Really Wild Emporium
St Davids, Pembrokeshire
St Davids has always had a relaxed, back-to-nature vibe and this former surf shop fits in nicely, serving up wild pickings (and more besides) in an informal but stylish setting of exposed brickwork walls, industrial metal lighting, stripped wood floors and scrubbed rustic wood tables. The vibe is warm and friendly, the cooking imaginative yet down-to-earth: you’ll get nibbles such as sugar kelp popcorn or tempura-battered oyster mushrooms with red chilli and sea buckthorn dip, as well as more considered dishes – maybe a perfect piece of wild sea bass served with asparagus in a light sauce sparkling with fresh tomatoes and bright green three-cornered leek oil. In contrast, a main course of Jerusalem artichoke and beef cottage pie with pickled wild garlic and black truffle cheese heads back to the rustic side of the tracks, while adding welcome layers of interest to a homely classic. It’s a no-choice, six-course tasting menu (with a separate vegan option) so be prepared to go with the flow; you’re in safe hands, right through to desserts such as a moist almond tart topped with peaches and winsome Chinese lanterns, served with creamy meadowsweet custard. The drinks list follows suit, with everything from nettle ale to birch-sap wine. Really Wild is also a shop and community foraging hub, while accommodation is in a nearby Art Deco building, where each bedroom is appropriately named after a type of seaweed.
Dining Information:
Accommodation, Wheelchair access, Credit card required
24 High Street, St Davids, Pembrokeshire SA62 6SD
01437 721755
