The story
Tucked away on Eversley Road in Sketty, Granddad Needs His Medicine is a hole-in-the-wall sandwich shop that’s earning serious local buzz. With a 4.6-star rating and a name that begs a second look, this casual spot punches above its weight with inventive, unpretentious sandwiches.
Creator Only Scrans declared, “Swansea has some OUTSTANDING food spots,” and this shop delivers on that promise. Standouts include a beef and pickles pastrami sandwich and a katsu pork number with cornflake breading—both creative, both satisfying. Don’t skip the Welsh cake for a sweet finish. It’s a tiny joint doing big things, one sandwich at a time.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2025.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 4 dish mentions say about the food
“The Welsh cake looks like a fat pancake with raisins. It's a nostalgic little treat, really nice, reminds me of my nan.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Granddad Needs His Medicine. Most active: Only Scrans
Granddad Needs His Medicine is a sandwich shop in Swansea with creative and delicious sandwiches, including a standout beef and pickles pastrami and a unique katsu pork with cornflake breading.
Dishes mentioned
Katsu Pork Sandwich
This Katsu Pork Sandwich has cornflakes on it, which is unorthodox, but it works. It's a bit salty, like getting smashed in the face with the sea, but the crunch is amazing. What a brilliant sandwich.
Beef Brisket Sandwich
The beef brisket is sweet, soft, tender, smoked meat. Loads of flavor, really good. First thing I've eaten today and it's great.
Beef and Pickles Sandwich
This beef and pickles sandwich looks like a work of art. It's everything I love about a sandwich – all the components are wonderful. Really, really good.
Welsh Cake
The Welsh cake looks like a fat pancake with raisins. It's a nostalgic little treat, really nice, reminds me of my nan.
