Like the 5 star tag at the top, it really is as good as it gets, well in my humble opinion at…read moreleast. Walking through the door you can feel the charisma of the place with a proper village pub feel without the feeling of " are you local" In the winter months the pub has a gorgeous open log file and importantly is warm throughout. The passion for running and keeping a good pub going is evident not only by the cleanliness and the "feel" of the place but the meticulous attention to the level of beer served within. There have been moments where a flat pint has been taken away and re pulled as it wasn't up to standard. For those who like their bitters the range is always changing and the staff are knowledgeable on whats what and can be a fine place to expand your bitter drinking horizons. I cant comment on the smoking area however the games room is just that, nice and functional without that feeling of being tacked on and although out of the way not so much that its segregated to not have some of the vibe come from a good night happening. I've not even mentioned the Indian restaurant out the back which is second to none. So now onto the bad points, the jukebox has that much of a vast selection you'll find that your songs have already played by the time you get to select them all. With the amount of bitters changed it would be nice to see perhaps the same on beers, perhaps a guest lager just now and again. Then again at the time of writing this Carlsberg is only.....2.50 so how can i really be critical of the beer. Yes perhaps a bit touching at straws. Anyways its one of those fine pubs with the traditional warm welcoming atmosphere anytime of the week. Oh and it's the place where the solva beer festival is held as well!

The Ship Inn is a warm, friendly, welcoming pub serving the residents of the pretty fishing village…read moreof Solva in addition to visitors and tourists. The pub boasts all the features you'd expect - jukebox/dartboard/pool table/big screen tv and a cosy open fire. The smoking area is covered over and the garden is lovely in the summer. Attached to the rear of the pub is a restaurant, which produces some of the best Indian food I've ever eaten and a slap-up roast on Sundays! The Ship has B&B facilities, which I'm told are also excellent.

I reviewed this place a few days ago and it 3 stars but i have come again and i realized it wasnt…read morethe pub that was the problem it was me, i came in and ordered 2 complex asian dishes that oviousley wasnt there speciality, this is a pub and traditional british pub that does great british pub food! This time a got a burger and fish and chips (shared between 2 people) and it was sensational simple high quality and delicous. I highly reccomend this humble little pub on the sea front in a charming village

Great open spaces to eat and yummy food! It was cold and rainy, so we tried the hot chocolate and…read moreit was delish! Whipped cream, marshmallows and a biscuit to dip in. Next, I tried the pulled pork sandwich with onion rings and sweet potato fries, and I was surprised at how gigantic it was! It could have fed two people. The taste, again, was delicious. I loved it all. Staff was friendly and helpful, and oh yes! The sticky toffee pudding was pretty amazing. I was sad I had to share it with my husband. I would definitely go back this place.

Gives total cozy pub vibes! I went with a large group and ordered a burger with chips. Totally…read moresatisfied my craving. This pub is a great place to hang out with some friends for dinner and drinks. I had some amazing conversations while taking shelter from the rain! The service was great and speedy, the only weird thing standing out was that they started playing music about halfway into our stay.

Great atmosphere, wonderful food, and good ale! A true highlight of our trip to St. David's.read more

This a nice cozy 16th-century inn situated in the village of Llangennith in the Gower, close to…read moreRhossilli beach. It has many original features and oak beams. The Kings Head serves good food including curries, Italian foods and traditional Welsh dishes. There are tables outside for when the weather is nice. The bar is pretty basic and smelt a bit funny last time I went but there is a separate eating area which is much nicer and has an open fire and a piano.

Couldn't reccomend enough! As a veggie I find most pubs give bog standard frozen food that I could…read moremake at home, but at the Kings head we had such a beautiful surprise. The specials board had a stunning truffle and mushroom strudel which was utterly delicious! I could have eaten it over and over again! The portion size was lovely, the own brew gower brewery beers are delicious and varied and the staff were all very pleasant and accomidating. Better yet, you can take your four legged friends too! Thank you so much Kings head!

