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Cambrian News
21-05-2025
- Cambrian News
Pub hailed as one of the friendliest in the UK granted extension
The White Hart Inn in was ranked second friendliest pub in the UK in a study by security experts Get Licensed, which looked at Tripadvisor reviews and median crime scores around each pub to find the friendliest in the UK.
Wales Online
20-05-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
One of Wales' best pubs in a beautiful riverside village is expanding
One of Wales' best pubs in a beautiful riverside village is expanding The White Hart Inn in St Dogmaels was the second friendliest pub in the UK, according to a recent study, and has now been given the go-ahead to expand its licensed area The White Hart Inn in St Dogmaels, Pembrokeshire (Image: Google ) A proposal to extend the licensed area of a community pub in Pembrokeshire, recently lauded as one of Britain's friendliest, has been approved by county planners. The White Hart Inn in St Dogmaels was named the second friendliest pub in the UK in a study by security experts Get Licensed. The study analysed Tripadvisor reviews and median crime scores around each pub to determine the friendliest in the country. The historic White Hart, located on Finch Street and dating back 250 years, reopened as a community pub in 2021 following a campaign after its closure in May 2019 when the previous landlords decided to shift their focus elsewhere. The White Hart Community Inn Ltd was established as a Community Benefit Society, and a community share offer was launched under the guidance of the Wales Co-operative Centre. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here . Two years of fundraising and campaigning resulted in sufficient funds being raised through individual community shares purchases. Financial support was also provided by the European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh Government via the Social Business Growth Fund administered by Social Investment Cymru at WCVA, along with a grant from Pembrokeshire County Council. White Hart Community Inn (St Dogmaels) Ltd had sought permission from Pembrokeshire County Council to expand the licensed premises by changing the use of the former manager's accommodation, which has been vacant since early 2022. Article continues below The application received conditional approval from planning officers and marks the second application for works at the White Hart recently. The community group has also successfully obtained permission from Pembrokeshire Council to fit solar panels on the esteemed pub. Support for the initiative came from the St Dogmaels Community Council, which affirmed it "fully supports the application for the installation of photovoltaic panels". The White Hart Inn reveled in its recent acclaim, securing the Get Licensed award along with a five-star Tripadvisor rating, where two-thirds of its reviews praised the establishment's 'friendly' and 'welcoming' ambiance. Article continues below
Western Telegraph
19-05-2025
- Business
- Western Telegraph
White Hart Inn in St Dogmaels' expansion bid approved
The White Hart Inn in St Dogmaels was ranked second friendliest pub in the UK in a study by security experts Get Licensed, which looked at Tripadvisor reviews and median crime scores around each pub to find the friendliest in the UK. The 250-year-old White Hart, on Finch Street, reopened as a community pub in 2021 following a campaign after it closed in May 2019, when the last landlords decided to refocus to other activities. The White Hart Community Inn Ltd was formed as a Community Benefit Society and a community share offer launched with the guidance of the Wales Co-operative Centre. Two years of fund-raising and campaigning saw enough money raised through individual community shares purchases together with financial support from the European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh Government via the Social Business Growth Fund administered by Social Investment Cymru at WCVA, alongside a grant from Pembrokeshire County Council. White Hart Community Inn (St Dogmaels) Ltd had asked Pembrokeshire County Council for permission the expand the licensed premises through a change of use of the former manager's accommodation, vacant since early 2022. The application was conditionally approved by planning officers. This is the second application for works at the White Hart recently. An application by White Hart Community Inn (St Dogmaels) Ltd to install solar panels at the historic pub was recently granted by Pembrokeshire County Council. That proposal was backed by St Dogmaels Community Council, which said it 'fully supports the application for the installation of photovoltaic panels'. Receiving the recent Get Licensed award, the White Hart Inn received a top score of five on Tripadvisor, and 66.67 per cent of its reviews highlighted the pub's 'friendly' and 'welcoming' atmosphere.
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Welsh pub hailed one of the 'most friendly in Britain' looks to expand
A call to expand the licensed area of a Pembrokeshire community pub, recently hailed as one of the most friendly in Britain, has been lodged with county planners. The White Hart Inn in St Dogmaels was ranked second friendliest pub in the UK in a study by security experts Get Licensed, which looked at Tripadvisor reviews and median crime scores around each pub to find the friendliest in the UK. The 250-year-old White Hart, in Finch Street, reopened as a community pub in 2021 following a campaign after it closed in May 2019 when the last landlords decided to refocus to other activities. The White Hart Community Inn Ltd was formed as a Community Benefit Society and a community share offer launched with the guidance of the Wales Co-operative Centre. Two years of fundraising and campaigning has seen enough money raised through individual community shares purchases together with financial support from the European Regional Development Fund through the Welsh Government via the Social Business Growth Fund administered by Social Investment Cymru at WCVA alongside a grant from Pembrokeshire County Council. Read the biggest stories in Wales first by signing up to our daily newsletter here. White Hart Community Inn (St Dogmaels) Ltd is now asking Pembrokeshire County Council for permission the expand the licensed premises through a change of use of the former manager's accommodation, vacant since early 2022. The application will be considered by county planners at a later date. This is the second application for works at the White Hart recently. An application by White Hart Community Inn (St Dogmaels) Ltd to install solar panels at the historic pub was recently granted by Pembrokeshire County Council. That proposal was supported by St Dogmaels Community Council, which said it 'fully supports the application for the installation of photovoltaic panels'. Receiving the recent Get Licensed award, the White Hart Inn received a top score of five on Tripadvisor, and 66.67% of its reviews highlighted the pub's "friendly" and "welcoming" atmosphere. The local area also has a low crime rate with a median score of 609 out of 1,000. A total of 39 crimes were reported in 2024. Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here. We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. See our Privacy Notice.
