We all know that a good holiday needs several good components, and Pembrokeshire really does have all the ingredients for the perfect break. Good views, awesome activities and great weather (in between the refreshing showers of course…!) Add to that list the incredible foodie scene, and you’re on to a winner for your staycation.


With its surrounding rolling fields, fish-filled seas and a maritime climate to boost both, St Davids is well-known for its fresh produce and coastal cuisine. You can easily feast like kings in this small city, so here’s a foodie guide to St Davids, meal by meal. Bon appetit!

BREAKFAST

 

We start our Foodie Guide to St Davids with the most important meal of the day: breakfast. By all means, have your first cup of coffee of the day looking at the wondrous views from your beautiful St Davids Escapes cottage. But when it comes to food, step away from the toaster, stick your coat on and head to the first of our foodie guide destinations for the ultimate day starter!

 

MAMGU WELSHCAKES

This famous favourite has recently moved to St Davids, and now resides inside the Cathedral! Serving up delicious breakfasts complete with a leek and cheese welshcake, this is a unique morning stop. They are also worth a visit for a coffee and welshcake at any time of day, as well as brilliant lunches.

 

 

THE MILL

This simple cafe and restaurant offer simple, comforting food to start your day. A friendly welcome and an awesome cooked breakfast (among other options, but why would you?) will set you up for a day of adventures on the coast! They’re also open for lunches, and evening meals at weekends.

 

UNSUNGHERO

Not a fan of a big breakfast? Grab a snack at your holiday cottage and then head to Unsunghero for some of the best coffee in St Davids. Have a browse of the shop or sit and watch the world go by as you sip.

LUNCH

 

We continue our mouth-watering foodie guide right into lunchtime, and the offerings available in St Davids do not disappoint. You’ve had your morning walk to St Non’s chapel, you’ve taken a tour of the infamous cathedral, and, quite frankly, you’re feeling peckish. Our foodie guide features two of our favourite lunchtime takeaway spots for the best local flavours!

 

LOSH’S PASTIES

In the heart of St Davids, this pasty shop offers a great spot for a quick lunch on the move, serving up delicious, freshly baked pasties and filled baguettes. It’s a must-visit for a satisfying midday meal, whether you’re eating it on the Cross Square or taking it to the beach.

 

 

West Point Trading at Cathedral House

West Point Trading (previously The Veg Patch) have moved along the High Street and now reside inside Cathedral House on Cross Square. Their shop is bursting with colour selling fresh fruit and veg as well as other local treats. Most exciting though is the cafe serving up generous, delicious brunch style lunches as well as tasty coffee and cake.

 

 

The Bishops Pub St Davids

THE BISHOPS

The Bishops is a traditional maritime pub in the centre of St Davids. In the summer months, the diners spill out onto the terrace with a stunning view of St Davids Cathedral. Inside, as well as a great beer selection, their menu is jam-packed full of pub favourites to please everyone.

 

 

SMORGASBOARD

This is a fabulous new addition to St Davids, serving up toasties and sharing boards to enjoy alongside a board game of your choice! Book your table by the hour and wile away an afternoon here making great memories.

GRAIN

Open for lunch and dinner, Grain is a fantastic pizza place in the centre of St Davids. With a mixture of indoor, outdoor and canopied seating, this is a great all-weather option. They serve pizzas, craft beers and awesome coffee all day. Sides include rustic dough balls and cured meat platters!

DINNER

 

There are galleries to explore, shops to browse, and perhaps even a swim at Whitesands beach. The sights, sounds and sea air mean it’s time for a glass of wine and some great food for dinner. Here’s what we’ve got in store for you in St Davids.

 

THE REALLY WILD EMPORIUM

This amazing building on the High Street in St Davids has a rich history. It’s now home to The Really Wild Emporium, made up of a shop upstairs, and a cafe/restaurant downstairs. The restaurant is a must-visit all day, with scrumptious cakes and lunches, but in the evening it is extra special. Whether you book for a six-course tasting menu, an a la carte meal or one of their Cocktail and Canapes evenings, you will be blown away. The talented chefs take foraged and locally sourced ingredients and create taste sensations that you’ll be talking about for months to come!

