The Old Pharmacy in Pembrokeshire

We went yesterday to The Old Pharmacy.We had booked a table and ordered crab sandwiches.Well we were not disappointed.The sandwiches were delicious and the tea was proper leaf tea.The young lady that owns the business was delightful after what must have been a difficult year for her business.We thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and would definitely go again to support local enterprise.

Pleasant cafe with good cream tea and cakes; service friendly. Reasonably priced. Covid rules seem to be followed.

Visited on 12 th September for a much longed for crab sandwich. You know when ‘lockdown longing’ ups your imagination to unrealistic levels? Well, my expectations were high after waiting months to have a fresh crab sandwich and the Old Pharmacy certainly lived up to expectations. The crab is so fresh and tasty, the bread soft fluffy and tasty. The sandwich is so full that you just have to eat it messily. Partnered with a fresh pot of coffee and if I hadn’t been so full, I would have made room for one of the delicious cakes on display. Thank you, please continue doing exactly what you do so well.

Lovely little find with fabulous food and fantastic service. Unfortunately they turned away quite a few customers as there were no tables available (although this was owing to their very strict Covid measures). Would highly recommend the Afternoon Tea which is good value for money... Amazing White Chocolate and Pistachio cake.

Having checked before starting our coast walk that the Old Pharmacy was open until 4:30 it was disappointing to discover when we arrived just before 3:30 that they were no longer serving sandwiches, although still advertised outside. We could have had cake but because of the disappointment decided to go elsewhere.

This is a lovely traditional tea-room style cafe which is a certain style that some will love but others will feel is a little twee and dated. Mainly older people in the cafe when we where there. Food and drink was good but didn't seem amazingly special. Didn't like fact that we could see through to kitchen where lady was preparing things. Nothing wrong with this place as such but just not our style perhaps

A very friendly welcome and really enjoyable ‘cheese tea’ which I’d never had before. Cheese scone with chutney and apple slices with a big pot of loose leaf tea. Awesome little find. Thank you!

Passing through Solva to St Davids. Saw the sign advertising the cafe,which sounded a great quirky name,then spotted the nice cups and decor as we drove past -have to go to the paying car park a little way further on. Car park attendant recommended the cafe for crab sandwiches. My husband had the crab I had a cheese scone. Both were delicious. I'm more of a coffee drinker -it was ok.- Husband had a basic leaf tea and said was really nice. The cakes looked inviting !

The best crab sandwiches I’ve ever had...the crab and bread were both so fresh it was delicious! The staff were super friendly and gave me some tips on things to do in the area. Would definitely recommend!

This is a cosy vintage tearoom offering good customer service and serving wholesome well filled sandwiches, scrumptious homemade cakes and a wide variety of teas as well as coffee and hot chocolate. A lovely spot to take a break on your trip. It's only around 200yds from the harbour car park in Solva. You'll receive a warm welcome and a warm fire on cold days.

Solva is a pretty place with a lovely quay. And up on the cliffs was one of the best walks we had whilst in Pembrokeshire (the sunshine helped). So it was good to find a nice, dog friendly tea shop in amongst the independent businesses here. Water for the dog. And home made dog treats. Plus delicious cakes. And a fantastic selection of teas.

I would like to thank the staff and boss at The Old Pharmacy for such a wonderful afternoon for my daughters hen do. You were so accommodating,friendly and made us so at ease. What a lovely spread you put on for is all and even accommodated Vegan diet. The food and atmosphere was wonderful. Thank you so much. I am sure you will see us again. X

Lovely afternoon tea - fresh crab sandwiches, scone, cake, and tea or coffee. Lovely clean toilets too!

Lovely staff, cracking cakes a little gem. Amazing selection for a small place. Earl Grey tea very good all loose leaf.

Menu said homemade soup of the day and home made bread which was dumped on the table with a hasty retreat by waitress. I called her back to check and she said sorry I thought the menu had been changed. It was the cheapest shop bread one could buy. It was cold inside and I mentioned this to same member of staff and she said she was not allowed to close the door. I was asked if everything was ok when paying bill and my comment about bread was repeated. I felt that she didn’t really want to know and continued with the transaction. Wouldn’t go back.

