Giltar Hotel Restaurant in Pembrokeshire

My Son Stephen stayed at this Hotel when he was going to see Big Country at the De Valence Pavillion. He said everything was perfect. Rooms / Meals and Staff were so helpful. This is the place he will stay on his next visit

I haven't done that many holidays in my life but this place is brilliant and the food is the best I've ever had in any holiday hotel

Great location on the seafront, decent room but soft bed, bad smells in the bathroom, poorly soundproofed.

Just had Sunday lunch. It was absolutely delicious. We had Brie starters , one lamb, one beef. There were 6 veg. Piping hot plates. Excellent service, all staff here are delightful. Lovely ambience. Hotel meals are often dissed, this is an exception . An excellent end to our 4 day stay.

I felt like a king in this hotel! What a beautiful hotel. This is how I imagine a classy little house in the UK. A small room but very clean and cosy. The food was delicious and it offered me the best breakfast selection ever when travelling in the UK.

A great little hotel right by the sea. It's only a few meters walk to the beach and the center of Tenby can be reached in a few minutes. The sea view room was small but well equipped. Breakfast and dinner were very good, the service in the restaurant was outstanding. I can only recommend the hotel.

Excellent stay would highly recommend this hotel well deserved 4 🌟 rateing everything was clean service excellent staff friendly would be back if ever in tenby thanks for lovely time

Super friendly service, delicious food and very clean. Top location with great views of the bay. Short way to the old town. Highly recommended.

Brilliantly located just above the stunning South Beach, it is lovely to see this hotel refurbished and looking smart. It’s a nice hotel, very traditional seaside hotel. Understated, simple and serviceable. There are no fashionable flourishes to this place but it delivers on all the important things - friendly, clean, smart in a traditional way

Just had to write this review... I bought a voucher for my parents to have afternoon tea, whilst on holiday, as a father days gift... They've just been today and they said that it was amazing the best afternoon tea they've ever had and that everything was perfect... They sent me photos and I have to say it does look amazing and for the cost, I am very impressed... Thank you Giltar Hotel, as my parents had a lovely afternoon and this will get me some brownie points 😂 But seriously we'll done, as my parents do have high standards, so you've done well.

Had fab Afternoon tea here...everything was freshly made...staff are amazing too..nothing too much trouble...top up of tea and coffee offered...well worth a visit if you fancy something other than fish& chips 😉

Myself & 3 lady friends had an absolutely gorgeous afternoon tea here. The decor is stunning & the service was excellent & very friendly. Would highly recommend 🥰

Good location, friendly staff and great breakfast. Beds really uncomfortable and shower unreliable.

Booked in for an events evening, lovely hotel with lovely views over the bay from the front facing bedrooms. Great atmosphere in the room downstairs after an enjoyable meal. Well worth looking out for thier events evenings, easy walk into town and beaches

Location is fab with panoramic views of the beach. Service at the hotel is excellent, the staff really make you feel welcome. We didn't stay at the hotel but we ate in the restaurant, Sunday lunch was excellent, we were a group of 14 and everyone said the same. Well done team!

Another absolutely fantastic stay in this wonderful hotel, lovely room, fabulous food and the staff offer excellent service, can’t wait for the next visit.

Lovely room but dinner was so disappointing. We complained about the food but nothing was done. We told reception next morning as they asked how stay was. Told us nothing they could do & we should have told restaurant last night. Explained that I did but they did nothing. We paid £18 for an awful lamb dinner!!!

Nice hotel with nice views of the beach. Good location to the town. Food was nice enough but nothing exceptional. Some rooms are much better than others. We had to change rooms mid stay and first room was okish but the second room on the top floor was really nice.

I attended as a party of about 30 people. The food was excellent and so was the service which was very friendly. I hope to return soon.

My father booked this place for an overnight stay in which we stayed on the 11/02/23. I must say this was my first stay in this hotel with my father the receptionist who tended to us when arrived was very helpful despite arriving at an earlier time to check in she was still able, but very happy to hand us our room keys. We were put in room number 803 I must say it was the best room in the building all very luxurious inside with a beautiful view from the window of the beach and the beds was very comfortable. Out of all the accommodations I've stayed in Tenby this hotel has got to be the best one we've ever stayed in not to disappoint I'll certainly be returning here again.

