Discovering the best places to eat is one of the joys of a great holiday.
We know that everyone likes different foods, but we want to help you find the most amazing places to eat.
We’ve put together a list of our absolute favourites – the top 21 best places to eat in Pembrokeshire. All have received excellent reviews from trusted locals and other guests. With dog friendly options, postcodes and distances from Preseli Hills Cottages provided, your dining experience is just a short drive away.
Newport(north coast 20 mins drive SA42 0SY) Lovely village and beach. Both the beach on the east side by Newport Golf Club as well as the one on the village side are lovely, there is a café called Cat Rock Café actually in the golf club house which is open to everyone and dogs in one part which is good.
The pubs in the village, particularly The Castle(amazing fresh menu and fabulous gluten free options) and the Golden Lionare great. You can reserve a table in the bar if you have a dog (best to ring and book) or you can eat in the award-winning restaurant at Llys Meddyg, we have also heard great things about Tides Kitchen & Wine Bar apparently they serve excellent seafood and have a great courtyard out the back. You will also find some nice shops there including a good butchers and a café called The Canteen which has a great reputation.
Llansteffan (south east, just into Carmarthenshire but WORTH every moment of the 30 min drive) Lucky enough to be taken to Inn At the Sticks Teej recently. Oh my goodness!!! And I used to be a chef. Amazing local food made into tapas style dining. Honestly the best meal we have had in ages. Fresh sea bass, wonderful prawns, pork that melted in your mouth. I could go on and on – it’s fabulous.
There is also a great coastal walk from the village so an Ideal place to go for a walk and then have a meal. Highly highly recommended but do book. Just to mention they have a chef’s table with views of the kitchen which would be super special and they have recently opened a Deli which kindly stocks our very own Golden Road Gin.
Martletwy – (south of us on a man-made lake 20 mins drive – SA67 8AB) Wild Lakes is a fun aqua park, wakeboard place with a fab informal dining in a tipi. Really fresh food, it is fun to enjoy a meal whilst watching people learn to wake board. Fun atmosphere, dog friendly with music and a surf-i.e., type vibe.
Dale(southwest coast 50 mins drive SA62 3RB) is a small beach, a beautiful place for paddle boarding and swimming, it is sheltered most of the time.The Griffin pub prepares great fish.
Bosherston Lilly Ponds(south coast 46 mins drive SA71 5DF) Beautiful and a good walk. You can walk to Barafundle Beach from there in about 1 hour. In high season it can be busy, and parking can be a bit tricky. If you are a member of the National Trust, then you can use your membership there. Our favourite pub to eat near there is the Stackpole Inn. Dogs allowed in one of the bars and in the garden.
Porthgain –(north west coast 43 mins by car SA62 5BN) We also love the Shed at Porthgain, they do the BEST fish and chips in our opinion. Really light tempura batter and they also stock Pollock which is a sustainable fish and delicious. Again, a good one to book ahead if you want a table however if it is dry, it is great to sit on the harbour wall and eat watching the waves with a takeaway.
The Sloop Inn in Porthgain, which dates back to 1743, is one of Pembrokeshire’s most beloved pubs—and for a good reason! It has a cozy, historic feel inside and a lovely sunlit seating area at the entrance. The pub serves lunch and dinner, with a highlight being the fresh crab caught daily just 200 yards away at Porthgain harbour. You won’t find any “food miles” here!
Tenby –(south coast, 43 mins drive SA0 7RG) If you are planning to visit Tenby then there is a restaurant near there on a golf course which is fab, at Trefloyne Manor you can have lunch in their Orangery, overlooking the golf course– just a warning though it is not dog friendly and you will want to be looking on the smarter side of casual, nothing too formal but probably not shorts and T-shirt. There are loads of less formal places in Tenby itself however if you want a litter ‘smarter’ meal it is a great spot.
Narberth –(market town 20 mins south SA67 7AU) There is a new Indian restaurant/take away in Narberth called Masala which is very good, it is run by one of the finalists from the Master Chef programme, we have found it great so far –It takes 15-20 mins to drive there and they prepare a fabulous takeaway should you wish to pick one up (they open 4.30pm most days but worth checking).There is also a great fish restaurant called Mad Toms, they have constructed small greenhouses which you can dine in. It is extremely popular, so you need to book early.
Saundersfoot – (SA69 9HE) For a superb seafood experience overlooking Saundersfoot harbour, check out The Stone Crab! This cozy spot is perfect for a casual meal, with a menu focused on fresh, locally caught seafood. With its small size, it’s a good idea to book ahead, especially if you want to sit outside and enjoy the view.
Solva– (west coast 44 mins by car SA62 6UU) we have had great words from guests aboutMamgu for a Welsh Cake experience.
Cardigan(north coast 25 mins by car SA43 1EZ) – the Pizza Tipi is great, right on the river and they often have live music. It is outdoors but some under cover. Great atmosphere, fabulous pizza’s – You need to book and can online at –For the BEST breakfast head to Crwst, best to book but well worth the effort.
Laugharne(south coast 35 mins drive SA33 4RY)- Dexters at Browns is a fabulous farm to fork restaurant. A very atmospheric and tasteful environment lovely for a luxurious meal in an intimate setting. We have eaten there several times and absolutely love it.
Gluten Free then our best suggestion, which really is brilliant is The Castle Pub in Newport – fabulous menu, freshly prepared from scratch and really lovely people.
While we’ve handpicked our top 21 best places to eat in Pembrokeshire recommended by locals and guests, there are still plenty of exciting eateries to explore on platforms like TripAdvisor. Who knows, you might stumble upon an even better dining experience that we haven’t discovered yet!
We do recommend calling ahead, especially during off-peak seasons when some establishments may have unconventional opening hours. Happy exploring and enjoy your culinary adventures!