Spend the Bank Holiday weekend near Solva and found this place by chance. What a fantastic place to eat. The Mackerel pate was superb and served with an ice cold pint of Magic lager.

What a lovely place to eat at service excellent, I had coronation chicken sandwich which came with home made coleslaw hubby had the cheese scone ploughmans which he loved. My tea was excellent went for the almond and cherry roobos. Really recommend this tea rooms.

Old fashioned tea room. Saw the crab sandwich sign so had to come in.

Service was below acceptable. We shared a teaspooon, there were no serviettes until requested, and my teacup and saucer weren't as clean as they should have been - they seemed to have been taken straight from the sink, weren't dried and the water left in the saucer wasn't clean. I pointed out the stains in the cup and was told by the waitress that it wasn't possible to remove them all. (!) The tea was excellent, as was the cream tea. It could have been a much nicer experience if the waitress had a friendlier attitude.

Petit établissement au calme . Salade au crabe copieuse et goûteuse . Les boissons, notamment la bière, ne sont pas très chères. Personnel sympa . Rapport qualité prix moyen. Une bonne étape pour déjeuner vite fait le midi.

What a lovely place! Tempted by the advert for crab sandwiches I was not disappointed- they were delicious as was my husbands ham sandwiches. The white chocolate and raspberry cake was delicious too. Loved the teapots and teacups and the whole ambience of the place. Some lovely little touches like the SOS box in the ladies . I also watched a dog being served with dog biscuits and water as if they were the most important customer in the world. It was so good yesterday that we came back today. Well done to the lovely people who clearly run this place with a lot of pride.

Myself and my business partner Sharon were out for the day adventuring around Pembrokeshire and we happened to pass the beautiful village of Solva. We'd heard the amazing things about the Old Pharmacy that we HAD to see for ourselves. Sharon wanted a scone with Jam and Cream! I told Sharon, this was a bad idea as she's already had TWO cookies at breakfast. I tried their wonderful Doughnuts which were superb! I would highly recommend!!

Visited here on a few occasions while in the area, however this last time was not so good I'm sorry to say. We'd booked the afternoon tea as a treat for my friends birthday. When the tiers came to the table we all tucked in but found the sandwiches lacked the pazazz that we were expecting. My egg mayo tasted very rubbery like it was a bought in filling and was quite honestly tasteless!! One of us had gluten free bread which was very hard and dry. The coleslaw was very vinegary and not the usual red cabbage variety so I didn't eat it. The crisps were good!! The scones were amazing! The choices of cake on the counter seemed to be limited and also not as good as in previous visits. It was a shame as we've so enjoyed it on 3 previous occasions. Hopefully if we return our faith will be restored!!

Wonderfully tasty fishy food and scone. Would happily come back. They even brought out some biscuits for the dogs and kept us in tea and food throughout our visit.

I picked up the menu from outside it looked good & I was really impressed that the sold GF scones - so excited these are my all time favourite treat.

We visited The Old Pharmacy several times during our holiday in Pembrokeshire. We had excellent crab sandwiches and the most delicious welsh cakes and bara brith. We chatted to the delightful young women who served us and she explained that both were made by her grandmother - obviously a fantastic baker. We loved the decor and the china tea cups and the loose leaf tea was very good indeed. Being dog friendly was also a bonus for us. Overall, a lovely tearoom in a beautiful village.

Stopped in for tea and cakes. All served on lovely old china. Hubby had a cream tea and said the scone was locely. I had a cheese tea just because it was a bit different. It came with a huge warm cheese scone, lashings of butter, gorgeous blue Stilton or I could have had cheddar, chutney and a sliced apple. Tea was proper tea leaves and came with a strainer and egg timer to make sure it was properly brewed before we drank it. It was the best Earl Grey I've had. I don't want to move from here.

Personal service. One visit outside for cream tea, second one very tasty cheese scone & Stilton and excellent homemade egg mayonnaise sandwiches. Thoroughly recommend this place.

Called in this afternoon and and a lovely pot of tea and slice of cake. Very friendly staff - even gave our dog water and biscuits. I loved the SOS box of supplies in the toilet too. Highly recommended.

