Kardomah Café Swansea – A Timeless Café Visit with History and Tradition

Regular visits to the historic Kardomah Café in Swansea – a classic café with 1950s décor, links to Dylan Thomas, Doctor Who filming, and traditional British food.

The Green Room in Swansea

Where Good Food Meets Fresh Air in COPR Bay If you’re into discovering new spots with a chilled-out vibe and outdoor seating, The Green Room in Swansea’s COPR Bay is definitely worth a look. It’s a bar and kitchen by day serving breakfast, brunch and lunch—but by night, it shifts gears and becomes a pre-gig …

Ground Plant Based Coffee – Swansea

A Cosy Corner for Conscious Coffee & Vegan Bites I recently caught up with a friend over a Monday lunchtime at Ground Plant Based Coffee – Swansea, a vegan café tucked away in the Brynmill area of the city. Off the main drag and nestled in a quiet spot, it’s a place that feels like …

HQ Urban Kitchen Swansea

HQ Urban Kitchen entrance from Alexandra Road
Food, Friendship & Fragments of History Tucked away on the historic corner of Orchard Street and Alexandra Road, HQ Urban Kitchen Swansea—formerly known as Tapestri—is more than just a café. It’s a cherished meeting point for many of us who live in or love Swansea. Whether you’re catching up with close friends, enjoying a good …

Basekamp Swansea: A Foodie’s Perspective

A Historic Setting On a brisk February afternoon, my friend and I sought refuge from the cold at Basekamp Swansea Coffee Shop, tucked away on King’s Lane—just off High Street in Swansea. The café occupies a historic Victorian warehouse that once housed Down and Sons, a furniture manufacturing company that operated for over a century …