Here on the St Davids Peninsula we are blessed with incredible independent food producers, cool cafes and inspiring places to eat. Here’s our guide to the tastiest food on the peninsula for you to enjoy on the beach, your favourite harbour wall or in the comfort of your holiday cottage.
Click on each of the headings below and it will take you to their Facebook page, which is the best way to see up-to-date menus, ordering processes and opening times.
PORTHCLAIS KIOSK
Serving up fantastic coffee, delicious cakes and of course, locally made ice cream. The perfect stop on a coast path walk, or to take a break from crabbing from the harbour wall! We highly recommend a toastie after a swim.
THE SHED FISH & CHIP BISTRO, PORTHGAIN
The Shed serves up some of the most delicious fish and chips in Pembrokeshire, in one of the most beautiful places! Sitting on the harbour wall with food in hand is a must on any visit to the St Davids Peninsula.
THE BENCH ICE CREAM PARLOUR, ST DAVIDS
The Bench serve up fantastical ice cream flavours in the heart of St Davids. Also on the menu are milkshakes, hot chocolates and tea and coffee. So they’ve got you covered whatever the weather!
WHITESANDS BEACH HOUSE
Your trip to Whitesands is complete with takeaway food and drink from the cafe! Whether it’s chips on the beach or a coffee break on a coast path walk, it’s a cafe much loved by locals and visitors alike.
Does that platter look like heaven to you? Mrs Will The Fish is at the heart of the Solva community, with her takeaway seafood platters as well as dressed crab and more. Give her a call or message on Facebook to pre-order.
THE MILL, ST DAVIDS
The Mill offers takeaway all-day breakfast, brunch and light bites, alongside hot drinks and cakes in the centre of St Davids. Perfect for popping out in the morning and returning with coffee and a bacon bap ahead of a day of adventures.
GRAIN
Grain is the place to go for a simple yet scrumptious takeaway in the centre of St Davids. Pop in, place your order and have a pint of local craft ale while you wait. Beautiful ingredients and friendly faces make this a must-visit in St Davids.
LOSH’S PASTIES
That beautiful smell wafting up the High Street? Freshly baked pasties from Losh’s! Perfect to pack for a coast path walk or to enjoy on the Cross Square watching the world go by.
St Davids Peninsula Food Hub
An online collection of the best small producers on the peninsula, and perfect for planning ahead for your holiday. Place an order from various producers online, and collect while you’re here. From homemade cakes, to bottles of local milk, to beautiful veg boxes – it has everything you need to cosy up for the week in your cottage! Order by Thursday and collect on Saturday morning at St Davids Rugby Club.
Here are some of the shops that have been our heroes over the last year too.
Bay View Stores, Solva – fresh meat and fish, a fabulous selection of fruit and veg and soon to open a vending machine with fresh milk from Mount Farm.
Gwyn Davies and Son Butchers – Lovely meat, as well as fruit and veg. We recommend the chilli sausages for a BBQ with a kick.