The Bishops in Pembrokeshire

The food here tastes quite good, but not outstanding. Unfortunately the price is not appropriate for that. But the atmosphere is very nice and the service is also friendly.

Exactly what it says on the tin, delicious plgrub in a friendly pub.

Service was incredibly quick, which was appreciated sitting outside in the cold with a dog. Decent sized portions, food was tasty and staff were quick and efficient.

Nice pub food and very friendly service

It is overall great, great food (I recommend the scampi, I have it every time), great service (it is always packed but you usually get your food within 20 minutes), kind staff and very very cosy.

Staff were very helpful, food was of good quality and service was prompt. Good selection of beers and great outside space with view of cathedral. A very popular venue for drinks and dining, best to book a table on their website.

1st class food, Exellent service, friendly staff, would highly recommend.

Really lovely vibes in there, nice old pub setting. Great food and perfect for families, friends and couples. Staff were really friendly and fast service. Will be back!

Three of us had dinner, all of us satisfied)))

Gastro pub. Food options were uninspiring. Had to settle for something. but what was served was decent and as described. Atmosphere was again, Ok but don't get must come here again feeling. Servers were all pleasant.

Lovely place. Have been going on and off for years. Highly recommend.

Nice pub, with a great pub garden. We went for drinks, but the food looked and smelt delicious!

The food was amazing. And the portions were huge. Couldn’t even finish my bowl of soup. Thanks. Keep up the good work.

Fantastic pub with loads of room outside, very busy bit service was fast with helpful staff 👍

Stopped off for a hot drink after getting caught in the rain, hot chocolate and Latte both very lovely drinks. Didn't have any food, and it was early so not many people in but inside was clean with nice views of the cathedral

Lovely pub with very friendly staff, great choice of ales, large menu choice and good quality food at a reasonable price. Recommended

All the food coming out of the kitchen looked amazing, but for me the cod and chips was awesome.

Excellent. Fast service, decent portions, good value and friendly service. Very clean and well kept premises. Very nice ales and a welcoming atmosphere.

We only had lunch but the soup was delicious and the ham in the sandwich was as thick as the bread.

Nice place to eat,drink and be merry 😊

There is nothing at all wrong with The Bishops. It’s just not quite as good as its rating would have you believe. Food is good. There are a few veggie options but it’s far from exceptional and the portions aren’t huge despite prices not being tiny. It also stung a bit that orders and payment are taken at the bar and before you confirm you are expected to choose the amount of tip to give. Staff are nice enough but when we asked for some recommendations we got very little back. This review is not a criticism. If you want a solid place to eat you won’t be disappointed. But if you’re expecting something that justifies a 4 star rating you might be a little underwhelmed.

Had Sunday lunch here which was absolutely beautiful, great size portions. The pub has a lovely, welcoming atmosphere and a roaring fire. Lovely view of the cathedral in the beer garden. Highly recommend.

There is nothing at all wrong with The Bishops. It’s just not quite as good as its rating would have you believe. Food is good. There are a few veggie options but it’s far from exceptional and the portions aren’t huge despite prices not being tiny. It also stung a bit that orders and payment are taken at the bar and before you confirm you are expected to choose the amount of tip to give. Staff are nice enough but when we asked for some recommendations we got very little back. This review is not a criticism. If you want a solid place to eat you won’t be disappointed. But if you’re expecting something that justifies a 4-5 star rating you might be.

Fantastic pub, great food and good drinks. Much needed after a day of hiking along the coast path!