This pub first came to my attention via a book called 1001 Great Family Pubs (Automobile…read moreAssociation). The guide book mentioned that not only was it an ancient thatched free house but had its own micro brewery too. I too am a member of CAMRA (Carmarthenshire Branch) and a beer taster/tester for the Evan Evans brewery plus a regular attendant of food and beer festivals in the area, so with that premise I decided to investigate the White Hart further via their website and a recent visit to them. The White Hart is located near to Carmarthen itself & very close to the Botanical Garden of Wales. The pub itself is a traditional 600 year old thatched cottage with thick stone walls and heavy beams plus a converted barn restaurant. The interior is very cosy and full of antiques and a large log fire. The inside is strewn with farming implements, mugs, tankards, old fashioned photos, local scenes, stag antler hat rack, a suit of armour, horse brasses, medieval/gothic looking benches & chairs, so much paraphernalia the place is a museum unto itself. There is even a tropical fish tank and a grey & pink parakeet/parrot in one passageway, but I digress. Let's start with the beer & food. The Coles family that own the pub brew several beers & ciders inc. beetroot ale, liquorice stout, nettle ale, golden ale, Merlin Stout, Cwrw Blasus (bitter), brown ale, Llandarog ale etc. (Maybe even a black lager in the future too. !). All cask beers are brewed locally, in addition to the traditional ingredients of barley, hops and yeast they use their very own water from a well 300 ft under the White Hart, it is a hard water so it gives the beer a bit of bite/substance (in a good way). You have the option at the bar of having a third of a pint beer taster too. As for food there are a range of snacks, sandwiches, bar meals, roast dinners & daytime specials. Dishes such as duck in orange sauce, swordfish, Welsh lamb chops, Black Beef steaks, cod, lava bread, various pies. On my own visit I have a lamb and apricot pie with chips and peas (really nice). Bar meals/grills are around the £10-£15 mark and the bar snacks like jacket potatoes, sandwiches are about a fiver, this may seem a little pricey but then the meal portions are large and you have local produce too. Speaking of which The Coles family have farm too and sell their local free range eggs, jams & chutneys over the bar to take away plus you can but ale gift packs too from the small shop corner of the pub which showcases the range of bottled ales. The pub also boasts a patio garden & children's play area too. The kitchen is open plan also so you can actually see your food being cooked as well. Pre-booked coaches and parties are welcome also. I found the place very welcoming, the hospitality & service was good, fairly quick being served and table cleared away regularly. The bar man does know his beer and the licensing trade inside out as I tested him with my own meagre knowledge as a CAMRA member & Evan Evans beer taster. Cannot recommend this place highly enough, it is a hidden gem and one of Wales' best kept secrets. Go and discover it for yourselves and see if you agree.

Firstly i will tell you that this is likely to be an expensive experience - but well worth the…read moremoney for a treat now and again. It is a beautiful Thatched Inn, built in 1371. It posseses open fireplaces, and a choice of cozy tables for 2 or 4, and long tables for larger parties in the back. HRH Prince Charles, Dylan Thomas have both visited here, to sample the beer still brewed on the premesis. The food is pricey, but what a meal you get for your money! A huge plateful that would be enough for two! the most reasonable is the Roast dinners, approx £10 a head. The walls and ceilings of the Inn are covered in memorobilia, from horse brasses to farming tolls, there is enough to occupy your mind while you wait for your meal. On your way to the loo you will encounter a full suit of armour, and in the back are fish tanks, and a talking parrot!

As featured in Camra's 'Real heritiage pubs of Wales' book, this is one of only two remining pubs…read moreleft in Wales which serve their beer via jugs from cask to your glass. Worth the pilgrimage if you're near by; easily reached from Tenby. We found it to be very friendly, quite busy with locals and dogs and with a fantasticly warming real fire. There's plenty of crazy stuff about the place,stuffed animals, photos and lots about the old Landlady Alice Davies who ran the place from 1961 until she was 90. A great deal of heritage in this 18th centuary pub and a tasty pint of Worthington's firewater to go with it.

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.

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.

The Farmers Arms is a gem of a pub located in Mathry just off the A487. Serving food all day with a…read morereally nice menu. All home cooked food, standard pub classics plus decent kids menu, veggie and vegan options. Dog and kid friendly. Reasonably priced. Seating in the bar area plus a lovely airy conservatory with a grape vine and bougainvillea covering the ceiling. Well worth a stop for lunch or dinner.

My first UK Sunday roast was here yesterday and boy was it amazing! Beautiful setting, delicious…read morefood and the STAFF? So welcoming to us, everyone just amazing!

The Ferry Inn is a very popular gastropub in an enviable position on the River Teifi. (The views…read moreare fantastic.) It has a cosy bar area, three inside eating areas with river views, two outside eating areas and a terrace to really enjoy the view. They are happy to accommodate diners with dogs (there are also dog-free areas) and it's very child-friendly (there's a children's menu, and some tables seat eight). The menu offers starters at £7.50-£7.95, mains around £18 (except fish and seafood at £24 and steak at £29), desserts at £7.50, as well as a choice of ice creams and sorbets (£3.50-£7.50). They offer a range of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. We chose Sea Bass served with Lemon Parsley Caper Butter, Herb Roasted New Potatoes, Garden Salad with Buckwheat & Broad Beans with Honey Mustard Sauce & New Leaf Microgreens (£24); and the one of the vegetarian options: Glamorgan Crumble a tower of Leeks, Carrot, Breadcrumbs & Mature Cheddar Cheese, Garlic & Herb Roasted New Potatoes, Glebelands Salad, Quinoa, Bean, Vegetable Salad & Fresh Herb White Sauce (£19.95). We followed this with Dark Cherry & Marzipan Bake Vanilla Ice Cream £7.50. Overall, the food was very good, except that the seabass was (disappointingly) over done and therefore falling apart. I always think it's a little odd serving a cold side salad on the side (or in my case underneath) a hot dish, although overall the flavours did work well together. The Glamorgan Crumble was very tasty. Service was a little manic: some staff seemed to run around all evening, and we were served by four different people during the evening. (One was very nice, two were a bit brusque.) They were busy, but we had booked (and were expecting) a table in the downstairs area with a river view, but were shown to a different part of the restaurant area. There were, however, a number of reserved tables which remained empty through the evening, so it seems like they had a few no-shows. Overall we had a nice evening: with two glasses of wine, the bill came to £75 for two, excluding service. It's firmly worth four stars, and of course you're paying for the location, but at these prices, getting the fish right and calmer service would land a five.