Beacons View Tea rooms in Powys

Very helpful and friendly staff, excellent gluten free cake, an new extra coffee machine would be a helpful addition, so that more than one cup of coffee can be made at a time.

Do not go here!!! Food sooo disappointing. The most inefficient service, queue was out of the room which made sense as it took FOUR people to take an order, one to take the order one to write the order down, one to make the hot drinks and one to take the order to the kitchen! The "homemade" soup was so bad we sent it back, watery flavourless tepid soup served with a slice of bread ( no crusty roll as advertised). (It was like something they'd serve in a Victotisn workhouse! Burgers clearly a cheap frozen variety. As others have said it used to be a wonderful selection of homemade hot food. It is so disappointing, and if you have to sit in the main room you dont even get the fantastic views. I feel cross with the Nationsl Park for allowing such sub standard service and food in what should be their beautiful centre. If I had a magic wand I would put the cafe upstairs with the views , and sack whoever this miserable cafe is contracted out to.

Very disappointed with the standard of meals. As a previous reviewer has mentioned there used to be a lovely selection of home cooked food. Most of the items on the menu were unavailable so we all chose jacket potatoes which were overcooked with poor tasteless fillings. It would be nice if meals could be made using local produce thereby supporting local businesses. Will not eat here again unless we see from reviews that it has improved. Such a shame ☹

Lovely little place to visit with my family, good service with even better food and drinks. Coffee was spot on and cake was lovely also.

Excellent views of my favourite mountain Outside seating Staff extremely helpful and well mannered/well dressed and very knowledgeable about my dietary needs when I explained,I got food allergies and the young man was very understanding, It’s a bonus for us as we can take our dog in fresh water&biscuits and even ice cream so he was well catered for,,whilst we travel abroad with him he can go into most places but unfortunately in the uk they don’t seem to realise my four legged friend is my family too. My husband had bacon roll and chips whilst my son had a panini which come with a side salad which both were great value for the prices as we expected it too cost a bit more due too the views and also local produce. I had soup of the day which warmed me right through it come with a warm crusty roll again great value for money,,husband loves his coffee and he wasn’t disappointed think we will be calling back for more very soon as been disabled the access was excellent for me and the cafe staff went above and beyond!! Only thing I can advise them is please make the cake portions smaller as it was huge but the best I’ve tasted in a while😀if your thinking of going here and have food allergies don’t be embarrassed like I always was and ask them for advice as their knowledge is outstanding. My dog will definitely want too go back as he had treats and ice cream but also the walk my husband/son took him on he enjoyed whilst i stayed in the warm cafe with my book and a nice warm cuppa.

Visited the venue today, really pleased to see free parking. Restaurant open with the best social distancing measures I have seen to date.Staff really friendly and caring. Would defiantly recommend a visit.Visitors centre was closed unfortunately, however great to get out, relax in fantastic outdoors and revisit this place. Only downside was the weather!!

We have eaten a full meal here before but this visit was just coffee and cakes. As usual the coffee was excellent and the Welshcakes were as usual excellent, moist with that faint hint of warm spice. It was pleasing to see the menu still had good Welsh staples such as Cawl and Faggots together with a varied and eclectic dishes from around the world. The cafe has some of the best views around with outside seating for the warmer days. Staff as usual helpful and friendly.

had to wait to be served as no staff to serve me . Lady dealt with previous customer then disappeared leaving me standing there . when i ordered baked potato and coleslaw, loads of coleslaw covered a lukewarm baked potato. My pie was equally luke warm but with hot chips and peas . hunger over took taste buds .

We visited Beacons View Tearooms with our two Shar Pei dogs. After a walk around the stunning area, we enjoyed some lovely cakes with tea and the dogs enjoyed some doggy ice cream. The view of Pen y Fan from the tearooms is stunning. The staff made a big fuss of the dogs, which they loved and were very accommodating to them, bring out bowls of water etc because it was a very hot day. The main menu had a variety of options which all looked very tasty when we had a look inside.

We had coffee and homemade cake to start it was delicious. After our long walk we returned for lunch where we indulged in a home made quiche salad with new potatoes again excellent food. The staff are welcoming and friendly. I would definitely recommend.