I thought the restaurant was okay, and was looking forward to afternoon tea — which was one of the reasons why I chose to stay in the hotel. When I called down for reservations, I was told that there was a 24 hour cutoff. I said it was still 21 hours away, and asked if I could squeeze in. I received a sharp “no” in response. I was disappointed, and spoke to somebody later who said they got in and they were the only ones there. I mentioned the incident in my hotel review, and when loading my car the next day, the manager said he wanted to speak to me. It quickly became apparent that he wanted to argue. I mentioned the afternoon tea in the restaurant and he got very irate. He told me that Americans are rude. I told him my mother was born just up the road (Brecon), that I was born in Essex, and my dad was born in London. He replied that he hoped that his family hadn’t had to live anywhere near my family in England. I told him that I wasn’t going to quibble, and resumed loading the car. He then turned to my wife and began making disparaging remarks about me to my wife. I finally asked him to stop, and my poor wife was trying to get away from him. He brought somebody with him, presumably as backup. He insulted me, my family, and my wife — and Americans. I’ve travelled all over the world for decades. I’ve never met anybody so rude. I read another review where he called somebody “stupid.” Needless to say, it spoiled our whole trip. That was probably his intent.

So so disappointed in our stay We were greeted in a very dismissive way when asking about check in and where to park We paid £154 for a room with sea view - the room was very small and so hot - nice decor though We decided to eat in the restaurant- the food was shocking - it was expensive ( which you don’t mind paying if you have a nice meal ) I mentioned it on departure and I had a “ well it’s usually very good and we get a lot of compliments “ response Will not be staying again so disappointed as it was such a special occasion for us for many reasons

Great food - we had the Smoked Salmon and Horseradish Bruschetta and some oils, balsamic hummus and bread to dip - both were delicious. I then had the 20 oz rump and my wife had the 10 oz Sirloin. Both steaks cooked as requested and all the trimmings were delicious. My wife then had pavlova and I had Prosecco and blackcurrant cheesecake - again both lovely. Service was fast, attentive and friendly - highly recommended

I cannot fault the food that is available in this restaurant - it is absolutely divine! Good variety on the menu to choose from

We've just returned from a night at the Giltar where we enjoyed a tribute to Frankie Valli by "The Valli Boys".Very impressed with the Hotel from the reception all the way through.We found the staff very friendly and obliging.The food was excellent and despite the restaurant being full to capacity all the food was delivered promptly and piping hot.Not easy to achieve.This was our first visit but will certainly not be the last.Thanks again all at The Giltar.

Ive been searching for a Sunday Roast with the taste and wow factor for ages and finally found one at the Giltar. Honestly the nicest roast Ive had for years. Everything was perfectly cooked, fresh and home-made. Generous portions and good quality produce with plenty of veg and not just a few carrots and broccoli either!! It came complete with roasted and new Pembrokeshire Potatoes, home made stuffing and gravy, cauli cheese and roasted and fresh veg. Absolutely delicious and made by a Chef who clearly cares about what they put on the table. Fantastic dessert too of a Cappuchino Roulade and cream. If I lived locally I would be there every week. Top Notch!

We did not stay at the hotel but we did book in for Sunday lunch & we had afternoon tea. The Sunday lunch was brilliant! The best we have had anywhere in a long time.We both opted for the beef & it was plentiful & tasty. Fabulous choice of vegetables & the best Yorkshire pudding ! The staff were very attentive & knew what they were doing. The afternoon tea did not disapoint either, lovely selection in relaxing surroundings sat looking out over the esplanade at the sea. Thankyou for your service. We will be coming back to eat. Definitely recommend.

We pre-booked at this hotel restaurant due to the hotel we were staying at not currently having one. I think this restaurant is probably one of the more high end ones available along this part of Tenby. The decor was classic and fresh. The Staff were uniformed and smartly presented. Tables were nicely spaced to take account of the covid restrictions in place. We ate in a smaller room which command a lovely sea view. We were welcomed and served throughout our meal by Lewis. He was polite and attentive, he knew the menu well and was an excellent ambassador for the hotel - thank you. The menu had several mains to choose from, including seafood. We personally skipped starters, instead opting for a main and a desert with drinks. We all had a classic dinner (chicken supreme and pork lion) these were well presented, a good size portion as well as being cooked and seasoned beautifully. We all really enjoyed our meals. Deserts were also very tasty, I recommend the cappuccino roulade! The meals here are a little more expensive than some of the options in town, but I personally think it was good value for the service and quality we received. I would suggest this as a good choice for a special celebration meal.

