Freshwater Inn in Pembrokeshire

Ordered Fish & Chips for my wife & I and was left distinctly unimpressed. The microwave pinging away whilst we were waiting for our food was a sign of things to come. The battered fish was absolutely scorching hot, far hotter than you could achieve by deep frying - was it microwaved? The lack of flavour and general sogginess of the batter certainly suggested so. Same went for the chips, scorching but with that leathery outer which again suggested microwave cooking. Looking out to sea (there is a nice view) you fondly imagine a guy with his rod catching your fish a day or two before it lands on your plate, but no such luck. It's not that the food wasn't edible, but the fact you're being charged £25 for it left us feeling a bit sore. Atmosphere didn't really invite feedback either, despite what the owner has said in response to other reviews, and we had to move on quickly anyhow - best to cut our losses and run.

Tasty food, lovely staff, great views.

Lovely quality homemade food, brilliant service, and amazing views of the Bay. Dog friendly. Nice friendly staff. They were about to close the kitchen when we arrived but kindly accommodated our party of six and did desserts too.

Amazing pub with spectacular views of Freshwater East. Excellent service, definitely worth a visit. Dog friendly, will be back.

Once again a warm welcome and excellent food. This is one of the best places to eat in Pembrokeshire and the views only enhance the experience. Keep it up.

This is a great spot for a great quality evening meal. The meal was delicious and from past experiences the desserts are amazing; I usually opt for the ice cream sundae. My family and I are repeat customers, we enjoy the food that much. The staff are also very friendly and helpful. Definitely planning to return when we visit freshwater east again.

We had a lovely meal here. It was our local to the holiday house we were staying at. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Food was fresh and very tasty, prices good. Would definitely return and recommend.

Well, with the onset of winter and the bulk of the holidaymakers long gone, we enjoyed a lovely evening at the Freshwater Inn. The food as always was excellent and the service was equally impressive with Richard and Carole excellent hosts. While others make pretentious claims of being the best in the world, here you can rely on good old fashioned service, quality food and an excellent ambience in one of the finest locations in Pembrokeshire. Highly recommended.

Absolutely love this place! The welcome is warm, good food cooked well. So fresh and locally sourced! We had the grilled fish - how they cook it so moist is an absolute mystery to me but it really is the bees knees! Today was a personal favourite as we were first to order and the fat was new the chef reassured us that we could have their lovely chips with our meal - usually have their new potatoes (lovely too) I'm coeliac and feel completely safe here as the staff know their food, premises and are knowledgeable and understanding of my difficulties. So lovely to come back here 🤗 They're dog friendly which is a great pull especially with so many great walks on the doorstep. Would thoroughly recommend in a heartbeat!

Absolutely love this place! The welcome is warm, good food cooked well. We had the grilled fish - how they cook it so moist is an absolute mystery to me but it really is the bees knees! Today was a personal favourite as we were first to order and the fat was new the chef reassured us that we could have their lovely chips with our meal - usually have their new potatoes (lovely too) I'm coeliac and feel completely safe here as the staff know their food, premises and are knowledgeable and understanding of my difficulties. So lovely to come back here 🤗 They're dog friendly which is a great pull especially with so many great walks on the doorstep. Would thoroughly recommend in a heartbeat!

I was staying in a cottage local to the Freshwater Inn and we decided to visit with our dogs to get some food. The owner and the staff were very welcoming and friendly and the food was amazing, there was enough choice and the food was hot and tasty. We will definitely be visiting again before we go back home.

Appalling. The fish and chips came almost certainly out of the freezer, maybe from Tescos or similar, and the lamb tagine was cooked by someone who had vaguely heard of spicy Mediterranean food. Lamb in spiced gravy and not good. The staff was nice enough, but had the charisma of a potato. Even the puddings/ Afters were barely above low average.

Nice view from a garden. If you go for a dinner better get early as on Sat by 7.30pm there was already a sign that stopped serving food. Was lucky enough to get there before 7.

