Lawrenny arms in Pembrokeshire

Disappointing 'homemade' steak & ale pie! More like frozen beef stew in bowl with pre cooked puff pastry lid. If the menu states home cooked we were expecting a real pie. Filling very watery no taste of ale...small serving of chips & spoonful of garden peas not worth the 40 min wait at not very busy 2.30 pm late lunch. We won't return for food but nice area to sit for a drink on a nice sunny day.

Go for Sunday lunch here quite often never have had a complaint, the best Sunday lunch, also come here for mid week meals and always spot on! Always friendly staff and fast service! Amazing team, amazing food. Highly recommend!

Not good for vegans. We were hoping to get a decent meal with it being our first night in Lawrenny. However, the vegan penang curry was not good. It was supposed to be vegetable penang but consisted of just green beans and tiny bits of cauliflower. The appearance suggested it had been frozen. We had it with half chips and half rice but the rice hadn't been drained properly so there was water on the plate which made the chips soggy. I would have told the staff but nobody asked if the food was alright and our plates weren't cleared by the time we left. The only reason I have given 3 stars is because the bar staff were really friendly, otherwise I would have left 2 stars.

The staff at Lawrenny Arms are extremely accommodating and very friendly. I booked for a large party with infants to have food. They were happy for us to change our reservation to outside when the weather was so lovely. They checked that everything was correct with our preorder before serving us, they made sure the babies were happy and we had everything we needed, pointing out highchairs and changing facilities etc. The food was great, good pub grub. Would definitely go back, beautiful location too!

We had dinner in this pub on 07/08/2024 and I make it quite clear that I do not normally write reviews especially when it comes to business premises in my locality but the food here is terrible. We had the cod which was soggy, chilli which tasted as if they had just put white pepper for flavouring, Childs spaghetti bolognaise again inedible and one winner good old chicken nuggets. And of course the barman who would rather leave you waiting to get served whilst he spoke to another man about cricket. Come on guys you must do better.

Now expensive, portion of garlic bread the same price as a children’s meal. Two adult lite meals three drinks equals 48£. Ouch. Service slow to slower.

Staff friendly & helpful. Service excellent. Good view of Lawrenny Quay! Had 2 meals here - steak pie - lots of lean meat in juicy gravy - very tasty! Sunday roast (£14.95) was just mega - we both had beef - served with roasties, yorkshires, stuffing - potatoes, veg & extra gravy served separately - was nearly tempted for all meats option (beef, pork, turkey £18.95) but don't know if I'd have managed it! Would highly recommend!

Payed way over the odds for the quality of food it was absolutely disgusting and service was just as bad waited half an hour for a sandwich

The Bald asked me out for lunch and it was a nice sunny day so we drove from near Fishguard to Lawrenny. It did not disappoint. Everybody was outside because the Sun was shining, so the bar looked the little sparse inside, but I can imagine it bustling when it’s full of people. You can sit outside and overlook the estuary which has a variety of little boats to dreamily watch and wonder. Whilst we were there about four or five boats hooked up to the pontoon and their crews came into the pub. A lovely little place to stop. The Bald had gammon and he was thrilled. Succulent and cooked very well. The accompaniments were equally impressive. I opted for the lighter bite prawn cocktail with a side of buttered new potatoes. I was slightly disappointed to be given defrosted prawns which had a little bit of water in them making the sauce slightly diluted. The salad was really nice and the bread and butte which came fresh and tasty. I cannot say anything bad about the potatoes, other than £3.95 for a ramekin with four small potato and two little squares of butter seemed a little bit on the expensive side. The beverages were fairly priced - we had beer, cider and gin. Sitting outside under the warmth of the sun and watching the world go by whilst having a favourable meal is a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon. There were a bevy of school aged children working very hard bringing us our food and clearing the tables. They were delightful, polite and very easy to engage with. They also did the check- back and went out of their way to answer or find out things we needed to know. This is definitely on our list for a return at some point. Thank you.

