The Ship Inn in Pembrokeshire

A good place for a meal. Arriving at 6.15pm one Sunday without a booking, we were made welcome and our meal, a curry and a salad, arrived promptly. Very acceptable and good quality. We would return very happily.

Vert unfriendly bar staff. Terrible language from a table near us seemed to have a grudge v nearly everyone. Guinness poured terribly Toilets filthy

Called on the day and was able to get a table. Ordered our food with no problem, a longer wait than anticipated for the food. Sadly the kids meals were not what we ordered and my meal wasn’t totally right. Waiting staff were apologetic, spoke to the manager following our meal. The owner listened and apologised again. Our concerns were dealt with swiftly and a solution reached. The owner was very friendly and accommodating. Food was cooked fresh and arrived hot.

We were staying just around the corner from Solva, and each night we would go out for dinner there. For our last evening, we decided on the Ship Inn. When I went up to the bar to place our order, I first ordered the food for the four of us, and then I started on the drinks: a pint, a J2O, and a Pepsi. I couldn't remember what my partner wanted, so I sent my daughter back to ask. It was going to take just a few seconds. Instead of waiting for me to finish, the bar staff decided not to serve the drinks I'd already ordered. Instead, they turned away to serve the man across the bar (who I suspect was a local) and his order of six drinks. This left me standing there, waiting. Once she was done, I finally added a coke to our order. I felt like a second-class customer because I wasn't a local. The menu mentioned beef curry with rice, and I asked for a side of chips with mine, as the menu didn’t indicate that a half-and-half option was available. When my food arrived, it was just beef curry in a bowl with a side of chips. I complained, and the waiter was very apologetic, but after the experience at the bar, I just wanted to leave. The Ship Inn is a lovely pub, but it seems they don't particularly welcome tourists and prefer to keep things local. Sounds petty but every place except the ship in Solva was welcoming and provided professional customer service. The Ship Inn was the exception.

Could I please apologise to the Management of The Ship. It seems that being English was offensive to your bar maid. I can not think of any other reason why she would be quite so rude my wife and I.

Hidden gem in the heart of Solva. Lovely friendly pub with real food beautifully cooked. Fresh seafood when available. Enjoyed a fabulous meal there on Tuesday. Hake with new potatoes and green veg. Lobster with new potatoes and salad. Great to chat to the chef/owner and some of the locals.

Hands down the best Sunday lunch we have had, well cooked quality beef, “proper” tasty gravy with large selection of vegetables on the side. Cannot praise the lunch or the pub in general enough, good selection of beers available also and always a very welcome friendly atmosphere. If you are looking for a relaxed friendly pub that does high quality homely food then this is the place for you. Lovely place

Super bequeme Sofas, frisches Bier und Snacks zum England EM Spiel. Die Stimmung war great, trotz des schlechten Spieles der Briten

Have eaten here two nights in a row. First night massive seafood platter including prawns/lobster and crab. Tonight the biggest piece of fish ever when we ordered fish and chips

My wife and i visited the ship inn. Solva, Haverfordwest. For Sunday lunch today 19th of May. 24th. Great welcome at the bar. From cath and her partner Simon. The food was outstanding. Probably the best Sunday lunch we have ever had. Will be back Tony and Ceri llanungar caravan park.

Popped in last night for a couple of drinks The bar was busy and there was a great, live band. We were made very welcome by hosts and customers. Thank you

We were five friends who called in last Friday evening for drinks. Warm friendly welcome with a good choice of beers. Lovely log fires. We would recommend visiting.

Had a wonderful Sunday roast food was of a very high standard with everything cooked to perfection. Staff were really attentive and friendly as was the atmosphere in the pub. We would highly recommend and will definitely return.

Lovely old pub. Friendly staff. Great service. Good beer and excellent food. Highly recommended. Thank you for making the last night of our holiday special.

The ship is a fantastic pub in solva, very relaxed atmosphere with great food. We had dinner and it was of a very high standard. I would fully recommend the Ship for a good experience while on holiday in Pembrokeshire.

A great experience from start to finish, friendly welcome from the barman on entering and the great level of service continued throughout the evening with the waiter and chef, lovely to go somewhere that is also a locals favourite and you can easily see why. Food was really good, we had the monkfish Thai green curry which was really tasty, great balance of flavours, chips were perfectly cooked and the lamb shank again really well cooked and just great food. So nice to find somewhere that says it’s dog friendly and really means it, my border collie was so comfortable he fell asleep and that doesn’t often happen! Would thoroughly recommend and will definitely be back.