The meal i had was delicious , cranberry and butternut tagine. The menu had a wide selection of choices , especially the vegetarian / vegan options . The staff were friendly and attentive .

Really don't understand negative reviews. I've never seen so many interesting and creative veggie and vegan options on a country pub menu. I was very tempted by them, even though I'm not veggie or vegan. Went for the rabbit and bacon pie, a signature dish of the chef. It was excellent: really good pastry with generous filling, busting with flavour. Others in our group had veggie or vegan options which they thoroughly enjoyed. Excellent and cheerful service. Beautiful views. Lovely Welsh cider. What's not to like? It's a coastal gastro pub, not a plush city restaurant. Thoroughly recommended.

Limited vegetarian option. I had a veggie pie with chips and peas. Very dry meal. What a shame the meal did not have some sort of sauce to enable it to be swallowed. Plentiful portion, looked as if all had come straight out of the freezer. There was inadequate seating ( we were advised to book) as the place was busy. We ate outside on some inadequate, low picnic table seating. As I am 70 years old we did struggle to get up! The seating is sinking and needs to be looked at. My wife had the veggie chilli - she said it was not terribly thrilling. As we were staying a few days in the area, we chose to not eat here again. The service was good. A very busy pub.

A fantastic birthday meal for a very large group that other local restaurants don't seem to be able to cater for. The varied menu had something for everyone. The service was excellent as was the food.

A great place for a good lunch and a monthly catchup with friends. We always have a good meal there with excellent service.

A super meal with our young children. Very tasty home cooked food (we had veggie/vegan options of which there was a large choice), generous portions and friendly service. We sat inside by the window but looked a beautiful spot outside too. Will definitely go back.

As a fellow attendee of the previously mentioned funeral wake, I felt compelled to write a review for the first time to share my own experience. The wake was held in the Freshwater Inn as it was a firm favourite of the deceased. It was a lovely buffet, of which I saw every attendant eat from. The staff were friendly, serving drinks and continuously helping with the buffet. Although a sad occasion, the staff here made us all feel welcome and comfortable, ensuring that the establishment was only open for those of us who were there for the wake. What a lovely place, I can see why she loved spending time here. I can’t believe that someone would take the time to be disrespectful towards an event that was organised very carefully by the family themselves.

View from table 13 over the coast was lovely.

We went here for a friend's wake the staff have no customer service at all ! Was questioned if we were with the funeral party ? How rude considering we were with the husband of the deceased not welcoming in any way. We didn't eat there so can't comment on the food however we were served a flat bitter shandy & a flat coke for £5.90 ! we live locally and have often wondered why family & friends don't both going there. Lots of other places locally that welcome you to go to .

Best place to eat in Pembrokeshire, delicious food with a wide choice, great and friendly service - couldn’t recommend more highly

A perfect pub lunch after a trip to the beach. Wonderful, freshly prepared food. I would highly recommend!

Recently visited for a wake of a friend ,we were one of the last to arrive there wasn't any room left in wake area so we sat by the bar we were challenged by a woman who worked there if we were with the group even though I was speaking with the husband of the deceased at the bar ! The attitude and customer service non exsistant when we arrived young chap served us to drinks asked for certain drinks all not available? Like a glass of chardonnay in a pub ?? So ended up with a flat glass of coke. I live locally and now realise why friends & family don't go there.

Just turned up just as they opened at 6pm. We were given a table but I think they prefer it if you booked first. The food was very good, was the best dinner we had all week while on holiday. I had the fish and chips and my son had the scampi. We had the chocolate brownies with ice cream for afters. There was a few dogs in the restaurant but they were very well behaved.

Food was good value, there wasn't much atmosphere though for a sun eve,maybe the Sunday lunchtime is busier

After a few pints we didn’t want a full meal. The staff were very accommodating in letting us have a few ‘sides’. The chips were not anaemic (previous review). The staff were all very polite. Looks like it caters for mostly meals rather than a bar, there isn’t a television but free Wi-Fi (so I was able watch the Wimbledon final). I would re-visit.