If you haven’t visited the Lawrenny Arms yet then you’ve missed out the food is amazing with so many choices. The Sunday lunches are worth a visit alone but book well in advance to avoid disappointment. Situated on the River Cleddau then it’s the perfect spot for walkers family’s and dogs are welcomed the beer garden is gorgeous. The staff are like a well oiled machine friendly attentive and professional you just cannot fault the place.

We had a lovely Saturday evening buffet and get together at Lawrenny Arms . Alanda and her crew were amazing, we can’t thank her enough. We also had a lovely Sunday lunch for 10 people today, it was perfect, but more than just the food, it was a special anniversary and Alanda and the crew really made sure we had a special day. We will always remember how kind and thoughtful they all were. We will definitely be back soon.

We booked Sunday lunch for a large party of ten for a special anniversary. Alanda and her team went above and beyond ,providing the best hospitality and fantastic food.The Sunday lunch for delicious ,with lots of meat and vegetables and served piping hot.They even served deserts ,singing waiter style and sung to celebrate the occasion. The pub is cosy with a real log fire in the most beautiful waterside setting. There is often live music so it’s worth checking their social media for what’s on. Highly recommended and well worth a visit for drinks and dining .

Found this lovely, welcoming pub by chance and booked for 5 kids and 5 adults to enjoy Sunday dinner. Service was SO friendly - they bent over backwards to make our meal enjoyable and fun. Kids were given colouring sheets, fire was roaring, views were beautiful, landlady came out to talk to us all and offered the kids a treat at the end of the meal, locals were keen to chat at the bar, food was plentiful and delish! Possibly the friendliest pub I’ve ever been in.

Huge portions, excellent varied menu with so many tempting deserts to choose from. Also excellent children’s menu. Food was beautiful and so obviously home made. Service was fantastic- friendly, welcoming and attentive. We’ll be back!

Went for Mother’s Day Sunday lunch, the place was full to capacity but everything was still spot on, food delicious and hot lots of choice even accompanied my child who didn’t want a roast, staff friendly welcoming and chatty. Also they made an effort with decor with Mother’s Day balloons on the tables made it feel like a special event

What a lovely lunch we had here. We have never experienced such a genuinely warm welcome. They rearranged a table for us, so we could all sit together, brought my dog some water and were friendly and chatty throughout our visit. Not to mention the great food. Most definetly worth a visit and thank you again for making us feel so welcome!!

Went here a couples of times during our stay in Pembrokeshire, lovely location by the river, friendly staff. Definitely worth a visit.

Lovely pub , stunning views , great food and friendly staff and Landlady . Always enjoy our time there , can’t wait to go back for another visit .

Came here for a midweek break of cooking, excellent service staff, who you could see were very bust trying there best to please everyone.. which was working! Dog house burger was delish! Partner loved his dirty fries and kids enjoyed there basket meals, which is very filling for a child. Views are fantastic, very family friendly pub.

We usually go by boat , nice place to moor up and have food and drinks . Food always nice and good service. They do a hog roast some evenings with a live band , would highly recommend going .

We have come here many times and I always enjoy a fabulous full plated prawn salad. This time it comes out as a prawn cocktail starter in a glass, a few leaves, one cherry tomato, prawns, sauce with a few slices of cheap buttered brown bread. This 'light dish' cost nearly £12, £1 less than my husband's lasagne and chips. I ordered an extra bowl of chips to stop me going hungry, and they were greasy brown triple cooked and tasteless. We travelled a long way as the setting of this pub is lovely and service usually good. We wondered why this usually popular eatery was so quiet this time. Something s changed here, standard of the food sadly gone downstream.

Dropped by for some lunch. Only three other couples in the restaurant. After a 45 minute wait, we were told they had lost our order for food. No option to leave after only having drinks. Come on - nowhere near busy. Very disappointing.

The best Sunday dinner we’ve had. Welcoming staff, Amazing service highly recommend Lawrenny Arms!!

Actually had a late afternoon meal. Staff clued up on intolerances and cross contamination and were friendly and helpful as I am gluten, dairy and soya intolerant and meat free through choice. I had Sea Bass fish cakes and my partner had Steak and Ale Pie. Both meals were lovely. Would recommend the food but also, Lawrence Quay is a lovely spot in itself. Very picturesque. Would definitely go again.

