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

Amazing place to pop in and eat great food! Such friendly service and dog friendly! The owner is so…read morekind!!

If you're after a decent place to eat, then this fits the bill. It's dog friendly and always busy…read more Right next to a car park which is constantly being used due to the number of people coming to Solva to either go for walk or to shop. This can detract from the experience if eating outside. Having eaten there a couple of times it's been ok, food is alright but sometimes you can tell its been rushed to meet demand, things like chips not fully cooked. But if you've come to walk the beach and feel peckish then give it a go.

Great little inn, which located quite close to the historical area…read more I stayed in a single room, which was cosy, clean and had little perks such as kettle, teabags and cookies. My bed was quite comfortable, I was asked if I wanted to change towels on the second day which they kindly did. Cooked breakfast is included - from 8 to 9am. They even kindly called me when I left my charger upon check out!

Stayed April 2015: "Family Business in the Smallest City in South Wales - Hotel, Restaurant, &…read moreBar" We arrived later in the evening, close to 8pm, and had to go to the dining room/bar since there was no concierge desk. We were greeted by the bartender, whom was friendly and let us know that the owner will be with us shortly. The owner was dressed in chef attire, and took us up the flight of stairs - no lift. She showed us around the room, provided us with the key, and she let us know when dinner service ends. Our room had 2 double beds, dresser, wardrobe, TV, a couch up against the bay window, and end tables. I was able to stand on the couch, to get a view of the ocean behind the row of houses in front of the inn. The room was extremely spacious, compared to the other hotel rooms we had stayed at. Apparently we were given the family en-suite room. The bathroom was tiny. It housed the sink, toilet, and one person shower. We decided to have dinner at the hotel. The menu had a vast assortment of cuisines to chosen from. My friend got the mushroom stroganoff and I decided on the chicken curry dish. My friend really enjoyed her dish and I thought my dish's curry sauce was on the bland side. After finishing our meal, we decided to venture over to the bar. It was extremely tiny area that held 2-3 tables, a booth, and then opened to more spacious space that held the pool table and a few stools to sit on. There were bouncers assisting with not only keeping the peace but clearing the tables. There was nowhere to sit at the bar, so you had to walk up and wait but you didn't have to wait long. The crowd was more college based adults, and a few of the locals. The place is in the heart of the city center, and less than a 5 minute walk from St David's Cathedral.

From the beginning, my travel companions and I didn't feel welcome at Cwtch. Our reservation was…read moreat 7pm. We had two more due to join us, but at 7:03 we were asked to vacate the large table and go ahead with our order. I understand the 2 hour time limit, but to ask us to order at 3 minutes past was just plain rude. I ordered the rib-eye medium, so make sure you take a look at the photo of my steak (well-done). We were rushed, so I knew I'd lose valuable time if I sent it back. The "hostess" was very...intense. She seemed stressed and no matter how hard she tried to fake it, she came across as very harsh. After we left and had time to reflect, each of us wished we'd have just gotten up and left. The food wasn't worth feeling as though we were putting her out. There was also a man working (a manager maybe?) who leered at us all evening. The whole experience was just weird and uncomfortable, so of course I recommend a picnic or a pub instead.

Cwtch, pronounced as coutch, meaning something like 'hug' but officially not even a real Whelsh…read moreword or so, has it all: a popular location (St Davids), a good team, good food, pretty stylish interior and not too bad pricing. Cwtch is more or less the only real restaurant in the small city (other options mostly the pubs), I believe, and therefore definitely the best place to go if you want to have diner in the town itself. The ground floor has a nice modern decor and good relaxed atmosphere (I would not prefer to be seated upstairs) We ordered and liked the wine of the month and we had a good tasty 3 course menu. The quality of the food was not outstanding, the fish I had was a bit too well-done (dry) to my liking, but definitely worth the money. They change the menu daily and use as much as possible seasonal and local ingredients. This can mean the vegetables/potatoes sides can be a bit basic and nothing fancy but it's fresh and tasty. St Davids being the smallest city in the UK but very popular to visit makes it difficult to find a decent place to have dinner without booking so make sure you make reservations well ahead if you are planning to come here (especially in the weekends).

