Dylan's Bistro at St Brides in Pembrokeshire

Unexpectedly outstanding It is an unpretentious location..out the back of the Holiday Property Bond St Brides Castle. The stylishly decorated room would have wonderful views when it is not dark or raining. The food is brilliant. The local lamb in a very tasty source is amazing. Twice the quantity at half the price of anywhere else. We have visited many times and everything, including challenging items like Calamari are perfectly prepared. Wonderful to find chips dry and crispy on the outside, not mushy inside. The young and enthusiastic 'staff' are very accomplished and provide a 'Michelin' standard of service. A hidden gem …go now before they get that Star!

We had 2 lovely meals at Dylan’s. The food was good, at a reasonable price and the staff very friendly.

When I tried to book, one link said the bistro was “permanently closed “. It wasn’t until I contacted Reception that I managed to book. They are very much not closed, and the meal we had was terrific. I had the special: cod with a delicious sauce. My husband opted for slow cooked lamb, which he pronounced equally delicious. My starter of mushrooms was lovely, whereas,my husband was disappointed with the quantity of venison pate though not with the quality. Being greedy, we both had a dessert; sorbet for me, ice cream for him. Service was faultless.

Great food, wife a vegetarian loved vegetarian lasagna & vegan cottage pie. Steak and meat lasagna and asked for mushy peas lush. Staff lovely, don’t be put off by the young lad Jacob he’s just adjusting 😎

Great food, service and the views are worth a visit alone. The lamb was so tender and rich and the risotto was delicious!

Small restaurant, booking essential but excellent food. The slow cooked lamb full of flavour, good choice of veggies. Selection of desserts to suit all tastes. Friendly, efficient staff. Daily specials as well as normal menu. Always happy to eat here.

Thank you to the Bistro team for accommodating a table of 6 on Friday evening when some of the group were running late. Excellent service, super friendly team who were very happy to help with any requests. The location is stunning. The food was just what we needed, hot and filling. Enough choices and a happy evening with the family. Thanks again.

We had dinner here one night whilst 4 of us were staying at St Brides. Service was good but food was mediocre at best. Two of us had duck breast which was a special and we have never had such overcooked duck, absolutely no hint of pink and dry. We pointed this out to the waiter but no come back to us. Slow roasted lamb was OK but nothing special. It was a shame as if our experience had been better we would certainly have booked for more nights during our week long stay.

We dined on two occasions at Dylan's during our short stay and were delighted at both times. The service was exceptional; friendly, efficient and helpful. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. I especially enjoyed the Sirloin steak. My wife loved the fish and chips. On another night we had sea-bass and king prawns, which was also very good. The range of beers and wines was tempting. The tables were well spaced and the booking system ensured no over-crowding. We would highly recommend to our fellow HPB travellers.

The service is always friendly, helpful and timely. I’d highly recommend eating here. If staying at HPB, do it early in your stay. You might go more than the once.

We ate at Dylan's Bistro during our recent stay in St Brides Castle, and we were very impressed. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the food was delicious. Our choices included a generous portion of whitebait as a starter, and an excellent smoked salmon risotto and a chicken and mushroom pasta as main courses. The food was clearly freshly made. All in all, this was a really good meal, and one of the highlights of our stay. Definitely recommended!

We all chose the slow cooked lamb, and it was excellent! Served with potatoes and veg, and it was no problem to accommodate gluten and dairy allergies. Had a nicely put together meringue, berries and vegan cream for dessert. It's not a huge menu, but that's often a good sign it's all fresh. Lovely views, and very good service. Definitely recommended!

We ate here three times while staying at St Brides, all the food was excellent, friendly staff and lovely views. We looked forward to going and trying a different dish each time, would defiantly visit again.

Sirloin steak was only 40% edible and this was the first time in my life I've been served with wine at a restaurant table, with no pre-taste - I even had to open it myself! I felt my complaint was brushed off. Portions small for the price.

We ate here three times whilst staying in St. Brides Castle. They had only just re-opened as restrictions eased in Wales. As always, excellent food served by friendly, attentive but not intrusive staff.

