The Forge Lodge in Carmarthenshire

If you are in the area, just DO NOT THINK OF STOPPING at the Forge. The prices are HIGH and the food is diabolical. The big “turn off” was when I arrived at 13.00 the approx. 80 seater restaurant was empty. Where on earth the chef came from does not contemplate thinking about Do yourself a favour PASS and save yourself a lot of money.

We stopped here last year on way to Tenby and was so impressed we came back on way again. Fantastic food generous portions, reasonbly priced, lovely clean restaurant & toilets. Lovely staff. I highly recommend

stayed in one of the cottages sea view,on arrival the cottage was spotlessly clean,soon noticed there was no shower over the bath as advertised and the toilet seat was broken plus the water wouldnt go down the sink as the plug was jammed,we reported this straight away but the problem was never done meaning we all had to manage in en ensuite.The garden was shared not private like they advertised.The motel was closed one day for cleaning and the one evening we were phoning them they were shut.We had a meal to celebrate a birthday,we booked it but when we got there we were told they hadnt looked at the booking in book.They had run out of steak and chicken.The meal was boring but expensive.All in all a dissapointing stay.

Stopped for late lunch ,food was very good and price very reasonable . Service was efficient and polite.Tea was plentiful and extra tea bags . Always enjoy stopping.

Lovley breakfast, the most important part for me is a decent cup of tea to go with it and this has never failed in years of visiting the Forge, we will always call it that. Enjoyed breakfast, great service and the best cuppa with ample tea bags in the pot and extra hot water...brilliant 🔥 10/10 Trying to organise a big family breakfast before Christmas now 😋

Amazing lunch there today, service was good, food was excellent, meat was cooked to perfection and a wide ramge of veg, thanks once again

Far better years ago, massive downturn in quality, zero atmosphere, like having lunch in your nans living room, without your nan

This is a great place to stop when heading to either Fishguard or Pembroke Dock for the ferry to Ireland. The site includes a filling station offering some of the cheapest fuel on the A40 Trunk Road. Welcomed by cheerful, friendly staff. Tuesday is Pizza Day with a 10 inch pizza and a drink for just £12.50

Stopped for lunch, friendly staff and the food was really good and lovely atmosphere restaurant clean and tidy

Having heard a mixed review on the forge since changing hands we thought we would give it a try....we have been calling at the forge on the way home for years and like the simplicity of the food just like home cooked without all the fancy nonsense. It was as good as ever and the puddings were even better and well presented....so well done we will be back. For anyone doubting the place...please go back and give it a well deserved chance....happy we did !!

Have been visiting here for years but it has recently changed hands. Went today for a meal which was truly awful- chips stale and chicken as dry as a bone. Unedible. Not cheap either. Never again!

Been going there for years, but it has recently changed hands and the quality has absolutely plummeted. Awful food, give it a miss.

Well , what food and the staff were fabulous. 80th birthday party / get together. Fantastic. One member of the group was staying here for the night before catching the ferry the next day in Fishguard over to Ireland.

Very dissappointed..... lager tasted like it had been in pipe for a week...luckily my partner went for a bottle!!! Service was okay but not overly professional.... food...where do I start...fish definately not fresh (based by the sea!!!) Chips looked liked they been delivered by local chippie!!! Partner had burger and the extra cheese would be indescribable as cheese.. garlic pots, basically boiled spuds in garlic what I can only call as a floury gloopy sauce!!! The only upside...they were garlicy!!! So disappointed!!! Will not be returning!!!

Couldn't fault this place. Large room with comfy beds & good hot water in shower. Breakfast & evening meals were excellent. Home cooked food served hot & quickly. Use of the swimming pool was an added bonus. All the staff were very friendly & efficient. Room 9 5th - 12th Sept.

Ate here on a business trip and was very disappointed. The menu doesn't look like it has been changed for 20 years and neither does the décor. The steak was very tough so ended up leaving a third on the plate. On the upside the staff were very friendly.

