Local Favourites

  • Front view of Dilly's Kitchen, a cafe with a green awning, brick exterior, and glass window display showcasing menu items like coffee, tea, salad, panini, baguette, breakfast, and cake. The store offers takeaway, cooked meals, catering for events, and hot and cold buffets. A door with a small sign and inside seating visible through the window. Street sign reading 'Dillwyn Road' near the top left.

    Dilly's Kitchen

    Dillys kitchen was opened up by Mike, Debs and Tom in the heart of Sketty in 2012. With 20 years of catering experience they wanted to create a place you could eat with ‘a taste of home’. It’s a small cafe with a big love for food. We cook all our food in the shop in our kitchen.

  • A two-story building with a white stucco upper floor and a brown wooden lower floor, featuring hanging flower baskets, and signs for 'Brains the Vivian.' Next to it, a storefront advertises shark swim and triathlon training. In the background, an older brick building with visible stonework and windows.

    The Vivian Arms

    The Vivs is located in the heart of Sketty and is well known for providing great value, tasty food and having a fantastic range of drinks.

  • Two people working behind a coffee shop counter with a menu board above, featuring sections for beans, coffees, and loose leaf tea, in a cozy café setting.

    Square Peg

    Sketty locals adore The Square Peg, a community hub that's passionate about serving exceptional coffee. A must-visit spot for coffee lovers!

  • A group of elderly people gathered around a dining table in a restaurant or cafe, with sunlight coming through large windows in the background. The table has glasses, bottles, and a menu.

    Gilligan's Restaurant

    Gilligan’s Restaurant produce good quality, wholesome, tasty meals at affordable prices, where you can dine in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere and bring along a bottle of your favourite wine or beer to enjoy with your meal.

  • Front view of a restaurant named Bartam's with a blue awning, white exterior, and two potted trees outside. The restaurant has large windows and a black sign with white text that says "Effing Delicious" and "Bartam's."

    Grandad Needs His Medcine

    Serving up their famous 16-hour brisket sandwiches and house-made BBQ sauces. Don’t miss the viral cheesecake sandwiches, flame-toasted brioche stuffed with rotating flavours like lemon yuzu or dark chocolate kirsch.

  • Two male chefs in white uniforms smiling in a restaurant kitchen with glassware and bottles on shelves behind them.

    Slice

    Slice is owned and run by business partners Adam Bannister and Chris Harris. Experienced chefs, the pair have been cooking together since college and subsequently in high end restaurants around the country.

  • Exterior view of a signage and design printing shop located at 96 Gower Road, featuring a black door with signage and a large window with branding, posters, and decals displayed outside.

    Bud & Bay

    Renowned London florist and artist Adam Knights brings his creative flair to Sketty. The new lifestyle store will offer fresh flowers, curated homeware, handmade gifts, and bespoke event styling.

  • Exterior of a restaurant with a sign reading 'Opiu CANTONESE TAI'.

    Opium Den

    The Opium Den is a renowned Cantonese takeaway restaurant located on Dillwyn Road.. If you're looking for authentic and delicious Chinese cuisine, this is the perfect spot for you.

  • Cafe menu board featuring fish character with crown, listing sausages, burgers, homemade dishes, vegetarian options, risotto, and drinks.

    The Range Fish & Chips

    The Range uses the highest quality of ingredients in all of their meals. Fresh fish is delivered daily and the chips are freshly cut on site. We're the number one spot in Sketty for fish and chips! We have a separate children's menu, so there's something for everyone in the family.

  • Fresh carrots, green onions, and roots of garlic on a farm stand

    Sketty Community Market

    Discover the finest local produce Sketty has to offer at our monthly indoor community market! By shopping with us, you are not only enjoying the freshest and most delicious local products but also supporting your local community and helping to sustain small businesses.

  • Front view of Taj Mahal Indian restaurant with signage, large colorful flower arrangement, and parked car in foreground.

    Taj Mahal

    The Taj Mahal is an exquisite Indian restaurant that offers an authentic and flavourful taste of India to customers looking for a delicious meal.

  • Four golden-brown baked empanadas on parchment paper, with one partially cut open revealing a meat and vegetable filling, placed on a baking sheet with a knife nearby and a small cup of salt on the side.

    Davies Of Mumbles

    Davies of Mumbles is a family run business. We are a close knit and friendly team who offer a variety of breakfast and lunch options, homemade cakes and breads baked on site, as well as an extensive range of teas, coffees and other drinks to suit all tastes.

  • Blue business sign hanging outside with a large stylized letter D and the word DEWKES below it, against a bright sky.

    Dewkes Petshop

    At Dewkes we are not only passionate about animals but have the knowledge and professional network to support you and your pet. If you are looking for something and can’t find it on our shelves then just let us know and we’ll try our best to get it in for you.

