A seaside pub with ‘good sized portions’ is rated one of the best pubs in Pembrokeshire on Tripadvisor. The Five Arches Tavern, Tenby has 481 reviews and an average rating of 4.2 stars out of 5.
Apart from generous servings, reviews express satisfaction with the super friendly service, tasty food and pleasant location. Numerous reviews praise the pub's quality of food. (Image: Google Maps) One review from last month (March 2025) wrote: “On holiday in the area and chose this place because it is dog friendly.
The staff were friendly and when we asked about the beers, we were offered a sample to try which was good. “The menu is basic pub fare, good sized portions and 2 main meals plus drinks came to just over £30, the cheapest lunch we had all week.” Another review from the same month said: “Stopped by for some lunch on a lovely sunny Thursday.
Staff were friendly and chatty. We ordered the ham eggs and chips, and it was delicious and plentiful. “There was a wide variety of drinks available.
The pub is also in a great location and is near a car park.” The Five Arches Tavern has almost 300 five-star reviews. (Image: Google Maps) Meanwhile, older reviews from last year also recommend The Five Arches Tavern, especially in October 2024 when the pub received several five-star reviews.
One review from the successful month said: “Lovely welcoming pub, had a four-night stay in Tenby and with plenty of bars and restaurants to choose from we always picked this one! “Amazing staff, great food and great selection of drinks. Breakfast was incredible!! 10 out of 10 - great!” The pub is walking distance from the beach. (Image: Google Maps) Another added: “Stopped in for lunch today and I'm so glad we did.
The staff were attentive and friendly and a good laugh too. “We ordered four main meals, and the food arrived piping hot, and the portions were really good. Everything was tasty and cooked perfectly 😋.
We will definitely be returning very soon. Great job guys!”.
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Seaside pub with ‘good sized portions’ rated one of Pembrokeshire’s best
The Five Arches Tavern in Tenby is rated one of the best pubs in Pembrokeshire on Tripadvisor