A memorable, historic coastal pub with excellent local seafood and a spectacular setting, but check opening arrangements, access conditions and the current service model before making the journey.
The Old Point House draws its strongest praise for well-executed seafood and crab dishes, served alongside a waterside garden and headland views that define the experience. Service is friendly but uneven, with queues and unclear opening arrangements occasionally marring visits, and burger quality varies between reports. These inconsistencies keep it just short of the very top tier.
The Old Point House is a proper destination pub: historic, tucked down a rough coastal track, and rewarded with estuary views, a garden and an atmosphere that can shift from peaceful to singalong lively. One diner effectively described the setting as worth making an event of; others loved the fire, live music and feeling of being welcomed like a regular. The catch is operational clarity: locked doors, changing lunch arrangements and long queues have frustrated a minority of visitors, especially on recent visits. The food is fresh, local and confidently seaside-minded rather than generic pub fare. Pembrokeshire crab, lobster, oysters, chowder, mackerel and seaweed-seasoned chips are the natural choices, while kimchi in the falafel burger and seaweed sauces add creative touches without turning the menu into theatre. Most diners find the cooking excellent and portions generous, though premium seafood prices and occasional menu or service variation mean it is wise to check what is running before setting out. Families are genuinely well catered for: the current menu has cod goujons, pizza, a mini cheeseburger and child-sized spaghetti at £6.50-8, while reviews mention children enjoying the garden, old boat, board games and friendly welcome. Picky eaters are not limited to seaweed-heavy dishes, but adventurous diners will get more from the local seafood and distinctive seaweed flavours.
Area vibe: Scenic coastal area with small fishing villages and tourist-focused amenities.
Safety: Generally safe and quiet; limited street lighting and services after dark in villages.
What's nearby: Near Angle Village, Milford Haven Waterway, coastal paths, beaches, and ferry/boat access; rural roads and seasonal tourism.
The strongest orders lean into Pembrokeshire seafood and seaweed, from £3 oysters to a £25 lobster roll.
Plan ahead for changing arrangements, a rough coastal approach, occasional long waits, and a meal that can become expensive with seafood and sides.
Expect a historic waterside pub whose peaceful coastal setting can turn into a lively singalong, with plenty for families outdoors.