The barman was very friendly,with a good range of beers , very interesting menu and different, chose hake and crab! Delicious. We would strongly recommend The Ship for food and atmosphere.

Lovely local pub serving great fish dishes prepared to order. Tasty fresh food. Friendly service. Worth the wait for the food.

Local pub for local people! Ordered the mussels and was left disappointed after having the mussels next door at the hat and barrels where they were tasty and huge! Portions here was ok but the quality poor and when asked about the amount of mussels that didn’t open was told tuff! Lad that served us was pleasant and helpful! But like I said it’s a local pub for local people! Stick with the hats and barrels for quality quality and friendly faces!

We are regular visitors to Solva. The Ship Inn is the best. A great secret garden by the river and excellent beer. All 6 of us loved the food and the monk fish thai green curry was superb. we will be back. Dog friendly too.

My husband and I are here on our holiday. It was most difficult to decide what to eat the menu was great!!! We decided on the seafood basket each which was to die for. The staff were wonderful and welcoming and the atmosphere was perfect. I would highly recommend this if you like fish. They had a steak on the menu which would have been tempting if all the fish dishes did not sound so amazing !

The menu is simple. No starters. Various seafood dishes and a steak. We all had different dishes and all were perfect. Unlike the wannabees in some other restarants this chef doesn't go in for gimmicks but everything he puts on the plate is perfect. I travel widely for a living and was impressed.

Food was so terrible we reluctantly sent it back to the kitchen. We just couldn't eat it. Suitable place for a drink at the bar if you are looking for a traditional pub. I wouldn't suggest dining there.

A very friendly local pub. Offers a small seafood menu with meat alternatives. The monkfish green Thai curry was superb as was my wife's Hake dish. Lovely Belgian waffle and ice cream to share ad a dessert. Reasonably priced and friendly staff. We have eaten in the same week at the Cambrian Inn and the Hats and Barrels in Solva and whilst their food was very good, this was the best meal we had in Solva. Nice beer as well. Definitely worth a visit.

Fantastic food and great service! Not only very tasty but served promptly too. Really enjoyed - thank you 😊

At the time of writing there is only a fish menu and a dessert menu. The fish is expertly cooked and very fresh. Possibly the best cod and chips I have had. The food is ordered at the bar and the four mains all arrived promptly, as did the three desserts. Busy on a Friday evening.

Once again this pub never disappoints as the seafood is always cooked excellently and staff were very friendly - no idea how others find their experience differently!! The seafood platter and hake were extremely tasty and excellent and the two young staff members were very courteous and friendly You could tell how successful the meals are by the amount of people present eating and the fish dishes are excellent The beer - Butty Bach also deserves a good mention and served well by a very good and cheers barman The whole experience is a must if you visit Solva and the landlady was chatty and welcoming

Having looked at the menu outside and noticing the great seafood selection we waited for 5 minutes for the doors to open at 12. It was a good start as dogs are allowed, so we ordered drinks and were told the kitchen didn’t open until...

We booked a table for dinner and the quiz but as we decided to eat outside our table was given to someone else for the quiz. The time for the quiz was put back an hour as they were expecting some locals. The bar person...

Fabulous, Lovely tender roast beef and freshly cooked vegetables. We'll definitely be back soon. Can highly recommend.

Just had a really lovely Sunday lunch in the ship. The roast beef was beautifully cooked and the veg was fresh and plentiful. The best home cooked food I’ve had for a long time. We will return very soon

We had a lovely meal here. When we asked for a table for seven they advised us that we may have to wait for an hour. We were happy with this but in the end we served very quickly. The menu is mainly fish but...

Exceptional Sunday lunch, just what was needed after a long coastal walk, friendly service and excellent food. Genuinely the best lunch I’ve had in a long time, 2 beef and 1 veggie all happily catered for! Great food!

Advised to book their Sunday Lunch thinking it was 'the place' to go. Whilst there must have been less than half a dozen dining. However, it was a wet day so attracting no potential walk-ins. As for the meal itself not a great advert for...

Booked a table requested high chair. When we arrived no high chairs and met with a sullen manager. Ordered our food two meals forgotten including our child's meal. Fish n chips greasy sea bass no flavour, chips were ok but they are simple to cook.Prawn...

