Mumbles Pier Hotel, Mumbles

UPDATE 2016.


Permanently closed for re-development.

Beyond the 1960s extension are two bars retaining 1930s and some 1960s fittings. However, visit it soon as it faces demolition as part of a hotel redevelopment. In the left-hand 'Toby Bar' there is a set of photos of the bars, which were probably taken just after the refit. These show that the Toby Bar is little-altered with the only changes being some padded sections added to the counter front and shelves removed from the bar back; the counter has a copper top and the fireplace remains but with a new fire. The Salty Bar on the right retains a splendid pre-war mirrored bar back with a set of drawers and the bar counter appears to date from the early 1960s. The old photos show 1930s panelling on the left hand wall of the Salty Bar, but this has been replaced by 1950/1960s panelling. The photos also show a room with a tiny bar counter - where was this - could it be a cocktail or residents bar in the hotel part of the building? There are a number of colourful leaded panels in the front windows and doors. The illuminated 'Gents' and 'Ladies' signs over the doors are very 1930s. Part of The Mumbles Pier site, pay the car park fee and get back up to two hours charge off your purchase at the bar. Note the one-way system exit is via a steep hill.