New Inn in Powys

We arrived on a Thursday evening to a busy pub and a very warm welcome. The drinks were delicious and good value for money. The food was outstanding - served piping hot and beautifully cooked. Excellent veggie and vegan options. We all had the salted caramel cheesecake for dessert and it was the perfect finish to our meal and the end of our holiday. The staff were very friendly and we would definitely return if/when we are in the area again to try out the rest of the menu and sample more of the excellent drinks menu.

We’ve stopped at this pub a good few times for a pint on way back from hikes in the beacons. The real ale is kept perfectly - easy to see why they are constantly on CAMRA good beer guide. Finally had chance to try the food today and didn’t disappoint. No nonsense, tasty pub food at reasonable prices and big portions. Just what is needed after a long hike ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Such a lovely welcoming and cosy pub and great value too - wish we had a local like this back home. Staff are great and whilst we didn’t need a meal the food smelled amazing.

Visited for my granddaughters birthday meal, had the steak pie and mash and was probably one of the best meals I have ever had!! Stunning!! Thank you Neil, Sarah & Fleur!!

Was my birthday, so booked the New Inn for dinner and wow, food was amazing. We are all veggies, so I had a Red Thai Veg Curry with Rice Noodles and my wife and daughter both had the Mushroom and Lentil Lasagne. My curry was sooo tasty and didn't last long at all. Both my wife and daughter loved their lasagna's too and when my daughter got full I ended up finishing hers too Sadly this meant we were all too full to try a dessert there! Next time for sure though Lovely pub, friendly staff and amazing food (and lots of great ales too) Highly recommend booking in for dinner, we will be back

I cannot rate the New Inn more highly… I LOVE this pub… Delicious food, friendly atmosphere, great value. It was a great place to celebrate my son’s birthday. So thankful

Positives: Nice decor and a good atmosphere Delicious home cooked food Good friendly service Good choice of beer & wines Very reasonably priced Negatives None really - just wish it was closer to home!

Super friendly and welcoming, very accommodating to dietary needs, fantastic food! Highly recommend!

We went with another couple for the Sunday lunch which was nice...the cauliflower cheese, the beef and the red cabbage were so tasty! I would say the vegetables were quite hard but that's some people like that & the choice of veg was good. The staff didn't quite know what was on the dessert menu or what they had left which I found a bit odd, no menus given or boards up with prices of anything so when we paid didn't really know how much anything was and just paid at the end, would have been nice to know the prices of the food. For a pub Sunday lunch it was nice and would say to give it a try :-)

Came across here by searching reviews and was certainly not disappointed. Friendly, welcoming service - even with it being my first visit and there evidently being locals there too (also super friendly). Food was not only paticularly reasonably priced but even more so given how delicious it was. Massively recommended

As soon as you walk in, Neil and Sarah make you feel extremely welcome - there is a lovely vibe and friendly atmosphere 🫶 the best though is their home cooked food - nothing disappointing and they went the extra mile of putting foil the veggies, whilst the meat was being plated up, such an excellent touch - loved every aspect of the meal and all the empty plates at the end served justice to the amazing meal that we had just enjoyed - also loved the puds ❤️🫶🫡🪂

Outstanding home cooked food! Lucky enough to be able to eat here twice in the week we stayed at Bwlch, both times the food was lovely, cooked to preference and eaten in warm, welcoming and comfortable surroundings. Booking advised as equally popular with holiday makers and locals alike.

This pub has such a lovely atmosphere and cosy interior, and the food was amazing. It’s not just pub grub, the menu has lots of interesting, vegetarian options and variations on classics. It also changes regularly and the chef always accommodates dietary requirements. The portion sizes are huge and it’s just delicious, hearty food. Nice drinks on tap too. Will be going again! N.B. you need to book to guarantee a space.

Pub has fun atmosphere 😊 delicious homemade food which is reasonably priced. Normally need to book the day before for food.

I am reluctant to write this review score as it is as already difficult to book a table for Sunday lunch ! But it is the best Sunday lunch you can have ! It never disappoints , the red cabbage and the cheese cauliflower are the best , roast potatoes any Yorkshire puddings the best and the lamb melts in your mouth ! I hoping that we don't make it more difficult to get a table ! It also has some of the best beers you can drink Thank you for all the hard work that you do to ensure your customers have a great lunch ! It is much appreciated by all your friends and customers ! Please keep doing what you do as it is simply the best !