Dropped into the Old Pharmacy on a rainy morning with our Cocker puppy, desperate for a hot drink and a few moments respite from the rain. The sign outside says it all... ‘wet dogs, tall dogs, and small dogs are all welcome!’

You would have to travel a long way to find better crab sandwiches. So fresh and tasty. Great service with a smile. Makes all the difference.

A true gem to be found in this beautiful seaside village.Tables with table cloths, proper tea served in a teapot, with china cups, saucers and plates. Fresh Crab sandwich quite simply the best I have found in Pembrokeshire. The Staff are friendly and attentive to your needs without asking the obligatory "Is everything okay" just as you are in mid chew. This will be a go to when in Solva.

As daughter and son in law are Pharmacists we had to pop in. Superb crab sandwiches and a large pot of tea. I succumbed to the coffee and walnut cake also. Two lady servers were first class. Really enjoyed our lunch experience. My wife said best crab she had eaten for ages. So I am in her good books...for now.

The crab sandwiches and afternoon tea are amazing! Locally caught and prepared so fresh to your table. This beautiful tea rooms has a quaint, shabby chic decor with wonderful staff! Their afternoon tea are the best in not only Solva but I would say Pembrokeshire.

I took my Dad here for a fathers day treat. The decor, atmosphere, presentation, staff, food, prices & cleanliness were all 5star! Being a rainy day and Fathering Sunday the Tea Rooms were kept busy but the waitresses did an excellent job at tending to us. The menu had a great selection of food from sandwiches, soups, cream teas, cakes, afternoon tea & of course a wide variety of tea! (along with other drinks). Our food and drinks were very tasty and nicely presented. Everything was very clean and tidy and fairly priced.

Wow, what a beautiful little place. Food was absolutely delicious and the staff were very accommodating. Love the fact that they were selling pots of tea and had a menu with all different types. Lovely experience, would definitely recommend.

Cheese scone was the best I have ever eaten and the homemade chutney was fab. Will definately return the next time we are in the area.

We finished our 12 mile walk on the coastal path at Solva. In need of refreshments we found The Old Pharmacy. The only word to sum our visit up is outstanding. It wasn’t just one thing that stood out - the wide choice of teas,the delicious sandwiches, the china cups, the spotlessly clean loos and finally the very friendly staff. Thank you

Tea specialists (with a menu to select from) but also serve good cafetiere and espresso-based coffees. Tea comes with an egg timer so you can brew it properly and in bone china cups. Lemon drizzle cake was excellent, as were the milkshakes (with cream and a cherry on top). Staff were really friendly and helpful. Our waitress gave our dog a bowl of water and offered him dog friendly cheese biscuits!

A bookshelf of great picture books was the best aspect.Server was also very friendly. The crab sandwich did include crab.

Called in for a late lunch while walking the coastal path. A really lovely tearoom with good service, cakes and range of teas.

Just had a wonderful stop for tea, cider, scones and really really fresh crab sandwiches the Old Pharmacy after our visit to St Davids Cathedral. What a treat. Charming facility. Classic tea room at very reasonable prices and a very nice young and attentive staff right in the middle of Solva, Wales. Highly recommend. Enjoyed a walk along the harbor after our visit. 5 stars!

Absolutely lovey afternoon tea, began with a small bottle Prosecco then followed with sandwiches and cakes of your choice plus around 20 specialty tea’s to choose from and enjoy. All served from vintage crockery. Staff super friendly and helpful.

On a chilly damp Spring day exploring the coastline up to St David's, Solva and The Old Pharmacy will be long remembered. Fabulous selection of leaf teas, freshest crab sandwiches, super clean loos and a warm welcome. Nothing not to like.

This beautiful little tea room is a great find. We popped in there for tea and crab sandwiches (very fresh!). The young lady running the tea rooms is very helpful and friendly, nothing seemed too much trouble. Will certainly return!