We recently had our wedding meal Dylan's on Saturday afternoon (20th July) with a small party of guests (19). The staff at Dylan's did everything to make our day perfect....and what a fabulous meal! All of the courses were perfect. Everyone in our party commented on the fantastic food and the wonderful location. The service of the food was just so streamlined and the staff at Dylan's were really warm and friendly. We had the greatest day. Thank you so Jen and staff. 5 stars from us. Fully recommended.

If you want an appetising meal,with plenty of choice and you want good value in a superb setting this is the place for you.

Had a great week at HPB and visited Dylan’s 3 times. Convenient but good food, wine and lovely ladies.

We have eaten at Dylan's three times during our week at St. Brides Castle and have enjoyed each meal very much. Tasty sauces, veg cooked just right (not stewed!) and very friendly staff, especially the lovely Julie! Views great too.

We are at Dylan’s earlier this week and found the food, drinks and service all to be absolutely first class and very reasonable value too!

Arrived at St Brides Castle on 28th Dec 2018 for a week to see the New Year in. Had a meal on arrival as it was Fish Night and also Quiz Night. We settled on COD chips and mushy peas - all really very nice - the fish excellent we also had puds - fruit crumble and cream for my husband. I had sticky toffee pudding with ice cream - again really nice but my husband said his crumble needed more fruit. We also had a meal here on New Years Eve. We had preordered our meals. Prosecco was served on arrival before being shown to our table. My advocardo bisque with prawns was nice but not very warm but had plenty of prawns. My husband had the antipasti which he was quite happy with. We both had John Dory with prawns served with potatoes and leeks baked with cream steamed carrots broccoli and cauliflower. I had chocolate tart with ice cream and hubby had welsh cheeses biscuits pickles and celery and grapes. We were given a warm welcome on arrival service was prompt staff friendly and helpful. This is our second year here and we will probably be here again next year! So obviously are happy to recommend.

Very friendly staff; great menu; excellent service and a lovely ambience! It is a really great asset to HPB St Brides. Remember though it is open to the public in general, so locals take notice!

Always very welcoming and good service from all. Sunday lunch was excellent with a choice of meats and lots of vegetables. puddings were good too! St Bride's Castle, ALWAYS a pleasure to visit.

We came here for a meal being local in Milford Haven and found Dylan’s bistro at St brides castle , the location is absolutely breathtaking with views out over st brides bay from Dylan’s you can sit in there restaurant over looking the well appointed gardens and on to the shore beyond ! We had a lovely meal and especially fancied there lamb rump which was cooked to perfection and beautifully presented, the staff were very attentive, welcoming and friendly lovely to see front of house staff that understand there job and were able to inform us on the menu and wine list alike we found this place a delight and will be returning as often as possible thank you all keep up the good work

This is a perfect place to go for a great meal and a romantic evening. The welcoming is spot on, the food was exactly what you expect when you arrive at a place like that in the area its in. The waitresses do their job perfectly by making sure we was okay and if we wanted anything else but did not over do it. Will go again!

A great place to eat. The staff are lovely and there is an excellent menu. They always have at least one vegan option available (starter, main, and dessert), and with forewarning (they suggested a couple of days), they can make other vegan options. The team also said the vegetarian main was adaptable to be vegan. With gorgeous views, a calm atmosphere, and no feeling of being rushed through the meal, we enjoyed a very relaxing evening. We returned later during our stay and had breakfast, which was also lovely. We'd notified the staff which day we planned to stop off for breakfast, and they'd bought in some vegan sausages especially. Brilliant service!

We visited the restaurant on 24th August 2017 to celebrate my wifes birthday, we where 11 people in total and had a wonderful time . The food was first class and we had a variety of dishes the service was excellent and after reviewing some of the other reviews I cannot believe what has been criticised as we had an exceptional evening

As we were staying on site at the St. Brides castle, we thought we'd try out Dylan's. The first visit was pretty good - both of us had a fish dish which was tasty although a little light on accompanying vegetables. Possibly a little over priced at over £15 a dish. We went again for 'Fishy Friday' which was 2 x fish n chips for £18 - excellent. A generous piece of fish and just enough chips. Will go again when we return to the castle.

