Freshwater Inn in Pembrokeshire

A warm welcome extremely dog friendly fantastic views we will definitely be back

Great food, excellent views,nice atmosphere but best of all were the staff and management. Courteous and attentive, can't praise them enough, thank you all for making us both feel welcome. Michael and Elis.

Booked a table and we were given a window table with a fantastic view of the sea. Staff are amazing and very attentive. Food was well cooked, tasty and great value for money. Place is clean, spacious and airy. Nothing was too much trouble and would certainly return again. Recommend to book in summer months though.

Very good meals, reasonable prices. Very dog friendly nice outdoor seating area if dry and warm! Nice friendly welcoming staff.

Only stopped for a coffee but staff were really helpful and it was a nice cuppa!

Only stopped for a coffee but staff were really helpful and it was a nice cuppa!

Lovely pub. We came late on a Friday evening after arriving late to our local Airbnb. Pub was a lovely spot with plenty of parking and a sea view. The garden itself was clean however we had about an hours wait for food, maybe our mistake for not booking. Food was standard and we enjoyed

Nice friendly pub with good food Staff very attentive and good portions. Can get busy as we found to our cost. Dog friendly.

Nice friendly pub with good food Staff very attentive and good portions. Can get busy as we found to our cost. Dog friendly.

I was not too sure about the place when we walked in , but the food was so fresh and delicious. I've had the fish and chips and my daughter had chicken nuggets. I would have liked better quality condiments and a small wedge of lemon with my fish but it's a small thing. I guess with the price of everything I am glad that they choose to buy quality produce over anything else and it was cooked to perfection too. Menu priced well. Staff friendly and informative. Excellent all around, thank you.

What a lovely rural pub with a stunning view of freshwater east beach. Let’s talk about the staff: When arriving at the pub we were greeted with smiles from the staff behind the bar. They were very friendly and couldn’t do more for you. As we had my toddler with us they couldn’t have been more accommodating small cutlery and a plastic cup too which was great as I’m always forgetting these things when we go out to eat! The staff were very polite and helpful throughout offering prompt service for drinks and food. There are high chairs too so this again was great and allowed my little one to continue eating independently. The food: Exactly what you’d expect for pub grub all the pub classics! Plenty to choose from and even a specials board to make your decision harder, something for everyone.The food was warm tasty and hearty. Could not fault it! Location: If the warm welcome and tasty food isn’t enough alone to get you through the doors the view is a must see! Couldn’t think of a better spot in the beer garden on a sunny day. All in all a great pub. Something for everyone!

We visited the Freshwater Inn twice during a recent visit to the area. The food was great and the staff were very friendly and helpful. It's pub food not gourmet dining but what we had was tasty, well cooked and good value for money. My vegetarian friend was particularly impressed by the wide selection of choices for vegetarians on the menu.

Nice restaurant with good food and great staff. The view is also enchanting. The furnishings were a bit careless.

This place caters for everyone inclusively. It was the second time we have visited. They have a separate vegan menu. We had the vegetable curry and chilli and shared them, both with boiled rice or there is an option of half chips, half rice. Both meals were home cooked and delicious. The staff are friendly and efficient. There were vegan dessert options and we had the treacle tart with vegan ice cream which was delicious.

Lovely place in a great location and very friendly hard working staff. Was pleasantly surprised to find a menu with so many vegan/vegetarian options and puddings!!!! The food was great served with lovely fresh salad. Looking forward to returning soon.

We visit the pub as often as we can, always good food and good value. Last week we attended a wake following the funeral of a friend. The buffet food was wonderful, a wide variety, freshly made and a great choice. With about 100 people attending there was enough for everyone, with a fantastic selection of cakes and Petis Fours, and unlimited tea and coffee. Carol and Eichard were there making sure everyone was ok

Great quaint place, overlooking the ocean! Excellent prices and excellent and plentiful meals

The food was amazing, and staff were so friendly! We left very happy feeling like we just had the best home cooked meal ever 😍

Very poor service and food, booked for food upon entering nobody greeted us with a smile,the old women behind the bar did not smile much or say good evening, had a drink before ordering,when asked where we seated just a point,table had a tray with the cutlery on it not wrapped,cheap nasty sachets of sauce and vinegar, ordered food from a limited menu nothing special, I ordered rump steak cooked medium, came to table well done,no seasoning eat a few mouthfull while waiting for a young waitress who asked was it ok,informed her steak overcooked,asked if wanted a new one,yes replied,I ate this recoiled one,not seasoned again,still slightly overcooked,had to eat alone as friends had finished there underwhelmed meals, no dressing on the salad I ordered,very poor frozen chips,spoilt the meal,,not a busy place turning people away and hardly anyone there,just run as a hobby,pub grub at it worse,poor menu,service was non existent,no welcoming smile,could be something special if owners could even be bothered, will not return and deffently will not recommend overall a bad experience,

Just tried it and closed until Monday, asked for other local recommendations and they laughed and said go to Tenby..!

What a find A very modern pub/restaurant with beautiful views of the sea. Outside seating available and plenty of it. Staff so friendly and chatty couldn't have been more accommodating as we had dogs with us. Great choice of food also for vegetarian and vegan. Very reasonably priced as portions were big. Love it here

Delicious food and great company, overall a lovely evening. Great atmosphere and amazing fish and chips, good sized portions as well, and tasty dessert. The staff were fantastic and friendly.

Amazing food and friendly staff! All around a good atmosphere and the food was fresh and made to order. Highly recommend!

A beautiful, friendly pub, food was amazing and service was great even though there was only two people working. Me and my partner and our dog Stan enjoyed our visit and will definitely return agaiy

Went to lunch there twice in June 2024 whilst on holiday in Freshwater East. Took the dog with us and the staff were very friendly. The food was good. We've been there in previous years as well, it's always a go to lunchtime place for us.

Had to wait 1 hour 15 minutes just to have our name possibly taken for an order although most tables remaining empty. We finished our drinks and left .First place we had tried for food we did not return.

A lovely gastro pub in the seaside town of Freshwater East, albeit a walk up the hill from the seashore. Extensive menu catering for all dietary types and a well stocked bar. Lovely beer garden and good sized adjacent car park. Dog friendly with a doggy menu too. We returned a couple of times, once after a long walk on a hot day. The pub was shut but the owner saw us walk in and came and served us drinks. Excellent service and very friendly.

Had a really good curry . Fantastic service great beer I will be back

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.

View from table 13 over the coast was lovely.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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

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 ❤️

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,

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.

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.

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

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...

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

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...