The Carpenters Arms in Carmarthenshire

If you want tasty and plentiful home cooked pub grub then you cannot go far wrong with The Carpenters Arms. You get the warmest welcome, well kept beer, lovely wine and a feeling that the owners really do care about your whole experience with them. Nothing is too much trouble. We ate twice here and they even offered to cook something on Sunday evening when they are normally closed. (We declined but made sure we came back again.) The fish pie is stunning and the quantity of quality tasty meat in the steak and game pies is more than generous. Tuesday's pie and pint night was amazing value. Puddings are delicious too. We arrived as strangers and left as friends. We would not hesitate to return or recommend.

As a family of 8 we visited this great pub twice whilst on holiday in Laugharne. Owners are so friendly and welcoming, nothing is too much trouble. The food was amazing and home cooked, we all enjoyed everything we ordered - which was a wide variety. We ordered chicken and leek pie, scampi, cottage pie, steak. faggots and mash, burgers, a lamb shank special - all were cooked to perfection. The mash potato to die for! Wide variety of drinks available, special mention for the double dragon ale, the chilled Madri and house white wine delicious. Please visit as you won’t be disappointed and the owner’s deserve to do well, thank you both for 2 amazing meals. 16 in total and served hot and together!! 👍.

Pie and pint night. Wonderful home cooked chicken and leek pie. Generous portion and excellent value. Food was cooked to oder. Pub had a lovely atmosphere.

We went on 13.10.24 to the Carpenters Arms for Sunday lunch. My friend and I had a wonderful meal. We had plenty of roast beef and as many vegetables as we could eat , together with a large Yorkshire Pudding and horseradish. I had a delightful homemade apple crumble and custard for dessert and my friend had the ginger and lemon dessert. Both were yummy ! The staff were lovely, nothing was too much trouble. The fire was lit in the bar and the place was beautifully carpeted and very clean. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble. Apparently they’ve only recently taken it over 4 weeks ago from the previous owners. They deserve to do well!

This pub just reopened . Staff really welcoming .we went back twice as food was lovey . Local Residents welcomed us in Hope your Xmas menu goes well . Would definitely return

Under new ownership, a week only, when we ate there. Ordered gammon, egg and CHIPS but instead of chips was served with French fries!!! Not even asked if these were suitable and no contact from server after the dish was served. No receipt available from credit card machine….all in all a very disappointing experience.

My family and I stayed for an evening at the Carpenters Arms, and I have to say it was utterly wonderful from start to finish! We were greeted at the door with smiles and warm welcomes, before being shown to our lovely room: though our time at the Carpenters Arms was brief, I couldn't recommend it more to anyone and everyone!

Tried Sunday lunch which was great so decided to return for a evening meal and was not disappointed had starters nice but steaks to die for this was near Tenby but photo is the same?

If you are staying within travelling distance of The Carpenters Arms, don't go anywhere else for an excellent meal and good old-fashioned customer service- you know- the kind of service we used to expect! My family and I had a wonderful Sunday roast dinner on 21st July 2024. There was plenty of choice and nothing was too much trouble for Lotty, the cook or the bar staff. We were staying in nearby Pendine for a three-day break and Sunday lunch at this pub was definitely the highlight of our stay. We will certainly be returning on our next Welsh break. The food was of a high standard, as was the level of attention and care offered by Lotty to the members of our party who had mobility and other needs. Superb. Highly recommended.

We were passing and took the chance based on some reviews of the pub. We were the only ones in which was a shame. We both ordered the gammon and were pleased with what we received. The gammon was a good portion and value for money. Bar maid appeared to be doing the meals, was friendly and helpful with accessing the facilities for my disabled son. It was quiet for a Tuesday, but hopefully more people stop and eat there.

The welcome on arrival was very good and the room was ready very early and received notification. The Sunday Lunch we has was very good. The accomodation was very comfortable and good for the price.

