The Old Chemist Inn in Pembrokeshire

We dropped in here after seeing what Saundersfoot had to offer. It was dog friendly and the host was warm and welcoming. It was a Wednesday so Curry Club day but other food was available. I had a Beef Madras which tasted nice, all home cooked. It was not too spicy. My Wife had the Chilli Con Carne which she enjoyed. The home made chips were lovely as well. I had an IPA from the local Brewery which went down a treat. The venue had a country pub feel but it overlooked the beach and seafront. It was a little tired and dated but felt comfortable and cosy so no complaints.

Great price, poor quality...... Curry? No Indian spices. Just loads of pepper. Come on, chef? It looked great on the menu, but the (lamb) rogan josh wasn't even close. A disappointing experience!

had drink and a meal here , the views from the windows/ terrace are excellent... a very enjoyable evening... a heads up to the staff who were all very pleasant and one lad in particular, who when we couldn't get a taxi back to our hotel very kindly gave us a lift back,,,

Frozen fish, chips and peas and a glass of very off cloudy beer! We paid just under £19 each for this offering which was so disappointing. Wouldn't mind if they gave you a decent portion of the frozen chips but just a hand full and a few scrappy bits deftly hidden under the soggy fish. Not surprisingly we both had bad tummies the next morning!

Excellent pub and restaurant which opens up onto the beach. Function room down stairs where they have entertainment. Dogs allowed

Very busy and popular place, we managed to get a seat on the upper terrace to enjoy a drink before going on to lunch. The terrace leading onto the beach was packed with customers having a bite to eat.

We loved sitting in the garden overlooking the beach - well, sea as the tide was so high! It was lovely to sit and watch and listen to the waves crashing against the steps up to the courtyard. They had an excellent range of drinks and the food was delicious! We had the hake burger (a special) with seaweed butter, which was absolutely stunning! A fantastic atmosphere, beautiful location and good service!

What has happened to the Chemist since being taken over last year? the locals are no longer considered!!!! It used to be the only real Pub in the area which looked after its regular trade. Remember us from November till March??? Now they have increased the prices and withdrawn the loyalty benefits at the same time . The local draught beer tend to be very home brewish and usually flat. Best of luck when the holiday makers return home

Approached the bar to request a table. Older male me simply turned his back to speak to younger member of staff. He appeared to be in charge. Waited a few minutes then went elsewhere . Manners cost nothing. Beyond rude.

Had the nicest crab sandwich here! Friendly atmosphere, quick service. Dog friendly, and plenty of room out the back to sit in the sun

Really disappointed the place and staff are lovely but ordered a Leon curry the chicken was tough 😕 the rest of meal ok though.

The back garden on looks to the sea and has lovely views but we chose to sit on the inside. The place was very busy and what we did not anticipate was the long delay between ordering and our food being served. My wife ordered beer battered cod and I ordered Cajun chicken. The cod had far too much batter and the chips seemed to be multi fried as they were oily and on the dry side. In my opinion it appeared that they were short staffed and hence the delay in getting our food. The garden location of the inn has nice sea view. There was choice of local Harbawr beer. Would recommend this restaurant but personally would not go back in a rush other than to spend time in the garden area.

3.5*, good rather than average or very good. Chilli was enjoyed, good portion too, scampi and chips lovely, peas cold tho, scampi VERY slightly overdone, service with a smile, 😊, really pleasant staff, I found where we sat not great, but not much can do cos of pub layout, we sat outside on the balcony afterwards, with a drink, really lovely to watch the sea and the dogs ☺️

If you can get a table with views of the beach and the sea it’s a lovely spot to sit and relax..dog friendly also..we didn’t eat but enjoyed drink out in the rear yard, be aware it can get very hot, it’s a proper sun trap

Called for Sunday lunch. Absolutely delicious. Yorkshire puddings huge, and roasted potatoes crispy. Super welcoming staff too . Would recommend if in area.

