03/06/2026
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A Little Tour of Narberth: Big Heart, Brilliant Shops, Proper Food and a High Street with Soul
Narberth may be small, but it absolutely punches above its weight. This colourful Pembrokeshire market town has become one of those rare places where the high street still feels alive. Not “alive” in the sense of three v**e shops and a sad cash machine, but properly alive, with independent shops, food, art, cafés, pubs, galleries, takeaways, gifts, local produce and the kind of friendly welcome that makes you think, “Right, I’ll just stay for another hour.”
Narberth grew around its castle, but its story goes back even further. The name comes from Arberth, the pre-Norman name for the district, and it has deep links with the Mabinogion, the ancient Welsh tales written down in the 14th century from older oral storytelling traditions. In the legends, Arberth was associated with the court of Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed. So yes, before Narberth became a haven for tapas, gelato and posh candles, it was already doing myth, magic and Welsh storytelling like a boss.
Today, Narberth is known for its independent spirit. Visit Pembrokeshire describes it as a market town with multicoloured Georgian and Edwardian buildings, independent shops selling everything from fine art to fine food, and a reputation as a “shopper’s heaven”. That is not marketing fluff either. Narberth really does feel like a town that has backed itself, backed local, and won.
Food, Drink, Cafés and Takeaways
Ultracomida, 7 High Street. Tel: 01834 861491
A Narberth classic. Spanish deli, tapas bar, wine, cheese, olives, meats and all the good stuff that makes you suddenly believe you are the sort of person who casually owns anchovies. Ultracomida is one of the town’s big food anchors and is still listed with its Narberth deli contact details and opening information on its official site.
The Angel Narberth, 43 High Street. Tel: 01834 860318
A stylish pub and restaurant right in the centre of town, serving traditional pub food, seasonal specials, Sunday lunch, Welsh spirits and real ales. It is open daily according to its own website, and it gives Narberth that comfortable “meet me at the pub” energy.
The Dragon Inn, Water Street. Tel: 01834 860257
A proper town pub with food, drinks, live sport, a beer garden and dog-friendly areas. The Dragon Inn’s own site lists it at Water Street with food service and opening times, making it a solid stop for lunch, dinner or a relaxed pint.
The Farmers Arms, 1 Northfield Road. Tel: 01834 218328
A lively local pub with live sport, drinks and a friendly welcome. Current local listings show it open daily and give the contact number above. This is the sort of pub where Narberth feels like a real community, not just a pretty postcard.
The Barley Gastrobar, 4 Water Street. Tel: 01834 526189
One of the newer stars on the Narberth food scene, The Barley offers breakfast, lunch, evening meals and Sunday service. Its official site describes it as being in the heart of the community, which is exactly the right pitch for Narberth. Smart enough for a treat, relaxed enough to actually enjoy yourself.
Hwb Narberth, former school building in the town centre
Hwb is an independent food hall and drinks venue based in a Victorian school building. It brings together street food, craft beers, local drinks and a social buzz that makes it ideal for groups who can never agree what to eat. Pizza? Thai? Burgers? Tacos? Let the people roam free.
Annwn, 1 Market Square. Tel: 07308 313107
A remarkable wild food and fine dining experience that pays tribute to Welsh landscapes, seasons and foraged produce. Annwn is listed in the Michelin Guide and has become one of Narberth’s most talked-about food destinations. Not your quick chips-on-the-way-home option, more your “remember that meal?” option.
Top Joe’s Narberth, High Street. Tel: 01834 218380
Located by the historic Town Hall, Top Joe’s is a popular place for breakfast, lunch, dinner, pizza, cocktails and takeaways. Its own site lists the Narberth number and booking options. Family-friendly, lively and ideal when only pizza will do.
Get Stuffed Pizza, Market Square. Tel: 01834 860070
Restaurant, takeaway and home delivery under one roof. Get Stuffed is one of those Narberth names people remember, partly because the food is hearty and partly because the name is magnificently Welsh-high-street cheeky. Its official site lists the number for delivery and orders.
Shaad Narberth
A takeaway option for Indian-style dishes and online ordering. Current search results show Shaad Narberth still operating with an online ordering site, so it earns its place in the town’s evening food line-up.
Dragon House, 38 High Street. Tel: 01834 860020
A Chinese takeaway on Narberth High Street, currently listed on Cylex with address and phone details. A classic takeaway option for when the day’s shopping has defeated your will to cook.
PlumVanilla Café, 2A St James Street. Tel: 01834 862762
A much-loved café known for fresh, interesting food, vegetarian options and a cosy feel. Current directory listings and food pages still show it trading with the number above. This is the sort of place that makes “just a coffee” turn into lunch, cake and a small life reset.
Fire & Ice, St James Street. Tel: 01834 861995
Award-winning artisan gelato, sorbets, vegan options, Welsh drinks and proper treat-yourself energy. Fire & Ice’s own contact page lists the Narberth address, phone number and opening information. Dangerous place to walk past on a warm day. Frankly, dangerous on a cold day too.
Rock’n’Dough Bakehouse, 33 High Street. Tel: 01834 526104 / 07305 184369
A newer artisan bakery, opened in Narberth in May 2023, serving sourdough, pastries and coffee. Their own site says they sell out most days, which is both a warning and a compliment. Go early or face pastry regret.