Went for lunch with family. Two of us had gammon, two had soup. The soup came out in a bowl with no bread, the gammon was like thin bacon, egg looked deep fried, small amount of cold hard chips, served with carrots & broccoli 🤦‍♀️. Would never go again, or recommend

We called in here as Poon's Street Food was shut (although advertised they were open until 8pm). We ate in the restaurant area and ordered starters and a main. There were only about 3 or 4 other tables so they weren't busy. Our soup was at best, barely warm enough but we ate it. When the main course came my veg (Carrots and Peas) was cold! The lady running the bar who had also taken our order and was also waitressing took the food back to the kitchen. However, I heard the very distinct sound of a microwave door being opened and closed and then the "ping". When the food returned the plate was warm (it has been cold before) and my chips had "softened" due to being put in a microwave. But my veg was now hot. My husband was not overly impressed with his main either and he's worked as Head Chef and in hospitality so he knows exactly how to run a kitchen. He felt the portion size didn't justify the price tag and actually left hungry. Such a shame but looking at previous reviews there are other reviews mentioning cold food! I certainly can't recommend this establishment.

Friendly pub with good food. Menu varied, including mussels and whitebait. Good value and pleasant atmosphere. Well worth the 10 minute walk from the busy Laugharne pubs.

I purchased a glass of wine (Jack Rabbit, Pinot Grigio) which I had in a nearby pub the day before but this one was awful. Undrinkable. I took it back and said “I think this bottle may have been open too long . She said “I have just opened it” and refused to give me another glass. I had to purchase another small Prosecco. Then the meal was awful. Ready meals I think? Dried up and tasteless Definitely will not be going back

Friendly staff, a warm welcome, nice food, good (and quick) service, hot fire on a very rainy day and a lovely dog that was very patient with the kids

Im writing this as we are sat in The Carpenter's, next to a blazing fire, drinking a lovely pint on a comfy sofa with the most handsome dog whilst watching the rugby. Me and my partner both have full bellies after a beautiful meal which was cooked for us by a wonderful friendly landlady. I only wish we lived closer to this place as we have both agreed we could make visiting here a habit. What a great find. Fantastic place

What an absolute gem 💎 of a place. Lottie and your staff you should be so so proud. We have had an absolute blast here. What a beautiful place and even more beautiful people. Thanks so much for your wonderful service and food. We will be back!!! From the ' loud ' table!! 💓

Gorgeous decor, Christmassy vibe and lovely, kind staff. Yummy food! Owner is so nice and made sure everything was ok. Thank you for a wonderful time.

This is under new management and is now terrible! The manageress has no manners and is totally rude, she needs to go on a hospitality course! She didn't like us complaining about the food being cold and she didn't apologize. I could write a book about how bad it was but that would take too long on here. Need I say more? It was a horrible experience!

Well where to start... So I booked Sunday Lunch for my family as a rare get together and thought we'd try somewhere new. Upon arriving the place was inviting, and the two young girls were pleasant and polite. We were shown to our table to find there were no menus on the table. So as I got up from the table to go to the bar and ask this elderly lady came over with a note pad (later found out she was the manager!). I asked her please can we have a menu, she said I've got it here and waved a minute notepad in the air. She then quite rudely said 'are you listening' to my son as I was trying to get back into my seat, after asking my son to move in. She proceeded, quite rapidly, to read off her notepad the menu for the day. We asked what they had for kids and the reply was 'smaller portions of the adults.' After she took our order, she had the cheek to pour the rest of my sons diet coke can into his glass without even asking! We felt like we were back in school with a nasty school dinner lady. The bizarre experience was about to get worse. Our food was served STONE COLD as if it had been kept in a fridge. I went to the bar to complain and the young girl apologised and said she would sort it for us. The 'sorting' did NOT happen. The plates came back out, but it wasn't the food(veg) we had originally chosen for our plates. We were missing roast potatoes, we had veg on our plate that we hadn't chosen originally and there was now no gravy to be seen! We sent the plate back to ask for these extras and when they came back they were still cold! We are not in Bulgaria! When the young girl came to ask if things were ok, I said we were not paying for our food, but will pay for the drinks. The rude dinner lady then came to clear the rest of the plates and didn't even have the decency to give us any apology, although we did receive a scoul! Needless to say we didn't stay for dessert and we quickly scarpared never to return again! Afterwards I went to have another look at their Facebook page and it has since been taken down/temporarily or permanently. Gordon Ramsey and Alex Polizzi would have a field day today! AVOID SPENDING ANY MONEY OR TIME HERE.

