Our hotel in Pembroke! Business or pleasure - Pembroke's only coaching inn has everything you need to make your stay in the county memorable! The Old Kings Arms Hotel, affectionately known locally as 'The Kings', sits at the heart of the charming walled town of Pembroke. This traditional Welsh coaching inn has welcomed weary travellers since the 16th century and while it's undergone several transformations and even changed its name - it was The Bunch of Grapes in the mid-19th century - it continues to be a bolt-hole in which to refuel and recuperate.
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The deeds of the building go back to 1522, thus we are celebrating the hotel's 500th anniversary of trading in 5 years! However, it's likely there has been a 'hostelry' on the site for as long as Pembroke Castle has stood nearby; the Castle is more than 1000 years old! For a time in the 19th century The Kings was known as The Bunch of Grapes.
The Wheeler family have spent more than half a century perfecting their warm Welsh welcome and it's this, combined with exceptional service and exquisite food, which means The Old Kings Arms Hotel has all the ingredients for a perfect stay. Accommodation at The Kings brings the traditional coaching inn right up to date.
Eat and drink with friendly locals in the historic bar, or enjoy the more intimate setting of our Welsh Kitchen restaurant with its wood and slate floors and a welcoming open fire. A fine place to eat in Pembroke, much of The Kings excellent reputation is thanks to the late George Wheeler who bought the hotel in 1957.
The Kings is just 200 yards from Pembroke Castle, birthplace of Henry VII - founder of the Tudor dynasty. The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and its award winning beaches are also on the doorstep. Listed here is a collection of links to web sites containing information about location attractions, activities and services.
Reviews (17)
Andrew Thomas
Jun 16, 2022
Katie Alliband
Jun 10, 2022
Robonloo
Jun 08, 2022
Calvert Foden
May 09, 2022
Bob Storton
Apr 23, 2022
Greg Tait
Mar 24, 2022
Andre Ramos
Feb 01, 2022
As an engineer I travel a lot, staying in various hotels across UK. I can just say this is a remarkable hotel, the food is just. Well I'm no Gordon Ramsay but comparing a Hilton or holiday Inn to this place is just upseting your stomach. Amazing food felt like I was 12 eating at my Grandma's. Congratulations
Gina Saunders
Feb 01, 2022
Starters could be a bit more exciting. Had the chicken for my main and it was utterly delicious! Very nice waitress called Alice. Shame about the nosey woman who was at the next table, but hey ho, you can't have everything. Note to staff - put super nosey regulars away from patrons who are trying out your lovely pub for the first time. Everyone else was lovely!
Irene Clark
Dec 14, 2021
C. W.
Dec 07, 2021
Jack Morgan
Sep 16, 2021
Natasha Hamilton
Sep 05, 2021
Tony Davies
Aug 17, 2021
Popped in on the off chance of having a meal after being turned away in 2 previous establishments, and they couldn't do enough for us. Staff were very polite and hospitable and went out of their way to accommodate us. Then there was the meal which was simply gorgeous! I had the steak and ale pie with the dauphanois potatoes!wife had the gammon and chips. Next time we're in the area we'll definitely be popping back in! Thanks for the great experience!
Jay James
Aug 14, 2021
Couldn't comment on the food, beer or the pub. Couldn't get a table for dinner on Monday night. ( fair enough we were a walk in) popped in for lunch on Wednesday. They don't do lunch on Tuesday (apparently). Popped in for a drink on Wednesday night. Don't serve people for just drinks until 9pm! Empty tables must be for decoration only then?
Bruna Turra Ferretto
Jul 15, 2021
Ann Serventi
Jul 05, 2021
What an amazing find. Booked a table for 7 o'clock but decided to change it to 6 o clock even then we arrived early but it wasn't a problem to them they gave us menus to look at over a drink. I chose the hake in herb crumbs and my partner had the belly pork with cracking. They were both amazing. Had sticky toffee pudding for dessert which was one of the best I have ever had. Staff were so nice and helpful, even when I asked for cream on my pudding instead of ice cream. This was the best meal we have had since arriving 4 days ago.
Cliff James
Jul 04, 2021