We've experienced a friendly warmth during our stay in Wales until that is a recent, truly dreadful experience. An utterly unbelievable scenario unfolded which resembled a skit by the Two Ronnies, laughable if it hadn't been so awful!! We can't comment on the food as we didn't get that far. It all started well, a table booked online, for dinner, for the two of us, reserved well ahead of the appointed date, Sunday 10th March 2024. A confirmation followed, all very promising. The anticipation of a lovely meal in what looked like a great looking pub was all the more acute as it followed a long day of walking and we were tired and hungry. Arriving, again in good time, we were delighted to see a cosy snug complete with a wood burner, and a warm buzz of apparently happy customers. All in all the makings of a great evening ahead. We weren't so much greeted as sparsely acknowledged by a stern looking woman who after checking our reservation, led us right down to the rear of the pub, to a table tucked into a dingy corner, possibly the worst table in the pub which, incidentally, was busy but not crammed. With no friendly chat or advice, indeed no dialogue at all, our silent and reluctant hostess left us. Our disquiet began to grow when we noticed all the reserved tables had a sign to that effect. The table we were sitting at didn't. We were clearly not privileged enough to warrant a reserved sign!!! After 20 minutes rather sadly watching other customers tucking into their food, it began to dawn on us we were not going to get fed by remaining hopeful but static. So a not unreasonable request under the circumstances for some service, was answered thus “you have to order at the bar “. Given we were not told by our stern, silent hostess about this instruction seemed of no concern. Indeed the most this, possibly slightly embarrassed, boy behind the bar could manage was to ask how long we'd been waiting, which did seem a tad irrelevant. An apology would have been more appropriate and indeed more welcome. Our stern and silent hostess then dealt the final blow “Oh I didn't tell you”, again no apology, no contrition and a total lack of interest. Neither of them were busy serving, no one was waiting for drinks, they were not busy, so no excuse there. Thus dismissed it was easy to make the not too difficult decision to leave. This debacle was clearly planned right from the start. We suspect it was all designed to get us to do the one thing they wanted us to do and that is leave. They may have found they had overbooked, they didn't have enough covers for the volume of bookings together with perhaps some difficulty with staff. Whatever the issue, it has resulted in us having no compunction in telling others what happened. Whether people go or not is up to them but bad behaviour should not go unremarked. We can forgive some failings when eating out, poor food, chaotic service, but what is utterly unforgivable and wholly unnecessary is such abject rudeness. If there had been an issue, talk to us, apologise and suggest a way round the problem. We are actually very open to any situation as long as there is courtesy. We ended up going back to a delightful restaurant we'd been to the night before.

Had a nice lunch at The Bishop’s on a cold rainy day in St David’s. The pub was really warm and welcoming sandwiches were very tasty and good value as they didn’t scrimp on the ingredients. Food was ordered from the bar and served within minuets, would definitely eat here again.

My husband & I popped in for lunch whilst visiting St David’s today. We both had sandwiches - BLT & Coronation Chicken - they were amazing - the bread was so fresh & the fillings plentiful & tasty. It was supposed to be a light lunch - I’m not sure we’ll have room for dinner now 😂 The staff were all friendly & welcoming but a special mention to the gentleman who served the food & cleared away. He was efficient & hardworking with a smile for everyone.

Update 2024 All still valid. Great service from attentive bar staff. Delicious food. First time in a long time that I have had the chance to visit this pub. Great beer, great service (at a late hour), atmosphere a bit subdued but it was an hour or so before closing time on a wet Thursday night. The lamb kofta burgers were delicious and cooked perfectly. We had special requirements which were dealt with perfectly. Looking forward to our next visit

Lovely roaring fire, Dogs welcomed in the bottom area of the pub, Food was great and staff friendly.

A great week on holiday in Saint David’s , we used the bishops a few nights for food and drink . Amazing service , Jeanette is an asset to the pub. Great customer service and amazing knowledge , she is amazing . Thank you

It was super super great~~!! Good moods, amazing food and absolutely wonderful staffs! I was so embarrassed when I couldn’t get any traffic for train, it was on Sunday, and my phone dead… OMG.. thanks to the wonderful staff who really helped to arrange to get a taxi. I had a safe way back cause of you~! Xx

Lovely food and friendly staff.

Good enough place to spend my 43rd birthday - at table 43! :D

My Spouse & I popped in The Bishops for a quick bite to eat before we visited the Cathedral. It is a nice place with a homely atmosphere, a nice selection of food and no rip off prices. I especially liked the service which is always appreciated. Dog friendly and conveniently situated in the centre of St. David’s.

A cracking pub, very close to the Cathedral. I loved the high seat next to the bar.

We love this cosy pub! The food is excellent and reasonably priced and the staff are all very friendly!

Great service from friendly staff and delicious food in a relaxing setting.

Staying in St David’s on business and wanted to find a local pub/restaurant, I came across this great place. A warm welcome, great food and Guinness, what more can you ask for on a dark evening. I’d highly recommend visiting as you won’t be disappointed and I’ll be revisiting next month.