We have enjoyed our visits whilst on holiday in Saundersfoot. Whilst we have not eaten here this time we have enjoyed the outside space right by the beach with our dogs who have always been made to feel very welcome

After reading all the reviews visited here and spent many a night in here . What a cracking pub with the most friendly staff. Never tried any food but what we seen looked lovely. Came in has customer's but came out has friends. But our Yorkshire Terrier Jack was the star of our group of 4. The staff fell in love with him has did many customer's. Highly recommended and will ge back next year. Thanks to all.

What a find this place was. We had a holiday flat 200 yards away and decided to give it a go for lunch.we managed to get a table just outside on the decking with the most perfect view. We ordered our lunch, my husband chose cawl I had cheese ploughman’s both were lovely. We were enjoying the sunshine and view so much we had another bottle of wine. Perfect way to spend a sunny afternoon on holiday. Only downside there wasn’t enough staff, the queue at the bar was manic, eventually staff that had been sitting outside went in to help the frazzled lady after she’d shouted is anyone going to help?!? That aside we will most definitely go back when we return to Saundersfoot.

Just a brief stop after a long walk, a drink for me and the kids. Lovely to sit ourtside and the staff were friendly. Not too crowded and a good place to catch the sunset, a pub pub if you know what I mean.

beef and ale with stilten was delicious as well as the scampi staff very friendly will return when next in Saundersfoot

Very nice food good service lovely staff good beer brewed locally in Tenby dogs welcome weather still warm to sit in the beer garden nice new cellar downstairs if weather turns bad

We was a party of 6 adults and 2 children on holiday, I asked if one of the meals could be egg beans and chips as my husband has a very limited diet , all items that were on the menu, and was told by the bar staff they wouldn’t sway off the menu, very frustrated obviously can afford to lose £200+ for such a simple meal. Went to the captains table inn nice meals with no issues.

Amazing!!!! Best chips I’ve ever tasted. Also heard another customer saying the same. The prawns were so fresh and the staff were really friendly and helpful. Ploughman’s is definitely recommended! Great beer garden on the beach. What a view!

Great food and excellent value. Staff really friendly and helpful. Located to the left side of the beach a short walk from the main carpark

We had an impromptu dinner at the old chemist Inn. They were able to accommodate us to eat. 1x beer battered cod and 2x burgers. Went down well. Really busy but reasonable wait, with drinks and a view not a problem. Everyone enjoyed! Thanks all!

Found this place while looking around Saundersfoot, blown away by the beer garden, it literally has a gate onto the beach. After our drink we went via the gate and walked back to our hotel across the beach. Returned following evening to have evening meal which was beautiful, hubby had burger and chips which he said was delicious, I had steak and Stilton pie and chips, also delicious. Harbwr inn was recommended for food but was fully booked, turned out the old chemist is now run by harbwr and serves the same food but in a lovely beer garden. The beer garden is a proper chill out area, so glas harbwr inn was fully booked and we are here!

Visited the chemist more than once this year whilst on our hols as previous experience was good,this time round was even better,the staff were definitely on the ball, friendly and quick service,on one visit a member of staff was very helpful in going through different types of drinks, had a light bite to eat but was definitely enough to fill us up,would recommend the chemist 100%

Loved this place. Stumbled across it on a rainy evening walk around Saundersfoot. The table at the bottom of the beer garden has one of the best views I’ve seen for a while and I could sit there for hours watching the beach / people coming and going! We sat inside for a while too and the staff were lovely and friendly. Our dog was with us and they are very dog friendly, direct access to the beach was a plus. Didn’t eat there but the food did look good.

busy place on the beach with good outlook. Friendly staff! Food mediaocre. The curry less than satisfactory! Best to keep any dish off the menu if it's not prepared properly. The curry was pretty awful!! - only gives the place a negative reputation

In Wales this weekend you can still only eat outside. It' 9-12 degrees so the warmth of the welcome is what matters and this pub is doing everything it can to provide that - and deal with the huge number of people - who are out and about this holiday weekend. The garden is sheltered and right on the beach. The food is fine, the drinks come quickly. What's not to like!

