Queen's Hotel

You'll find this Victorian charmer right on Gloucester Place, where the Marina meets the bay. The Queen's has that rare quality of feeling both touristy and properly local – yes, you'll get day-trippers wandering in from the waterfront, but you'll also find regulars propping up the bar who remember when this stretch was still being developed in the '80s. The pub grub hits the spot without trying too hard, and the Sunday roasts draw families from across SA1. What really works is the outdoor seating – grab a pint and watch the boats bobbing about while the Mumbles headland stretches out beyond. It's not trying to be anything fancy, just a solid boozer in one of the Marina's prime spots that hasn't lost its soul to corporate blandness.