Won't come back for a 2nd. Waitress was nice, friendly and professional but wow, the "food", was tasteless just like the presentation, despressing bare minimum. Dishing didn't even come with a side salad. The chips were anaemic fries. The omelette was more than over cooked with a slab of tasteless greasy cheese we couldn't identify.... A disaster! Worse!!! We all had an upset stomach following this "meal"

Monthly Group Meal for many years, always a great welcome. Beautiful Views Enjoy the food.

Friendly service. Food excellent View priceless.

Nice view of the sea. Short staffed & consequent long wait for service. Food ok, nothing more.

Having read some reviews we decided to go for a family meal, what a let down it was. Overpriced for what is served, £16 for fish and chips each, well mostly batter and dreadful oily chips. Was probably the worst meal we've had in a long time. To top it off the amount of dogs barking was ridiculous. Never again.

Hidden gem. Best fish and chips I've had in a while. Very friendly staff - love the paintings amd shell display... - lots of attention to detail xx

Nice little pub, good range of dishes and beers. We had the pies and sticky toffee pudding,both of excellent quality and well cooked. Friendly staff and a nice view, recommended.

Really lovely staff. Food was nice and service was great.

5 of us had a great time, good home cooked meals, excellent quality and service. We definitely will be returning. Ideal for family’s and dog owners. Beer garden overlooking the beach and southwards to Devon coast. Highly recommend if you are in this area.

Drove 13 miles, on Friday in June, arrived at 1.00. Closed, even though was supposed to be open on Google and sign on door. Very annoyed.

My food was very badly cooked. The chicken was as tough as old boots. The garlic sauce had curdled. The new potatoes had the skin left on along with the eyes and bad skins. The peas were dry. I think maybe this dish had been reheated and tasted awful. We just paid up and left but we won't be going back.

Decent selection of beers and good food menu. Large garden with views of the sea. Dog menu too!

Lovely food, beautiful views from their beer garden, friendly staff. They even have menu for dogs!

The best place to Eat in For Breakfast 🥐🍳 lunch And Dinner I Had Fish And chips And They were Absolutely fantastic The Staff at the Inn Were Good Aswell very Good Atmosphere Enjoyed the Meals Best in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Thank you for the Lovely meal Best in Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Good food and a lovely view over to the sea. Our dog enjoyed his special dog menu too. Staff were attentive and booking a meal was easy over the phone. The big outdoor beer garden is great. Nice to have a dog friendly restaurant. Thank...

We would describe The Freshwater Inn as a cafe trying to be a pub come restaurant. The food was bland and unexciting, poorly presented. There was no atmosphere. It was clean, the staff were friendly and yes there were sea views. However there was nothing that would mae us want to return. We left disappointed.

Friendly reception and excellent service for 5 of us plus dog. The meals couldn't be faulted with quality ingredients cooked really well... Lean steaks which were perfectly medium rare, an enormous 16oz gammon & the cod was top notch . All matched by a lovely sea view .

Great views and friendly owners. The dog loved her menu choice. Recommended. Would be fantastic on a sunny day!

Lovely food and staff very friendly. Would definitely visit again and recommend.

Beautiful views of the sea, Love the food , friendly staff x

Lovely evening out with the family great food all freshly cooked, friendly staff great service lovely family friendly pub, would definitely recommend. Top chef 👨‍🍳 no request was to much. 👌🤩

Lovely friendly service. Food was good. The location is stunning. Will deffo be back. A really family friendly atmosphere!

What a delight. Such a friendly and positive experience. We had a gorgeous afternoon tea, with plenty of choice and tasty treats. Beautiful china and silver cutlery made for a really special feel. Refills galore and the offer to take home a doggy bag because there was too much to eat in one sitting. Fabulous setting, basking in the sun overlooking the sea. We will certainly be back soon. Thank you all for making our Anniversary so memorable ❤️

First Afternoon tea ever and what a fantastic experience. Great food,great views and great staff.

Visited 3 nights during our stay in Freshwater East, the food is exceptional, had fish n chips twice it was so good. had a rump steak 3rd night, no fat or gristle cooked to perfection together with the onion rings! Thoroughly enjoyed the food, the pub and the staff couldn't do enough for us. Nice views out the window as well!