Visitamos aquí hace algunos años y nos decepcionó, pero nos alegramos de volver a visitar, ya que el lugar ha sido transformado. Comida servida por camareras amable y eficiente. El menú es suficientemente amplio para tener algo para todos, pero también lo suficientemente restringido para estar preparado y servido eficientemente. Algunos de los artículos nos sirven como porciones maller y este nos vino muy bien. También hay un bar para sentarse antes de la comida si que prefieras.

Con vistas a la bahía y con el cierre de la madera por Dylan está bien situado. Amable Personal ofrece una cálida bienvenida galesa y el cordero era delicioso. También eran las opciones vegetarianas, además de los vinos eran de precio razonable. Cerveza un poco plana en una ocasión, pero en general es un buen lugar para disfrutar bien cocinado y servido la cena. agradablemente

Had a fantastic Sunday Lunch at Dylan's Bistro. It is a superb venue with views of St Brides Bay. Jen and the staff were very attentive. Will be going again soon.

Fuimos a Dylan's mientras se aloja en la calle Castillo novias El menú es muy atractiva, con una buena variedad de carnes y pescados y aunque es bastante simple es un menú bien organizado y bien preparado. Entrantes de calamares, dragon cerveza pechuga de pollo y pan con aceitunas estaban todas bien preparado. Si algo que podría volver a gran escala el tamaño de las entradas, ya que sería suficiente para una comida completa por un pequeño apetito. Los platos principales de carnes, salchichas (menú infantil) risotto de salmón y abadejo con salsa de mostaza y queso con corteza eran geniales, todos bien preparados y de buena calidad. Lista de vinos y postres como razonable. Hay una buena vista, aunque algunas de las ventanas necesitan ser reemplazados como el doble acristalamiento ha ido bastante neblina. Si te quedas en la calle novias, sin duda, ve, si no, está justo al lado de la Ruta de la costa de Pembrokeshire así que qué usted parar?

We had 2 excellent meals at Dylans - the food was delicious both times and the staff were helpful and friendly on both occasions. No problem in recommending it to anyone who likes great food with lovely views.

We have just had a lovely meal at Dylan's. Two prawn and smoked salmon starter, one king prawn starter and a mixed olives. They were all lovely and fresh. Main courses that we had were; 10oz Gammon that was superb, slow cooked lamb that the wife described as 'to die for', meat pie that dad said was 'wonderful' and Mum had a haddock rarebit that she said was superb but maybe a cheese sauce or something with it to stop it being so dry? The staff were all very friendly and helpful. All together the bill with drinks was £102. In our opinion that was excellent value for money. And the view of the bay whilst eating is amazing.

Have enjoyed a very good meal tonight,very friendly staff and good service.Food was ver good and very hot and fresh.

We visited st Brides Castle for our Wedding anniversary, it was lovely. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. The staff can't do enough for you would definitely recommend to others!

We ate here on a wet and windy Sunday lunch and it was great and very reasonably priced given we all had three courses and several rounds of drinks. The staff were attentive even though it was fairly busy we were all stuffed afterwards!

As a group of friends staying in the HPB St Brides Castle we wondered if the on-site restaurant might be a bit pricey given its captive audience. In fact prices were about right, the quality of the food was excellent from a quite wide-ranging menu and the service was excellent. We enjoyed our first meal enough to go back for a second meal a couple of days later.

What a nice place to go for a meal on the beautiful Pembrokeshire coastline, lovely restaurant set inside St Brides Castle. Friendly helpful staff and the food very good too reasonably priced menu, well worth a visit if you are in the Shire.

Popped over to St brides for the apple festival with a group of friends it was very interesting.One of our group had booked Dylans for lunch as there were eighteen in our party, it was a good decision as the food was excellent.

We ate at Dylans on our last night at St Brides castle...the food was pretty good, the service however was extremely slow. No-one seemed to have any urgency about them either on the floor or in the kitchen.The restaurant was not what I would call busy either. That said we had a pleasant meal that was reasonably priced for the food dished up.

We had 3 meals in the bistro, all were well presented and tasty. The staff were very efficient and helpful, price wise they were compatible to other eating places in the neighbourhood and being in the complex it was an easy walk back to the apartment after having a relaxing drink rather than having to drive down the narrow lanes. Reading some of the comments and reviews I cannot understand what people want and expect from an eating place. We would recommend a visit when staying nearby.