We had a great meal at The Carpenters Arms, the staff and locals were so friendly and helpful. My husband loved the Thai fish cakes and I had one of the best fillet steaks ever! Don’t bother with the steak knife, it cuts like butter anyway. Thank you to Lottie and her team, we’ll be back for sure! 😁 My only regret is that we enjoyed it so much we didn’t take any photos. We’d recommend a visit for anyone wanting delicious and classic pub grub

this was a great experience for my family and I. A clean restaurant very friendly and helpful staff, and most of all reasonably priced and delicious food. Would definitely recommend it and will most certainly choose to eat there again.

Poor quality food and very small portions. One roast potato with a roast dinner!! Very poor customer service also, which could have saved future custom from us, family and friends. A real shame, as been there plenty of times under previous management and always been excellent food and service.

We wanted a Sunday roast with plenty of vegetables and we found it here! Tasty choice of meats, plus roast potatoes, Yorkshire pud, cabbage, carrots, mashed swede, parsnips, mashed potato, cauliflower cheese, stuffing and don’t forget the peas! Great value for money, extra gravy offered and service with a smile.

After we found these to accommodate us as a family of 5. We arrived was offered some drinks and asked to go to our table, which we had to find our selfs. We sat awaiting menus to be told no menus today. The lady was reading off a sheet of card. I asked what vegetarian and gluten options were available as the menu looked good online. I was then told they have nothing with the dietary requirements. For a family to be told that after being seated abit odd. The rest of my family ate well 3 of them Service was terrible the older lady waitress with dark hair and some sort of wet looking trousers was so miserable, she slammed the plates on the table without saying a word really. Really needs some customer service work done there. I then sat outside will the rest of my family ate, where I watched here serve another table completely different I guess they were regulars or her friends and had different food to what we was offered on the menu. Over all shocking

Fantastic Sunday lunch. Great choice and quality of food was great. Great value too. Friendly staff and great atmosphere. Will definitley return when in the area.

So sad to see this place has gone down hill. Visited it there today with my family from scotland not a good experience.Firstly they had no recollection of our booking which was made on Friday, then our drinks order was wrong after asking for half pints we were given pints. Shown to our table and our order was taken, after about a 20minute Wait the lady came to our table and asked if we were ready to order , while it was herself that took our orde in the first place we asked about having 2 meats from the carvery selection and was told there would be a supplement which was fine but then other people were ordering 2 meats and no supplement !, After waiting an hour and still no sign of our meal coming we went to ask would we have to Waite much longer the lady apologise and said it would be with us in the next 5 to 10 mins and that we could have the next drinks on the house! We had a further 20 minute Waite before meal eventually appeared and what a disappointment. The food was cold and badly cooked with no seasoning and no one came near us to ask if everything was ok. On coming to pay the bill, we asked to speak to the manager so that we could air our disappointment with the meal, the manager had a careless attitude and no professionalism in how to deal with her guests or complaints. Her reason for the bad service and food was that they had only recently taken over the businesses and they were still learning.

Good basic menu well cooked and served by friendly helpful staff. They even brought us an extra bowl of chips because the chef thought their weren't enough on the plate. We were made very welcome and we will definitely go back.

one of the best Sunday lunches in a long time, very tasty with plenty of veg and lovely gravy, The meat was so tender and lots of it, would highly recommend. The premises were spotless and the staff were spot on too, nothing to much trouble will definitely return in the very near future

Beautiful food! What a friendly establishment! Reasonably priced. Will definitely visit again when in that part of the country

Food was amazing, great, friendly and quick service. Waitress was extremely patient and gave us everything we asked for. Food was very nice and at an amazing price, would highly recomend.