 

 

ST DAVIDS CROSS HOTEL

This restaurant is set right in the heart of St Davids on the Cross Square. It boasts a beautiful garden from which to watch the world go by while sipping on a pre-dinner cocktail. Dinner itself is elevated pub grub, traditional burgers and pasta dishes alongside local seasonal specials. This is a beautiful dinner option.

 

St Davids Gin and Kitchen

St Davids Gin and Kitchen is the place for both surf and turf – the cows are reared locally, and the lobster (which is another firm favourite) is pulled fresh from the sea! Pair your choice of dish with their locally distilled gin, featuring botanicals from the local coast.

St Davids Gin and Kitchen does its best to source all ingredients from the local vicinity, meaning you’re truly getting a taste of St Davids at this beautiful restaurant.

 

BLAS AT TWR Y FELIN

Nestled in the luxurious setting of the renowned Twr y Felin Hotel, Blas Restaurant is an award-winning dining destination, celebrated for its fine dining and the best afternoon tea in the region. The seasonally inspired menu reflects its name, “Blas,” the Welsh word for “taste.” History enthusiasts will also appreciate the building’s transformation, from a working windmill overlooking St Brides Bay to the elegant hotel it is today.

 

PETER’S PLAICE

A popular fish and chip shop in St Davids known for its great food, making it a top choice for a tasty, traditional dinner. We recommend taking them to Whitesands and eating them in front of the mesmerising sunset.

 

PUDDING

Well, you are on holiday after all! The sweet treats are just as delicious as the savoury ones on our foodie guide.

 

 

The Bench ICE CREAM

The ultimate dessert for any foodie worth their salt(ed caramel) is The Bench‘s locally made ice cream. The milk comes from a farm a mere mile away. Fabulous flavours include Ferrero Rocher, Strawberries and Cream and Pink Grapefruit sorbet. This delicious spot is right in the middle of St Davids…almost too convenient to pass by? We think so! It’s open all day in the summer, so you don’t have to wait until after dinner…

 

 

The Nook

Another fantastic ice cream place down the hill on your way to the Cathedral! We recommend a look around the majestic Cathedral first, and make The Nook a stop half way back up the hill. Eat your ice cream as you take in the view.

 

To Take Home

At the end of your holiday, you’ll want to remember the foodie experiences you had here! Here are a couple of places to pay a visit, to pick up some edible souvenirs. 

 

 

CHAPEL CHOCOLATES

Chapel Chocolates is nestled on Cross Square, just on your way down to the Cathedral. As well as traditional ice cream and artisan chocolate, there are all the sweet souvenirs you could wish for. Welsh Dragons cast in milky smooth chocolate, and sheep dogs cute enough to eat (literally!) Take these home for younger relatives, or to keep for yourself!

 

 

CÂR-Y-MÔR

This is a local company doing incredible things ‘For The Love Of The Sea.’ They are starting the first commercial seaweed and shellfish farm in Wales, and sustainability is at the heart of everything they do. Pop in to their base just outside St Davids to pick up local seafood, or funky bits like Seaweed Spaghetti. If you’ve got veg to grow at home, their Seaweed Fertiliser might interest you too! Learn more about them and their plans here.

 

 

Cheers! We’re sure that the places in our foodie guide to St Davids will satisfy any food lover. Don’t forget to share your favourite St Davids memory on our social media pages – we’ll bet one of these yummy stops will appear!

 

 

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  4. Angela Watkins says:

    Need to book a table for Sunday roast on 16th April for 9 adults,and 2 children . Any recommendations would be appreciated. Really struggling. We are there for the weekend and it’s my husband’s birthday

    • stdavidsescapes says:

      Hi Angela, Have you tried The Cross Hotel in St Davids?. Their food is lovely and they have plenty of space.

  5. SUE pole says:

    ANY EVENS ON FROM THE 6TH JULY PLEASE

    • stdavidsescapes says:

      Hello Sue, there is the weekly market every Thursday on the Cross Square, and the Peninsula Food Market collection every Saturday at St Davids Rugby CLub. There are lots of activities, exhibitions on locally through Oriel Y Parc and St Davids Cathedral and Visit Pembrokeshire!

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