Fantastic views from the windows overlooking the beach and thr Bay,

Great food as always and the service was really great. Without doubt one of the better places to eat in the locality with the food consistently of the highest standard.

Staff were superb, beer was good, views and location were superb, however the food was in our opinion edible but poor quality. If Lidl had a restaurant then this was it. Felt disappointed as it was expensive for cafe food but hey, lesson learnt. Won't be visiting again and wouldn't recommend either.

Popped in here for Sunday lunch. As soon as we made our order, we heard the microwave going. The roast beef was unmistakably the supermarket bought microwave roast beef in gravy! Now when I heard the microwave I assumed it would be for the veg...

Such a welcoming wonderful evening my wife and I have just spent here. Having a rather large dog (a 2 year old old English sheepdog) we are always worried where we can eat, absolutely no need to worry if you visit here the welcome was...

This was our second visit this year and as I remembered it for being friendly we popped in again for lunch on a wet day with the puppy. We were the only ones there for sometime. Staff were very welcoming. Ordered some warm baguettes which were tasty. Very dog and dog owner friendly.

I know, even the chef can have a bad day, totally ok. Today was one of those days. Our food came out uninsiprated and a bit soggy. We didn't really know what was on our plates at all. It was ok (at best), nothing more. And our expectations were not too high, especially as the prices are moderate. But the local beer was very good.

Always come here for a great lunchtime visit on holiday. Very dog friendly with dog biscuits Great hot food selection Staff and owner really welcoming Will be back next year

Beautiful setting overlooking the bay. Spacious dining area and extensive range of well priced food

Lovely views and very friendly efficient staff. Food was of a good quality and reasonably priced. Very quiet on the Friday we visited.

OK nice food bit plain on inside

Popular place for dogs and their owners. Didn't eat but it looked good. Pet friendly.

We had dinner here this evening, I had sirloin steak and my husband had the large fish and chips. Both were perfect, the steak was tender and cooked just as I asked for, the fish beautiful and the batter crisp. Neither of us had room...

More like a cafe than a restaurant. Food was OK

Had a great lunch and coffee, wrapped in really friendly service. Would highly recommend it.

The owners of Freshwater Inn have done a lovely job renovating the place, which made it even more of a pleasure to visit last week. The bar service was efficient and helpful and both of our meals (curry and garlic chicken) were cooked beautifully and...

First impression was of a fairly ordinary pub with a few slabs out side and a very steep grass garden with a few wooden bench tables. The car park was also very steep and a rough uneven gravel surface - not great for anyone with...

Great place to stop for either a bite to eat, or a drink. Lovely view, lots of outdoor seating, very dog friendly. Staff are absolutely lovely and friendly too, full of local knowledge. Pub recently refurbished and looks amazing. Food is REALLY good, and we'll be back there very soon. Cannot wait to do a pub quiz here, and also if they will be hosting the Pensioner's Lunch Club again. This really is a great pub and such a vital part of the local community xx

We had booked this place for dinner this evening, as we were in the Freshwater area, and it was dog-friendly. When we arrived, there was a large car park, and it appeared very family and dog friendly. Upon entry, we were given a couple of...

Booked for a meal to celebrate my husband’s birthday whilst on holiday with our family. The staff were very accommodating and helpful. Dogs and children are very much welcome. Food was delicious. Everyone enjoyed what they had. My husband and I both had steak-cooked to...

First visit to the Freshwater Inn. Perfect location beautiful views good beer and friendly and helpful staff. Looking forward to some food on our next visit 🍺

A welcomed hot meal after a chilly swim on Freshwater East. Lovely staff. And super to find a dog meal on the menu for £3, meant we could relax and not rush home.

walked in for Ham, egg and chips, Curry, kids menu. good service, choice, great local ales (4) including Coles. puddings were super

We came to The Freshwater Inn with a family size of 13 people, their service was exceptional and they went above and beyond. We will be returning in the future! Thank you!

