A Pub Worth Crossing Pembrokeshire For
Set directly beside the ancient walls of Carew Castle, The Carew Inn has been welcoming travellers, locals and wayfarers for centuries. This is a proper Welsh pub — no pretension, no gimmicks, just good ale, hearty food and honest hospitality.
The building itself dates to the sixteenth century, and much of its original character remains: low ceilings, thick stone walls, open fireplaces and the kind of timeworn warmth that simply cannot be manufactured. Whether you come in from a long walk on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path or you’ve driven down from Cardiff for a weekend away, you’ll find a welcome here.
In the kitchen, our chefs work with local Pembrokeshire suppliers to produce food that is honest, seasonal and genuinely made from scratch. On Sundays the roasts draw visitors from across the county.
The Full Carew Inn Experience
Real Ales
Rotating cask ales including celebrated Welsh breweries alongside classic British bitters, kept and poured as they should be.
Home-Cooked Food
Hearty, made-from-scratch dishes using produce from local Pembrokeshire farms and suppliers. A proper pub menu done properly.
Bed & Breakfast
Four comfortable en-suite rooms, some with views directly over Carew Castle. A full Welsh breakfast included each morning.
Beer Garden
Our south-facing garden looks directly across to Carew Castle and the tidal mill pond — one of the finest pub views in all of Wales.
Food & Drink
Everything made fresh, ales kept properly, wine chosen with care. Below is a representative selection from our current menus — offerings change seasonally.
The Beer Garden
Few pub gardens in Wales can match the view from ours. Sit facing south and you have Carew Castle directly in your eyeline, with the ancient tidal mill pond stretching away to your right.
One of Pembrokeshire’s Great Pub Views
A south-facing beer garden overlooking the National Trust-managed Carew Castle and the mill pond — the same view that has been enjoyed from this spot for four hundred years.
Castle Views
Carew Castle stands directly opposite the garden. In summer, the castle is lit at dusk and the view from our tables is quite something. It is one of the finest intact medieval ruins in Wales.
The Mill Pond
The tidal mill pond beside Carew Castle is a Site of Special Scientific Interest. From the beer garden you can watch herons, kingfishers and egrets go about their business while you nurse a pint.
Dog-Friendly
Dogs are welcome throughout the beer garden. Fresh water bowls are always available. We sit alongside the Carew circular walk and the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, so it’s a natural stop.
Summer Events
In summer we host occasional outdoor events in the garden, including acoustic music evenings. Follow us on social media or ask at the bar for the latest schedule.
Five Centuries of History on Our Doorstep
Carew Castle was begun in the late 11th century and developed over the following four hundred years into one of the grandest fortresses in Wales. The Carew Inn grew up in its shadow — the two have been neighbours since the sixteenth century.
The castle is managed by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority and is open to visitors throughout the year. A single ticket covers the castle, the Carew Tidal Mill — one of only three intact tidal mills remaining in Wales — and a guided tour of the grounds.
Built in the Castle’s Shadow
The land on which The Carew Inn stands has been associated with hospitality for as long as the castle has required one. Travellers, merchants, castle servants and soldiers all found their way to this spot over the centuries. The current building retains much of its original 16th-century stone fabric.
Today, the inn is as welcoming as it has ever been — now with en-suite bedrooms, a full kitchen and a beer garden the old innkeepers would not recognise, though they would certainly appreciate.
Gerald of Windsor builds the original fortifications at Carew. The settlement of Carew begins to grow around the castle walls.
The current inn building is constructed. It serves travellers using the ancient crossing point at Carew, providing ale, food and a bed.
The Carew Tidal Mill — one of only three remaining in Wales — enters its most productive era. The mill and the inn trade side-by-side through the 19th century.
The inn undergoes sympathetic renovation, retaining original stone features and fireplaces while upgrading facilities. B&B accommodation is added.
The Carew Inn continues its role as the welcoming heart of the village — serving real ales, home-cooked food and comfortable rooms to guests from across Britain and beyond.
Stay the Night
Four comfortable en-suite rooms, each named after features of the Carew landscape. Wake up to a full Welsh breakfast and the sound of a historic Pembrokeshire morning.
The Castle Room
Our finest room, positioned to overlook the castle directly. A king-size bed, original stone walls and an en-suite bathroom with a roll-top bath.
The Mill Room
A comfortable double room looking out over the ancient tidal mill pond. The view at dawn, with mist on the water, is genuinely special.
The Garden Room
A quiet and private room with access to the garden. The twin configuration makes it popular with walking partners, while couples book it for the seclusion.
Prices include a full Welsh breakfast for two. Single occupancy discount available. Dogs welcome in ground-floor rooms by arrangement — please enquire when booking.
Enquire About Rooms Call to Book: 01646 651267The Full Welsh Breakfast
There is no better way to begin a day in Pembrokeshire than with a proper cooked breakfast. Ours is made entirely from local ingredients and cooked to order each morning.
Free-range eggs from a farm in Narberth. Dry-cured back bacon from a Pembrokeshire pig farm. Laverbread — the Welsh seaweed delicacy — alongside cockles, sausages, black pudding, grilled tomato, mushrooms and thick-cut toast. You will not need lunch.
