This is always the default choice of pub when we're down in Saundersfoot. The Chemist has the…read moreproximity, but just up the hill a little is the glory of The Oak, a two-roomed beauty full of local character, with two bars, lovely wooden features and plenty of places to cosy up. In the bar room proper you've got little round tables and benches and comfy banquettes, in the dining room you've got beautifully laid cutlery and menus just waiting for your custom. The Oak is about as homely as you can get, with a truly awesome open fire (which served to thaw my icy self out on our night of arrival here for Christmas... seriously, have we managed to have a temperature somewhere above freezing since the start of December?!?), tiled floor, stone walls and a warm welcome alongside a nice selection of ales. It was the very first place I had a drink with the BF when we arrived after the long and arduous journey to our first Christmas together. That evening beverage in the pub made the nerve-wracking experience of meeting his parents far easier. As expected they were wonderful, but the wonderful Oak did calm my frazzled stress receptors rather a bit! It's a free house so you'll find guest ales aplenty, and they do a perfectly solid white wine spritzer which I've always enjoyed. Even when it's crowded it has that warm, bustling ambience one has learned to appreciate during this festive period. As long as we have family friends in Saundersfoot, I'm sure The Oak will be a regular stop-off for many years to come.

I'm from California. Have been to Saundersfoot three times on business and NEVER miss an…read moreopportunity to go to the Royal Oak for their mussels. They are world-class. Not to be missed.

Wouldn't you just love to live in a village where one of the few local pubs is right next door? I…read moreknow I would. Well, my other half's parents do. Adjacent to their beach house is a quaint, quirky and very lovely little pub that everyone refers to as 'The Chemist'. It's exceptionally handy if you live on The Strand as you can pretty much just stagger home after a few, but it also boasts a smoking area at the back with decking, patio heaters and a super beach view as the Strand is in fact the closest street to the sand. What the Chemist might lack in drinks variety (particularly if you're not an ale drinker), it makes up for in atmosphere. You'll find older gents who obviously come here every night, propping up the bar and bending the ears of the staff while supping their half bitter. You'll find glammed up dollybirds having a swift one before exiting into Tenby. And you'll find walkers who've just done the trek to Wisemann's Bridge and come back to reward themselves with a cheeky drink. Occasionally the owners will put out free food to nibble on, like sausages for example, which they did while I was there last. It's friendly and welcoming, and somehow manages to feel closed and cosy in the winter yet airy and light in the summer. The decorations are fab too and you'll find yourself chortling away at numerous humorous signs dotted about the place. This is one of those bars where everyone probably will know your name if you've been a few times. If it's crowded it can get a little claustrophobic, but don't let that put you off as the ambience will soon see you right.

Great selection of beer and good bar service. The restaurant food is decent enough as well…read more Stopped in a couple of afternoons and evenings during the holiday season and enjoyed a few good performances out back on the patio which were a real treat.

Loved so much about the Buccaneer: the casual stripped back decor, relaxed ambience, friendly…read morestaff, the reasonably priced wine that was actually quite drinkable, the roaring fire on a cold wet and windy autumn evening and the decent pub grub menu. On a warmer day we might have enjoyed sitting outside in their quaint little beer garden, but it was the perfect moment to bag a table by the fire. Top marks for a menu that takes vegetarians seriously and gives us plenty of tasty options and glowing praise too for the steaks that were cooked to perfection and for the excellent the cod & chips in Dougs special batter. OK the ladies loos had seen very much better days, but I'll gloss over the details since everything else was terrific. Well worth a visit if you're in Tenby and looking for a budget friendly eaterie.

The best pub for inside or outdoors eating in Tenby. Get there early to grab a seat: it's smallish…read moreinside and the larger outdoors area is always very popular in good weather. Food is always freshly cooked - and plentiful. Service, however, can sometimes be very slow on busy days, so factor this in. But of all the pubs to eat in in Tenby, this is easily the best.

A tidy village pub in a lovely, quiet village. It has lots of parking. The grassy beer garden is in…read morea laundry spot and is a very peaceful place for lunch and a pint. A good range of drinks from this well stocked bar but don't expect anything out of the ordinary. The food is of a good quality, again featuring a menus that you would expect from pub dining. The staff are great and the locals are very friendly. Accommodation is also available.

Fantastic spot, lovely staff and great beer at reasonable prices…read more I intend to visit this place again and again!! It's a fantastic spot on the pembrokeshire coastal path and great for a pit stop!