Great place for a relaxing evening meal. Friendly welcome, great atmosphere including good choice of music! Great food too, thanks! Debbie

A nice pub, with welcoming and helpful staff. There were lots of us there for lunch and the food came pretty quickly and all looked nice. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Vegan and gluten free options were welcome, although there could be a little more variables on the menu in terms of price. Having said this, however, it doesn't affect the rating I've given but is just a suggestion for the future. The rating is mostly given because the staff were welcoming, helpful and friendly, and that always makes a huge difference

Delicious main courses (seabass and samphire, and carbona)in a cosy pub with the fire going. Friendly staff. Dessert sadly not homemade and tiny portion definitely would visit again

The tea is delicious. Very atmospheric institution. The interior is made of wood: wooden ceiling and floor, wooden table and chairs. Liked very much.

We were here 3 consecutive evenings and had a variety of food: all excellent! Staff were friendly helpful and the service was super quick. Would unreservedly recommend to all. Thank you Bishop's.🙂👍

Fabulous atmosphere,great food served by happy,friendly staff. Staff incredibly efficient yet still find time to greet locals while serving 2 or more customers. Beer garden is well planned with lovely flowers & lights. Check out the Specials board for sea bass.🤞 Pork belly is my favourite. Atmosphere is lovely. Always warm & cosy. Dog friendly too. Thank you all.

Lovely food on a Sunday afternoon! Helpful, friendly staff. Dog friendly, whats not to like after a coastal walk with the dog!

Did not eat however only heard excellent reviews

An excellent pub with a lovely view and food.

Unprofessional bar lady outrightly flirted with my husband and disregarded me as even being there on our special occasion.

Cosy traditional pub. Really friendly. Serves the best fish and chips!

Amazing meal, good choice of lager.

Pop in here to get out of a storm. What a nice surprise. Cozy, clean and very nice staff. I recommend the Moroccan Lamb Burger.

Spectacular Sunday Roast. Top quality and amazing value. Great pint of Double Dragon too. Warm, genuine, friendly service. Great pub at the heart of St David's. Great views of the cathedral. Loved it. Go here.

Not a good place for food on a busy evening. We'd reserved a table to ensure we could sit and eat but were placed in the general bar area. We were surrounded by groups of people who were drinking, shouting, swearing and singing. Not quite the nice evening meal I was hoping for. To compound the misery, the bar was queued 2 deep all around, so we had to fight to get drinks and order food, or even to find where our table was in the first place. No option for table service. Food was ok. Left as quickly as possible after finishing our meal. Not sure why they don't separate dining couples and families from the livelier crowds. I've no problem with people going out and having fun, but it's not something I want to be in the middle of when I've gone out for an evening meal.

Yes this is a fantastic pub had a great meal and a nice pint of doom bar

A packet of crisps £1.60 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Profiteering at its most unscrupulous and immoral there should be a price cap on snack items so that not only the rich can afford them.

Avoid, the prawns were grey, the salad was old and wilted and the chicken tikka was blobs of chicken in a flavoured broth. Is a lovely place badly let down by the kitchen.

Wonderful food, staff, and atmosphere. A perfect little pub to escape the elements and refresh.

I booked The Bishops for a meal for 21 of us who had been trekking around St. David’s Head during the day. Staff were very accommodating as I had to change the numbers coming three times over the days leading up to our visit. They...

Fish pie and lasagne was nice. Nice pub with good menu options but not as good as previous years as the menu options has been reduced considerably. List a star for giving strong hint Y h at I was expected to give a tip on the card machine! Normally I do but not at those prices. Very expensive place to eat.

Another visit just love the atmosphere cosyness of this pub. Meals are always of high standard and an excellent service. Outdoor on last visit plenty of outdoor space .bonus and reason we visit its dog friendly

We stumbled upon the Bishops after a 5 hour hike on the coastal path and spent over two hours having several pints, a yummy burger and chips, and a fish pie. We had a table by the window overlooking their lovely outdoor deck and they...

The environment was cosy and warm, good service but the meal was below par in so far as the Lamb Cawl was served without the cheddar cheese & the chunky chips were oven chips! This was disappointing.

Lovely old pub, loads of atmosphere, good beer and friendly staff.

Lots of local history in pictures adorning all the walls

If visiting St David's, you should pop in for a pint, after a coastal walk or a swim in the ocean...

Gorgeous little pub. My only regret is that I don't live closer so can't visit as often as I'd like to. Great beers, great food and dog friendly

Lovely food and and a lovely welcome. Thanks 😊

Had to pay for everything separately rather than at the end of our meal. Noisy family next to us affected the atmosphere although other areas were quieter and more appealing.

