Beer only Cresselly Arms in Pembrokeshire named pub of week

Western Telegraph

07-06-2025

The Grade II listed Cresselly Arms in Cresswell Quay is a 250-year-old riverside pub with a Victorian public bar dating back to the 1880s.
The pub, which won the Pembrokeshire CAMRA Pub of the Year awards in 2015 and 2024, and was named the Wales CAMRA Pub of the Year 2024, has retained much of its original charm over the years.
Not only is it Grade II listed, but it has a cosy farm kitchen interior, complete with a red and black quarry-tiled floor, a roaring open cast-iron fireplace, and Victorian-era counter and bar-back shelves.
It serves a wide selection of beers and lagers, including its popular Quay Ale, but it does not serve food.
(Image: Supplied) However, it sometimes hosts barbecue events outside during the summer months, and it partners with street food vendors like Feast Pembrokeshire and We Love Curry to cater for customers.
The Cresselly Arms can be reached by boat from the Milford Haven estuary or by paddleboard at high tide, and it's just a short drive from Tenby.
It's also situated on several walking routes, making it a favourite spot for hikers.
A spokesperson from the Cresselly Arms said: "On a bright summer's day, the pub provides the perfect setting to watch the sun set over the estuary - that is, if you're lucky enough to snag a table."
The pub is a sanctuary for both locals and tourists, hosting community events and offering four cask beers.
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It also has a homely farm kitchen interior, where a fire burns in the hearth.
It is accessible by boat from the Milford Haven estuary at high tide and lies on a series of interesting walking routes.
A spokesperson added: "Given its prime location, it's no surprise that this popular pub gets crowded when the weather is warm."
The pub also boasts a Victorian public bar, which dates back to the 1880s and has retained much of its original charm over the years.
The pub is a Grade II listed Pembrokeshire heritage pub.