There are restaurants that simply feed you, and then there are those that root you - quite literally, in this case. Set on the wild Pembrokeshire coastline, where sea spray meets open sky, Rwts (pronounced roots) is part-restaurant, part-community hub, and entirely grounded in its setting. It’s the brainchild of Tim Rees, the visionary behind Unearthed Festival and Treedwellers, both known for celebrating connection to people, to place, and to the planet. With Rwts, he’s distilled those same ideals into a soulful coastal space where adventure and slow living meet.
The mood is laid-back but thoughtful. Mornings might start with yoga in the garden and a coffee in hand as surfers paddle out across the bay; by evening, the scent of wood-fired pizza drifts through the air and golden-hour cocktails catch the last light. Inside, the design borrows its palette from the coast, earthy textures, ocean tones, timber and stone, all echoing the rhythm of the tide.
Food is central to Rwts’ philosophy. The menu champions Pembrokeshire’s natural bounty with a plant-forward approach that’s flavourful, nourishing and unmistakably coastal. There’s the Sea Smoke Pizza, smoky and satisfying with local mackerel, roasted peppers and lemon zest; or the Truffle Shuffle, an umami dream topped with wild mushrooms and crisped garlic. Heartier options include ten-hour slow-roasted pork ribs, or colourful Buddha Bowls piled with couscous, pickled beetroot, sautéed spinach, homemade hummus and a mix of coastal-grown extras.
Rwts feels at once easygoing and intentional; a space for long lunches that stretch into starlit evenings. It’s the kind of place where you’ll meet surfers and locals side by side, sharing food, stories and maybe a song once the guitars come out. Above all, it captures the essence of Pembrokeshire itself: untamed, generous, and deeply restorative. A restaurant worth travelling for, and one you’ll wish you never had to leave.