This is a small but wonderful pub. You may do well to book a table. Really friendly people who really know about local produce. I went with the venison stew as that's what the locals were having and my goodness what a great choice. Good selection of ales and cider, and great puddings too. I Highly recommend.

Staying nearby, we had been recommended by the host to check The New Inn out, and it exceeded all expectations. The food was superb and really reasonably priced, and best of all was the service. Neil and Sarah were so welcoming (and great banter). We’re so glad we picked here to have food and drinks on the night we were down. Highly recommend and we’ll be dropping by again where we’re next in the area!

Great friendly atmosphere and warm welcome. This is what all local pubs should be like. Good sensible well priced food. Nice clean environment. It is popular so you should book in advance. Such a welcome change from the corporate style offerings.

Excellent rural pub with award winning ales that change regularly, friendly and entertaining staff in a cosy atmosphere that cater well for a mixture of locals and visitors. The pub food is homemade, delicious and very reasonably priced. Well worth a stop off.

We booked a table for 8 on a very wet Thursday night. The landlord was extremely welcoming, as were the other customers! They allowed us to bring two dogs too. The pub is cosy and warm. There were 4 choices of real ale, we had two of them and they were both excellent. We also had a cider that was made literally next door. Between us we ordered Steak Pie, Venison Stew, Venison Lasagne and a Seafood selection. All of the food was hearty and delicious. Just what we wanted after a day on the Welsh tourist trail. Ian, his wife and the young waitress that serves us were very friendly and helpful. It would definitely be advisable to book ahead as every table was full, even on a wet Thursday!

Really busy and friendly pub. The service was excellent. There’s a lovely atmosphere and it’s really welcoming. There’s about 8-10 choices on the menu and which includes a selection of meat, fish and vegetarian dishes. A lot of love obviously goes into the cooking. It’s real hearty and delicious. Can recommend the beef pie and venison. The meals are very reasonably priced. Although we didn’t indulge in dessert they were available.There is also a good selection of real ales to choose from. What more could you want from a delightful village pub.

What a lovely local pub. A very dog friendly warm welcome from the landlord and landlady. And a delicious meal to finish off with. Thanks for helping make our stay in the Beacons a wonderful one.

Fantastic place - great value accommodation, fine food and beer, and Neil is a very friendly and helpful landlord!

Great atmosphere, great food, great landlord and the dogs great too. Would thoroughly recommend. Will be back again

I only live down the road and can’t believe I’ve never been here before ! Made really welcome. Fantastic food and cider - will certainly be back soon. Thanks Neil and team.

Such a lovely pub, warm and welcoming, very friendly with great recommendations for the local area. Spent a happy afternoon here tasting beers and fantastic local cider and they do low alcohol cider too! Very dog friendly. Highly recommended.

We’ve been meaning to visit for some time and last night was the night! Fantastic food, fantastic atmosphere- I had the beef and chorizo lasagne served with gorgeous chips (not those pale, shop bought tasteless type!) my daughter had the risotto with pea and mint fritters. The four of us shared the raspberry Meringue and hot chocolate brownie. It was all gorgeous. Hosts were chatty, friendly and very welcoming and service was great even though they were busy.

You can tell an awful lot about a place by the quality of the Sunday Roast. This one was fantastic, beautiful beef and lamb, great Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese, tangy red cabbage and plenty of vegetables. Just a shame that we were too full to sample the lovely sounding puddings.Oh and there was a great selection of beers too.

A warm welcome despite staff shortages; food was excellent, nice beer and wine, good value for money and a friendly atmosphere.

Lovely pub, friendly staff and fabulous food. We had two veggies in our group and the menu was excellent, loads of choice for everyone. Very accommodating owners too, they really put themselves out for the punters. You won’t be disappointed!

Great hosts, superb home cooked food and a great selection of ales. Visited for a family dinner and all kids and adults had a brilliant evening. Highly recommended.

Great menu and delicious food with a great choice of beer. Good vegetarian options with the best vegetarian pie - according to the husband. Proper rhubarb crumble too! Really friendly staff. We would definitely return if nearby.

The place was amazing with a very cosy feel with a very welcoming and engaging barkeep offering some amazing choices of drink and food.

We were so happy to return to this great pub!!..after so long..Great food and welcome from Neil!so accommodating to our request, thank you, …lovely to see you Neil..look forward to seeing you again soon with my blister and Ted. All the very best! to you and Sarah.Chris&Wendy (London)

Traditional welsh pub, all staff very friendly and helpful, sun trap garden is lovely, lovely little dog and good choice of local ales. Excellent.

