Powys Restaurant Guide

Restaurant at Red Lion Inn

Tucked away in one of the most scenic areas of Britain, mid-Wales, is the Red Lion Inn. This 16th century drover's inn, newly refurbished, full of character with open fires and oak beams in abundance, has a long history of providing travellers with sustenance, and, in this day and age, meals of high quality are one of the rewards of penetrating this land of lakes, mountains and warm-hearted people.

• Address: Llanfihangel-nant-Melan, New Radnor, Presteigne , LD8 2TN (Map)
• Cuisine(s): British, Mediterranean, Seafood
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £25.00

Restaurant at The Castle of Brecon Hotel

This historic hotel, formerly a coaching inn, is built on the site of the former much older castle, the remains of which are alongside the hotel. A bistro type menu with wide choices is on offer throughout the day in the bar and restaurant.

• Address: The Castle Square, Brecon, LD3 9DB (Map)
• Cuisine(s): British, European, International
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £20.00, Dinner: £34.00

Restaurant at The Dragon Hotel

The Dragon restaurant was once the heart of a bustling coaching inn, with its many exposed timbers, ancient fireplace created from a bread oven and a pane of glass said to have been signed by the hangman at the last public hanging in the Market Square just in front of the hotel.

• Address: Market Square, Montgomery, SY15 6PA (Map)
• Cuisine(s): British, International, Welsh
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £36.00

Restaurant at The Fforest Inn Hotel

The Fforest Inn Hotel Prides itself on providing excellent service in comfortable, relaxing surroundings. Their a la carte menu caters for most tastes with an excellent vegetarian selection always available, and if you notify them in advance there are also vegan and gluten free menus available.

• Address: The Fforest Inn Hotel, Llanfihangel Nant Melan, New Radnor, Presteigne, LD8 2TN (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Hotel, British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £15.00, Dinner: £25.00

Restaurant at The Lake Country House

A very splendid mock half-timbered hotel set in 50 acres of prime countryside, three of which are occupied by the lake that gives the hotel its name. From the moment you navigate the drive you feel the mantle of the slightly formal country house around you, yet the ambience is comfortable and relaxed.

• Address: Llangammarch Wells, LD4 4BS (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £30.00, Dinner: £59.00

Restaurant at The Lasswade Country House Hotel, The

Lasswade is a tall Edwardian house, handy for the station, commanding splendid views over the surrounding countryside with a keen family team going the extra mile to make your stay a comfortable and happy experience.

• Address: The Lasswade Country House Hotel, Station Road, Llanwrtyd Wells, LD5 4RW (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern European
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £37.00

Restaurant at The Manor Hotel

• Address: Brecon Road, Crickhowell, NP8 1SE (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern European
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £29.00

Restaurant at The Old Black Lion

A comfortable old inn in the bookshop-lined town of Hay on Wye, where even the intellect has to be fed and where better than the Old Black Lion? An earlier visitor of note, Oliver Cromwell, is believed to have stayed here whilst the lads laid siege to Hay Castle.

• Address: 26 Lion Street, Hay-On-Wye, HR3 5AD (Map)
• Cuisine(s): International, Modern European
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £15.00, Dinner: £36.00

Restaurant at The Swan Hotel

The Swan brings a level of comfort in style to Hay on Wye which, as the town expands in its role of the biggest second hand bookshop in the world, is particularly welcome. The Cygnet Restaurant is the place to be and with a wide and varied menu from which to choose you'll need to concentrate.

• Address: Church Street, Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5DQ (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: £18.00, Dinner: £35.00

Restaurant at The Talkhouse

Formerly a traditional country inn, Talkhouse is now converted into a well-equipped, modern restaurant with rooms, though still retaining its charm and more than a hint of an historic past. The menu is exciting.

• Address: Pontdolgoch, SY17 5JE (Map)
• Cuisine(s): Modern British
• Avg. Cost Per Head Lunch: N/A, Dinner: £30.00