Was a little disheartened that the burger ordered consisted of a meat patty & 2 parts of a sliced bun. Some extras to it would nice. (Tomato, beetroot, pickle, cheese - just an idea). My fellow diners loved their scampi and the choice of extras when asked. Overall it’s got friendly service, the place is a bit ‘out of the 80’s Would I visit again, yeah, but I’d give the burger a miss next time.

The service is excellent, you can see the chef cooking your meal. The atmosphere is calm and tranquil.

Stopped here on route to Tenby. Both of us had cod and chips. Really nice fish. Tasted fresh. Very large portions. We both had medium which was huge. Service was quick and friendly. A little background music would have given it a bit of atmosphere as it was quiet when we visited. The decor is a little dated as others have said but is clean and at the end of the day I'm more interested in quality of food. Reliable pub grub.

Lovely service and a very traditional restaurant. Affordable prices too. The food was nice and a good portion size. I was extremely disappointed when I saw that the chicken and mushroom pie was no longer on the menu. It was the most delicious pie I have tasted, please bring it back!?

Went on the off chance for some lunch . It was very quiet, so no atmosphere, but not their fault . The service was prompt and the food fine . The problem was, the whole place smelled of stale cooking . I don’t know if they have fan trouble , but they seriously need to sort it out ! I couldn’t wait to get out of there , and I felt as if my clothes were smelling terribly , and had a long journey to go . Won’t hurry back

As usual excellent food, good service, clean. Good value.This is the the perfect place between A cafe and a pub. Great for families. No waiting about you get seated, you get served, you get food, you pay, you go of you can order more drinks. It is what it is bug I’ve never been able to fault on the food.

Good food & service ensured a return visit on a very recent 4 night stay in the area. Very generous portions & a decent selection although not a big menu by many standards. The steak & ale pie & fish & chips were winners.

Nice friendly welcome. Breakfast was lovely with toast and marmalade for afters... Lovely tea and coffee... Fantastic.

Having decided that we were too lazy to cook, we decided to eat out in one of the local restaurants. Having had disgusting food in the nearby Savoy in a number of occasions the easy option was the Forge! Although it is like stepping back in time with regards to the decor of dark wood furniture I must say that the service and food were amazing. Staff are all local people so you can be assured of great Welsh service. The food arrived speedily following our order and I was stunned by the 4 thick cut lamb chops which arrived, all perfectly cooked with home made chips and a garnish of peas. Partner had the gammon which was huge. We returned again this week and sampled more from the menu and certainly were not disappointed. Will definitely be making this our go to place when we can’t be bothered to cook.

Came across the forge on our way to pembroke. Very nice food, i had a lovely prawn salad. A little pricey for lunch but very good quality food

Lovely food, good menu. Lovely friendly staff. Gorgeous chips! Easy parking. Seats a little uncomfy.

Poor variety for vegetarians (none if you're vegan). I always get stuck with the cheese and onion quiche which is tasty and plentiful, but boring and far too expensive. The decor is very old fashioned, the seats very uncomfortable and the atmosphere rather awkward.

Been here before! So know the score! Big car park, wheelchair ramps, bit dark inside!

Menu and decor straight out of the 80s, not necessarily a bad thing, but the food was poor. My chips were undercooked, and the batter on my battered plaice was soggy. Pretty inspiring. Go elsewhere if you can.

We often stop at the forge Lodge for dinner while on the way home from Swansea ,Cardiff back to Tenby the food is good wholesome homemade classics the garlic bread is a good Choice along with the gammon !

Called in early last evening on route to Pembs. Have lived in the area for years and years and have heard various reviews over that time. Can't believe I've never been before.

After many, many hours in the car, stuck in traffic, trying to get to Wales from Cornwall we eventually reach The Forge Lodge very hungry. It was great just to off-load in the lodge and go straight into the restaurant with a varied menu.

Un gran servicio. El personal era muy bueno y la comida fue con nosotros realmente rápida. Tuvimos una comida energéticamente.