This Pub/restaurant goes from strength to strength. We have just returned for a new season at a nearby caravan sight and the welcome was like long lost friends. The Food and service is brilliant would recommend to any traveller. All food cooked to order

We enjoyed our first visit so much we returned the following night. Staff are so friendly and welcoming and everyone spoke to us. Great home cooked food served hot with generous portions and excellent value. Lovely comfortable restaurant and great service.

Came here for Sunday dinner and it was absolutely amazing. There was a choice of meats, and two veggie options. A good selection of veg, loads of gravy plus a jug of veggie gravy with the nut roast, lovely roast potatoes and Yorkshire pudding. Didn’t...

We had Sunday Lunch today at the Carpenters and it was absolutely delicious. Home made and plentiful. The best I’ve had in a very long time. The service was brilliant, lovely blonde lady served us who was really friendly and professional. Thanks for a great...

Visited tonight with my partner, Staff was very polite and helpful and the food was beautiful. Will definitely return when in the area again. Thank you very much

After reading several great reviews here, booked a table for 4 for Sunday lunch. We walked for Laurghane village up the hill, we were staying in a cottage there. Took around 20 mins, but so worth it! We were greeted by the lovely blonde lady...

Was recommended to go here whilst in laughrne, and was definitely not disappointed. Had a Sunday lunch which was superb. Very friendly staff, and a lovely atmosphere. Dog friendly too, who was also treated to a little beef! Would definitely return whilst in the area.

What a great find such a welcoming pub with great food and drinks . From our first phone contact with Sian who managed to fit our party of ten in not but twice over a busy New Year weekend we could not of been made...

This is well worth booking for a meal, good choice of food, reasonable priced and very enjoyable hospitality, give it ago 😀

Just come from Sunday lunch here and I can’t praise it highly enough, even for somebody who would never put Sunday lunch as their first choice. However, it was my wife’s birthday and so she chose. Four of us went, the food was great and...

We visited last night , friendly staff, food was excellent, great value, and great atmosphere , highly recommend, hope to be back soon 😊

Visited this pub whilst staying in the area. We had pre booked a table which was ready for us even though we arrived earlier than planned. The staff were very friendly and helpful and our Sunday lunches were excellent....what more could you want !!! There...

Over the last week we have visited The Carpenters Arms three times, and every time we have had freshly cooked food that was outstanding . The staff were fantastic and nothing was too much trouble. This is the type of pub you wished you had...

Visted here for a roast dinner on our first day of our holiday and wow what a roast . Me and my dad had roast beef in which it melted in your mouth and my mum ha the turkey which also melted in the mouth...

Fantastic comfort fayre. Arranged a table at short notice and asked for a vegan option. None available until 5 minutes after the phone was put down. Callback.. Yes, we can do a vegan option. Fantastic - thanks Sian.. Traditional desserts too!

Very friendly welcome, great service with a smile , excellent pub meal at a reasonable price. Very impressed.

Visited for dinner. What an amazing experience ! Staff friendly, welcoming and helpful. Prawn cocktail was probably the best I’ve ever had, and steaks cooked to perfection. Incredible value for money. The Carpenters Arms is worth a visit.

We booked Sunday lunch here on the way to our weekend stay at Browns. The Sunday lunch was great with a good choice of veg and huge portions. The staff were really helpful and friendly and they all made a fuss of our dog with...

Well what can I say. 1 of the best Sunday lunches I’ve had. Sian and Chris were so welcoming and friendly made us feel very welcome. Mathew cooked the best bit of beef it just melted in my mouth. Thank you no1 team. We’ll definitely...

We found this place on Google maps. Staff so friendly like we'd been visiting regularly. Food great. Not fancy but good honest lovely food. Price was brilliant. We had 2 mains, 1 soft drink & 2 pints of cider. £31. So refreshing to have such...

Had an amazing Sunday lunch today. Plenty of meat and was able to get more veg when requested. The service was second to none, didn’t matter how busy they were they still had time for us. Staff treated us like family Wish we had a...