We are staying in Saundersfoot on Sunday, 1st May and wanted to book a takeaway Sunday lunch. As we have eaten here before, I rang up on Saturday 24th April to enquire whether they would be offering a takeaway service. The lady who answered told me they hadn't decided yet and suggested I ring back the following Wednesday to check. I rang Wednesday lunch time and was told by the man who answered that they would be doing lunches on Sunday but that they hadn't yet done the menus and suggested I ring back later in the afternoon. I rang at the end of the afternoon and was told, "we are too busy to take any orders so ring back between eight and nine this evening. I promptly rang Harbwr who were extremely polite and efficient and promptly took my order for Sunday. Throughout this awful pandemic, I have had so much sympathy for the plight of pubs and restaurants but it appears that the staff at the Old Chemist don't want business. Perhaps they have enjoyed getting money for nothing through the furlough scheme for too long. Oh well, they have just lost over £100 worth of income. Well done!

Called in for a couple of drinks. Staff were excellent. Great pub with a sea view. Very friendly and welcoming.

Thank you for a lovely evening Rita and Kim we loved the fish and chips and James practically cleaned his plate of the cheeseburger and chips Great social distancing, everyone’s health and safety taken seriously in these crazy times A wonderful family run pub and restaurant highly recommended. On the beautiful seafront of saundersfoot

Very friendly pub, lovely meal, very reasonably priced. Right on the seafront Very impressed with Covid measures

Called in here for food and drink. Covid rules were simple and easy to follow. Personalised table service was warm, friendly and attentive. Beer was excellent. Sadly, because of Covid, the menu has been reduced, but the quality of the food is still high. If I ever live in Saundersfoot, I would be delighted to have this as my local.

We recently enjoyed a visit to this pub in Saundersfoot on our first visit to Pembrokeshire. We didn’t eat but we thoroughly enjoyed the drinks on offer and the service of the staff. We sat outside and had table service. Drinks arrived promptly. And just over the other side of the wall is Saundersfoot beach. What’s there not to love?!

My wife and I popped into The Old Chemist for a drink and we were greeted by the very friendly host Jooles. Prior to coming in she explained the rules around Covid-19 and we filled in our details. We were then shown to our table where we had prompt table service. The Old Chemist is a very clean and welcoming pub and we would recommend to others most definitely and my wife and I will be returning when we are back in Saundersfoot. Thank you for your hospitality

Called in here for an afternoon pint whilst holidaying in Saundersfoot in September. Doom Bar and Thatchers Haze, perfect.Sat in the beer garden and enjoyed the great view.Covid safe and very friendly. Table service.Didn't eat here as they'd stopped doing food at 4pm.

This restaurant has changed since COVID. The tables have all been replaced by 'booths' and hand sanitiser is available on entry. The food is still delicious, the customer service is great and all the dishes are good value for money. However they no longer serve steaks. Do not visit if you want steak!

We have returned to saundersfoot this year during the Covid-19 pandemic post national lockdown. I have to say that all the staff have been on point ensuring people are following the rules in place to keep everybody safe. Be prepared to be told off if you are caught flouting the rules! Very accommodating for us and our dog, good beer and good food albeit a reduced menu during these uncertain times. Would highly recommend if you are visiting Saundersfoot to pop in and enjoy the amazing sea view from the vast beer garden. We will certainly be returning in 2021!

excellent service, with good social distancing using waiter service and one way in and out to keep people apart.

Called in again with my wife and our Labrador, very good checks at entry and plenty of space between tables, friendly staff ,we sat outside this time just for a drink, which was table service, the food we have had before is good,but upon leaving there were several men sat together inside not social distancing, this is bad.

Visited twice once for a meal which we pre booked and one for a drink ,both time the staff were lovely. All done very safely staff wearing Visors . Food was lovely I had fish and chips good portion size and beautiful fish. Will be returning on our next visit

Complete disregard for the whole covid situation. They allowed a group of easily a dozen men (plainly not from the same household, looked like a stag party) to sit together and wander around the beer garden completely unchecked. We left in disgust, along with many other people who were just enjoying a drink in the sunshine whilst adhering to the covid rules. If there's a spike in Saudesrfoot we know who to blame!

