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Really Wild Emporium

Pembrokeshire, St Davids - Modern Welsh - Restaurant - £££

Overall Rating: Good

Uniqueness:Does the establishment stand out in the context of the local area? Good

Deliciousness:How delicious is the food? Good

Warmth:How warm is the service and the hospitality in general? Very Good

Strength of recommendation:How enthusiastically and widely would you recommend the establishment? Good

St Davids has always had a relaxed, back-to-nature vibe and this former bakery 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...

St Davids has always had a relaxed, back-to-nature vibe and this former bakery 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, with accommodation on the top floor of the Art Deco building, where each bedroom is appropriately named after a type of seaweed. 

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VENUE DETAILS

24 High Street
St Davids
Pembrokeshire
SA62 6SDGB

01437 721755

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OTHER INFORMATION

Accommodation, Wheelchair access, Credit card required

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