From reading previous reviews, our expectations weren't high. However on the two occasions we visited during our week long holiday, the meals we had were good value for money. Sunday lunch was rather poorly attended but later in the week we were unable to book for one particular night as they were full. Service was very good. The wine list was adequate. Overall, the food was a great improvement from our last visit several years ago.

We stayed at St. Brides for a week and we were very much looking forward to there being a restaurant and bar onsite. Initial impressions were great.We didn't book, just walked in and ordered some drinks while we looked at the menu. I was a little annoyed that the large bottle of sparkling water I ordered wasn't chilled as it lost it's fizz very quickly despite lashings of ice.I have NOTHING to complain about with the food. To all the people who have complained, yes the menu could be more imaginative etc... but that not the sort of restaurant Dylan's is. If you think it's nothing special and you could have made it yourself, go back to your room and make it yourself. The main point of a restaurant is not primarily how it compares to your own cooking ability, but that someone cooks for you and you don't have to do the washing up. It's not Gorden Ramsay's or Jamie Oliver's. It's very good pub grub.End of rant.Now, onto why I've rated it only 3 stars. Despite my satisfaction with the food, the soft drink selection and serving condition is not great. It later turned out that none of the drinks were chilled which isn't great when the temperatures have been over 20 degrees celsius. How hard is it to store drinks in an under the bar chiller. Such a simple change, but it would make a world of difference. The soft drink selection comprises of bottles of Coke, Diet Coke, Appetiser and one flavour of J2O. There are some other very small 100ml mixer bottles, but you'd need to order 2 or 3 of them to fill a glass.Then there's the coffee. This is for me one of the main reasons for my rating. They have a professional coffee machine and grinder which they must have a spent a few bob on, but they appear to have invested very little in training their staff to use it. The cappuccino I received didn't have enough froth on it to cover the coffee and it didn't look or taste like anything better than cheap coffee. I don't think the cappuccino was made with milk and espresso, more like half an americano topped up with some microwaved milk. I'm not suggesting that was what I received, but it wasn't good coffee. We went down for a drink another time and in all the time we were there for both visits, nobody else ordered a coffee. What bothers me is that the hopper on the grinder was full to the brim, which suggests that the coffee beans are being left in there for too long. They should be used within 3-4 days, not a problem for a busy coffee shop, but a big problem for Dylan's.My suggestion is that Dylan's need to invest in training their staff to use the coffee machine well and to look after the quality of the coffee beans. They could make a really nice feature of it as I'm sure there are plenty of people visiting St. Brides who like coffee. Also, buy a fridge to cool your soft drinks and increase the range of soft drinks (they don't expire very quickly). I don't really understand why you open at 2pm. Missing out on the lunch trade there too!

We wanted to try Dylan's as we were staying on-site. Sadly we were disappointed. The menu was short and lacking variety. I chose the Welsh stew which was OK, but I could have made it myself. My husband had a steak which he said tasted of nothing. Our starters were nice, but there was a long wait for the next course. There was no atmosphere and a general apathy among staff and customers!

This is a good restaurant with very reasonable prices. Most restaurants on HPB sites are on the expensive side but this bistro is not.It has a good choice on the menu with very good food.Drinks are also reasonably priced with a good variety of wines.The staff are helpful and friendly.This is a great place to eat when staying at St Brides Castle.

Had Sunday lunch, food and service good, & value for money. Having read poor reports thought we would give it a try as we were staying on holiday there, pleasantly surprised.

Dined there when staying at St Bride's. menu a tad unimaginative. Limited choice. Service a bit patchy. They have a captive clientele as it is miles to the nearest restaurant. Ok in emergency or if you can't be bothered to self cater but would not make it a regular feature of our holiday.

We have eaten in Dylan's a number of times during our numerous visits to St Brides and every time we have had great service and the food is divine. I would highly recommend this well positioned restaurant, perfectly situated over looking the beautiful st brides bay. Even saves anyone having to drive the local country lanes back from the local pubs at night and all can have a glass of wine or two with only a short walk home.Certainly a worth while visit during any length of stay.

What was planned to be a simple Sunday lunch turned into a meal to remember. All the food was cooked and presented to perfection. With highlights being the battered fish goujons as starters and the wonderful deserts. The wine list was simple but varied and extremely good value for money. The staff were attentive and cheerful.I understand the restaurant is under new management and plans are underway to change the menu to include more local produce, particularly fish, and to update and expand the wine list. I am anxious to return.