We stayed in the bunkhouse over the road and visited the New Inn and every night. Great beer and prices. The landlord, Neil, was super friendly and accommodating.

Stopped in early Saturday evening after a long day walking in the rain and couldn't have been made to feel more welcome. Even Rocky the pub dog came over to say hello! The place is made even more cosy by the open fire, and the service is second to none!The smoked haddock and spinach gratin warmed my body and soul. Can't wait to come back when I'm back in the area!

We used the New Inn as our base for a short walking trip in the Brecon Beacons. Neil and Sarah ensured our stay was enjoyable as well as COVID-19 safe! Well kept beer enjoyed by our group of beer connoisseurs. Neil kept the Butty Bach flowing and the fire roaring - mostly to dry out the soggy walkers.The home cooked food was excellent - a credit to Sarah - I think we tried everything on the menu!!The accommodation served our needs perfectly, with all the measures in place to protect against the virus. Including a separate kitchen which Neil and Sarah stocked with breakfast staples. Thanks to you both - I'm sure we'll see you again soon - lockdowns permitting.

We arrived soaking wet wanting food and a cup of tea! They were full inside but managed to seat us outside under cover from the rain. Food was great, service excellent and we even stayed for a beer after. Would recommend if you are in the area.

Good pub with great beers and good food (you'll need to book as it's not the biggest place). Warm welcome from the landlord and the locals await !

Small friendly pub with food that punches above its weight. Ate here twice this week, great meals and dog friendly as well. Make sure you book though!!!

A traditional pub with loads of atmosphere. Cosy and welcoming with super-friendly staff and locals (always a good sign when you can see the locals enjoying themselves!). Comprehensive menu which should cater for most tastes at not exhorbitant prices. Definately not a fast-food house but all the better for that - gives time to soak up the ambience and enjoy the company before the food arrives. When it does - wow - superbly cooked and presented, with very generous portion sizes. Good selection of drinks (the different varieties of gin were a talking point) but, if your legs will stand it, try the local cider (produced a few yards down the road). The scrumpy is memorable (gives Thatchers rough a run for its money) but for non-professionals take it slowly and in halves or you could regret it when the time comes to stand up!From the outside, the New Inn doesn't shout its virtues but go in and you won't regret it. Given the chance, we will certainly be back. Thoroughly recommended!

Dropped in after a long bike ride and was pleased to find it open on a cold Sunday afternoon. Good beer and friendly staff, would like to visit again for some food at some point.

We were staying nearby in a cottage for Christmas and chose the nearest place to eat - after a 6 hour drive (mostly on the M25)! The place was full of mostly locals, but they were so friendly. The landlord made us very welcome, the landlord’s dog made our dog very welcome(!!) - and to top everything we had a first class meal. Salmon with a pesto crust on a bed of risotto - the risotto was outstanding. A good bottle of wine and a lovely evening.

I had a fantastic stay with Neil & Sarah. They were so helpful and generous with their time. My room was clean, comfortable, warm and the en suite shower room was unexpected. The pub was cosy, friendly, produced a good pint and served up excellent food. Every meal I had was wonderfully cooked... the stews, pies, veg, mash... all delicious and great value. Couldn't fault any of it. I'll return soon... why would I choose to stay anywhere else?

I've been to the New Inn countless times now as my family live in the area, and let me tell you, the place is amazing. Super friendly staff, welcoming atmosphere, the place really feels like a community hub, but is also so inviting to visitors. The drinks are great, but the highlight every single time for me is the INCREDIBLE VEGAN FOOD. In all honesty, all of the food is fantastic from what I've seen. But to find such tasty vegan meals in such a remote area is a delight. Never had a bad meal there, and I don't believe I ever will. 10/10 thoroughly recommend.

We stayed at the New Inn for 3 nights, and ate in the pub 2 out of those 3 nights. Neil and Sarah were welcoming and friendly hosts. The attic room was comfortable and quiet. The well stocked kitchen an added bonus for grabbing a cup of tea or brekkie before heading out in the morning. As for the pub, it was cosy with a great menu, including daily specials. Interesting and tasty veggie and vegan options available, cooked by Sarah. Neil is energetic and chatty, ensuring a great atmosphere.Cannot recommend this place highly enough. It’s the perfect base for a few days exploring the Brecon Beacons.