This was the second time we have been here this week and on both visits the food was excellent. The dressed crab was very well presented and tasted great. We also had the vegetable lasagne and the three bean chilli which were also good. The staff are very friendly and attentive. It is a lovely setting, particularly when you can sit outside by the water, as we did with our dog. The only thing we would mention, is that dogs are only allowed inside on the uncarpeted area, which we understood but this comprised of two tables in the pool table area where people were walking around and playing pool, so was noisy, and there was also fairly loud music playing. Luckily, both nights we went, the sun was shining and we could sit outside.

Went for lunch with 6 friends. The place was empty so no excuse for slow service. Chicken curry had great flavour - but was luke warm. Four baked potatoes ordered. All potatoes were cold and the one filled with pulled pork was served with COLD...

Visited today for Father’s Day 4 of us had Sunday lunch which was beautiful fresh and boiling hot my daughter had pizza and chips which was great for us that they offer alternative, staff were all great, great choice of drinks and lovely touch with...

In a beautiful location, this pub has always been a popular spot for locals and visitors to the county. It has recently changed management and staff and appears to be re-building its once great popularity. There is a good range of standard pub faire and...

We will definitely be returning!! Sunday lunch was fantastic, a real hearty home cooked Sunday dinner. The staff were fantastic, we visit here often & it is wonderful every time. Such beautiful scenery which is fantastic when enjoying your meal. So happy we can finally...

Myself and my wife visited today for Sunday lunch, we are from Tenby and have never been here before but thought we would try as we had heard such great things. The dinner was outstanding, great prices, friendly staff and really tasty food. Also great...

Fantastic meal, fantastic service, fantastic staff, thank you so much to all there who made my birthday so special. I will certainly be back. If you’re thinking of going there. Do it !! Alanda and her staff make it an amazing day out xx many...

What beautiful place the food was amazing plenty off choice the service was excellent and the staff friendly and pleasant you will see us again. What wonderfully place the view wth the boats 5star

Massively disappointed with our meal, the pub is under new management and it shows , Would have expected so much better for the prices they were charging . Low quality ingredients , high end price.

Shambolic service. Can't comment on the food as we never got to order. Bar staff are inept. Told three different stories as to why we couldn't have an order for food placed. Won't be returning to try again or recommending to friends.

Heard promising things about this place and now under new management. Order at bar to be given a numbered wooden spoon when order taken. Service at bar was slow due to one staff member running bar and also taking food order tickets into kitchen. No...

Disappointed with the meal(s) compared to previous numerous yearly visits, quality and portion sizes are not as previously enjoyed, although no complaints regarding the service/staff, plus prices have (expectedly) increased, previously rated Lawrenny Arms 10/10 for service, quality, food and drink, but unfortunately not following...

We were quite disappointed with our recent experience at a place we used to frequently visit last summer. Under new ownership, the prices have gone up while the quality of the food has decreased, and the portion sizes have become noticeably smaller. Additionally, we were...

The Lawrenny Arms is set in an idyllic spot on the bank of the Eastern Cleddau River. You can get a lovely Sunday lunch at a reasonable price. Booking advised.

Excellent place. Look forward to next visit. We had food as a couple today and it was lovely. Also my cousins funeral was held here 14th March, the buffet was brilliant so was Alanda and her team

Following my mother's memorial service at the church, we asked Lawrenny Arms to lay on a buffet for the congregation. The food was freshly made, tasty and plentiful. Our guests were mostly local people, many of whom hadn't been into the pub since the change...

fantastic place to eat and drink food excellent, staff were very friendly ,a place to sit and enjoy a drink and the view

Came here on Sunday which was Mother’s Day , the restaurant was running at full capacity lovely fire lit and the food was fantastic , we were a table of 8 , 7 had lunches 4 of which were the mixed meat and 1 child...

Avoid this place absolutely terrible all 4 of our meals were awful and the staff shocking will not be returning

Visited this hidden gem with a group of friends for a Christmas dinner. Very scenic, cosy restaurant with incredible food and friendly faces providing the service! An absolute 10/10 all rounder, will definitely be visiting again and again!

