Vivian Arms Hotel

Head down Gower Road towards Sketty and you'll find yourself in the kind of pub that actually feels like it belongs to the community rather than some corporate chain. The Vivian Arms has that easy-going atmosphere where regulars know the bar staff's names and you won't feel out of place whether you're popping in for a quick pint after work or settling in for the afternoon. It's the sort of place that does the basics well—decent ales, food that doesn't pretend to be anything fancier than it needs to be, and enough space that you're not packed in like sardines even when it's busy.