Andrew Rees Butchers, 29 High Street. Tel: 01834 861892
A traditional family butcher with award-winning produce, serving retail and catering customers. Their official site lists the High Street shop and contact details. This is exactly the kind of high street staple that keeps a market town honest.
Wisebuys. Tel: 01834 861880
A local greengrocer and food shop with strong local flavour. Visit Wales highlights Wise Buys as a place for local flavours, fruit and veg, and current listings show the Narberth contact number. Proper “fill a basket and feel virtuous” territory.
Shops, Gifts, Galleries and Retail Therapy
The Golden Sheaf Gallery, High Street. Tel: 01834 860407
A Narberth institution for art, gifts, jewellery, homeware and beautiful things. Its official site describes it as an independent store celebrating heritage, contemporary work and new makers. This is where “just browsing” becomes “I absolutely needed this”.
The Wild Wisteria, Bank House, 33 High Street
A boutique shop selling faux flowers, dried flowers, wreaths, homeware, gifts, jewellery and decorative pieces. Its site confirms the Narberth store and address, and Visit Pembrokeshire describes it as a boutique experience in a restored Grade II listed old bank building. Very Narberth, very pretty, very dangerous near payday.
Malthouse Antiques, Back Lane and 22 High Street. Tel: 01834 860303
Antiques, garden finds, vintage pieces and gift vouchers. The official site lists its Narberth locations, opening days and phone number. If you enjoy a rummage, this is one of those places where time quietly vanishes.
Six The High Street, 6 High Street. Tel: 01834 861063
A stylish independent shop offering ladies’ and menswear, babywear, jewellery, homeware and books, according to its current Instagram listing and directory results. It is very much in the “lovely things you did not know you needed” category.
Chapter One, the bookshop at Narberth Museum. Tel: 01834 860500
Narberth’s independent bookshop, attached to the museum, with fiction, non-fiction, poetry and children’s books. The museum site lists the number for orders and enquiries. A proper bookshop is a lovely thing. A proper bookshop in a museum café is basically civilisation with bookmarks.
The Narberth Soap Co.
Listed by Visit Pembrokeshire as a Narberth-based maker in arts and crafts. A great example of the town’s maker culture, with local craft sitting naturally alongside food, galleries and gifts.
Jewellery by Sara Lloyd-Morris
Visit Pembrokeshire lists this as a relaxed, personal gallery showing jewellery by designer-maker Sara Lloyd-Morris. Narberth does this kind of thing so well: small, skilled, individual and not mass-produced to within an inch of its life.
The Metal Press Jewellery
Another creative Narberth maker listed by Visit Pembrokeshire. This adds to the town’s strong arts, craft and jewellery offer, making Narberth a proper destination for gifts with a bit of story behind them.
Narberth Pottery
Individually made ceramics, including raku and stoneware work, also listed by Visit Pembrokeshire. This fits beautifully into Narberth’s “buy something made with care” personality.
Things To Do, Culture and Entertainment
The Queen’s Hall Narberth, High Street. Tel: 01834 861212
A major cultural venue for live music, comedy, performance, community events and exhibitions. The Queen’s Hall contact page lists the box office number and address. For a small town, Narberth has a serious live arts scene, and this venue is a big reason why.
SPAN Arts, Town Moor. Tel: 01834 869323
SPAN Arts presents music, comedy, theatre, dance, storytelling, family events and community arts. Its own site lists the Narberth contact details, and Visit Pembrokeshire highlights its diverse programme. This gives Narberth cultural depth, not just nice shop windows.
Narberth Museum, The Bonded Stores, Church Street. Tel: 01834 860500
A brilliant stop for local history, books, café time and a deeper look at the people and stories behind the town. Visit Pembrokeshire notes that it is housed in the historic Bonded Stores, with a large bookshop, licensed café, accessibility and dog-friendly facilities.
Creative Café & Creative Impressions Narberth. Tel: 01834 861651
A hands-on pottery painting studio and café, suitable for all ages. Visit Pembrokeshire lists it as a creative space where you can decorate ceramics, with pottery glazed and fired afterwards. Excellent for families, rainy days or adults who pretend they are “just helping the kids”.
Narberth Food Festival
A major annual food event, with stalls, chefs, music, entertainment and a bar. Visit Pembrokeshire lists the 2026 festival as returning on 27 and 28 September, giving another very good reason to visit and eat your way through town with purpose.
Why Visit Narberth?
Visit because Narberth is proof that a town centre can still work when local people, independent traders and community spirit all pull in the same direction. Visit for tapas at Ultracomida, gelato at Fire & Ice, a pint at The Angel or Dragon, a pastry from Rock’n’Dough, books at Chapter One, antiques at Malthouse, gifts at Golden Sheaf, culture at Queen’s Hall, and the simple joy of a high street that has not given up on itself.
It is a place for food lovers, gift hunters, art browsers, pub regulars, coffee drinkers, families, walkers, rainy-day wanderers and anyone who likes a town with a bit of personality. Narberth is not trying to be everywhere else. That is exactly why it works.
So go for a morning and accidentally stay all day. Have lunch. Buy something handmade. Visit the museum. Book a show. Grab a takeaway. Take your time. Narberth rewards slow wandering, and frankly, we could all do with a bit more of that.
Whilst we may have missed an essential business off, it can always be added in the comments below. Local knowledge is what keeps guides like this alive, so tag them, shout them out, and give Narberth’s brilliant businesses the glow up they deserve.