Visited here start of December, the best Sunday lunch I’ve ever had, food is served piping hot and plenty of veg to come with it to share around. All cooked to amazing standards. Waitress was lovely and helpful, drinks were fab, lovely atmosphere and staff...

Visited this venue Saturday 17th December from arrival to finish it was perfect a hidden Gem food was 1st class homemade steak and ale the hubby had a gammon waitresses were fabulous a good selection of drinks it’s a 5star for us

Absolutely stunning food. Excellent service, all served at the same time and piping hot. And homemade warm mince pies (lushhh). Not a single complaint from the whole table. Not forgetting the waiting staff and bar staff that were very accommodating, nothing was too much trouble....

The only thing that beats the pub's gorgeous surrounding views is the cozy atmosphere of its indoors; with a lovely warm fireplace and decor, making their delicious food even more enjoyable.

I rated this pub 5 out of 5 for basically 5 reasons… 1. Great Service 2.Delicious Food. 3. Lovely Atmosphere 4. Value for money 5. Location/surrounding area was beautiful So when I was checking out the reviews on the Lawrenny Arms before I booked the...

Recently visited for Sunday lunch and evening meal. Sunday lunch was first class, plenty of meat and veg and our table of 8 didn’t go hungry! Our evening meal 2 adults and 2 children, was again first class followed by desserts my only issue I...

Visited here with my family for a family christmas jumper day meal. The place was decorated really christmasy which was so lovely and very fitting for our family catch up. I had the veggie nut roast and it was bloody lovely! The chocolate fudge cake...

Excellent food and service in a great venue. Tucked away in a beautiful corner of the country, the Lawrenny Arms is definitely a place we will visit again.

We booked here for a large family gathering for Christmas. Very accommodating, lovely, warm and homely setting inside! Very clean & friendly which is what we love. The choice of meats on the Sunday lunch menu were chicken, been, Turkey or pork, or the chef...

Had a lovely visit to this pub for Christmas food, we will definitely be coming back, food and staff was outstanding. Thank you Alander we definitely be back next week end x

We were a party of 20 booked in for Sunday lunch, a mix of adults, teens and children. The menu had plenty of choice! Excellent service from the friendly staff. Our food was fresh, delicious and servings were plentiful. The venue has a cosy and...

Visited LAWRENNY arms on weekend and had what I can describe as best beef bap I’ve ever had including honemade onion rings and it was so good we went back on the Sunday and although they were busy with a big booking took the time...

The LBOA went to the Lawrenny Arms last night for their annual Christmas Dinner Bash, there were 15 of us in total. From the off the customer service we received was excellent, the table was festively laid out, and the good service prompt. The starters...

This pub has recently come under new management and clearly the same high standards that the previous management adhered to have all but vanished. A large group attended there this week and all got food poisoning. Not good enough. Remember the hygiene rating relates to...

Visited 26th November a friends birthday, we had not visited since New owners took over a month ago, well its fair to say we were not disappointed, Homemade Steak and Ale Pie Chicken Curry was excellent, my son had Gammon with all the trimmings everything...

Went for sunday lunch was fabulous more than enough of everything staff were excellent couldn't do enought for you we were made very welcome looking forward to going back

Visited here on a Sunday couple weeks ago, had the roast beef dinner with all the trimmings, absolutely stunning. Even stuffing, 2 Yorkies, parsnips on the plate, roasties were delish. Loads of veg, new pots, carrots, swede, peas, cabbage and a lovely bowl of creamy...

Cosy pub with river views. Food good pub fare. Very tasty. We have usually been in summer and sat outside and havecalways enjoyed the occasion. Wanted to try today as under new ownership we were not disappointed. We had a nice relaxed lunch. Prices reasonable...

Under new ownership and got to say the most amazing Sunday dinner, really tasty, good portions, lots of veg and plenty of gravy!!! First class!! Been back for bar meals and food superb, great atmosphere!! Good luck Alanda, John and all the staff, see you...

Made very welcome here, food was excellent. I would return if I'm in this neck of the woods again. I would definitely recommend a visit.