All had one of their cream teas with tea and coffee. The place was lovely, the scone was warm and delicious and we will would definitely recommend

Although quiet, the atmosphere was lovely! The same can be said for the staff. Wonderful cream tea, warm scones too. When we’re next in the area, we will definitely be coming back. Thanks for a lovely spot of relaxation

It was a bitterly cold day and after a walk on the beach fresh sandwiches, scones and cups of tea were gratefully devoured! It was charming inside, food delicious and the service was spot on. Crab sandwiches and cheese scone tea were particularly delicious and highly recommended.

I had tea and crab sandwiches there today and they were simply wonderful. Thank you, Bethany :) One very happy customer!

Vintage tea room with friendly, charming service and freshly made cakes. … I will look forward to returning. Also open in the winter unlike most places in Solva.

Second visit in 3 days means it must be good. My son had the prawn sandwich again and this time I had the delicious Welsh rarebit. We leave the area on Friday but will ensure 35 is highlighted in the cottage's tips on where to eat.

We went as a group of five plus a dog. Straight away we were offered water for the dog. The staff are polite, friendly and chatty. We went for a selection of baked potatoes, beans on toast and sandwiches. I had the crab sandwich which was lovely. They do a great selection of tea served in a variety of quirky tea pots. We also bought some cakes to go.

Visited after reading the reviews on Trip Advisor and was looking forward to an experience similar to may other reviews. It was okay, but that is all. The decor and set up is twee - great if you like tiny cups, which my son has too large fingers to be able to use properly. Cake selection was ok - but we were disappointed with it and decided to abstain.

We had afternoon tea including a glass of prosecco for about £25 each, if I remember right.

Had afternoon tea here with sandwiches and scones. Food is excellent, the scones just come out the oven and was really well presented. The tea came with an egg timer so the drink was just right when poured! The tea room is nicely decorated, with old photos from when it was the village pharmacy and post office. The waitress was very pleasant and friendly. Allowed the dog to come in too, which was appreciated. Weve visited here in the past and we will be here again soon!

My wife and popped in here for a bit of lunch recently. And it was so very nice. My wife had a scone which was was freshly home made, warm and delicious. I had the Welsh ham cawl - an extremely tasty broth full of ham, potatoes, swede and leeks. Just how the Welsh intended it to be!! My wife's tea was served how tea should be, while my my cafetiere of fresh, dark coffee was simply delicious. Loved the place.

Only stopped off for tea and cakes but was a real treasure, fantastic atmosphere was beautifully decorated. The two young waitresses were a credit and were so efficient at providing our tea and cakes

Little gem of a place. Thoughtfully decorated and with pretty china, great menu and lovely atmosphere. Very friendly, fast service, beautifully served and delicious. This is how all tea rooms should be! The owner must take credit for all her hard work and dedication. And although we are "between dogs" at the moment, it's a delight to find somewhere so genuinely doggy friendly. Thank you so much!

We had cream teas and a light lunch. All very good. Staff were young, helpful and pleasant. You will enjoy the food here

Had a great pot of tea and a piece of cake. The Old Pharmacy is a lovely little place. They have lots of different kind of tea and I had a hard time choosing a piece of cake, as they had many yummy lokking cakes.

My friend and I came here one afternoon in the Summer and had afternoon tea. It was very lovely especially the rose tea. The only bit of feedback is the girl beind the till stood there drinking tea and looking over a lot I found it it quite sloppy to be drinking whilst you are meant to be working and didn't like feeling of being watched. Also they started to close around us which made us feel we needed to go even though there were still another twenty minutes until closing. However apart from that we would return.

Ideal for a quick snack. Service was good, staff friendly, sufficient selection on the menu for us. Local produce.

Popped in with my parents and 3 dogs on a soggy Solva afternoon.We only had a coffee which was lovely as were the staff. The added dog biscuits were a lovely touch. Thank you. Next time i will try cake.

Attentive and friendly staff. Gorgeous pot of tea and freshly made scones.....but Nana's homemade Welsh Cakes were second to none!! Thank you

Have been meaning to visit since it opened.