We visited here after hill walking with Ted our dog. Even though Ted was a little wet when we first arrived the staff were extremely welcoming. Water and treats were provided, as well as dog ice cream available. We enjoyed a drink and a cake, the cake selection looked amazing so choosing one is hard! We didn’t eat but the food looked decent. If you’re looking for a place to stop after exploring then this is the place!

Had an absolutely beautiful day at the Beacons View Tearoom. This place is not only blessed with breathtaking views throughout the National Park, but a dog friendly tearoom to grab a bite to eat and refreshing drink after all that walking. They even did doggy ice-cream which our dog Charlie LOVED! Take the reviews as you like, but our food was really nice and rounded up the trip nicely! We will definitely be visiting here again.

This was unimaginative, poor quality food with nothing fresh or appetising in sight. So disappointing in such a spectacular setting where there’s nothing else on offer if you need sustenance before or after a walk. Catering at its worst and very poor value for money. Take a picnic!

Had a lovely time at Beacon’s view tea room. Staff were friendly and helpful, the place is very dog friendly and the food is delicious. We can rate the scampi, chicken nuggets and tuna and sweetcorn jacket potato. Cakes are also so yum! Lattes are also very delicious. My dog tried the dog friendly ice cream and absolutely loved it! Couldn’t get enough of it! We finished off with a lovely walk over the mountain and came to a lake at the end. Lovely way for my dog to cool down. Definitely recommend this place and will be visiting again soon.

Always had lovely food here, never a complaint. Visited today and things looked different, spotted Just Perfect catering company had taken it over. We thought, must give them benefit of the doubt, that was a big mistake. Quiche base was so hard couldn't cut it, told staff and was given cake and drinks by way of compensation. Whatever was National Park thinking to award the contract to a company that gets so many complaints. Just read trip advisor reviews of the other sites they have taken over. We will not be back.

Myself and my Grandaghter called in here while we were out for a drive one afternoon and it was great. The staff were really helpful while i was struggling with a pram and coffee and a sandwich for the baby. We sat outside eating our picnic and the views were spectacular. The car park is pay and display so this is something to be aware of before you go there. There are elecric points for electric cars . There is also a small park. There are also lots of walks you can go on from the visitors centre. The coffe was great and the babies picnic box was lovely . I would definatley recommend if you are in the area.

There is a good choice of food, some locally made cakes that are lovely and fresh.

A lovely warm homely place on a windy and wet day. Plenty of choices, catering for vegan, vegetarian and meat eaters. Fast and friendly service with a smile. Nothing too much bother. Great pots of tea and tasty selection of cakes. So glad we stopped and visited this lovely place to eat.

We visit here many times over the past few years and it has always been amazing, now it is under new management not so good. They use to have wonderful meals and always looked forwards to trying something new when we visited, not anymore. These days it’s more of your everyday run of the mill café which you can get anywhere!! Think it will be a while before I’m headed here again!!

A very disappointing visit. Having been here many times over the years and had excellent and healthy meals, I was so disappointed to see that it is under different management and has been transformed into a very average café. I was looking forward to a meal but can only describe the menu as stodgy and ordinary. Why not make use of all the wonderful local food which is available in abundance around Brecon? Just one example: there are several excellent bakers producing quality home-made bread locally, but the (mostly white and no wholemeal) bread used for the sandwiches was out of a mass-produced plastic wrapper. There were very few fresh vegetables on view and a general air of ordinariness. A fabulous opportunity to have a flagship café for the Brecon Beacons National Park wasted.

We arrived at a Sunday lunch time but only wanted a cuppa and a cake. We arrived just before a huge group of people did. Due to where the coffee machine is situated the huge queue took ages to clear. Those wanting no hot drinks could easily bypass the 'station' and provide a more efficient service. The food looks and tastes great. Disappointing that they don't serve custard to compliment the tarts and puddings.

The nicest chicken, ham and leek pie I've tasted. The food was delicious, all our party agreed. A good choice of food, from light bites to bigger warm feeds. The play area for the children was great too, especially as a break on our journey home. The setting is lovely but a bit cold to explore today. A little look in the gift shop was good though, lots of great locally and hand made products too. We will return on our future journeys through Wales. Staff were lovely and helpful too.

A beautiful place to visit, lovely walks and scenery.

Had a tuna sandwich which came with side salad. Very nice and beautiful views at the same time. Good selection of hot and cold drinks and hot and cold food. Definitely worth a visit after a walk, but beware not much hot food after 2pm or earlier as can get very busy.