We booked early as they opened at 7pm and were lucky to get the bay window table overlooking the sea! Beautiful decor, white table cloths - looks recently refurbished and lovely meal. Helpful staff. Plenty of tasty food and beautifully cooked. Highly recommend. We only stumbled on this as at the moment (late July) its really difficult to get in anywhere in the main centre. Glad we found it.

My wife and I stayed at the Atlantic Hotel, which is next door. The restaurant attached to our hotel had closed. We decided to use the Giltar Hotel restaurant for our first night’s meal, other bookings is town turned out to be almost impossible. We were both really happy that the Giltar could fit us in. The restaurant looked recently decorated. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The menu was of a good standard with plenty of choice. The meals were all well presented and cooked. We enjoyed the first night so much we booked again for our last night. Thank all very much. We may stay in the hotel on our next visit

Lovely food, good wine, amazing views from table. Highly recommend. Just be warned that the portion sizes are quite large.

Had the best Sunday Lunch ever. So much choice with vegetables and very generous amount of meat. Will definitely have Sunday lunch again there. Staff very efficient and under the leadership of John(hope correct name). He and his staff are a great asset to the Giltar, nicest staff in a hotel I have come across. They work very hard and nothing is too much trouble

Goof choice of menu, very polite staff, excellent deserts as well. Can recommend Tomahawk pork chop, also Lemon Merangue pie, The Covid Booking arrangements were good as well, leaving th dining room feeling safe.

Exceptional service from well mannered staff. I felt very reassured and safe during these uncertain times of Covid-19. The hotel was very clean. Staff very friendly. Food was great. Nothing was too much trouble. Would certainly go again.

Whilst on holiday we spent an afternoon enjoying good food and stunning sea views. The member of staff was friendly and efficient, the food was varied and just enough and was definitely worth the money

We booked on the day and were very fortunate to get a table for Sunday lunch. Lovely starters and roast dinners - good portions and nicely presented. Roasts only £12.50. We sat out the front having drinks in the sun which was lovely. Drinks were cheap too eg £3.80 a bottle of Magners.

There are lots of good restaurants in Tenby and we have eaten here several times since lockdown. Having stayed again we saw the menu had changed. It is more refined and for a more mature palatte. I had dover sole and other half 10 oz steak. Delicious. Staff are as fab as ever and the ambience was relaxing and comfortable. It was good to see so many people having a good time.

Really couldn’t fault the Giltar - great food, attentive staff & clearly working well to make the hotel/restaurant Covid safe. Thank you Malcolm - really enjoyed coming back almost 4yrs to the day since my wife & I got married at the hotel!!!!

5 Fabulous meals, prawn starters were delicious, game, bass and salmon were melt in the mouth. Belly pork was fabulous all accompaniments for meal were lovely. Apple tart and the Eaton mess were superb.

We ate here two nights running with our three young daughters and were delighted with the quality of food and service. Tenby lobster can be pre-ordered the day before and is well worth it. Has made me revaluate the previous view I had if hotel dinners being old fashioned and over-priced. Hotel has recently been refurbished too so all in all a lovely experience.

Nice large hotel right on the front overlooking the beach and sea nice rooms quite large and very clean tv hairdryer kettle coffee and tea beds are very comfortable and the room was lovely and warm . There is a smoking area at the back of the hotel in the car park which is not great and your out in the open no cover . Car park is small enough for about 12 cars

This hotel is a great place to stay and eat, food is ecellent, staff are very nice, rooms are lovely too.

Need to book a table in advance. Great food freshly cooked. Good sized dining room. Does seem to close quite early though (as most restaurants in South Wales seem to). Good separate lounge though for after dinner drinks.

This was one of the hotels open for breakfast at 9 am on the last morning of our holiday. They welcomed us in with open arms set up a table to take the 12 of us and served us the most beautiful breakfast. Children and all ate heartily. Think they were finishing up as we were one of the last groups but they fit us in on a very windy wet morning.

Went there today for my first ever afternoon tea. When my friend and I sat down, we were greeted by 2000s UK pop music, some true bangers. We danced our way through tea...however, it didn’t really fit the atmosphere for afternoon tea. We were not given different options or told what was included, especially when a member of the party has dietary restrictions. The deserts looked as if they were purchased from Sainsbury’s down the road. I would recommend spending a little more for a true afternoon tea.