There's just a little more flavour at the Farmer's than you get down the road at the Bishops…read more Both are good pubs serving the good people of St David's and their annual pilgrims who come to worship cliffs, coastal paths and small waves which carry them back to shore on their body boards. But the Farmer's has a bit more edge to it. The sort of place that takes a bit more guts to enter. As you open the door, do things go just a little bit quiet? It feels like that as the locals check you out and then carry on with their stories. The ceilings are low and beamed and there are nooks and crannies all over the place making this pub feel like a little smugglers' den. If you can find a place in the teeny weeny mini bar round the side it's a really lovely snug to sit and slowly get drunk. As is the seat built into the wall in the main bar. Take pictures of the locals and they will frown and mutter. Get served before them and there might be an audible tut. But if you can get over that, this is the place to hunker down and let the sea air and the ale do their thing. Warm them up and you can't stop them talking. By eight the place is usually very lively indeed, all tables for food taken and all snuggly places bagged. But you'll be happy enough standing there in the main bar drinking in the ale and the atmosphere. Service is quick and friendly. The menu has all the classics, but unlike the Bishop's they do some snazzy specials usually consisting of locally caught fish. It's not cheap but it's very good. A kitchen clearly enjoying doing great things with whatever comes in on the boats. You are welcome to eat outside in the garden which is more functional than beautiful but has the bonus of an extra bar so you don't have to pick your way through the thronging evening masses and their damp dogs. Now then. Pluck up some courage to go ask for some change for the pool table. for more reviews from me of establishments in St Davids do look up... The Bishop's Cwytch St David's Food and Wine. Oriel y Parc Sound Cafe Pebbles Cafe. saffron The Cafe at the Refectory. Gianni's Ice Cream

One of my favourite pubs in Wales…read more I came here first in 1994, then almost every summer. I came again in 2002, then in 2005 for the last time - until last Saturday when I was in the area, walking parts of the Pembrokeshire coastal path again. The food is very good, not Harlech or Castell Howells Frozen Food which I do not want to eat when I go out. Here it is home-made. - I also enjoyed sipping the cider outside. They had a bar on the patio / beer garden. No restrictions here. You are made to feel really welcome here!

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.

Having visited the sloop on many many occasions my family snd I have never had a decent meal…read more.. We keep hoping it improves, but we are always dissapointed. We have had countless family occasions and gatherings here, mainly because of it's great interior, history and the stunning environment. However, as an example I decided to take some friends out to dinner here after avoiding the place for 2 years. I had hoped the service snd food would be of higher quality..how wrong I was to have expected a change. I ordered a veggy burger as a change from my usual fish dish, my friends opted for plaice, the angry dog burger and cod & chips. My burger was just a sloppy slushy tepid mess, my chips were even colder. The dishes were slapped onto the table by a grumpy young waitress without any words or a smile, I was appauled at how bad it was and was really embarassed that my friends were experiencing the worse food and service they had ever come across..at one point we all looked at each other and laughed in disbelief because it was just unbeleivably bad! I never ever send food back or complain, but on this occassion I had no choice. I asked the waitress very politely if my chips could be warmed up, without a word she snatched my plate and stormed off..awful. Eventually she flounced back, slapped plate onto table and walked away. I have been a waitress and I would never treat diners, or anyone for that matter, like that. It wasn't busy and there were plenty of staff. My friends dishes were also cold and bland. For the prices and provenance of the sloop you'd expect food, portions and service to match! It's not a one off experience, this type of service, small portion, cold food has happened more than I care to remember and unfortunately myself,my family and friends have decided not to spend a penny more there which is a shame as we live nearby and would love to spend time celebrating family occasions inside it's great interior. I wish I'd never parted with my money on that night, I should have complained to the management, but all of us just wanted to get out of there as quickly as possible. Come on Sloop management, train your staff correctly and keep a very close eye on food before it leaves the pass..basic stuff!

One of the best pubs in the county surrounded by some of the best scenery around. Food is…read moreabsoloutley superb here. A bit out of the way but well worth the drive through rural Pembrokeshire. Does get very busy during summer which just goes to show how popular this little place has become!!!!!

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.

The beat part of this accommodation is the location directly at the beach only on road to be…read morecrossed before standing in the Atlantic Ocean. After checking in by phone as there is no response person in the building I had to see that only 3 of our 3 beds were made or even have pillows or blankets. After completing this (once again by phone) I was told to take this stuff out of one of the other rooms and so I did. Döring the first part of the night we heard the Aircon of the pub below load and ckear. After this was turned of around midnight one fridge in the pubs kitchen beeped the rest of the night. I was happy I was so tired of hiking that I could get done hours of sleep. All after all it's a clean and cozy place to stay directly at the beach and without the disturbing noises it would have received 4 Stats.

To be honest, the Duke is a bit of a dive but given the fact that it is the only pub around for a…read morefew miles, and that it's adjacent to the Newgale campsite, sometimes beggars can't be choosers. It's one redeeming feature is it's location, which is right next to the exceptionally beautiful Newgale beach. It has a decent sized games room, with a pool table. The food is typically standard pub grub. Due to it's location and the scarcity of alternatives, it can get pretty busy in the summer with tourists and surfers. If you have to visit, I'd suggest combining it with a long walk across the beach to make the experience a bit more bearable.

Good pub, nice beer, pool and a jukebox. What else is there you need? Sundays lunches are decent…read moretoo, good sized portions as well. Only downsize is that you have drive to get there, unless you're farmer jack and live around the corner.

Straightforward pub, fairly standard pub food. Perfectly OK, nothing special but nothing to…read morecomplain about.