Heard new owners had taken over the Lawrenny arms and that the chef was fab so we thought we would give it a go SO GLAD we did , lots of choice normal menu aswell as roasts I opted for the combination roast or lamb,...

Went for Sunday lunch, WOW one beef dinner, with parsnips, roasties, stuffing Yorky & gravy. One had lamb with the same . Along came the veg, small boiled potatoes, green cabbage, peas, carrots and mashed swede. Separate dish for creamy leeks. Another bowl of hot...

Enjoyed a get together with friends seated right by the roaring fire. I was in my element! Really good atmosphere. Nice, varied menu, plenty of choice & at competitive prices. Really enjoyed my roast lamb, plenty of everything- meat, seasonal veg, creamy leeks, Yorkshire pud,...

Went to Lawrenny Arms for Sunday lunch to celebrate sister-inlaws 50th. Beautiful roast beef dinner, (the beef just melted in the mouth). And the setting right by the estuary is divine.

Stunning place at a lovely harbour - we went for a stroll and then called back. They were welcoming and friendly and the service fast and efficient. We will be back - Thanks to all

Great experience! Friendly efficient staff. Good food, served quickly. Well worth a visit.A pleasant afternoon spent alongside the river.

Fantastic food, great size portions. Lovely view and Sharon our waitress was great fun and fab customer service. We will return. X

Ok, been a few times recently, crab salad, steak & chips, sea bass & veg, all excellent, fresh and cooked to perfection, served by great staff, called in today and had beef roast dinner on a Thursday.?? Yes, four of us had the roast dinner, the beef you could cut with a fork, veg cooked to perfection, gravy sooo scrummy , this place is special, yes all we have tried soo far has been really v good, but also it’s the staff, funny, friendly, courteous, approachable, but professional. We absolutely love it there. Thank you for being who you are.

Visited three times in two weeks. The first time my wife and I visited was very nice. The gentleman and lady were very helpful, with the barman being very helpful with local knowledge and places we can take our spaniel. We visited on the following Saturday at around 1 maybe 1.30pm and the gentleman behind the bar was very rude and abrupt. I think it was the owner? We stayed for a couple of hours and the barman from Tuesday arrived to work. We asked why the gentleman was so abrupt? His reply "we are under a lot of pressure in tourism in Pembrokeshire at the moment" So my wife asked/stated "but your not rude?" His reply was a sigh "I can only try to be nice, anyway I have to go before shouting starts. Nice to meet you and your dog. Please make sure you get to see as much as you can as I don't think we will have such a freedom in Pembrokeshire for much longer.... " The waitress was really helpful too , drinks were prompt and menus too. The Lawrenny Arms wasn't ruined by someone with no manners but it really won't help for future reviews. Will be down again soon, but on a Tuesday or Saturday , after 3.

Having randomly visited this establishment while in the local area. The Lawreeny Arms is a lovely local pub, serving a great range of food and drinks. The customer service is outstanding! We took our dog too, they provide water bowls with fresh water and even gave our dog a little treat for being so well behaved. A side note to this, all the tables were well spaced out outside and they even have a Marquee for when it gets wet and windy. Definitely worth a visit.

I visited with Malcolm (Sept review). So good I re visited with my wife yesterday. Moored the boat, had 2 beautiful lunches, glass of wine and a pint of Stowfords. Whats not to like. Will DEFINITELY visit again as I only live in Kilgetty. IanC

Well came up the river on a quick little trip and decided to stop off at the Lawrenny arms for lunch -in a word "Brillant" social distancing -sorted, lunch extensive menu-sorted ,food great fish and chips and a curry all excellent .will be mooring up again !!

Pub grub done well, excellent pie and good ribs. Stunning views when sitting outside. All waiting team very accommodating and helpful. Great value for money. Dogs allowed outside. 👍

We booked for Sunday lunch and we were all very happy with our food Three of us had melt in the mouth roast beef and one had scampi. The waiting staff were plentiful and very helpful and friendly. We will be back

Great location, shame the food never lived up to the vista. Perhaps it may have been unfortunate in the dishes we chose. Cawl was really good , baked spud was dry. Sunday lunches did look good though. Staff were friendly and could nt do enough. Nice place to have a pint though.