We came in for dinner last Saturday a Lovley young man served us and was very polite. Great food the fish was perfect only thing they could improve on is pudding. We will be back

Obviously dislike tourists. Lots of jibes aimed at our presence from a local punter to which the lady behind the bar did nothing to discourage by laughing at him. We spent £30 on one round of drinks; had they not been so rude, we’d have...

We pre-booked this restaurant as it's the height of the summer. However, unfortunately we couldn't actually eat here as the option on the children's menu were meat sausages or chicken nuggets. We asked if they were able to accommodate our child who does eat fish...

We stayed here for 3 nights in a very quaint top room... sort of in the roof.... Very clean and everything you need. They don't do breakfast which would be easy to do as a continental type in the dining area underneath the bedrooms.... but...

Amazing Sunday lunch! We had the beef dinner and could not fault it - well cooked beef with generous portions and “proper” gravy with good selection of veggies delicious deserts too. One of the best Sunday lunches we had and will definitely be back!

The Ship is a great pub, amazing atmosphere, very friendly team, friendly locals, great selection of drinks, we had a wonderful Sunday Lunch, we would highly recommend. Best pub in beautiful Solva. Thanks guys for a great time.

The ship is a brilliant pub, the landlady was very welcoming, she would chat to customers, serve drinks and wash glasses at the same time! The locals were friendly and full of local tips and anecdotes. The food was great too.

Don’t be put off by the scaffolding as the place has been decorated inside and now the outside is being done. Friendly welcome, freshly cooked food at a reasonable price. Booking essential

Fairly basic standard of food. Decor was a bit shabby. Unfortunately the weather was awful when we visited which may have coloured our view of the place. But wouldn’t go there again.

We walked the coastal path to reach Solva. We stopped for lunch at The Ship Inn. Amazing food. The fish couldn't have been fresher. My husband had Mussels and I had cod and chips. They were both amazing and hot food. The land lady was...

Great pub with jukebox as well as live music. The food tasted amazing and the portions were huge. All the staff were helpful and friendly and the atmosphere of the whole place was welcoming and lively. Well worth a visit

Visited The Ship today for Sunday lunch. My wife and I had the roast beef dinner, and my daughter had the nutroast. The meals were superb - well cooked, well presented, very tasty and generous portions. Also, it was good value. The staff were friendly...

An impromptu visit for lunch just before the kitchen closed. The food was as really tasty, nicely presented and good value. I particularly enjoy the pea and mint falafel baguette as a vegetarian option. Service was quick and friendly.

Excellent pub in the middle of Solva and the best and well recommended in the village. Food is very tasty and a simple and varied menu - pork belly and sea bass exceptional All served by pleasant and caring staff In the busier months I...

Me and my wife had the chance to have lunch and it was definitely the best one we had in the area…it was great I was really impressed!!! Hopefully we are going to have the chance to go back soon

Popped in on the spur of the moment as we were passing through. Fantastic lunch in a traditional, clean and unfussy setting - I'm a bit over 'quirky' gastropubs! We had a steak, ham and Emmantal baguette and a crab baguette. Really fresh bread and...

Great Pub! We were a group of 6 who went to The Ship Inn for Sunday lunch. It was very cosy and warm, having 2 fires lit.The staff were all very friendly and welcoming. Our lunch was beautifully presented, very hot and tasted absolutely delicious....

It was the first time we went to the ship inn. I had the lamb baguette and I have to say it was one of the best meals I had in a long time . Well done !!!

We visited The Ship Inn twice over our weekend away. Each time we were made to feel so welcome. Food was amazing and well priced . We even got a bowl of chicken for the dog . Thank you, we wished we lived closer !

Love this place. Really cosy and has a proper pub feel in the main bar. The owners and staff are friendly and accommodating. The food is great as well, they’ve just had a new chef and we ate there twice, both meals were delicious. Can’t...

After a very wet walk of the Coast Path, we thought that The Ship would offer a warm welcome and chance to sit by the fire to warm up with a well earned pint. Alas, the reception was more like walking into a freezer and...

We tried the Ship for lunch, glad that we did they had fresh crab actually caught in Solva Harbour , it was gorgeous. We noticed that they had live music that night so we came back in the evening after a lovely walk on the...

Visited Solva for the day- beautiful area. Came to the Ship for a few drinks. Was greeted by a lovely blonde lady behind the bar, who we later found out was the landlady. Food wasn’t available because they were having building works done- but a...

We called in twice to this pub last week, the first time there was a sign outside indicating the times food was served with another inside saying food was not being served due to staff shortages, when calling in to clarify this, I entered an...