Uno de un puñado de opciones disponibles para la gente que se aloje en la zona de la calle. Personal encantador y servicial. Muy oscura y lúgubre por dentro. Mesas y sillas de madera antigua. La comida estaba bien pero nada para morirse. Los niños...

Nos alojamos por una semana. La decoración es un poco anticuada, pero más allá de eso. Absolutamente maravilloso personal amable que era muy servicial. Buena comida también. En general, una estancia muy agradable.

No se desanime por estar cerca de la gasolinera Shell en la A40 y bastante oscuro, necesita un poco de modernización, que no me puedo quejar de la comida y el personal, nos quedamos muy satisfechos con nuestra comida. Buenas porciones calidad y fresca, volveremos...

Este lugar ha sido una parada ideal para una comida de calidad y si es necesario. La carne es excelente, filetes, pato y cordero galés. Además, habitaciones cómodas y un desayuno encantador. También es una buena sala de reuniones disponible a un costo razonable. Negocio...

Comimos aquí antes, esta tarde, tipo de lugar, no tan modernos como creen que va a ser en el interior, personal amable. Optamos por la 1./2 libra hamburguesa, que era agradable pero le falta nada preparado sino una ensalada encubierto en el plato, ordenó la "patatas ajo" que cuando resultó ser gratinado. ! Terminé pensando que era más como un café selecto que el restaurante se anuncia.

Ate here 2 nights on the trot and certainly didn't leave hungry !Starters were a good size and the mains were huge. Ordered half a duck and I thought they had brought me half a swan - it was so big it hung over both sides of the plate ! Nicely cooked and very tasty but could have done with a little more veg or garnish. I ordered it with a baked spud and all it came with was a few peas.Same story the next night, pork chop this time. Plenty of it and again cooked nicely but only a few peas to accompany it. A bit of a mixed selection would have been great.Good food and plenty of it - no major issues with the food.Served a nice Welsh real ale but it was kept in a fridge behind the bar, spoilt it a little because it was too cold. Real ale should be cellar temperature, cool yes but definitely not refridgerated.Breakfast was also good with a full choice including juices, fresh grapefruit, cereals, toast and a full cooked to order brekky. Very nice and a great start to the day.No hesitation about going again, will definitely visit in the future.

Lovely restaurant, comfortable room, swimming pool is an excellent plus. Friendly staff. Easy to find on the main road between Carmarthan and St Clears. Out in the country and very peaceful.

We stopped here on our way to Tenby and had lunch. Chips were very good better than the ones we had in Rick Steins place. Would stop again.

We have been visiting for the last 30+ years - my parents would bring us here as kids, and even though I know live in Australia, every time I visit Pembs, i have to come here for lunch.The prawn cocktail are yummy, and my husband swears by the gammon, I love the BURGERS - homemade and delicious - one of the my most favourite meals ever.Unfortunately i won't be visiting as much any more, due to the death of my father, but I will always be back for lunch when I am back!

Called in on our journey to Fishguard for breakfast. It was a little cold in the restaurant but the breakfast arrived quickly and was freshly cooked. Tea/coffee was included as was a large portion of toast . Foe £7.95 it was a good value stop off.

Excellent service and lovely staff, efficient and quick service.On our way home from The Royal Welsh Show and stopped for dinner, well worth it.

Very enjoyable stop on way home from carmarthen really friendly staff and good food steak and gammon both good quality and well cooked with reasonable prices definitely call again and recommended

