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Griffin, Swansea

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Cask Ale
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Operator: Independent
8-10 Wind Street, Swansea, SA1 1DW (View on Google Map)
(01792) 463520
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Originally a Midland Bank, it is now a large city centre pub, that serves some real ales. Situated at one end of Swansea's main Bar & Nightlife quarter, it focuses heavily on sporting events and can get extremely busy attracting large weekend crowds of all ages. The interior has a proper pub feel to it, rather than being a themed bar and it still has many lovely original features from its banking days, with ornate plaster work on the raised ceiling and wooden clad panelling. But some can be hidden by the many giant TV screens. There are two separated snug areas to one side.

Historic Interest

Grade II* listed (as Midland Bank). Built 1908.

Information for this venue is provided by the Swansea Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Varsity
Local Authority
Abertawe - Swansea
Last updated
Last surveyed
09/04/2026
Leasehold owner
individual
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
SWS/190
Asset of Community Value
Monday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - Midnight
Thursday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
10:00am - Midnight
Saturday
10:00am - Midnight
Sunday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 9:00pm
Sunday
11:00am - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.

Changing

Changing beers typically include: Fuller's - London Pride , Gower - Gold , Wychwood - Hobgoblin Gold

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Sky and TNT Sports
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Patio area on right hand side
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Until 8pm.
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
The main entrance has a flight of five impressive looking stone steps (with handrails). The step free access is via some emergency exit doors to the right of main entrance, which are usually wide open in daylight hours and can be opened if closed. Inside, whilst most seating areas are raised, there is a gentle ramp to most parts around the edge of the room. An accessible toilet is by the main entrance.
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Only on non-carpeted areas.
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (60m)
Multiple bus stops in Princess Way.
Nearby Station (600m)
Swansea

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