After a long winding drive we found this idyllic spot. Excellent food, plenty of choice particularly for a teenager.... Large carpark with overflow and only 2 pounds fee for a lengthy stay. Views are wonderful including Penyfan and a good area for walking. We were able to sit by the pond where dragonflies can be seen. Will be returning....

Good choice of hot and cold dishes all with generous portions. Very fresh ingredients and excellent service. Start with a snack, have a walk, return for more.

The National Park Visitor Centre offers one easy access to the upland environment on Mynydd Illtud and a chance to discover the National Park. There is a cafe with outside seating area. The food is good and the service is even better. We had faggot, interesting taste not sure if we will have it again!

locally produced food in the cafe/restaurant excellent service from helpful staff, good selection of locally produced gifts,photgraphs and crafts also a wide range of maps and the local services available.

Tasty fish pie and plenty of veg on the side. Ate inside on account of the weather, but on a good weather day there’s plenty of seating and room to picnic. Play area for children

Really appetising food, lovely staff and an amazing view of the mountains. We only needed a light meal but would love to have tried the pies and other options on offer.We had the Cawl with bread and cheese and it was superb

I went here on Saturday afternoon with my daughter and 10 month old grandson. We thought it would be nice to have a late lunch and use the play area. It was 2.45 so we were not surprised that there was not much choice of food on offer however we were very disappointed in the quality of it. I had the lasagne which was ok, a bit dry but manageable. My daughter had chicken in bbq sauce with new potatoes and red cabbage. She was unable to eat it all as the chicken was dry and too chewy at the edges and the new potatoes didn’t even look appetising and certainly didn’t taste very nice.

Firstly a lovely welcome today from the staff (Sharon & Lydia)We had brought a lady in a large powered wheelchair so needed plenty of room to be seated.This posed no problem.The ladies adapted the menu to suit.We had the broccoli &perl; wen soup with Ham & cheese sandwiches. Highly recommendable.Also Mash potato with sausages & beans.We were offered extra butter for the mash for our disabled friend.We will definitely return Faultless.Thank You.

So a bit of a mixed weather day today but was lovely to get a great warm welcome at the Beacons View Tearoom.

Very Very disappointed, went in and asked what time they closed, answer was 5 O.clock, went for my meeting upstairs, came downstairs tables were all covered with the chairs, I asked could I have somehing hot, the girl said I have a pie, my husbnad had steak and onion prior, while I was at my meeting, it was hard and a dollop of mashed potatoes, which he failed to eat, No local produce as it always was just junk food, Last time ever enever again.I visited the visitor cetnre tried the meal again, this time it was much much better, I had Steak and Ale Pie with red cabbage, this was not on the menue last time, only one complaint the table was vey sticky to the touch, but overall now a nice change

My mum always brings me here when I visit from the USA. Great traditional and home made food and a unique selection of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages. Wonderful view of Pen-y-Fan and the surrounding hills. Lots of short easy walks in the area for even better views.

Called in on the return journey to Brecon and had a nice coffee and cake. Have eaten here previously and the food id fresh and home made. Some fabulous views and great to sit outdoors in the summer. Very good service from the young man behind the counter. Easy to recommend and a very busy place during the warm summer months.

The staff take the time to explain the routes available to you & the time the walks will take. Wonderful countryside & views. We were there on a "sunshine & showers " day so the recuperative effects of a cuppa & large slice of cake were urgently needed & much appreciated!!! An interesting & picturesque drive from Cardiff to get here.

Stopped for tea and a snack. Busy. Trouble is we queued for 45 minutes for our tea! Very very slow service. Dont think coffee machine was working as it didn't make any noise even when heating milk? Once we were served all free tables were covered with used cups etc and not cleared away the whole time we drank our tea and ate our cakes after clearing our own table first. Very poor service. We won't be going back sadly as it wasn't a pleasant experience for us.

Took aged P's here. Although they have lived in Wales for almost 40 years they had never visited. Good weather meant a quick walk around the centre and visit to the shop. But it was lunch we had been targeting. All 4 of us went for the faggots, peas and mash with lashings of gravy. They were the richest and tastiest we had ever had. Lovely tea and coffees and managed a Bara Brith and Welsh cake on arrival. Enjoyed the day out