With the sun shining is there anything better than enjoying a pint and some fab food by the sea? The Old Sailors in Dinas Cross, Pembrokeshire is the perfect pub for this as the pub is situated right by a cove.
Tucked away right by Pwllgwaelod beach this traditional pub, which dates back to 1593, has stunning views right across the cove. The Old Sailors is owned by partners Sarah Childe and Adam Forrest, who have owned the pub for over seven years, and the pub has been in Adam's family since the 1980s.
Currently the pub serves food at lunchtime, with their specials including a chilli cheese hot dog and kimchi noodle salad with seared scallops and local seafood is also on the menu. They are looking to offer evening meals soon. The pub seats 50 people inside and 100 people outside, which provides the best views.
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Sarah described the pub as a "nice environment, relaxed" and did say in good weather the pub can get very busy. The pub is also dog friendly and Sarah explained that is it believed the pub used to be used for the sailors' safety with a light at the top of the pub on constantly, to alert them of the cove.
The Old Sailors has received many great reviewers with one person saying: “The best fish and chips we had all holiday! My husband and I had the haddock and it was delicious, so fresh and tasty. Sea bass was great.”
Another said: "Fantastic fishfinger sanis didn't eat the rest of the day. Will be back in September. The service was so quick. Just what we needed after walking round Dina's head." A third added: "We absolutely love this cosy little pub. It is such a gem and in the most beautiful beach in Wales. It’s really is a gorgeous spot for lunch with views of the bay and most picturesque scenery. The pub itself it gorgeous, with real fires, and panasonic views of the shoreline."
From the pub, there is a three-mile circular walk around Dinas Head and it is also believed that the famous Welsh poet Dylan Thomas had also visited the pub. Other beaches close to the pub include the small cove Cwm yr Eglwys where there is an ice cream kiosk and public toilets.
Above Cwm yr Eglwys are the ruins of St Brynach’s Church, which was destroyed by a storm in October 1859. You can keep up to date with the latest What's On news by signing up to the newsletter here.
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