• Added: 9th of September 2008
• Area: Swansea
• Category: Bars and Pubs

Swansea SA1 1DZ
01792 475189

barcelonic said
Good vodka flavours/infusions, great look...
Good bar serving a variety of different flavours of vodka and infusions (up to ninety flavours in all) which are very reasonably priced. All of these are made specially by Revolution and are very popular.

The beers on the other hand are few and expensive so this place tends to be more popular with the younger and trendy crowds.

There is DJ most nights and the weekends are very busy. There is also an unforgiving door policy so if you don't look the part you can be refused entry.

Revolution does well to draw large numbers from the Wind Street crowd, when you consider how competitive the Wind Street industry is. There are places nearby to eat if you are hungry, although Revolutions does serve some nice food throughout the day.

Their burgers are pre-made with herbs inside the meat and are small but very nice and reasonably priced.

I'd recommend going here on a Saturday night. The decor inside is very nice looking and so are the crowds.

• Added: 9th of September 2008
• Area: Swansea
• Category: Restaurants

Swansea SA1 1EF
01792 474494

barcelonic said
Annoying spectacle, great food
I like the food here but the gimmicks are too much. Is it too much to ask to eat your food in peace? Especially when you've paid so much for it.

Good for families and special occasions but not really the sort of place you go to just for a bite to eat. Although, many of the dishes are made with a Jack Daniels glaze, such as the BBQ ribs.

The cocktails are really nice and the bar staff will dazzle you with their tricks but the drinks are very expensive in here.

It has such a happy atmosphere it is just not for me, although I really do like the food. I went there last with a free meal coupon i won at work, and so it was worth going there then.

Most people are familiar with this chain, and if you are not then it is certainly worth going to for the first time.

• Added: 9th of September 2008
• Area: Swansea
• Category: Restaurants

Swansea SA1 1DF
01792 461774

barcelonic said
Great food, reasonably priced
I used to work at this place and i loved the pizzas there. There is a wide menu which hasn't really changed since its birth.

The music is 50s swing mostly which is a welcome accompaniment to dining. The decor is based around a theme which is completely fabricated to give this chain of restaurants an original feel. I don't really think people know this as there are 'family pictures' on the wall illustrating the fake beginning of Frankie & Bennys.

It's worth checking out, perhaps on a special occasion as a family outing here could considerably dent your wallet. It is hardly one of the more expensive restaurants in Swansea but is still quite expensive considering not much of the food is actually prepared fresh.

However as i said the food is delicious and ranges from pizzas and calzones to lasagne and lamb shank and steaks. They also do a mixed grill.

The service is really good though as the waiters are very friendly but will be expecting a nice tip at the end of course.

• Added: 9th of September 2008
• Area: Bristol
• Category: Restaurants

Bristol

barcelonic said
What a novel idea !!
This place quite simply put - rocks! It is a restaurant slash micro brewery, which means that inside they brew all of their own beers. The wall to the brewery is see through, so you can see all the tanks and everything!

Also, you can buy a keg to take home with you. You can choose between either a full sized keg or a smaller 15-pint keg i think.

All of their beers are nice and unique to the company, such as a black lager which is essentially the texture of lager with the colour and taste of bitter.

I didn't eat in the restaurant but it looks incredible and was far busier than the bar when i went.

Also, they play great music there including a lot of breakbeat. There is one pool table there but I would think it could be hard to get to on a busy night.

• Added: 9th of September 2008
• Area: Bristol
• Category: Restaurants

Bristol BS8 2NT
0117 974 3794

barcelonic said
Great American food!!
I try to visit this place every time I am in Bristol. There is a full cocktail bar and the american style food here is just delicious. The staff are friendly and once you've ordered they will leave you alone. They take all cards here as well so don't feel awkward if you have no cash.

The food is reasonably priced, especially when you consider how delicious it is. Much of the food is served in baskets, a la fifties diner.

I cannot stress enough how much I love this place, hence why i have decided to give it five stars out of five.

