Footlights

Singleton Street's got a handful of spots worth your time, and Footlights sits among them as the kind of bar you'd actually want to return to. It's unpretentious in the best way—you'll find locals nursing pints alongside people after a proper night out, and the staff know what they're doing behind the bar. The place has that lived-in comfort of somewhere that's been doing its thing without needing to shout about it. Drinks won't break the bank, which matters in Swansea, and there's something reassuring about a bar that understands you just want a decent pint or cocktail without the theatrics. It's the sort of spot you stumble into and end up staying longer than you planned.