I will never visit this pub again I have never met a more ignorant landlady more met a person running a business who works so hard to turn customers away. We visited on two separate days and on both occasions the landlady did her best...

After reading the sign outside saying sunny beer garden, we decided we would have a drink in your pub. When we asked to go through to the beer garden we were told it was closed. Then we asked to sit inside. When we said there...

Arrived for a week’s stay in Solva and was intrigued to visit the Ship following some of the comments. Visited on Saturday for a few afternoon drinks in the garden. Drinks reasonably priced and all bar staff extremely friendly. Sanitiser throughout, toilets clean so very...

All I can say is that we have just had the worst food I have ever experienced in a pub. Just terrible. The food was so bad it was none salvageable (had one bite of burger, it tasted off and very nasty, tried a chip...

We had lunch at the pub and it was lovely and quiet with no need to reserve. The pub is on the high street set back from the very busy Harbour and is worth a short walk if you want to avoid the crowds. The...

Lovely little pub in solva Welcoming staff Outdoor space to enjoy a quiet refreshment If you like an olde world interior to enjoy a drink then this is the place for you

Charged £12 for 2 pints of estrella lager, only had one there, went to the harbour inn, much more friendly staff, normal priced drinks, and better location.

Regret not walking out immediately landlady made us feel very uncomfortable. She was rude and abrupt. Literally can’t be doing with that when you’re only away for 3 days on a precious family break. It’s fair to say the rest of the staff were very...

Had a fantastic walk over Solva headland down to the beach and walked back across the sand to The Ship. Forgot it was Sunday and so was pleased to remember on seeing the menu. What value! Ten quid for roast chicken, all the trimmings, a...

We stayed for 2 night and we were warmly greeted and welcomed in. The accomodation was clean and very comfortable. We ate and drank in the pub the food and atmosphere were good and the covid rules are working well. We felt very safe

On holiday looking for somewhere to book for evening meal, enquired at the Ship to see if they could accommodate four people for dinner. We’re given short shrift told no bookings first come first served but they were always busy, door then shut in our...

Stopped off at the quaint Solva and called into this pub and within 5 minutes stepped back out again. The lady who was working clearly thought she was Sergeant Covid. I totally understand how hospitality staff have had it so tough in the past year...

Please don’t listen to trip advisor. The Ship is open for business and has been since April. We would like to welcome you all to our little pub by the sea .

Came with friends for a pint in the lovely beer garden. It is beside the river solva and it’s such a lovely spot on a sunny day.

Just had one of the best steaks I’ve had in a long time.Cooked to perfection. Great pub and really relaxing atmosphere

It started that we were forced to order our drinks and food at the bar, where I understood from the Wales website that it should be table service only. via endless hallways you get to the outside garden, which is kind of cute but not...

Our bike club took a run to St Davids today. One of our members broke down in Solva. After arranging rescue we decided to stay until it turned up. I was tasked with finding somwhere to rest up. I found The Ship Inn on Solva...

Nice lady who checked us in didn't mention breakfast (we wrongly assumed this was an oversight after all we had booked B & B) My single room had a thin wall between it and a pump of some kind which blasted off intermittently and loudly...

Had a quick 2 pints here Sunday lunch, very welcoming, dog friendly, great pint of bitter, log fire, clean warm and welcoming Will return for Sunday Lunch

Solva is a beautiful,traditional fishing village.It has some lovely cafes and pubs and a nice walk around the inlet with boats etc.It is worth stopping for the view and there is a pay car park next to the harbour inn.

Absolutely disgusted at the sight of this pub, clearly hasn't been cleaned since it was founded. I came here with my family and there was no social distancing happening staff just walk up to the table without proper PPE and stand right by you. Our...

There is nothing to recommend this establishment. The bar maid was rude, service was terrible; we were shepherded to a back room (which is soulless/lifeless and unkempt) as apparently the front is reserved for locals. They are welcome to keep it all to themselves. Avoid...

OMG, don't waste your money, however hungry you are. Service and food dispicable.The food was frozen and tasteless, they apparently ran out of chips and eggs which they failed to inform us and just served the meals minus them, the staff were useless and the...

Dropped in by chance and lucky to get an inside table for 4 including 2 kids. Bar staff friendly and food reasonable pub grub. Returned a second time for drinks in the beer garden and got same warm welcome. Locals also friendly.

