Must-see nightlife in Swansea (Abertawe)

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    No Sign Bar

    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…

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    Prohibition

    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…

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    Kon-Tiki

    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…

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    Uplands Tavern

    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…

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    Perch

    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…

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    Queen's Hotel

    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…