The phrase "Ambition is critical" greets visitors leaving Swansea railway station. The city has a reputation as a graveyard of ambition, a distinction which owes as much to Joe's Ice Cream as to its scenery and beaches. One taste and you'll never eat ice cream anywhere else.

Anyone who's ever lived in Swansea can tell you that Joe's was established in 1922: it says so on the side of their cartons. Since then, millions of litres of the stuff have been sold to locals and visitors alike.

Make your choice from the extensive range of specials, or just have a cone or carton of pure vanilla ice cream as it comes, rolled in chocolate strands or chopped nuts as you wish.

In addition to the original premises on St Helen's Road (near the cricket ground, Guildhall and university), there are two newer branches at Mumbles and Parc Tawe.

85 St Helen's Road - 01792 653880
524 Mumbles Road, Mumbles - 01792 368212
The Piazza, Parc Tawe - 01792 460370
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This very friendly gay/lesbian bar has a wide selection of wines and other drinks. Generous portions of freshly-prepared snacks are also available.

Also worth a visit for the super murals on the wall, and it offers a showcase for local artists working in various media.

Clientele is mainly, but not exclusively, lesbian and gay.

5 rue Halévy, 06000 Nice
Tel +33 04 93 87 07 04

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So you want to watch the Cubs or the Blackhawks in a gay sports bar? Loads of TVs, beer and spirits of all descriptions, friendly and knowledgeable locals, and all sports catered for: hell, they're American and they're even showing the World Cup.

4804 N Broadway, take the red line to Lawrence (which is one block east of the venue);
tel: 773-784-CREW;
www.worldsgreatestbar.com

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