We stayed here last year and I still haven’t got over it. Very noisy,on a main road,no double glazing,masarator above constantly going. The breakfast was lousy,I needed a holiday when I got home. Needs a good clean and refurb.

We had an enjoyable meal at the Ship but did notice that they were not taking part in the eat out to help out scheme which was a shame.We were not offered a receipt for our food mmm ...Tables were a bit sticky to the...

Just got back from a nice evening at The Ship Inn. Received very nice welcome from the hosts, and enjoyed a lovely meal of faggots from the kitchen, which opened this evening. Please support this pub , if possible.

Popped in again on our latest visit for a quick pint or two. Simon and Cath have transformed this place into a cosy, friendly and welcoming oasis. And the food ain’t bad either way with very reasonably prices. We’ll always return!

We stayed here over the New Year and the Ship Inn very quickly became our local for the week. Family run and friendly staff make it a welcoming pub to drop into for a decent pint of beer.

Our group popped in for a 'quickie' on our walk home last Saturday night. We got a warm welcome and enjoyed some lovely beer and shorts. The live music was excellent and so enjoyable. The female vocalist who had a lovely pure voice is the local vet I believe, it's a little hazy!! Her accompaniment her father. Great atmosphere. A really enjoyable night, thank you!

Lovely pub ... we called in on the way home from a meal out and were delighted that there was live music happening ... we had a superb time !!

We visited this pub three times during our weeks holiday to Solva. This pub is really friendly, good music, great for a few drinks! We also sampled the menu; food on each visit was excellent. The service was first class and the food is good value. We believe this is the best pub in Solva and will be definitely visiting again on our next visit.

Had evening drinks in here a couplw of times. Kitchen closed so didnt eat. Nice friendly cosy pub with real fire. Welcoming . Worth a visit

I will not go into detail other than to say I will never set foot through the door again!I have never been made to feel so unwelcome, rude does not cover the way I was treated.The landlady is just not a nice person...certainly shouldn't be in the business of customer service.

Visited Solva on a very wet and windy day with partner, baby and dog. Decided we’d pop into the Ship Inn for a cappuccino and get some respite from the weather before heading further up the coast.On entering I asked if dogs were allowed and received a less than chirpy “yes if behaved and don’t bark”. So ok....ordered cappuccinos but told don’t do them it’s coffee and milk and that’s it. We were already inside so decided to order these. I popped to the ladies and couldn’t see a thing as no one had switched lights on and the switches weren’t inside. There was the most overpowering and gut wrenching air freshener that burned your throat in there so it was a quick visit.On return I asked if we could buy a half pint of milk for our little girl, it appeared a bit of an ask as was greeted with a huff and a puff but the lady behind bar did provide it although seemed begrudgingly. The pub was empty and said lady sat on a stool next to us, didn’t make any polite chit chat or offer us any jug to warm milk up (she would’ve heard me say it was too cold to give daughter initially). We concluded that the land lady who served us clearly wanted to be elsewhere.Our impression was a dreary pub which lacked any kind of happy welcome. Big shame.

Had a couple of nights here to use for a base to walk the coastline. Small but clean and comfortable rooms. Only 3 rooms in the pub. Parking is in a nearby car park and is free from 5pm- 9am. Otherwise 5 pound per day. Staff friendly. Lovely little village for a couple of days.

Das Esse war mässig: unkreativer geschmacksneutraler Vegi Burger, die Canneloni vermutlich aus dem Tiefgekühler (ich hoffe dem Koch nicht unrecht zu tun), kein Mineralwasser im Angebot, sondern nur klebrige Süssgetränke oder natürlich Alkohol. Der Tisch war klebrig. Personal jedoch wie immer in Wales höflich.

That would include the publican driving 10k and back to deliver binoculars I left behind. How did he find me? Searched and followed my trail to the cathedral. Kindness personified!

Disappointing to say the least! Hardly any steak, no whitebait ( run out despite being very quiet). My daughter, on enquiring about the presence of nuts in anything, was told not to bother ordering anything!! Over an hour wait despite there being no one else in the restaurant! Needless to say, won't be returning.

Waited over an hour for food (only 3 tables in front of us) .... Food was over priced, manufactured CRAP! Cooked in old oil, and one meal was not what was ordered!!! Save your money and go to McDonalds ... very disappointed If I could leave a minus, i would.

Popped in for a Sunday lunch, lady behind the bar was very welcoming. All the food was lovely, will definitely visit again 😊