My wife and I had a very classic sandwiches cream tea with lovely scones and very nice loose tea in a large pot. My wife thought her crab sandwich was the best she had ever had with lots and lots of crab. The crab is locally caught by a fisherman that we know. The scones were made by a local lady and were well risen without too much baking powder. It was £10 each which is maybe a bit much in Solva but it was well done and very enjoyable. The place is nice service was excellent. Not sure about the music

The reviews looked good and the cafe itself is lovely. Unfortunately, I think they were having a bad day as I see that someone else had issues on the same day. In general, the food was pleasant but not special. The pea soup was very nice but there was an extraordinarily small amount of it, especially for the price. The one slight redeeming factor was the Cream Earl Grey that was very nice.

I've visited several times! The best coffee in solva and scones keep me going back! GREAT service and a welcoming atmosphere. If you are looking for a quick bite or a cup of lose leaf tea, get yourself to the old pharmacy tea rooms...

I visited this beautiful tearoom with my two young children and I can honestly say it was amazing! Fantastic service and the crab sandwiches did not disappoint, they truly live up to their expectations and are the best crab sandwiches I have ever tasted! My children had the ‘vintage milkshakes’ which looked and tasted awesome, they thoroughly enjoyed them! I will definitely be visiting this hidden gem again, such a friendly and beautiful atmosphere.

We ordered a pot of tea for 2 and cakes which took 20 minutes to arrive, and it was not busy. Terrible service. Another couple waited 35 mins for their food and eventually walked out as it had not arrived. Disappointing especially as in such ideal place.

It took us three times to get there on time - not their fault, ours. It was so worth the wait - the crab sandwiches were fresh and delicious, along with a great cup of tea. Had takeaway cakes which were scrummy. Loved the decor too - all felt in keeping with china teacups, chintz and prettiness. Will be coming back...

We called in for drink a fortnight ago with 2 dogs so sat outside. Waitress asked us to come in as they like dogs and made a fuss of our 2, which straight away puts you at ease. We had pot of tea and filter coffee, both of which were excellent. I hadn’t intended having cake but the eight of such lovely homemade products tempted me too much. Carrot cake tasted as good as it looked.

What a delightful find! We could not find anywhere to eat late on a Thursday afternoon and stumbled across The Old Pharmacy quite by chance. Nothing was too much trouble, despite it being close to closing time (we had been fortunately turned away by MamGu down the road).

Wow, thought we would just sit for a drink but succumbed to the scones and cream. Absolutely magic, fresh scones, beautiful jam and sublime cream. With breakfast across the road or by the car park; why go past?

Called in after a long and tiring walk on the coastal path from Newgale expecting a cup of tea and a crab sandwich. There was no crab, no tuna and only white bread, so we ended with just a couple of drinks. Very disappointing although the tea was good, it was a very large pot for just one person though. I'd rather pay less and be served a one person pot!

The Old Pharmacy gets better every year. We live in St. Davids and would rather go there than anywhere. Try the sandwiches, no stinting on the fillings especially the egg. On a cold day the cawl is delicious. If you’re in the area do go for lovely food and old world charm.

Beautiful mackerel pate, tea served in a china tea pot with china tea cups, lovely. Friendly staff. Very cosy

Passing through to st David’s we decided to have a quick look in Solva. Found this place and ended up staying for lunch- amazing range of teas. Both throughly enjoyed are sandwiches.

Stopped in Solva in the morning on a Sunday coastal run and felt a little peckish.

Delicious homemade warm scones, and jam and clotted cream served in dishes (and not the horrible plastic containers). Tea leaves in a china pot, lovely bone china cups and saucers, a timer provided so the tea can draw for the correct time. Genuinely friendly service from someone who seemed happy and proud to be there. Highly recommend this cafe that has been refurbished to make it feel comfortable and cheerful, even if the weather has turned grey and wet.

Lovely homely tea room with a good menu and a huge selection of teas. Traditional tearoom worth a visit gets very busy. Even license

I stumbled across The Old Pharmacy tea room last weekend on my return from a hard days work. Located in small but sunny Solva, Pembrokeshire. I was welcomed by a warm reception from the friendly staff, just what was required after a long day in the office. I couldn't help but realise that this was the lovely atmosphere that is graced daily from the staff here in TOP. Next came the quaint and cosy furniture that blessed the adorable little cafe which was most pleasant - additional to this was the beaming sunlight that flooded the windows lighting up the rooms. Tea selection was to die for, there's just so much choice. And it's finally nice to come across an establishment that offers a wide variety of sandwiches, cakes and biscuits that are FRESH and HOME MADE! Jackpot. Will be back.