Called here for a curry on the Friday night, excellent portion sizes, the curry was so flavourful and chips were perfect too! We liked it so much we booked to come back for a Sunday lunch which was just as tasty. Veg was all beautiful...

They fitted us in even though we had no booking, on a busy Friday night. Staff were brilliant and very attentive. Food was great, mix of home cooked good pub grub. If you’re in this part of the world, give this place a try…you won’t...

Visited here a few times as on holiday in laugharne. The food was always great and the welcome and eagerness to please was outstanding

A chance discovery, staying in B&B nearby. Two thoroughly enjoyable evenings: a warm welcome for me and my dog; extremely friendly and helpful staff - and engaging regular customers. No-frills food; beers and wines at VERY reasonable prices. The highlight of a few days in...

One of the best Sunday lunges we have had. Gorgeous beef, turkey and pork with an amazing selection of veg. I could have eaten a while bowl full of the Swede! The two ladies who served us were lovely. Can't recommend the Sunday menu enough.

We had a car very during difficult times and they did a great job as it was very busy, well organized and great food really good quality so many thanks!

Brilliant pub food with lovely staff. Felt very safe. Pie was wonderful!! Great value and lovely puds!!

Lovely homemade food, huge portions! Hand sanitiser available at entrance and table service. Will definitely be visiting again.

We visited the Carpenters Arms for food and drinks with the family and we were really pleased we did! A shortened but varied menu catered for the fussy, vegetarian and carnivore. Sticking to Covid 19 regulations were evident from waiting to be seated to payment....

Lovely comfortable family room with all we needed for a great stay. Breakfast was lovely and dinner was fabulous, the hardest part is what to choose so we'll need to return soon to try more dishes 😋

Visited with friends for a midweek evening meal. A few other people in but not too busy. Excellent cooked steak, generous portions. Staff were friendly, all in all a lovely evening.

Me and my girlfriend were staying local and saw this pub on the way through, we thought we would try it and oh my god what a lovely friendly welcoming pub, the staff were welcoming and the food is out of this world, the portions are massive!! And the chips are amazing, definitely worth a stop!!

Just what you want from a Sunday carvery - a good range of quality food well cooked and in a friendly pub. Couldn't fault it.

We visited this pub for an evening meal mid January. Because it was out if season and so quiet they were about to close as we arrived. However they stayed open just for us and served us the most delicious home made curry we have ever had. We will happily recommend and return to this pub if we are in the area again.

We were staying in laugharne with friends decided to go here on our last night. We all agreed it was the best meal out we ve had for a while. The beef curry was superb the steaks melted in our mouths . Highly recommended

Food ok but place empty on a Saturday nightand with no atmosphere. Reasonably priced. Difficult to know what else to say.

Went there as renting cottage up road and a accomodated us well as 13 of us in total and at short notice. Food was good on the whole, the only thing that ruined it was the sauce for the steaks was curry sauce rather than peppercorn sauce!! We were made to feel welcome.

Reasonably priced food, well cooked and plenty of it. Very friendly landlady. A lovely pub to spend the evening in. Would recommend.

Pub recommend for Sunday lunch must book in advance.As promised the carvary was well presented and staff friendly. The three of us had the beef plus all trimmings. Veg perfect especially the parsnips. The beef just melted so tender. How they do this for less than £10 I don’t know.

Visited here twice with parter and grandparents, lovely clean rooms, super friendly staff and the locals! Beautiful Sunday roast!

Called at the carpenters for an evening meal. We all had steak, but my son had a 16oz steak. Steaks were lovely and the vegetables and mash. Owners and staff were really lovely and friendly. They could not do enough for you. Really friendly and homely atmosphere. Will visit again next time we are in laugharne. Highly recommended.

We went as a family for lunch food was wonderful the beef was so tasty melted in your mouth.would definitely recommend

Called on the off chance for an evening meal what a lovely surprise. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Menu extensive, meals huge and delicious, very reasonable prices. Highly recommended wish I lived nearer !