We visited The Forge twice, while staying a short way outside St Clears, only finding it as we passed by to visit Anna's Zoo. What a find too, we decided to stop there on our return that afternoon, after spotting an advert by the road for the Sunday lunches.Very glad we did too.I am a wheelchair user, so can be an awkward issue. Not at The Forge, practically every table was accessible to me, With a few tables already set up to take wheelchairs. Which was something I had never seen before in any Gastro Pub.The first visit, I had the Plaice, which was amazing, very moist, beautifully bread crumbed but without it being too much. Chips were crisp and fluffy. My companion had the chilli, which smelt divine. and tasted that way too, according to her.After eating the fish and just a couple of chips, my worst nightmare came to pass, I have Chron's disease, you see and just at the wrong time, it came on with a vengeance.I went very pale, was huffing and puffing, trying to gain control of on coming pain and issues, sweat pouring from every pore. The staff were brilliant, instead of panic, one staff member asked if I needed help of any kind and then kindly left me to get on with it, while keeping a close eye on my companion, as she dealt with the situation.On second visit, i was in a much better condition and went straight for the Sunday Roast, as did my companion. I had the beef, Cherry had Lamb. We ordered extra roast potatoes and mini sausages in bacon.(pigs in blankets) along with Sticky Toffee pudding to take advantage of the 2 courses for £9.This time I was not the only wheelchair user present, and several other walking wounded disabilities, and I still didn't feel as if I was in the way once.The meat was done perfectly and melted on the tongue, the veg were just right, great carrots I must say, roasties were just right.Sticky Toffee pudding and custard, all made on site and just as it should be, no skimpy portions. . Amazing staff, Great meal, Fantastic atmosphere.

We came in here on the way back to catch the ferry in Fishguard. Its a very clean place, quite old fashioned but lovely. We ordered the Chicken Curry & it was beautiful, nice spice to it too. Then I had Apple Tart & Custard for desert & it was really nice too. Staff are really friendly too. Overall a lovely experience & we will be back again next time we are on the road

Welcoming staff, good food, clean and tidy. Will visit again when next passing this way. Nice old time feel to it.

Very boring salad with a spring onion thrown on top . Tough half a duck with hardly any meat . Tasteless overlooked microwaved jacket potato with cheap baked beans ( the only vegan option really or a sandwich ) . Worst £30 I've spent in a while . Waitress was very nice and helpful though !

On entering the Forge looks a bit odd how you sort of walk through an empty bar. It's pews style of table are quaint. The food is marvellous however. It's not posh, it's not poncey, but the food is tasty, it's really large portions. My steak and ale pie was simply lovely. Everything says homemade, it's seems to me, unlike lots of places, it is.Well worth a stop to get over the traffic around carmarthen. Highly recommended.

Not a regular, stop here two or three times a year but once again food was excellent. Can't really pick faults with anything, service excellent, food arrived within 10 minutes of ordering & pipping hot.Don't expect something fancy on the menu. Nothing changed on the menu for years but why change. Never had a bad meal & we find it's good value for money.

Stopped here (rather than the Little Chef a little further on) for a bite to eat with the family whilst on holiday near Carmarthen. Lovely menu, beautiful food and very friendly waiting staff, nothing was too much hassle, even our little 2 year old causing chaos, so thank you for a wonderful meal, we will certainly be stopping again.

we had stopped for petrol and spotted the resturant and decided to try as we were on holiday, we can only praise the staff for their friendliness and efficiency the food was served piping hot and was very enjoyable and the homemade lemon cheesecake was heaven

very nice place old worldly looking but food excellent all home made I had lasagne and my husband had scampi with a delicious salad then he had fresh strawberries with ice cream and I had spotted dick and custard all good and not over priced

Popped in here on our way to Tenby as we were starving. The restaurant was immaculate, they deserve their 5 star hygiene rating. The kitchen area is fully visible from the eating area and you could eat your food off the extractor fan hood which was absolutely gleaming! The food arrived hot and all home made .... EVEN THE CHIPS ..... I get so annoyed at frozen chips, but I was so pleased that my chips were real!! .... if you want a lovely meal, cooked beautifully in a spotlessly clean restaurant, then don't hesitate to pop into the Forge Lodge. Well done to the owners, you made our day and the homemade cheese and onion quiche was gorgeous.

Went for dinner, I had the gammon and my partner had the scampi, both dishes were delicious would definitely recommend this place for dinner.

As ever fantastic breakfast - never a let down, good quality produce. Friendly attentive staff and the best toast i've ever had!!

