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Pubs in Haverfordwest

Castle-side and riverside locals — kitchen hours on wet Tuesdays.

Haverfordwest pubs mix high-street locals with rooms toward the Cleddau — bar open does not mean the kitchen is serving. Sunday roasts fill after a castle walk; this is not a Tenby harbour lock-in.

Source: Food Standards Agency — food hygiene ratings · Checked: 2026-08-20 · Pubs and food pubs in Haverfordwest, Wales

Wales law: food businesses must display their food hygiene rating at or near each customer entrance. Check ratings at ratings.food.gov.uk.
Hygiene rating must be displayed

What to know

Haverfordwest (Hwlffordd) is Pembrokeshire’s county town on the Western Cleddau — inland castle and shops; Pembrokeshire taxi table, not Tenby’s beach.

Pubs in Haverfordwest

The Bristol Trader on the quayside is the standout — 17th-century riverside setting, real ales, strong local atmosphere. Best early evening for a pre-dinner drink by the Cleddau.

Other town pubs serve county-town locals and rugby crowds more than a tourist promenade strip. Check last orders if you are walking back from the Quay after dark.

What to check

From Haverfordwest station to the castle / town centre. Pub food and Sunday roast need a kitchen clock. Hygiene rating still applies.

Local markers for this chapter: Hwlffordd, Pembrokeshire’s, county, Western.

Haverfordwest station to the castle / town centre — garden; dog friendly.

Recommended

Sloop InnPub

FSA rating 5/5 — The Sloop Inn.

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Three CrownsPub

FSA rating 5/5 — Old Three Crowns 47 High Street.

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Harp InnPub

FSA rating 5/5 — The Harp Inn 31 Haverfordwest Road.

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Hasguard Cross Caravan Site/Hasguard BarPub

FSA rating 5/5 — Hasguard Cross Caravan Site.

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Common questions

What should I know about pubs in Haverfordwest?
Haverfordwest (Hwlffordd) is Pembrokeshire’s county town on the Western Cleddau — inland castle and shops; Pembrokeshire taxi table, not Tenby’s beach. A typical hop is Haverfordwest station to the castle / town centre. Hwlffordd is the Welsh name for the same town.
What should I check before I book pubs in Haverfordwest?
Hours, price and pub food. Haverfordwest (Hwlffordd) is Pembrokeshire’s county town on the Western Cleddau — inland castle and shops; Pembrokeshire taxi table, not Tenby’s beach. A typical hop is Haverfordwest station to the castle / town centre.
How do I choose pubs in Haverfordwest?
Use this page for the local checks, then confirm with the venue or operator. A typical hop is Haverfordwest station to the castle / town centre. People also mention dog friendly and quiz night.
Do you rank pubs in Haverfordwest?
No. Know Wales does not rank venues or call anything cheapest. We explain pub food and the local checks, then you decide. A typical hop is Haverfordwest station to the castle / town centre.

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