Best fish and chips around not the happiest bunch but one lady that stands out is Amanda what a lovely person to have front of house nothing is a problem always helpful , cheerful , and full of smiles ! Thankyou x

What a wonderful pub! Situated by the river, so there are wonderful views. The food is fantastic! The Welsh cawl is perfect, and everything else is brilliant too. Good sized portions, so it's great value.The staff are polite and efficient, and there is good social distancing in place.It's very popular, so you'll need to book in advance.

We enjoyed a nice evening meal here. It is worth noting that this pub is not part of the Eat Out To Help Out scheme despite it being listed on the government website when we looked (I believe it has now been removed as a listing).However, we enjoyed a nice pub meal, prices were reasonable and we had a lovely view of the estury. Seating is on sturdy picnic tables outside and they had a good one way system into the bar and plenty of hand sanitiser stations.

Visited twice over the weekend. Food superb as usual . Service excellent! Plenty of outside seating and a marquee if it rains.

We were staying nearby and were recommended Lawrenny Arms by our neighbours. We were lucky enough to grab a table by the water and enjoyed some yummy fish & chips in the evening sun. Great outdoor seating area, there’s an undercover area outside too if the weather is not being kind. A lovely spot to spend an hour or so enjoying the view.

We were told about this place by the owners of a caravan site we we’re staying on. It’s a fair way down some country lanes but well worth it. The pub is really nice with a very friendly welcome and a good selection of beers and wines.But the food, served all day is absolutely fantastic with a good selection and excellent value. Try the Cawl, pronounced like the famous Simon man, it’s enough for a main course.

Lawrenny arms is an amazing restaurant it’s got pool 🎱 for only fifty pence and has amazing food at a great price

We have just returned from a birthday celebration Sunday lunch at the Lawrenny Arms and once again superb! A well presented and really tasty meal, all of the staff attentive and courteous and a great price, what more could we have asked for? It topped off a great weekend nicely, thanks to everyone for a lovely visit.

Had a superb toasted cheese sandwich, accompanied by salad and chips. More than enough to share. Went back in the evening for a full meal. Pie definitely homemade. Could have had more filling as the pastry was thick. However the pie was tasty. Fish and chips were just average. Mackerel got jobs rather heavy on the coating. Good beer but wine very nondescript.

We had a great meal here, off season 3.30 pm, and it was delicious. The staff were very accommodating, food was served quickly.

Lovely food, very friendly staff who accommodated my son's food allergies. Great place to stop for an out of season lunch.

Scones with jam and clotted cream - give them a wide berth! Overcooked scones, indifferent jam and cream best described as a long life alternative that wasn’t palatable.

It’s out of season and two thirty pm, yet this little restaurant/pub managed to make us a wonderful meal, they were so friendly and there were beautiful views, will definitely come again.

Visited this pub while holidaying in the area, was disappointed to find out they don't allow dogs inside the pub. Would have used it more than once if dogs were allowed. Otherwise a nice pub in a great location.

Called in here for food and a shandy on a few occasions when in the area; always found the staff very helpful and the food and service excellent.

Recommended to us by our holiday accommodation owner in Redberth. We arrived in Wales after a very long and arduous drive in horrendous traffic and bad weather. We needed somewhere that did good food and this place was put our way.

For food and atmosphere we couldn’t fault this place. Generous portions and all of good quality, and the waiting staff were all extremely well mannered and helpful. However, the experience was spoiled by a very rude barman (possibly owner?). He lacked basic manners, jumped to conclusions and was snappy. He gave the overall impression that he hated his customers...if that is the case, why run a busy pub!?

One Found Down a winding road the position is lovely with great views over the estuary. The food was good and the staff friendly. Also pet friendly.

Always great food and staff are welcoming. Good choice of pub food. Nice to sit outside and watch the boats sailing past especially early evening. High summer season can be busy as close to a caravan park so suggest you book.

Scenery not all that especially when compared to nearby Cresswell Quay. Certainly don't bother if you just want a drink.

Been coming up here for many years now and without a doubt the best fish and chip supper around nice size cod great batter lovely chips keep up the great work !