The Sloop Inn

The Sloop Inn is a proper coastal pub in Porthgain, a tiny harbour village about seven miles from St Davids on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path. Dogs are welcome inside the bar area from 3rd November to 1st March, so a windblown winter walk along the cliffs has a very good ending — muddy paws, tangled leads and all.

The pub opens daily from 9:30am until 10pm, with food served from midday through to 9pm every day except Christmas Day. The bar area is non-bookable, which suits the walk-in nature of most coast path days, and the menu leans into fresh, seasonal Welsh produce with fish specials a regular fixture.

Porthgain sits right on the coast path between Fishguard and St Davids, making the Sloop a natural stop for anyone tackling the cliffs with a dog in tow. From 2nd March to 3rd November, dogs move to the outside patio — still a fine spot for a post-walk pint with harbour views.