As a photographer I keep some odd hours so it was disappointing that they did not offer an early breakfast or a late dinner. The room was fabulous with views out over Tenby beach and was very comfortable. The staff were very attentive and the entertainment, totally unexpected, was fantastic - an evening with the Welsh male Choir was an unexpected highlight.

Great food, well cooked, great staff good view from the dining room. Just dont eat here when there is a wedding on

Lovely Sunday lunch staff are always amazing nothing to much trouble would recommend for stay or any function

Good food, good produce used. I recommend this as a place to eat- I frills but very hot and flavoursome and the staff were lovely.

A welcome awaits you with excellent food and service. I have been dining in the Giltar since the new hosts took over - ten year ago - and I’ve never found anything to complain about.

Booked afternoon tea for a Saturday afternoon. When we arrived reception pointed us to the direction of the restaurant no waiting staff at hand to show us to our table, however we guessed which one was set up for us!

I went with my work for our Christmas party and as with all Christmas parties, my expectations regarding the food weren't that high.

food arrived within minute of ordering plenty of lamb over half a plate, great choice of five different veg, could not fault it. Nice choice of dessert did not know which one to have could have picked any one of the four I fancied.

All staff were helpful and very friendly. The evening meal and breakfast was excellent. Beautiful rooms with sea views. Short walk to Tenby, fantastic location.

Even though we were not staying at the hotel, we ate here ontwo evenings. The food and the service were excellent. Very reasonably priced for a hotel as well.

Had a superb meal there at the beginning of this week while attending a function. The service was second to none. The coffee fresh. The food cooked properly. The table laid well. Clean throughout. Staff were welcoming and well presented. It was a pleasure to be there and I look forward to attending the same function next year.

Have had Sunday Lunch here... Very good value and well presented. Service also good. A good meal without being superlative, but the price reflects this...

breakfast was first class .full englis with extra s if required cereals etc were all to hand and the lovely waitress always ready to refill tour tea cup

We've just had an amazing Sunday lunch! The meal was just lovely; staff very attentive too! I would have no hesitation in visiting again and would thoroughly recommend anyone to give them a try! 😍

Have stayed at the Giltar many times over the years,and a few weeks ago we had a family celecration(29) of us and ate here. The tables were set up great for the birthday celebration , the staff were very pleasant and helpful , and the food was well prepared and tasty. A most enjoyable experience.

I would visit this restaurant even if i wasn't staying in the hotel. So many delicious meals but the absolute highlight for me was the Sunday lunch (which we had on Sunday evening!) Generously portioned and something that's very important to me - always absolutely piping hot!

We were on holiday for a week in June 2017. Expecting average food we were delighted to be served good mainly British food cooked to a very high standard.

had a great meal on the last night of my hols in tenby,the brie tartlett with orange and cranberry dip was fab,the chicken breast wrappen in bacon on a mushroom and pea sauce was even better and the zesty lemon tart with rasberry sorbet was out of this world and the young lady who served my was spot on so polite and well manered,truly great meal

Recommend by a friend. A group of us went for Sunday lunch to round off a weekend in Tenby. Staff were exceptional and welcoming. We had a mixture of beef, lamb, turkey with plenty of tasty veg. The vegetarian risotto was apparently great with fresh veg and texture. Starters of fresh soup and fish cakes were devoured. The restaurant was reasonably priced. Loved the white table cloths and sense of occasion . Only downside is that we can't go weekly!

We were residents of the hotel and booked evening meal there. We had beautiful view of sea from a table at window. Restaurant was quiet with lovely ambience. Good choice of food from three course menu. Pate was very nice, as was turkey and profiteroles. Lovely, friendly staff.

This was an organised celebration dinner I attended and The Giltar Hotel laid on a wonderful tabledote menu for the diners to enjoy. my choice was Chef's Homemade Tomato & Red Pepper Soup with a twirl of cream, followed by Oven Roasted Chicken Breast on a Bacon, Brie & Leek Mash served with White Wine Sauce (together with vegetables, new potatoes and roast potatoes on the table to help yourself to), and the desert was 99 Ice Cream with flake, three flavours served in a Wafer Basket. The meal was tasty and well cooked, the service was very good with plenty of waiting staff to ensure continuity of service and the dining room was comfortable, roomy and well laid out. Well Done Giltar, this is an annual event and if you are next year's venue then I'm looking forward to it already!

