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Pubs in St Davids

Peninsula locals — kitchen hours on wet Tuesdays.

St Davids pubs mix square rooms with peninsula locals — bar open does not mean the kitchen is serving. Weekend evenings fill Cross Square; this is not a Tenby harbour lock-in.

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

pubs in St Davids

St Davids (Tyddewi) is Britain’s smallest city by cathedral — Pembrokeshire taxi table; peninsula lanes, not a shopping city.

Where to eat

Blas Restaurant (at Twr y Felin; 01437 725555) — fine dining using exclusively local Pembrokeshire produce (land, sea and forage); the menu changes daily to reflect what's available locally; frequently cited as one of the best restaurants in Wales. GRAIN (St Davids town centre) is the casual alternative — wood-fired pizzas with a Welsh twist, local ciders and craft beers. The Bishops bar is the town's social centre for evening drinks. The city has a strong cluster of independent daytime cafés in the Close area.

What to check

From Cross Square to the cathedral / Porthclais. Pub food and Sunday roast need a kitchen clock. Hygiene rating still applies.

Local markers for this chapter: Tyddewi, Britain’s, smallest, cathedral.

Cross Square to the cathedral / Porthclais — garden; dog friendly.

Recommended

Pebbles Yard Espresso Bar & GalleryPub

FSA rating 5/5 — Pebbles Yard Gallery The Pebbles.

Royal St Davids Golf ClubPub

FSA rating 5/5 — Clwb Golff Royal St Davids Ffordd Newydd.

Rosie's Noodle BarPub

FSA rating 5/5 — St Davids Industrial Estate.

Grove HotelPub

FSA rating 5/5 — Grove Hotel 51 High Street.

Common questions

What should I know about pubs in St Davids?
St Davids (Tyddewi) is Britain’s smallest city by cathedral — Pembrokeshire taxi table; peninsula lanes, not a shopping city. A typical hop is Cross Square to the cathedral / Porthclais. Tyddewi is the Welsh name for the same town.
What should I check before I book pubs in St Davids?
Hours, price and pub food. St Davids (Tyddewi) is Britain’s smallest city by cathedral — Pembrokeshire taxi table; peninsula lanes, not a shopping city. A typical hop is Cross Square to the cathedral / Porthclais.
How do I choose pubs in St Davids?
Use this page for the local checks, then confirm with the venue or operator. A typical hop is Cross Square to the cathedral / Porthclais. People also mention real ale and garden.
Do you rank pubs in St Davids?
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 Cross Square to the cathedral / Porthclais.

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