OMG never seen a piece of cod so big,and fresh.Lovely place to eat and drink with friendly staff…read moreand good music. Food is awesome,we always visit when we're down to our caravan in ludchurch. cant wait to revisit in March

I don't care if it goes too far with the boat theme. I LOVE THE LIFEBOAT…read more I love the barrel tables decked out with rope glued onto the rims. I love the rickety stools. I love the fact that there are little booths backing into the walls like snugs, filled with cushions. I love the food, but more than anything I love the Quorn burrito. Rarely do I find establishments that serve Quorn as part of vegetarian meals, but this Quorn burrito is in a world of its own. Quorn, peppers, onions and Mexican spices, wrapped in a flour tortilla, then baked with cheese on top until crisp, piled high with salad and spicy potato wedges. As well as this you can get a variety of pub grub and lighter bites too, like baked potatoes and sandwiches, or hearty main meals including a belly-busting burger. The drinks are just fine and dandy and the atmosphere's really enjoyable. But really, I'm always there for the decor and the Quorn burrito. Both put a big smile on my face. Hey, and the Greek salad I had today wasn't bad either. Plus their onion rings have been unrivalled thus far. Awesome.

Upon arrival in Tenby we notice the array of interesting fusion of East Asian cuisine combined with…read morepub food options around town. So of course we were not particularly surprised when this gastro pub was also moonlighting as the local Thai. What was surprising was the menu, featuring approximately 12 Thai dishes and balanced exquisitely with 12 pub classics including both pad ka pow and boozy cod and chips. The overall experience had an aire of delay when the waitress greeted us at the door and then hastily rejoined a conversation with her regulars. When we finally made our way to our table, we at once noticed that the pandemic has had no impact in the space between customers in this pub. Any efforts to minimise infection were focused on protecting the staff in their very rare appearances in the dining room. Overall, the experience is as follows: Mayo: it was excellent watching out neighbour scarf approximately 37 packets of mayo while we patiently awaitin the staff to return with the 3 sachets of ketchup that we had requested. Staff: it's difficult to remember the staff considering how very little we saw them. Very short staffed for a very busy pub. Meal: I cannot say a bad word about the surf and turf. Steak was excellent. Mussels, excellent. Onion rings, possibly the best I've ever had. Dessert, nearly called my mum. Cleanliness: gash. I watched a spider dangling behind my date's head. I refused a set of silverware due to uncleanliness. Overall experience: 10/10 I'm on holiday.

Oh wow. Have never had such a beautiful Thai Green Chicken curry! Service excellent and friendly,…read morecosy atmosphere, good wine. And the story of Dylan Thomas leaving his only copy of Under Milk Wood on a bar stool after a few too many ales only enhances the Trad/Thai fusion!

Great local pub right on the beach. Either drive there or do an easy walk down from National Trust…read moreproperty Colby Woodland Glen & Garden. Cost fire in the centre of the room. Friendly staff. Great lunch. I had a turkey leek and onion pie with carrots peas and hand cut chips (fries) - delicious. Fish goujons got rave review as did soup of day ( leek & potato). Great value £37 for four

Had the sunday lunch at this pub. The best I've ever had out. Excellent roast lamb and the veg,…read morelots of it, was all fresh too. Watch out though, they knock it off sharpish, and we were lucky to get in at 2.15. Glad we did though.

THIS PUB HAS THE BEST MUSSELS IVE EVER HAD EVER! Not just the best in the British Isles, I'm…read moretalking international-whole life experience ever! My friends and I happened across this intimate pub during the heavy rain and were not expecting much. The pub had standard pub vibes and typical service. But holy cow the food's freshness, quality, taste, and sheer quantity was simply stunning. The three of us left so full and fulfilled! The bread was also amazing! And food came out quick!

Had lunch here and really liked both the pub and the food. From the outside it looks like a bit of…read morea "locals" pub - and a rough one at that- but inside it was decked out with candles and fairy lights. Staff were very welcoming and the atmosphere was cool, a bit like a student pub without the students! Loved the benches covered with cushions where we sat. We wanted lobster but it wasn't available that day, so we had the fish combo for two, plus chips. It was massive!! We had five large tiger prawns, a heap of possibly the best calamari I've ever had, several large battered cod pieces and scampi, plus an enormous bowl of salad, coleslaw and olives. Excellent food, great atmosphere- if I lived in Tenby I reckon this would be my local boozer!