We were welcomed by the dining room staff ,lovely people, attentive but not intrusive .Our table was decorated with beautiful gold coloured confetti and sparkles,along with personalised menus and an anniversary card for us ,what lovely touches . Our meals were very good and all our party enjoyed the well cooked and nicely presented food, nothing was too much trouble . We have also had Sunday lunch at the Giltar which was also very good . Thank you for making our evening special .Jean and Les Lucas.

Another first class Sunday lunch - so super that both us only managed 2 courses not 3!Beef and stilton croquettes followed by 'the beef'nothing could be faulted - welcome, bar, food and service. All FAB.

I've had two great Christmas work parties and Sunday lunches here. The staff are friendly, the restaurant is clean and the vegetarian choice is always lovely!!

the food was ok quite large portions could have been better two courses was £18.50 three courses was £22.50 I only had two as it was too much to stomach

Got there in rainstorm, no space in car park had to park two streets away, was soaked by the time we got inside and had to leave the car on the side of a major street. Room quite small and needed updating but had an unbelievable view of the beach. To be fair the pictures of the rooms on the website were lovely but ours were certainly not up to that standard. Food pretty good and service was good and helpful. Would go there again but would ask for a better room.

Decor and refurb extremely well done, classy and tasteful. Given its a hotel restaurant with bright lights and large dining room, I was initially sceptical. However, waiter service, food quality and presentation was equivalent to any fine restaurant. I would definitely recommend. We were a large family group and were accommodated very well. Chef, service and welcome top notch!

We recently visited the Giltar hotel for Sunday lunch (Christmas menu) and it did not disappoint. The setting over looking the esplanade and south beach is beautiful no matter the weather and time of year, and the setting within the hotel is cosy, comfortable and luxurious. The staff are very welcoming and the food is delicious, reasonably priced and the menu has something for everyone. Would highly recommend.

Visited today in a group of 15 of us for our work Christmas Lunch! What a fantastic place to eat. Staff couldn't be more helpful or professional, especially Helen, although I couldn't fault any of them. The food arrived promptly, hot and a feast for the eyes. Very, very tasty! Excellent choice for great price- £15.95 fir 2 courses and £17.95 for three courses both also included tea or coffee with homemade mince pies! Fab choice for all 3 courses offered. This is a must for anyone visiting Tenby at this time of year wanting a bit of festive cheer! We'll definitely be back! Thank you so much to the hotel and all its staff for making our visit so enjoyable

Dropped in on spec for Sunday lunch. We were slightly daunted by the traditional hotel restaurant at first as we were dressed for walking and felt underdressed for the white tablecloths, but the staff were lovely and the food was excellent. It was very full so we were lucky to be seated without booking.

excellent location for a really good chef prepared breakfast and dinner. Good beers and wine list, not bad value for money but not cheap !

Arrived mid afternoon on Sunday to find the car park full, this was because of the famous Sunday lunch served in the hotel. Luckily we found a place to park on the road (free). The room was spotless and the view on to the beach was fantastic. We had a few issues, the t.v didn't work due to the bad weather and a light bulb was broken in the room, also at breakfast the plates arrived being very hot and my partner hurt her hand on it. Maybe I'm being picky but the room was £175 for a night and for that I expect everything to be perfect.

Excellent hotel lovely rooms with sea views if lucky enough to get a room with a view. Breakfast was lovely and would definitely stay there again.

My husband and I brought friends to the GIltar Hotel for Sunday lunch; we had eaten at the hotel several times but they had not. The lunch was excellent - we chose different meats (beef, lamb and chicken). Generous portions arrived with roast potatoes, parsnips and side dishes of leek au gratin, red cabbage, Chantenay carrots, new potatoes, broccoli and cauliflower. Everything was cooked to perfection! The desserts are all delicious, too. The ambiance is wonderful and staff are brilliant. Can't wait to have an excuse to go back! Sunday lunch: £9.95, desserts: £4.95. Soft drinks were very reasonable - 4 cost under £6.

Although the Giltar Hotel is already on Tripadvisor, I'm contributing this review because the restaurant is open to non-residents and serves a very good Sunday lunch and I wasn't able to find it listed under Tenby restaurants.