Continental and lighter options are also available. Dietary requirements catered for with advance notice.
What’s Included
- — Free-range Pembrokeshire eggs, cooked to your preference
- — Welsh dry-cured back bacon and pork sausages
- — Laverbread and Gower cockles
- — Black pudding, grilled tomato, mushrooms
- — Thick-cut toast with local butter and preserves
- — Fresh orange juice, tea or filter coffee
- — Cereals, yoghurt and fresh fruit available
Served 8:00am – 10:00am, Monday to Sunday. Please advise of dietary requirements at booking.
Properly Dog-Friendly
The Carew Inn is dog-friendly in the truest sense of the phrase — not a reluctant sign on the door, but a genuine welcome. We sit on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path, and we know that a good dog walk deserves a good pub.
Dogs are welcome in the bar and in the beer garden. Water bowls are always available. We keep a jar of dog biscuits behind the bar for well-behaved guests. Ground-floor B&B rooms can accommodate dogs by arrangement when you book.
- Dogs welcome in the bar and beer garden
- Fresh water bowls always provided
- Dog biscuits available at the bar
- Dogs permitted in ground-floor B&B rooms (please book in advance)
- On the Pembrokeshire Coast Path route — a natural stop mid-walk
- Carew Castle’s grounds are perfect for a post-pub dog walk
Walking in the Area
Carew sits at the heart of some of Pembrokeshire’s finest walking country. The Carew circular walk takes you round the mill pond and along the river, through ancient woodland and back past the castle. It takes around 45 minutes at a gentle pace — or considerably longer if your dog has other ideas.
The Pembrokeshire Coast Path is accessible from Carew, giving access to some of the most dramatic coastal walking in Britain. We are happy to recommend routes for different fitness levels — just ask at the bar.
Celebrate at the Castle
Whether it is a birthday dinner, a wedding reception, a family gathering or a corporate away-day, The Carew Inn can accommodate private events with a setting that very few venues can match.
The Castle Room
Our private dining room seats up to 24 guests for a sit-down meal. The room features original stonework, open fireplace and views towards the castle. We offer a set menu for private bookings, worked out with you in advance.
Birthdays & Anniversaries
We have hosted hundreds of celebrations over the years. Let us take care of the food and drink while you enjoy the occasion. We can arrange cakes, flowers and decorations with local suppliers, and we always ensure the evening runs smoothly.
Group Bookings
We welcome walking groups, cycling clubs and organised tours throughout the year. Pre-ordered meals for groups of ten or more guarantee fast service and ensure everyone eats together. Please give us 48 hours’ notice.
Away-Days & Meetings
Pembrokeshire is an ideal destination for a team away-day. The Carew Inn can provide a relaxed setting for informal meetings, working lunches or celebratory dinners, combined with B&B accommodation for those staying overnight.
A Pub People Come Back To
The Sunday roast was extraordinary. Local beef, proper gravy, Yorkshire puddings that were worth the drive from Cardiff on their own. And the view from the beer garden is genuinely one of the best in Wales. We will absolutely return.
We stayed for two nights in the Castle Room and could not have wished for more. The room was beautiful, breakfast exceptional, and the bar downstairs had exactly the ale we needed after a long day on the Coast Path. Staff were outstanding.
The most dog-friendly pub we have ever visited, and we visit a lot of pubs. Our two labradors were greeted with actual enthusiasm, given water and biscuits, and settled happily under the table while we had one of the best meals of the year.
We hired the private dining room for my mother’s 70th birthday. The staff handled everything with great care and the food was superb. Having Carew Castle as a backdrop for the photographs was an unexpected bonus. Highly recommended.
A proper Welsh pub that takes its ale seriously. Four real ales on cask, all perfectly kept, plus a Welsh dark mild that I haven’t found anywhere else. The beef and ale pie is the best I’ve had outside of my own kitchen, and that is saying something.
We stopped here on a whim while visiting Carew Castle and it was the best decision of the holiday. Sat in the beer garden with a pint watching the sun go down behind the castle walls. Some things cannot be planned — they just happen perfectly.
Opening Hours
Bar Hours
Kitchen Hours
Hours may vary on bank holidays and over the Christmas period. Please ring ahead on 01646 651267 to confirm, or check our social media pages for any changes to our regular schedule.
Room check-in from 3:00pm. Check-out by 11:00am. Late check-out may be available by arrangement — please ask when booking. Breakfast served 8:00am – 10:00am.
We strongly recommend booking ahead for Sunday lunches, Friday and Saturday evenings, and any visit during school holidays or peak season. Walk-ins are always welcome when space permits.
Reserve a Table or Enquire About Rooms
Use the form below to make a reservation enquiry. For same-day bookings or urgent enquiries, please telephone us directly on 01646 651267.
Find The Carew Inn
Carew
Tenby
Pembrokeshire SA70 8SL
Dinner: Mon–Sat from 18:00
Sunday Roast: 12:00–16:00
By Road: The Carew Inn is located on the A4075, approximately 5 miles east of Pembroke and 4 miles west of Tenby. Follow signs for Carew Castle — the inn is immediately adjacent to the castle entrance.
Car Parking: Free parking is available in the Carew Castle car park, a short walk from the inn. Overflow parking is available in the village.