Beautiful view, but that is about all you can say. The food is over priced for what you get. I started with Fish Goujons, paid £4.50 and got 3 small rather over cooked Goujons which contained practically no fish, mostly batter! The peppercorn steak when it came was very average and some of which was inedible. The amount of sauce that came in the small jug was laughable, the tiniest bit in the bottom that barely covered the steak. the chips were soggy and all together it had the look and taste of a school dinner. We were thinking of eating there a few times during our stay but once was plenty.

This is a simple restaurant within the grounds of St Brides Castle. The views are amazing. We were there for Sunday lunch. The staff were very friendly and accomodating. The food was tasty and great value for money. Three courses for £12.95, you can't beat that. We will definitely go back!

Whilst staying at St Brides Castle (part of the Holiday Property Bond) we visited Dylan's and had a very good quality meal with a varied choice including specials and enjoyed first class friendly efficient service. Our dog was also allowed to be with us in the bar area )not the restaurant excellent

Whilst staying at St Brides Castle we went to Dylans for Sunday Lunch. There were 10 of us including 4 children. We all ate a range of meals from fish to roast dinners and the food was pleasant. The chips were especially good as well as the sticky toffee pudding. Yes, you could probably find better cooked food elsewhere but we found the food tasty enough, staff friendly and the prices reasonable.

Dylan's earns our faint praise, that's all. An unsophisticated menu, adequately but slowly served, but not too expensive. Reasonably comfortable. Children well catered-for.

Whilst staying at St Brides castle for a short break we ate dinner her one evening. It's very convenient being on the site but other than that there's very little to say. The staff were friendly but when I asked some really simple questions about one item on the menu and what non alcoholic drinks they have (pregnant lady) I got "I don't know". No offer to go find out just that...bit odd. The menu choice was ok although the only 2 vegetarian meals lacked any sort of imagination (and the Thai curry was very, very bland). I had garlic chicken which was quite nice, and my boyfriend had lamb cawl which he enjoyed. Overall though it's just very average food. It's not expensive but it's also not cheap enough for the quality you get, I don't think. Go here only or convenience but do not expect much from it!

Not disastrous but very ordinary food. Staff very welcoming but this does not measure up to the standard set by restaurant franchises at other HPB venues we have visited. However, we believe that the current owners are relatively new so things will hopefully improve once they settle in.

We booked this for an evening meal on the first night of our holiday, staying at St. Bride's. This restaurant may be on site but is not connected to the HPB owned castle in any way. We are not difficult to please but we all agreed that the food there was the worst we could ever remember having at any restaurant. The vegetables had absolutely no flavour. Carrots were definitely from a freezer. I had the chicken with what was described as a "cream" garlic sauce. When it arrived it was white, and I mean really white! It was cooked fine and was a nice piece of chicken but it must have cooked in a microwave because it completely lacked any colour at all. The sauce was thin and tasted of nothing, no hint of garlic whatsoever. Other members of our party were in agreement that the food was a terrible standard considering where the restaurant is based. Maybe we went on the usual chef's day off or they had just changed hands but it was really very bad! The sweet course afterwards was not bad, fairly average but better than the mains,

The food was pleasant but nothing out of the ordinary. We ordered some rustic bread and oil to nibble whilst we waited for our main course. We didn't expect 'rustic' bread to closely resemble a white baguette. Our main course arrived an hour after we had entered the bistro. Maybe the booking system does not reflect the capacity of the kitchen. On questioning the delay we were told that the restaurant was busy but it appeared to be less than half full. Despite this restaurant being on site for the HPB property we chose not to revisit.

Unfortunately Dylan's Bistro does not serve meals on Sunday evenings so we chose to have lunch instead. Nick and Paula were most welcoming and were happy to accommodate our request for variations to the menu. Our meal proved to be an excellent traditional Sunday lunch. As others have commented the restaurant was quiet but the cheery manner in which we were served made our visit most enjoyable. We hope that more HPB members will take advantage of this excellent on site facility. The enthusiastic proprietors who are considering extending their service deserve support.