If you live nearby or are ever passing through Bristol, visit Henry J Beans on Whiteladies Road. I promise you you won't regret it. Mmmm! If only i could have some of their food right now I'm so hungry, lol

• Added: 9th of September 2008
• Area: Swansea
• Category: Restaurants

Swansea

barcelonic said
Great American food/atmos!!
This place is fantastic. Picture Frankie & Bennys or TGI Fridays without all the fuss and hassle over the customers. Without any of the gimmicks and staff doing their song and dancing.

Come to Eddie Rocket's if you want to get a good old fashioned American style hot dog or 'sub', and they also sell milkshakes and 'malted milks' which are the most delicious drinks on the menu.

There are some amusing signs on the walls and the place looks like a fifties american diner inside. On the other hand the fries were a bit stale as if they had been left out for a while, but to be honest my hot dog was do big it completely filled me up on its own.

All in all i couldn't recommend this place highly enough, but that could also be because i happen to bias - i love hot dogs so much!! lol

Eddie Rocket's is a franchise based in the Irish Republic. They've recently branched over here, first to Liverpool and now to Swansea. n conclusion, Definitely worth dining here!!

• Added: 9th of September 2008
• Area: Swansea
• Category: Cafes and Coffee Shops

Swansea

barcelonic said
Great fry up food !!
If you are looking for a fast, cheap fry up then look no further. The Uplands Diner has an enormous menu of breakfast foods as well as all kinds of other meals such as steak and fish and so on.

The Beast is a speciality Uplands Diner dish which if you manage to eat the whole thing they put your picture up on the wall.

There is a TV showing music channels as the place is very popular among students, many of whom live in the nearby area.

There is also plenty of seating. So much so that you are almost guaranteed to get a seat regardless of when you visit.

I cannot stress enough how nice the food is in this place so please do check it out! On the other hand, if you are looking for a healthy breakfast you might just want to stay away.

• Added: 9th of September 2008
• Area: Swansea
• Category: Food and Drink

Swansea SA1 5JE
01792 653333

barcelonic said
Stay away!
The food here is bog standard kebab shop food, but the over the years there have been numerous rumours about the sanitray side of their operation.

I believe, although it may have been previous owners at the time, that in the past the place has been the subject of investigations into poor food hygiene and so I have always tended to stay well away from this place.

Of course I cannot safely claim to know anything about the current standards of hygiene as i have not eaten there in so long, but the fact is if nothing else it is still just a shabby city centre kebab shop so i think you could do worse than going to mcdonalds. At least then you know the hygiene will be considered and the food would be cheaper and most probably nicer too.

• Added: 9th of September 2008
• Area: Swansea
• Category: Bars and Pubs

Swansea SA2 9BZ

barcelonic said
Great local pub with good ales
Great local pub situated in the heart of Sketty. I grew up up the road from this bar and worked there briefly.

The staff are very friendly and helpful and inside the pub is very clean and nice looking. There is a cosy little beer garden out back and they serve some nice food as well.

If you are ever in Sketty i would highly recommend stopping in. There is another pub opposite 'the Vivs' as they call it. It is called the Bush.

The Vivs certainly has a more affluent feel to it although some would argue there is a better pub atmosphere in the Bush.

The Vivian Arms for instance, does not have a pool table. It is more popular among the older generations and the drinks on sale reflect this.

• Added: 9th of September 2008
• Area: Swansea
• Category: Bars and Pubs

Swansea SA2 0PG

barcelonic said
Great music venue, great pub!
This is my favorite pub in Wales. There is simply no other place quite like it. The pub is a music pub and host live music throught the week. They are involved in the local music scene to a great degree. They have two pool tables and a fantastic outdoor balcony which is great to sit on in the summer.

The place often gets so busy that you see people queueing outside, although this is mainly in the warmer months due to the popularity of the balcony.

Mainly students are inside, but there are also locals and musicians find it a popular place to drink.

The only negative i can really think of is that the drinks are more expensive than many of the other pubs in that area, and a far cheaper pub, the Bryn-Y-Mor is only down the road.

All in all though I'd highly recommend spending some time in this pub, especially during their summer based 3-day Music festival, which they share with a few neighbouring bars.