Visited twice in w/c Sept 7th . Good no nonsense Covid procedures meant that as an older couple we felt very safe . Food - fish and chips , prawn sandwich,- were well presented and tasty. Comments regarding unfriendly staff in other comments are misplaced in these difficult times. I found all the staff to be friendly and effecient and successfuly balancing the Covid restrictions with giving customers a good experience

Really good atmosphere here Covid Friendly throughout Felt very safe amongst guests. Food and drink quite reasonable and staff very friendly Will definately return and would recommend a visit

We had dinner here and were not disappointed - great pub food and great choice of ales. We had dinner overlooking the bay from the pub garden which was a great way to start our break in Saundersfoot. They were well organised in taking people's details on entering, ordering food and drinks.

Great pub and good food with lovely atmosphere and friendly, helpful staff. The beer garden overlooks the sea and serves as an idyllic place to eat or just enjoy a pint. Definitely recommend!

Great pub with lovely food. Overlooking the beach, staff friendly and dealing with COVID perfectly. Dogs welcome too 🐾🍻👍🏻

I visited the old chemist last weekend and was absolutely appalled by the customer service I received from two of the women that worked there. I can only remember the name of one, kim and another Burnett lady. She was extremely authoritative, this trait maybe good for someone in the army but for someone who is working in a "friendly" pub its not a good trait! She was so rude!!! she treated us like we were about 5/6 years of age, when in fact we were all around the age of 30. The other lady that I cant remember the name of was also very rude to one of my mates and made her leave the table which she was staying at to look after the drinks while her mates were going to the toilet. Instead of asking her to take the drinks outside politely, this rude lady moved the drinks with anger and told my friend to move now! Others in the pub saw this reaction and were also EXTREMELY shocked of the behavior of someone that worked there. We were planning on staying there a lot longer and having a few more drinks but as we were so pissed off with the customer service we left straight after the food. On a positive note, the food was good so kudos to the chief.

Fully Covid19 compliant....very thorough and also thoughtful of their "regulars" and visitors. All staff were friendly and service was excellent. Very friendly place with amazing terrace views over Saundersfoot beach. Would recommend for a drink and also a very modestly priced bar meal.

Full COVID protocols in place. Instructions given, meal and drinks orders taken before we sat down. All further drinks orders taken at the table. Meals came served in cardboard cartons, disposable wooden knives and forks with paper serviettes. Condiments were in sachets. Food came very quickly and was hot and tasty. I tried to book for 5 people the previous night but they don’t take bookings and operate on a first come first serve basis. We took a chance and had no trouble. We like the Old Chemist and when we come to Saundersfoot we always have a meal there. They have a good selection of beers and the food is good. Well this is not the usual type of visit, but they are open and providing a service which can only be positive in these strange times. Staff were friendly and efficient with excellent service. Lady who took our original orders was like a Sergeant Major but it was friendly instructions of “do’s and dont’s” which is necessary. Plenty of hand sanitiser. Well done Old Chemist!!

Truly professional, great service with a smile, followed the Covid rules to the letter, fantastic food and drinks, perfect view, we’ll be back :-)

We called in for a couple of drinks, really friendly waitress looked after us, nice place with quite strict Covid restrictions.

Hidden little gem in Saundersfoot - weather wasn’t great but umbrellas outside kept us dry and great sea views with a spring tide!Service was attentive and they tried to keep everyone safe ... food was reasonable fare and the kids loved the caterpillars all over the greenery on the walls :)

Nice cod, in tasty batter with fries, lovely lady Kim that served us all evening with Covid restrictions.

Me and my partner have Been going to the pub for years,whilst visiting Saundersfoot and the food, drinks, service has been amazing however The pub has only just re-opened with covid-19 with Welsh government guidelines, we were booked/paid a deposit for 6.45pm, we had to wait outside in a queue till 7.30pm as there was a seating delay??, the menu was limited and alot of fried chip shop style food, we waited 90 minutes for our food only to be told glamorgan sausages had sold out, but we noticed another table had been served before us that were behind us in the queue,Our food was terrible very greasy ,We heard that the original chef has left, My advice would be a better choice menu with a chef who can cook,as we will not be returning again.