Staying at HPB St Brides. Two couples. First night having had a long journey went due to proximity. In short, pretty average and expensive for what was presented. Soulless atmosphere. Unlikely to re visit

During a five night stay we ate twice at Dylon's. The staff are welcoming, friendly and effecient. Overall we were more than happy with our expriences and would certainly recommend the homemade soups, haddock and chocolate sundae. We will return.

The restaurant was very quiet on the night we visited during the school half term holidays, this was our first visit here and thought that was somewhat strange. Our party of 6 adults and a hungry 3 year old were seated at one end of the cool room and far away from the other diners, just 6 people in total. We were apprehensive that this may effect the meal.The staff were very friendly and welcoming, the menu was simple but adequate to our needs and prices looked average to other establishments in the area. On arrival the food was plain and nothing particularly special. Perhaps the great meal we had the previous night made our expectations high, but overall we were slightly disappointed. We would not rush to return, but it is very convenient for people staying in St Brides Castle.

What a great meal, in a wonderful location.Excellent meal, well served by friendly team, happy to recommend to all.

I sometimes think that all Trip Advisor contributors must co-exist in parallel universes. Four of us were staying at St Brides castle for a long weekend early in November and we decided to try Dylan's on the Saturday night. We had a great evening. Friendly staff, lovely ambience, good value-for-money food (curries all round) and an equally good pint to boot. If we return to St Brides, we'd certainly return to Dylan's.

we stayed at HPB and had family down for the weekend. We opted for the Bistro for Saturday night, and had an excellent meal. The grandchildren didn't eat all their meal, because one wasn't well, so they took 50% off the children's meals. I had the haddock and it was beautifully cooked.We also went to the Bondholder's meal, and once again the food was well cooked, well presented and service was as good as it was on the Saturday night.Don't believe the negative reviews. Try it out, you won't be disappointed.

We nearly didn't go due to the other reviews but I'm glad we did - the food was lovely, we all chose different meals and dessert and all were lovely - not sure if they've had a new chef but the other bad reviews of this place certainly wasn't what we experienced, had a great meal and staff were lovely.

Honestly I can't think of anything that could improve our visit. We had Sunday lunch in a fantastic location, with great service, and superb food, at a very reasonable price. Loved it and wouldn't hesitate to return.

We're staying at St Brides Castle so thought we would try the on site restaurant that was our first mistake! What a poor meal we had we both choose currys which were simply heated up in a microwave and served, the onion bahjees were like bullets as they had been over zapped in the microwave.The staff are pleasant, drinks ok but food simply terrible and over priced for the poor quality that is served!!!! We won't be trying anything else from the food menu.Avoid if at all possible

As HPB Bondholders we first used this bistro three years ago and had a culinary disaster then but we decided as we are currently staying at St Brides Castle to give this place another try. I am very sorry that we returned to this place. The meal I had was minted lamb steaks with fries and vegetables and the lamb transpired to be tough and tasteless, I could have been eating an old pair of leather walking boots, and come to think of it this could have been an improvement! Welsh lamb it certainly wasn't. As HPB Bondholders staying in the most beautiful part of Pembrokeshire we are a kind of captured clientele for this bistro unless we are prepared to drive out along the narrow lanes at night to a local village hostelry. You would therefore think that the proprietors of this place would make a special effort to get it right. The place is run by folks who appear clueless in how to prepare a nice tasty simple meal and yet again an example of an establishment that uses bought in produce for convenience to maximise turnover. This is our second and last visit to this place and the recommendation would be to potential future clientele to give this place a wide berth and pass it by..............

Went to this restaurant on the HPB St Brides Castle site twice whilst staying for a week. First time with family including children, second time with friends. no complaints. Good friendly service, lovely position overlooking St Brides Bay and nice wine.Obviously a variety of meals eaten over the two nights and no complaints at all, despite what some previous reviewers have said. They do some interesting local curries as well as standard British fare with an emphasis on fish

Save your money and go to a local pub....half the price and twice the quality of Dylan's Bistro. Service could be better...come on guys go to a local pub and see how it should be......

Omg 4 staff and not one of them had any idea...food was awfull pub grub is better....just dont bother go down local pub any of them just pick one..

Great selection of food and reasonably priced. Catered extremely well for one of our party who is gluten free.