It's always a sad time when a pub decides to call last orders and close its doors for good, worse when they stick around to haunt us with their emptiness and echoes of memories long gone
More often than not, we see former watering holes replaced with another pub with a big makeover, or sometimes they turn into something entirely different.
But there are a few around Swansea which closed for good, and were never ever replaced. The old signs still remain, their appearance declining by the day, and some have ended up eyesores for those who live nearby, or just a melancholy reminder of the good times once had there.
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Here are just some of the places which closed their doors, and never came back in any fashion. Please let us know of any more by commenting below or by emailing rob.dalling@walesonline.co.uk.
New Colliers Arms
The once popular pub in Hebron Road, Clydach, has been empty for around seven years, but it still remains vacant.
There have been attempts through the planning process to turn it into seven flats, which have not been supported by Swansea Council.
In September last year, we reported how a cannabis farm had been found inside the old disused pub, with more than 100 plants discovered inside.
Cape Horner
The historic Cape Horner, located in Miers Street, St Thomas, closed in 2010, to the upset of many, as it was once at the heart of community life.
It was an old time boozer with an upstairs function room catering for weddings, birthdays, christenings and wakes.
Planning permission has been granted for 72 flats to be created in its place.
Lower Lamb Inn
The Lower Lamb Inn at the top end of High Street has been closed for many years now, with no signs of anything to move in and take its place.
It is a real eyesore in that part of the city, with a rusty sign, shabby windows and greenery growing from its walls.
That entire stretch of units along that part of the street looks particularly run down, but Swansea Council is set to transform the use of 107, 108 and 109 High Street into a new community hub.
The Shoulder of Mutton
The Shoulder of Mutton was once one of many watering holes on Swansea's High Street, but it is another building which has remained untouched with no sign of life there at all.
The shabby-looking building has been taken over by street art, including a huge elephant and a colourful fish.
The Seabeach
The Seabeach, which can be found along Oystermouth Road, is in a perfect location right at the heart of the seafront. It is now closed, and regularly appears on for sale listings looking for a new person to take over the reins.
What pub in Swansea do you miss the most? Join the discussion in our comments section.