  •  storefront with bright green signage displaying various services like rugby kits, football kits, duvet ironing, and hotel restaurant bookings, with a rainbow logo and an NFL snow globe on the windows.

    Sketty Kwikwash

    When you come to Sketty Kwikwash, you can be assured of a clean wash every time. We offer a range of services including wash-and-fold, self-service and dry cleaning, just ask one of our friendly staff for more information.

  • Two men standing in front of a hardware store named W. Davies Ironmongers Sketty, with outdoor gardening supplies including buckets, watering cans, and tools displayed outside.

    W. Davies Ironmongers

    Specialist hardware store offers various DIY essentials, tools, and products for all household and DIY projects. Staff here are always happy to give advice. You cannot possibly set foot in the shop without remembering The Two Ronnies' Four Candles sketch.

  • Young woman standing outside a zero waste shop holding a pink reusable straw and a matching pink wristband, with a green mesh bag. The shop has a sign that says 'balance responsible living' and ‘Waste free shop’. She is smiling and dressed in jeans and a white T-shirt. The shop window and door show reflections of residential buildings and a person inside the store.

    Balance

    Balance aims to to move people away from single use plastic and any other unnecessary packaging when shopping.

    By supporting balance you are helping to create a better planet.

  • Interior of a vintage thrift store with shelves and tables displaying various home decor items, kitchenware, and accessories, with string lights hanging from the ceiling.

    Kismet Vintage

    A special gem in the village - Kismet is a family run independent business, vintage furniture store and coffee house selling delicious fresh cakes from local bakeries.

  • Man assembling or repairing an electronic device with multicolored wires and electronic tools on a workbench.

    Appliance Team Ltd

    The Appliance Team work with a wide range of domestic appliances and have over 50 years experience in the repair industry.

  • A street view with three storefront buildings: Maxim's Fish & Chips, JUBILEE GARDEN, and ZAA, with a clear blue sky above.

    Jubilee Garden

    Jubilee Garden is a fantastic Chinese takeaway restaurant that offers a mouth-watering array of Chinese dishes to locals looking for delicious, satisfying food.

  • Decorated restaurant counter with Chinese New Year decorations, including red lanterns, hanging ornaments, potted plants, and a golden cat figurine.

    Sketty Packed Meals

    Sketty Packed Meals offers a delicious selection of Chinese cuisine that is available for takeaway.

  • Two bowls of Indian curry with cilantro garnish, two bowls of white rice with cilantro, and two glasses of beer on a wooden tray

    Chilli & Chaat

    Experience unique Indian cuisine at Chilli & Chaat, Swansea. Our fusion menu offers traditional flavours alongside street food, leaving you craving more.

  • Modern building with signs for Hen Dederwen, surrounded by a brick wall and a leafless tree, under a clear blue sky.

    Hen Dderwen

    The Hen Dderwen pub is a cozy and friendly venue for relaxing and socializing. With ample seating and great service, it's perfect for a pint or meal with family and friends.

  • Real estate agency storefront with a large red sign reading 'BELVOIR!' and window displays of property listings. Inside, there are tables, chairs, and a TV showing a sunset scene with people. The window has signs for 'Zoopla' and 'Rightmove', and a red banner with property management info. The signage indicates property sales, lettings, and practice Distan.

    Belvoir

    Belvoir - trusted estate and letting agency in Swansea, Mumbles, and Gower. Traditional values, contemporary approach, quality service, tailored solutions.

  • Hand holding a plastic cup of iced coffee with Rossellis Coffee House logo, in front of a small creek and lush green trees under a partly cloudy sky.

    Rossellis Coffee House

    Rossellis Coffee House values each customer and their coffee experience. Whether it's a morning brew, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a relaxing end to the day, their priority is to ensure the best coffee drinking experience.

  • Person holding a large bouquet of mixed flowers, including pink peonies, white and pink small blossoms, and greenery.

    Bay Tree Florists

    Bay Tree Florists offer high-quality floral arrangements for any occasion, ensuring customer satisfaction. They have a vast range of options for all events.

  • Exterior of Nener's Master Locksmiths store with signage for locksmith services, phone number, and website, in a small white building on a street.

    Nener's Locksmiths

    Protecting properties for 70+ years, Nener's provides expert key cutting, access control, and security solutions. Trust us to secure your property.

  • A person holding a small amber glass bottle with a dropper dispensing liquid into their palm.

    Sketty Therapies

    Sketty Therapies is a luxurious therapy centre established in 2010 in the heart of Sketty. Our expert practitioners offer bespoke services to help ease physical discomfort, anxiety, tension, and more.

  • A colorful wall of various flowers, including roses, daisies, and lilies, in shades of pink, yellow, orange, white, purple, and red.

    Botanical Gardens Sales

    Botanical Gardens: Quality plants grown from seed by volunteers, at competitive prices. New items added weekly to the shop. Perfect for any plant enthusiast.