We had dinner there on a monday night as all the pubs in town don't serve any food on that particular evening. We decided to try The Forge. The restaurant was empty when we arrived. The smell of burnt fat assaulted our noses as we came in so that we didn't feel hungry anymore. I tried the cooked ham and a salad and they were OK. My Partner had an overcooked burger with a salad. Definitely not my type of restaurant.

Another good stopping off point on the A40 west to Pembrokeshire, or eastwards from holiday or the two (Fishguard and Pembroke Dock) Irish Ferries home. Linked to a petrol filling station and motel, the rrstaurant offers a good 'pub style' menu, which is always well cooked and served, and reasonably priced. Rarely busy, and used extensively by locals, this beats the normal 'comfort break' stops later on the M4.

We stopped here on our way home from a lovely weekend with the family in Sandy Beds. The staff were very attentive and the food arrived very quickly but we were disappointed in the quality.

The room at the Forge lodge were very large and was a pleasant surprise to have 2 double beds,plenty of coffee,tea biscuits and 2 bottles of water. The room was very warm and at times a bit too warm. It is on the main road but very quiet as set back from it. It had a lovely shower room but towels were rather small and thin. The staff were pleasant but did not talk to us very much but did seem to be doing lots of jobs would ring a bell on the bar or reception and somebody would come then go back to serving food if you wonted another drink you would ring it again.The breakfast was included in the price and was ok but would prefer to help ourselves as I found the cereal far to much that they put in and you had to ask for more juice etc. We did have a evening meal which was very nice and good value even thou I have never had a vodka & soda served in a brandy glass !!! We had chosen to stay here as they had indoor pool & gym and sauna....it was not unlocked when we arrived but asked and the guy was happy to unlock but we said it would be fine in the morning he said it would be unlock at 7 we went over early my daughter enjoyed using it but I found it rather cold..we had a lovely weekend here very quiet but plenty in the area to visit..you won't find many if anyone in the bar after 10 only the staff having a meal...

We called in this evening 17/12/15Ordered gammon chips and salad, didn't have to wait long big plates of food we only ate a bit of the gammon when we noticed it was discoloured, most of the gammon was black.We gave it back and had scampi instead, we didn't like the chips the place is a bit dated the only plus side was the waitressShe was friendly and very pleasant.We've passed the place many times and have always said we would have a meal there sometime, which eventually we didBut I'm afraid we won't be going backVery disappointed.

The A la Carte menu is very well priced and we had the garlic tiger prawns and the mackerel pate to start - both excellent, then grilled trout and welsh lamb chops to follow, both very fresh and cooked to order tasted delicious. Desserts are very generously proportioned and the Welsh cheeseboard enough for two! Friendly and efficient waiting staff, nothing too much trouble, but not overpowering. We will definitely stay again.

It's not glamorous and its standard Pub fare menu wise, but good value and compared to many others in the area it's got friendly service and apparently the steaks are great. I wish kids options had a few healthier options and that the interior just felt a bit brighter. It's fine and of the eateries on this stretch of St clears, it's definitely preferred.

Probably one of the best sirloins I have ever eaten. Good old fashioned customer service with attentive staff. Breakfast cooked to order and again excellent quality. The back bacon rashers are more like mini gammons! Cant wait to go back and try the Sunday lunch!

Not much choice in St Clears so tried the Forge and we were disappointed. The menu does not have a lot of choice. We ordered garlic bread as a starter and after a long wait it arrived just before our main meals. My wife's cod had lots of bones and both our chips were under cooked.

We are from Newport and as a family entered the St Clears 10k run on the weekend (30th August 2015) and were looking for somewhere to eat afterwards and found this place.The food was excellent the staff were extremely attentive and made us very welcome.Considering there were 17 of us we were not only amazed at the food but also the service.

Fine for a night , situated right off dual carriageway, reminded me of an American motel . Is a bit dated but clean and friendly

We have been visiting the Forge Lodge for years, both when we lived in Pembrokeshire and now whenever we are on holiday there. My husband loves eating there and tries to stop whenever we pass that way. It is good enough to make him drive the 25 miles from Pembroke just for a meal) Some people might find the restaurant lay- out strange, being in sort of straight lines of booths but it works well. The staff are lovely there and make the diners feel really welcome. They are attentive, and relaxed enough to exchange a few pleasantries but the service is prompt and the food is always delicious. The menu is probably basically unchanged in a good few years but there is all the variety one needs to choose from .Although it is nicely presented, don't expect fine dining, just good wholesome food served by cheerful friendly staff.

