes rents bikes for around per day.
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Siop Tŷ Tawe
This bookshop sells Welsh-language books.
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Action Bikes
Action Bikes rents bikes for around per day.
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Derricks Music
A good, varied CD shop and gig-ticket outlet.
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Waterstone's
Waterstone's sells a good selection of local interest books, maps and guides.
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Dylans Book Store
Sells antiquarian and second-hand books; Thomas first editions, collectors items.
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Dylan's Books
This store sells all of Thomas's works, plus biographies, CDs of Under Milk Wood etc.
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Hobo's
Sells groovy second-hand '60s and '70s clothing, and is a good place to find out about local music events.
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Nucleus
A surf, snow and skate shop with a good range of T-shirts, shoes and skate-wear, as well as boards, wetsuits and bags.
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Swansea Grand Theatre
The city's largest theatre stages a mixed line-up of ballet, opera, musicals, theatre, pantomimes and a regular comedy club.
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Escape
This is Swansea's mainstream house club, with touring DJs pumping it up every Saturday. The venue occasionally stages live bands too.
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Bay Watersports
You can hire surf-skis and windsurfers at Bay Watersports. You can also get windsurfing lessons. Opening times depend on tides and weather.
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Brangwyn Hall
This handsome Art Deco hall, decorated with colourful painted panels by 1930s artist Frank Brangwyn, hosts choral and orchestral performances.
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Swansea Market
Swansea Market dates from 1830 and sells fresh fish, meat, cheese and vegetables, as well as having clothing, books, music and hardware stalls.
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Musiquarium
A great source for alternative music CDs and vinyl, with a wide range of indie, rock, funk, soul, country, folk, jazz, blues, R&B and punk.
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Taliesin Arts Centre
Part of the University of Wales, Swansea, this vibrant arts centre features live music, theatre, dance and film.
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Swansea Bike Path
You can walk or cycle along the Swansea Bike Path, a pleasingly flat 5-mile waterfront trail that runs from the Maritime Quarter to the Mumbles.
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Mambo
A Latin American-themed cocktail bar, serving margaritas (made with Patron tequila) by the glass or the pitcher, amid a swirl of mosaics and Latino music.
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Nucleus
You can go surfing at Langland and Caswell Bays, near the Mumbles - get advice and hire gear from Nucleus; hire of a board and wetsuit for a full/half-day.
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Bryn-y-Mor
Another friendly local that's popular with students, the Bryn-y-Mor has cheap beer, pool tables, large-screen TV, a decent jukebox and service with a smile.
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Queen's Hotel
An old-fashioned corner pub with polished mahogany and brass bar, old tiles and a range of cask-conditioned beers on tap, including Theakston's Old Peculier.
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Bella Napoli
This cheery little southern Italian restaurant serves up classic pizza and pasta dishes, and is staffed by cheeky waiters who occasionally burst into song. Children are welcome.
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