Visited this popular pub just over a week ago when the virus was just kicking off. We were blown away by the thoughtfulness and care taken by the lovely lady behind the bar. She found us a table away from other people and made a special place for our dog. Tables and menus were sanitised and while we were eating the wonderful food, we noticed her cleaning door handles etc. Great service from welcoming staff. Will definitely be back when all of this is over

Excellent food. Friendly service. Reasonable prices. Good beer. The staff new there stuff when it come to gluten free food. Would be 5 star if they had some gluten free deserts.

Booked the appointment by phone arrived 5 min early was asked to go in the bar with my family my mother 75 and my boy 5 years of age , stinking dirty pub and the landlord swearing by the side of me , had to leave the pub with steam coming out my ears , had a phone call asking where we where do yourself a favour don’t bother

Approximately 30 friends and family celebrated an 80th Birthday.The buffet supplied by The Old Chemist Inn was second to none.There was a copious amount of food,both hot and cold.Every empty dish was replenished and no-one went hungry.It was warm and comfortable,and the staff were very friendly and attentive.Would certainly recommend it.

Great place to go for Friday night tapas. You get a up to 5 dishes for £20 which was enough for a couple. There wasn’t much selection but the food was lovely, well cooked and full of flavour.

The old chemist is a lovely pub, great atmosphere and the log fire is welcome o a cold winter night. We had drinks and food in the restaurant which was very good , the service is excellent

Much enjoyed the variety and value of their Tapas - currently on Friday nights. The atmosphere is good and the service friendly.

Really good & very tasty chicken kebabs, came with flatbread, couscous, coleslaw & salad.......... yes awesome. I ordered an extra portion of chips but unfortunately had to waste them cos the meal was very filling, although the chips were really good too. I Ave had similar meal in Harbwr but the Old Chemist meal was by far the better. Dog friendly which is fab. Lovely staff & price was good too.

We stayed in Saundersfoot in Feb 1/2 term. This was before the season “opened” so many places were closed or had restricted opening times. We ate here on the 1st night, mostly having the specials and they were great. 4 meals inc a couple of drinks & 2 desert bought change from £70. Back home in Brum, that’s not especially unusual for one person. Spent part of the 2nd afternoon in the bar. Very dog friendly, with a log fire on the go. Nice beers and a friendly atmosphere. We stayed nearby, but would definitely make a detour to visit here again.

We booked a table with our dog and were given a warm welcome. We were both impressed with the meal and the service. I had the Fish Gratin which was packed full of tasty fish and my husband loved his huge Hunters Chicken. He’d was also delighted to have a choice of real ales to choose from. Can fault the food or the service and I would recommend

After a traumatic day visiting ana hospital to have my friends wrist put into plaster after breaking it on the beach we came back to Saundersfoot starving cold and feeling really out of sorts so the appropriate place was to go to the chemist we were greeted by a lovely lady who made us feel welcome and we had a nice chat and a laugh it was about 6 o’clock in the evening so we had a nice windows Seat I ordered scampi and chips my friend Lainee Order the curry both were delicious and it really made us feel much better after a very tiring day again thank you for the lady who looked after us and made our evening most enjoyable thank you .

We took a detour to Saundersfoot on our way to Tenby for a Birthday weekend.

What a fantastic atmosphere in the Old Chemist Inn!!!

Good little pub on the strand in saundersfoot, great to call in for a drink or food, good atmosphere, friendly staff and dog friendly,

We read a good review of this pub which we'd passed by before, as the street frontage just didn't look much like a pub.

Had dinner on a wet evening after driving for 6 hours from Colchester. Lovely welcome, excellent service and fab food. We returned for Sunday lunch next day! Highly recommended.

We went here as a family of 4 adults plus our dog whilst on a weekend away. We had booked a reservation as advised by other tripadvisors and so glad we did. Although it was very busy, we didn't at all feel that we were neglected. Food was absolutely gorgeous. My son had the tapas which he said was so delicious and a good variety to choose from. The other 3 of us had delicious starters. Camembert bites and garlic mushrooms. Hot and delicious. I chose steak for my main and it was so tender. Nice home made onion rings were huge.. lovely. The staff here are very efficient and go out of their way to make sure all is well with the food. Our dog just sat and chilled and plenty of room for her at the side of the table. We will certainly return when in the area.