We live local to the carpenters and what can I say the food will not be beaten the price will not be beaten we have Sunday carvery almost weekly as it's so lovely all home cooked then we went this Friday for our anniversary where my Husband had mixed grill It was the best he has ever had I had hunters chicken which was just stunning the staff are fab there always helpful and checking that everything is okay

We sat in the bar because we had the dog with us. Very pleasant barmaid took our orders, we both had steak with a side order of onion rings. Well what a great meal, steak cooked to perfection, lovely salad & great onion rings. We couldn't believe how reasonable the food & drinks were, only reason I didn't give a five is because they had no decent cask ale on but a very enjoyable meal. Thank you.

Alison accepted a late evening booking and was more than helpful.

Went to a70th Birthday party on Saturday night. The food was excellent. Sandwiches were fresh and superb with plenty of filling. Freshly roasted meats. Great selection of food. Will recommend The Carpenters if anyone is thinking of celebrating a special occasion with a party. Sunday lunch is also really nice.

Really nice room, really nice welcoming people, lovely atmosphere, great food (with real homemade chips)

Strangely enough, most of the restaurants in the area of Laugharne, are closed Monday and Tuesday, but not the Carpenters Arms. The food was as good as the staff, who were young and keen.

We had an evening meal and I chose the mixed grill. Although I consider I have a good appetite I was defeated by it and took some of the meat home in a doggybag. Food was very good and so was the service.

This was our second visit to the Carpenters but the first for our Granddaughter and her boyfriend Like us they enjoyed.

I love this place. Great home cooked food, generous portions and a menu for vegetarians, meat lovers and a healthy eaters. Customer service was brilliant, and all for a great price. When we visit this area again this is where we will eat.

Pre booked a table for Sunday lunch. Warm and friendly welcome and even better food. Carvery was excellent, good range of meat and vegetables!

Lovely meal and very friendly staff. Definitely glad we came across this pub. Very understanding on allergies.

Another fabulous lunch.This is my fourth visit for Sunday lunch and I cannot fault it.On this occasion I took two friends and they were equally impressed.

We came here as a group of six when staying in the area to see the vintage hot rods race along Pendine sands.

It was our third visit to this friendly pub/restaurant. I had the stew with mash and peas,, the wife had the pork steak with new potatoes and peas. Both meals were excellent and served by a really friendly waitress who couldn't have been more attentive. Good value for money and great home cooking. We'll be back on our next annual visit to our favourite part of the country.

We called here after finding our planned restaurant closed. The landlord welcomed us despite it being a very busy evening with a caoch party taking up the main area. This resulted in only a short delay for our food being served. Dinner was well cooked and tasty.

First visit to the area. A very friendly Pub, helpful staff, and both food and drinks served promptly, AND the white wine was served ice cold --great . Wide choice of food, reasonably priced well cooked and really large helpings..

The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. The food was excellent cooked exactly as requested. The price was right too.

Had a cracking mix grill with proper pieces of meat cooked perfectly to my liking .staff were very friendly and helpful

very good for an inexpensive Sunday lunch, choice of 3 roast and plenty of vegetables, always popular

Booked in advance. Really enjoyed our meal.

Lovely and friendly from start to finish. Great food. Great portions. Very clean. Nothing too much trouble. Suitable for couples and parties alike. Highly recommended.

Fabulous stay for me and my fiance. The owners couldn't do enough for , the room was spotless and the breakfast lovely. We ate in the hotel and the portions were fab and the food tasty. Highly recommended.

We have eaten here on a few occasions this year 2019 and last year 2018 having only discovered this gem of a place a few years ago. If you want to have a very nice meal with friendly staff and not very expensive then this is the place. Great selection of meals also VERY large portions,definitely just like eating at your local with lots of friendly people , the staff even remembered us from the year before. Would definitely recommend a visit for an excellent meal .

Had 2 meals here. The staff were welcoming and friendly. The food was delicious and the prices and portions were excellent. The food was we’ll presented and fresh and would command a far greater price in most restaurants.