Fantastic pub with a lovely atmosphere and log burner. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and the food was lovely too. Definitely worth a visit.

Great beer, atmospheric and friendly pub. Super location in the heart of St David's. Highly recommended.

Very busy. Great atmosphere, good food.

Really good pub food. Service is excellent even when they are busy. Fab place.

Lovely cosy pub with decent grub and good drinks

Very pleasant pub near the cathedral. Was expecting to have to sit outside under a garden brolly so it was a nice surprise to find it is dog friendly. Staff very pleasant and helpful and our sandwiches were delicious.

Brilliant! Loved it. Good and busy, great food, quick service, thank you!

What more can you ask for sitting in the sun on the terrace at The Bishops overlooking St David's cathedral. Very friendly and attentive team with a varied menu including vegetarian and vegan options; even a vegetarian bangers and mash!! I've eaten fish 'n chips in many places in the UK and abroad; I must say, The Bishops fish 'n chips is right up there with the best. Would highly recommend The Bishops if you're spending some time in St Davids and looking for a lunch or dinner stop.

Busy, well run bar and restaurant... May need to book tables at height of season

Nice pub. Great surroundings. Good selection of beers. Friendly staff. Lasagne was tasteless. Faggots were tasteless and came with a watery tasteless gravy. Had to ask for cutlery Bit over priced. Staff didn’t come near after the meal. Was waiting for plates to be collected...

Very friendly even the local dog walkers are welcome.

We both had the cod. We were pleasantly surprised by the portion size. It was cooked to perfection!! The chips, mushy peas and tartare sauce were lovely too. I would highly recommend 👌 I wish I could go back soon.

My wife and I called in for lunch a few weeks ago, it was a Saturday and the rugby was on later, while the e pub was busy we had a table easily, you don’t realise how big the pub is until your inside. The...

Visited The Bishops a few times whilst on holiday for a week, a lovely friendly cosy welcoming pub, we ate on the Sunday whilst the rugby was on and despite the place being packed with friendly locals the food and service was still excellent, very...

Very welcoming, great atmosphere, very friendly polite, helpful staff. They were very happy to make suggestions and tweak the menu to suit my dietary requirements. The food was absolutely delicious, the freshest fish you could possibly get, cooked to perfection and plentiful. The Bishops is...

Possibly one of the best and most generous cream teas I have ever been served. Plenty of clotted cream, strawberry jam, and butter in fact possibly a tad too much of each (I am not complaining).

A great find and on a lovely sunny day the garden is perfect to sit and eat in. Food was excellent and service swift and friendly. The real ale was also a hit and should be tried.

The best hot chocolate and mocha we've ever had! Went back every day of our mini break for one. Highly recommended for a quick stop. Toilets were clean and the place has a lovely atmosphere.

Nous y avons dégusté en terrasse un bon petit sandwich, avec une jolie vue sur la cathédrale.

What a find!! I would travel to St Davids just to eat at this pub. Fantastic!

Yummy Glamorgan sausages & fish pie yummy 😋

Gorgeous food and lovely staff :)

Lovely quirky pub. Sea Scape beer by Evans brewery was on top form, citrus and zesty, delightful. Food was good, the only demerit was that the table we had booked was sat at by another couple.

Lunch stop. Located in the heart of St David's. Veggie curry and Scampi/chips. Friendly and helpful staff. Nice ale selection. Nice relaxed feel. Dog-friendly

Absolutely fabulous. Arrived when it was heaving. Despite not booking they managed to find a table for 6. Food very good, but the star of the show was the fantastic service, bar and restaurant staff run off their feet but always pleasant and smiley.

Warm welcome good selection of food and drinks. Excellent service and atmosphere.

The Bishops is our standby restaurant when we visit St Davids. Always a friendly welcome and the food is excellent. Sometimes a little hicup with what you have ordered, but its no problem as the staff are happy to replace. Great place

Declinned to replace an off pint of real ale which I have never experienced anywhere else. Nice atmosphere in the beer garden couldn’t quite make up for this disappointment.

My wife and I were there on Satufay evening. It is a busy place, best to book. The food and servic were very good and staff gave us a friendly welcome. Reasonable prices.

Very good food , excellent service , dog friendly

Loved it spacious clean friendly

Wonderful food with a friendly team and a welcoming atmosphere.