Me and my girlfriend spent an amazing weekend here in Solva. Couldn’t have asked for anything different as avid tea drinkers. Pure bliss!!!!!!

Having been for a brisk 7 mile walk along the Pembrokeshire coastline, both me and my wife, Sandra, were parched, and could not have wished for anything better than stumbling upon FOURTEEN types of tea in this adorable cafe, nestled in the harbour village of Solva.

Lovely family run cafe in the heart of Solva with crab sandwiches to die for. Who could ask for anything more! A must visit!!

Lovely little place that has a selection of 14 types of loose tea. Friendly staff and homemade treats. Wonderfully atmospheric, the building was the first pharmacy in Solva. Parking is a challenge if the main car park is full.

Stopped in Solva on Friday 25th May to stretch our legs and came upon this little Gem, lovely old Fashioned Tea Room. Great welcome upon entering, lovely fresh sandwiches and a great pot of tea at very reasonable prices. Could have stayed all day.

Excellent friendly service in this charming tea room. Very clean including toilet facilities! Cheese scone served warm was fine but more cheese in the bread mix would make it even better.

We stumbled upon this place on a sunny morning in May, the cutest little place! The food was amazing and the girl who owned it was lovely and really helpful in making sure we knew the best places to go. Would thoroughly recommend for a light bite, tea and cake. Can’t speak highly enough of this place!

I like it here, cream tea was good. I liked that i could look at and smell all the herbal teas before buying. Staff were friendly and helpful. Definitely worth a visit

The old pharmacy has an amazing atmosphere and delicious coffee. However if you’re into speciality teas they have a dedicated menu with loads to choose from. After breakfast we got sandwhiches to take away so that was lunch covered too. Highly recommend!!

We stumbled upon this hidden gem after a day out at the local beaches. We were so glad we found it; it's a traditional, quaint tea room with excellent service and lovely staff, who sure know their teas! The atmosphere is delightful, beautifully decorated and...

Came across this tea room when walking in Solva. Really nice interior and table layout. Drinks and cakes were excellent and good value. Service was also excellent. Would highly recommend.

My husband and I fancied some fresh crab sandwiches so headed to Solva. The tearooms had had a makeover and were fresh and pretty. , with china crockery and a proper tea pot Sandwiches were delicious , as was he lemon drizzle cake which followed....

Came across "The Old Pharmacy" tea rooms by chance whilst walking through Solva. The room is nicely set out with tea served in china cups and pots, importantly, leaf tea is used and a selection of teas are available, very nice. A range of cakes...

We went for afternoon tea for my Mums birthday and received great service, authentic tea and delicious. fresh, home made scones. It's a very unique tea room with a lovely atmosphere. Thoroughly enjoyed our visit.

We had the crab sandwiches and tea. The sandwiches were good, but not great. The tea is served in proper pots , the staff is friendly and the place has a nice feel to it. Good for a stop but not memorable enough for us to go back.

Llevábamos andando de Newgale y ya decidimos ir a este café porque de las recomendaciones anteriores. Gran variedad de tés y la tarta de zanahoria era excelente - la mesa de juegos de vajilla mezclado parecía atractivo y el personal es acogedor y agradable. Justo lo que queríamos!

Este es un salón de té donde sirven té" en tazas de porcelana y teteras y deliciosas tartas y una selección de aperitivos. Optamos por la sandwiches frescos cangrejos y no nos decepcionó. Fresco y eran una delicia.

Top calidad suelto y tartas tés encantadores en el menú excelente. Fue muy agradable charlar con un montón de consejos de turismo local con la propietaria y su asistente encantador joven chica. Mi esposa muy amables con la vajilla tradicional precioso y cómo está muy limpio por todas partes (incluyendo el loos - aparentemente muy importante! ). Altamente recomendado.