Great food, excellent service. Would thoroughly recommend.

Fast service. Good food and fair price. Beautiful view in the garden.

We found this pub after missing our turn into the beach. What a lovely family who run this pub. Nothing was too much trouble. Arrived after the kitchen had closed but it was opened up to feed our hungry bellies. Beer is well kept also...

Went to this pub on holiday. We loved it, staff are helpful and welcoming and the food is at a good price. It's a family run pub and I was told the current owners have had it for over 15 years, the staff were full...

As always freshly prepared, good value food, served by very friendly staff. Will be back again soon

This is an okay pub. We have visited here over a 7 year period when holidaying in Freshwater East and it never changes. This pub could be so much more and special. There is no atmosphere. When we arrived at lunch time on 2.8.22, most of the indoor lights were turned off. It was really quiet for a lunch time. It is clean and tidy but the decor is very plain. There's a good choice on the menu including vegan and vegetarian options. Dog friendly. Views of the Pembrokeshire coastline. This pub is just tired and needs a good make over. It could be a fabulous place if some money was spent on it. Staff were not overly friendly.

Lovely friendly staff and lovely latte in the beer garden

Stopped by a week ago for a drink , the smell from the kitchen was amazing so we decided to order food . While waiting I had a look around , spotlessly clean and well presented . The views over the bay , picturesque I must say . The food arrived promptly , It was well presented , beautifully cooked and tasted great . Lamb shank and the giant cod well worth ordering

Have just had a visit and meal here. The views are fabulous The staff polite and very efficient The food was superb plenty of choice. Highly recommend.

Great sea views and good food. Staff couldn't do enough for us and the pub itself is clean and tidy. Very dog friendly too!

Very basic, food is ok but a bit school dinnerish , however place is clean the bar staff on our visit were a bit clueless but they may have been having an off day, would I go out of my way to go there no, but for something quick and basic wouldn't be too disappointed

A lovely, family run, indepedent pub. We came as a an adult family group for Sunday lunch. The menu was varied, not the standard pub lunch, including excellent vegetarian options. The food was delicious. I had Rabbit and bacon pie. The sunday roast (Beef on...

Great service and great food. Despite being busy they still fitted us in. We all had a good meal and enjoyed the view of the sea. We will be back!

Ordered large fish and chips and got a small portion- really disappointed ☹️

Love this place, we come from Wolverhampton every year and go for meals with our friends and our bulldog, always fresh home cooked tasty food, and always a warm welcome. Come on Pembrokeshire, get behind this local pub as its hard to keep them going in this current climate and we would hate to see it disappear like so many others xx

Booked a dog friendly table at this pub. Staff were welcoming and friendly, food was delicious and reasonably priced. Beautiful view of the bay. Would highly recommend.

Excellent selection of beers on draught that were poured by very friendly, chatty staff. The food is very well prepared and priced, definitely would come back.

Dog friendly, family run pub with fantastic view of the beach. All staff are friendly and helpful and food is always great. Lovely seaside atmosphere with vintage photos of the local areas.

Visited this pub in July 2022 on a family holiday and will definitely be returning. This pub is perfect for families as there is a lot of choice on the menu, including vegan and vegetarian options. We were given a very warm welcome by the...

I had a lovely pub lunch with a polite helpful family run operation. The roast was amazing and fairly priced aswell I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a top quality pub lunch

Came here with my family for dinner, had a great traditional pub meal with hot food on hot plates. The interior perfectly went with the gorgeous view of the sea from the window. Waitresses and bar staff were all lovely and went out of their to accommodate us and our dog despite it being already busy when we arrived. Overall lovely meal will definitely be visiting again

Well it appears Jamie L &.crones are still being breast fed & silver spoon in there pie holes,what complete & utter garbage just look at the positive feed back Jamie L,it appears to me that must try this move on every pub/restaurant just for the...

What a lovely pub with a fantastic view. Loved the clean modern look of the interior. Staff very polite. Food was delicious and piping hot Thank you will definitely be back x