Lovely food in the restaurant, good quality and delicious.

Always made to feel welcome in here with the dogs. Lovely seating area outside to take good advantage of the weather, which was really good during our stay. Live music played over the weekend.

Quite a lively pub, fairly busy for a Sunday. The one thing I did notice was how quickly glasses were cleared, any glass with only a mouthful left was cleared away as soon as it was left unattended. My wife put her gin on the table to answer the phone, neither of us saw the glass go but a good measure of gin went missing, the barman was uninterested when asked about it. Time to leave we thought.

A group of 11 of us ate here on our walk, and we had prebooked a table. We got there early, but they were able to serve us drinks and then take our orders as soon as the kitchen opened at noon. The kitchen is on the floor below but our waitress worked very hard going up and down the stairs, and we all got our meals promptly. A good choice if eating in Saundersfoot.

Everyone in the know descends on The Old Chemist for Sunday lunch .... so book!

Popped in to get out of the rain and had originally planned to go somewhere else for food but then I spotted a specials board so decided to stay and eat here.

staff very friendly, lovely ambience. different real teas, given timer to brew correctly, coffee was good too

We booked a table in advance as we wanted to take our dog with us for an evening meal.

What can we say the food the drink the people wonderful the lovely landlady can not do enough for you.

We had a week in Saundersfoot at the begining of the month and ate at The Old Chemist Inn three times.

Visited & had meal at Chemist just over two years ago. Lovely atmosphere, clean, great welcome, good food. Gone. Greeted by incredibly loud music, dirty tables, unsatisfactory toilets and a horrendous cluttered mess outside. What’s happened here ?

A return visit to this restaurant. Not a good start had to push our way in through the door as this was the smoking area. Standards have dropped considerably since my last visit. Wont be returning

Visited on a Thursday evening with 6 other friends and 4 dogs.

This was a return visit to the Old Chemist early one September Sunday evening, seven years on from the first. We had pre-booked and received a warm welcome. It was a lovely evening and live rock music was being played in the outside area near the beach.

Clean friendly atmosphere good food and selection of beers wines etc. Great value for money. We had salmon mousse followed by cod and chips and lasagne. A beer and 3 glasses of wine all for less than fifty pounds!

Nice food and comfortable surroundings. Very attentive staff. Nothing fantastic but a nice place at a fair price.

Went here for sunday lunch we did not book but got there at 12.00 prompt was getting busy not long after... the meal was really nice and good value for the quality really nice would recommend

Wow what a night sat 7/9/19 the chemist was rocking just wonderful the food also was just delicious thank you well done Rita and team xxx

We were told about a band playing . The Surf Lamas . Beer garden and Pub totally packed . Bar staff were friendly . Prices ok . Friendly atmosphere . Band were outstanding

Called in on a dull, rainy afternoon, it is a nice pub/ restaurant, good atmosphere, good choice of beers ,if it is sunny it is lovely to sit outside right by the beach, well worth a visit

Tapas was ok good selection and the portions were ok. Can't say it's the best I've had but a fair effort considering its part of a pub menu. Service is good staff very friendly.

We had never been her before although we've been to saundersfoot many times, once we had been it became our local for the week, and will be next time we're down there

We visited Saundersfoot whilst exploring and were recommended the old chemist inn for dinner. We hadn’t made any reservations so were pleased to be offered a table for 4 adults and 3 children even though it was on a lower floor. (The main floor overlooks the beach so we weren’t surprised that it was full!) the ales were lovely and the food was of a very good standard. Best of all the service was very impressive. The team of young waiters did themselves proud and served with a smile! nothing was too difficult and they even managed to find a phone charger for my friend. We really enjoyed our evening and want to thank the old chemist inn for their hospitality. Five ⭐️ stars

Ad hoc visit with dog in tow...... made very welcome Food is good, a good selection of interesting dishes at a reasonable price. I’d go back again.

we pre booked for 6 people,would highly recommend ,friendly staff and quick service,Mains and dessert,were really tasty and we had a table by a window with perfect views of the beach.

Had a lovely Sunday lunch here a week ago. Table was ready on arrival, service was good. Food was lovely. Would definitely recommend 👍