A dining experience like no other.
The newly unveiled menu at Essence offers a refined yet approachable dining experience that celebrates the best of Welsh coastal cuisine. Set against the backdrop of South Beach, the menu showcases locally sourced ingredients and inventive culinary techniques.
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TO START
| CAWL Caerphilly cheese & leek scone | £8 |
| WHIPPED WELSH GOAT’S CHEESE v Beetroot crostini, sun-blushed tomatoes, golden beetroot gel, pine nuts, balsamic glaze | £8.50 |
| PEMBROKESHIRE CRAB & COCKLES light crab sea herb salad, cockle popcorn, lemon espuma | £8.50 |
| RED DRAGON SCOTCH EGG Fiery mustard mayo, dressed leaf salad, micro herbs | £8 |
| WILD MUSHROOM & LEEK ARANCINI ve Herb soil & smoked mushroom consume | £8.50 |
| TENBY BAY BASKET Lobster tail, crayfish, tiger prawn, shrimps, cockles, mussels, baby squid, black garlic aioli & thermidor dips | £10 or £18 to share |
MAINS
| WELSH LAMB 2 WAYS Pan roasted rump, slow-cooked shoulder croquette, laverbread, wild garlic pesto, glazed carrots, minted pea puree & jus | £27 |
| PEMBROKESHIRE BROTH Monkfish, mussels, cockles, prawns and scallop with pearl barley, saffron, bread & seaweed butter | £26 |
| WELSH BEEF WELLINGTON Fillet of Welsh beef and mushroom duxelles wrapped in Parma ham & pastry, Pembrokeshire news, wilted baby spinach & red wine jus | £34 |
| KOREAN CRISPY TOFU STIR FRY ve Rice noodles | £23 |
| HERB CRUSTED PAVE OF SEA TROUT Confit potatoes, rock samphire, white wine & laverbread sauce | £26 |
| MUSHROOM & TARRAGON SUET PUDDING ve Smooth mashed potatoes, tender stem broccoli, glazed heritage carrot & wholegrain mustard sauce | £22 |
| CORN FED CHICKEN & ST CATHERINE’S LEEKIE PORRIDGE Corn-fed chicken supreme, potato terrine, chicken crackling, brandy cream & a pan of leekie porridge | £25 |
| COD LOIN & CHIPS Roast cod loin, pea puree, gherkins, crispy caper berries & battered chips | £21 |
| PEA, BROAD BEAN & EDAMAME RISOTTO v Grilled asparagus, parmesan crisp, pecorino & herb oil | £19.50 |
| PULLED CRAB & LOBSTER PAPPARDELLE cherry tomatoes, lobster bisque & chilli | £25 |
| PLOUGHMAN’S Welsh dragon scotch egg, pork pie, thick cut ham, Snowdonia cheese, pickled onion, apple, celery, bread & butter | £15 or £27 to share |
GRILLS
| TURF & TAIL 8oz ribeye, lobster tail, proper chips, salad, bearnaise and peppercorn sauces | £38 |
| 10OZ RIBEYE Cooked to your liking, proper chips, tomatoes, salad Choose a sauce £4 Bearnaise | Peppercorn | Pearl Las | £28.50 |
| IMPERIAL BEEF BURGER Lettuce, tomato, red onion chutney, grilled rarebit, proper chips. Add patty £4, add bacon £3 | £16.50 |
| IMPERIAL CHICKEN BURGER Lettuce, tomato, red onion chutney, grilled rarebit & proper chips add bacon | £16.50 |
| IMPERIAL VEGAN BURGER ve Lettuce, tomato, red onion chutney, smoked applewood & proper chips | £15 |
SIDES
| BUTTERED PEMBROKESHIRE NEWS v | £4 |
| PROPER CHIPS ve | £4 |
| GLAZED CARROTS ve | £4 |
| TENDER STEM BROCCOLI ve | £4 |
| GARLIC CIABATTA v | £4 |
| GRILLED RAREBIT GARLIC CIABATTA v | £7.50 |
DESSERTS
| CHOCOLATE BROWNIE BOMB v Chocolate soil, salted caramel ice cream & Tenby fudge sauce | £9 |
| STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI SORBET ve Rum & mint syrup, micro basil & lime bubble | £9 |
| CREMPOG v Fluffy pancakes, Welsh whisky cream, rhubarb compote & macerated strawberries | £9 |
| COINTREAU & ORANGE CREME BRULE v Apricot & almond biscotti | £9 |
| SUMMER BERRY ETON MESS v Passionfruit curd, strawberry dust & raspberry ripple ice cream | £9 |
| WELSH CHEESE SELECTION v Black bomber, Harlech, Pearl Wen, Pearl Las, Welsh Goats Cheese, Teifi Caerfilli, artisan crackers, smoked Welsh butter & red onion chutney | £13 |
| ICE CREAM v & SORBET ve Ask your server for our selection | £3 per scoop |
Lunch and Evening meals | Daily (Monday to Saturday) 12pm-5pm / 6pm-9:30pm
For Sunday times, see our Sunday Roast
Starters include traditional Welsh cawl with a Caerphilly cheese and leek scone, Pembrokeshire crab & cockles with lemon espuma, and a vibrant whipped Welsh goat’s cheese on beetroot crostini. For a taste of the sea, the Tenby Bay Basket offers a generous selection of lobster tail, crayfish, tiger prawns, and more, served with black garlic aioli and thermidor dips.
Main courses feature standout dishes like Welsh lamb prepared two ways, a hearty Pembrokeshire broth brimming with monkfish, mussels, and scallops, and a classic Welsh Beef Wellington. Seafood lovers can opt for the herb-crusted pave of sea trout or the pulled crab and lobster pappardelle. Vegetarian and vegan options are thoughtfully crafted, including a mushroom and tarragon suet pudding and a Korean crispy Tofu stir fry.
Grill selections boast the turf and tail—a combination of an 8oz ribeye and lobster tail—alongside classic burgers and a 10oz ribeye steak, all served with proper chips and a choice of sauces.
Desserts offer a sweet conclusion with options like the chocolate brownie bomb, strawberry daiquiri sorbet, and a traditional Crempog with Welsh whisky cream. A curated Welsh cheese selection provides a savoury end to the meal.
Essence invites guests to indulge in a dining experience that harmoniously blends Welsh tradition with contemporary flair, all within a setting that offers panoramic views of the Pembrokeshire coastline.
All items are subject to availability. If you have an allergy, intolerance or dietary requirement, please speak to a team member who will be able to provide you with information regarding the ingredients in our food. Although we take extra precautions when advised of an allergen or intolerance, we cannot guarantee that
our menu items are 100% free from allergens due to the risk of cross contamination in the preparation process. Poultry and fish dishes may contain bones. All prices are in Pounds Sterling, VAT is included and charged at the local rate.
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