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Dorothy's Showbar Swansea

Swansea’s compact drag showbar for queens, drinks and dancing on Wind Street

Swansea, UK

Neighbourhood

Swansea

Category

Bars

Vibe

LGBTQ+ Bar, Drag +4

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About Dorothy's Showbar Swansea

Dorothy’s brings a dedicated LGBTQ+ showbar back to the middle of Swansea’s busy Wind Street nightlife. The venue is small enough to feel immediate, with a front bar and dance space, raised seating and a quieter snug towards the rear. Drag is central to the experience, supported by DJs, drinks deals and a crowd that becomes much livelier at weekends. It is more party bar than community pub, but it gives LGBTQ+ visitors an obvious queer-focused place to begin—or finish—a Swansea night out.

What to expect

A compact, high-energy drag showbar with resident performers, DJs, drinks offers and a central dance space.

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Practical tips before you visit

There may be an entry charge on Friday and Saturday nights.
The venue has step-free access through both public rooms and an accessible toilet.

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Location

Dorothy's Showbar Swansea

8–9 Wind Street, Swansea SA1 1DF, United Kingdom

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3.8

183 reviews

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Jake
Jake

a month ago

Absolutely appalling service from the blonde-haired bar staff member. I handed her a token and, rather than simply explaining what it entitled me to, she shouted directly in my face. I’ve genuinely never experienced someone so needlessly rude behind a bar. No patience, no basic manners and completely unsuited to a customer-facing hospitality role. Management seriously needs to address the way she speaks to customers.

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Derek Southland
Derek Southland

5 months ago

Really fun night out. All staff are really fun and energetic. Drinks were on the expensive side but is worth it for the experience. Only negative thing is the back portion of the building. Looks really not looked after. Damp everywhere and nearly flooded toilets. Other than that I love Dorothy’s. We will be back!

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L. M
L. M

2 years ago

I was here 2 years ago and it was so fun. My partner and I met all kinds of new friends. The drinks were good and the atmosphere was super friendly. Great music, great people! Security is also very much enforced but they're so welcoming and respectful... I felt safe.

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Debbie
Debbie

2 months ago

This place is amazing! Me and my friend really enjoyed it and loved the music and atmosphere. Will definitely be coming back! ☺️

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Jesse
Jesse

3 months ago

We arrived after waiting in line in the rain. Once inside, my partner was unfairly denied service and wrongly accused of doing cocaine at the bar, simply because he wiped his nose after catching a cold. As a result, we left.

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Swansea › United Kingdom
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