A lunch break on our journey west.Clearly some parts of the premises are recently refurbished/extended to a high standard, particularly the toilet facilities however the overall impression of the main dining area is that of a 1960s diner in need of modernising!That said the restaurant did however serve truly excellent chips with our lunchtime snack proving the first impressions cannot always be relied on! :-)

Stayed in the lodge and was very good. I was a little worried upon arrival being so near the ,aim road but the sound did not travel at all resulting in a good nights rest had by all. It was nice to have a dip in the pool to end the day and a steak in the restaurant was good too.

We stopped here on our way down to St David's cathedral. It was an hour into our journey, and was convenient to stop as it is situated by the side of the road.We had a very nice pot of tea and scrambled egg on toast which we enjoyed. The butter and marmalade were in dishes, so you could help yourself to as much as you wanted. The full breakfast looked good on the next table, but obviously we did not taste. I appreciate some reviews found the décor a bit tired, but it was clean and we thought it was good for a break on our journey

Wir wollten Abend Essen und waren nicht übermäßig auf Extras aus. Das Lokal ist altmodisch, die Bedinung langsam, das Essen in großen Portionen, aber halt nur Pub-Qualität. Steak war zu sehr durchgebraten.

If you want a hefty portion of standard pub food nicely cooked and fresh, and at a reasonable price then this is fine. I had a huge pork chop, chips and peas. Not a gourmet experience by any stretch of the imagination. There ice cream desserts are huge and really good. The initial service was poor (not given a menu, had to chase someone to take the order) but once we sat at the table we were well looked after.

Not at all attractive & food was mediocre at best!! How on earth can you burn scampi?!! Really tired decor & verging on the totally grotty!

We loved staying at The Forge Lodge and decided to stay an extra couple of nights..The accomodation is clean and comfortable and the restaurant serves excellent meals and all at a reasonable cost..We will always use this Lodge when we come to Wales ?It even has a llittle indoor swimming pool for it's guests

Stopped here for Sunday lunch four adults on the way home from Tenby as it ideally located on the A40. Very good and enjoyable roast beef and turkey dinners quick, efficient and friendly service.

Very good, nice place with the family, nicer than a cafe but not quite a pub. No frills old fashioned road side eatery ( what Little Chef should be). It's all home made. The Ribs are excellent value (see pic) couldn't believe the portion size. Worth a stop if you've been down Pembrokeshire for the day.

Yes a bit expensive but convenient, nice portions fantastic desserts one and 2 spoons sort of dessert. On the site of a Motel and Petrol Station. Really friendly and helpful staff.

called in on the way to Tenby having never been there before was a little dubious as they were redecorating at the time but the staff were really friendly the homemade lasange was delicious and the homemade burger was just as good will definately be going back

Quite a bit of choice on the menu, and especially the chops were appreciated, but lacked a little sparkle. Staff lovely.

Stopped here for an evening meal. Restaurant dated and felt a little cold. Asked for a childs portion of the homemade curry as this is what my son wanted, but told not an option and had to settle for the typical sausage and chips from child's menu. I opted for the homemade curry, which unfortunately was quite tasteless, not enough of it and slightly overpriced.

Left Kent at 6 am to go to Pembrokeshire. Did not want to stop at a motorway services for mediocre food, so stopped at Chiswick Bp for a coffee and danish, then hit it all the way to the end of the M4, after leaving the M4 The Forge was the 1st cafe / restaurant on the westbound carriageway of the A40. What a result, 2 courses of a full breakfast, good coffee for 2 only £20-00 including a good tip. Lovely staff and theee best sausages, can only assume the lodge is as good, as the private owners obviously take care of the place and take care choosing their staff