We popped in for a bite to eat and a few drinks with our little one and it was lovely, great home cooked pub style food and good beers, staff were very friendly and we had a good laugh and a chat to them and they were great with Frank (11 months)We'll let you know once we've tie the knot guys and come back for a celebratory drink! Lloyd & Rachel

We booked a couple of nights here and decided after a long day driving to have a meal in the pub....what a good decision, lots of choice on the menu, we chose lasagne and mushroom and lentil pie, perfect, both with crispy chips and a fresh salad.Highly recommend this place, the hosts went above and beyond, will be visiting again.

My mum lives locally so we walked up for an evening meal on friday night. I'm vegan and was really impressed with their vegan options. I settled on the lentil, chestnut and mushroom pie which was very very good. My mum said her fish pie was also excellent. The restaurant itself is really cosy and the staff are friendly and helpful and it has the added bonus of an exceptionally cute resident dog! I cant wait to go back on my next visit.

We met some local friends here whilst on holiday and enjoyed warm and friendly service and enjoyed an amazing meal at a very reasonable price. Amazing fries and the waffle desserts are to die for! Thank you to all who served us

What a hidden gem - the exterior of the building gives you no indication of how comfortable and enjoyable our evening would be. The inside of the New Inn is tastefully designed to make you feel at home, warm and welcome.

Looking for somewhere to eat and decided to give the New Inn a go when passing through Bwlch. Nothing on the outside hinted at the excellence of the food. Very much a local but made to feel very welcome. The food was first rate. I had the Steak and Ale pie, proper pastry not a puff pastry lid added at the last minute. The beef was from a farm up the road and it was superb and the gravy was to die for. One of if not the best steak and ale pies I have ever had. My wife had the Fish Gratin and she was very impressed, it also was one of the best fish gratins/pies she had ever had. Thdere was also a reasonable selection of excellent proper beers.

Great pub, super friendly and the food was exquisite. Good selection of the local brews. It's a pub with where plenty of locals go to but if you're a tourist, you're as welcome. Loved it!

Visited the New Inn twice over last weekend when staying in the area for a family wedding. We had two excellent meals, the first for 11 adults and the second for 15 adults. Every meal was delicious and freshly cooked. Also very reasonably priced. The pub and the hosts are friendly and welcoming. The beer is good too.

Used the bunkhouse accommodation and pub for a hillwalking weekend with four friends. The accommodation and welcome was excellent and I had the best kept and served pint of Felin Foel Double Dragon I’ve had in a long time. It went very well indeed with the delicious Welsh black beef pie. Highly recommend.

Mate and I stayed one night in the bunkhouse after an epic walk in the spectacular Brecon Beacons. Room was clean and comfortable, good shower, FANTASTIC value! Pub was great - good beer selection, food for the evening meal was excellent and Neil the landlord is a top man - really helpful when we had a parking challenge on arrival and great service provided throughout our stay. Breakfast choices were extensive - never seen so many different cereal, jam/marmalade, butter/margarine, bread, milk choices outside a supermarket! All round a super visit and did I mention what GREAT value it was? Would definitely stay again - highly recommended.

We visit this pub on a very regular basis and find the food, beer and atmosphere very, very good every time. Every visit is a total pleasure.

We visited the New Inn for Sunday lunch. It was a lovely homemade meal which we all enjoyed, followed by a delicious homemade dessert. The landlord and partner were consummate hosts who made us all feel very welcome in a cosy must visit pub.

Opposite Star Bunkhouse. Proper food and drink and good place to relax after a day out. Muddy Boots , Dogs and Children all welcome. Local cider at £3 well worth trying together will a good choice of local real ale.

We stayed at the New Inn for 3 nights, the rooms were warm, clean and comfortable. The pub was excellent and exactly what a pub should be like, friendly staff, great beer, lovely food and cheery locals.We will definitely be returning.

4 adults 2 children all agreed one of the best pub meal experiences. The food was superb the service was great and a good choice of real ales. Welsh black pie and the smoked haddock gratin WOW!!!!! We will back thank you both so much

Had a birthday in the family so BOOKED (very important to book) a Sunday lunch at The New Inn at Bwlch, Brecon. Drinks before lunch were excellent, the New Inn is the Breconshire CAMRA pub of the year. The lunch never disappoints, it was excellent, well done team New Inn.

Love it! great ambience, great drinks, staff, service. Food really nice and different, maybe trying too hard with the different flavours etc as its really nice home-cooked food that sells itself. Really impressed and cant believe I've been driving past so many years and never went in ... wow! Wont make that mistake again

Eat here once a week. Always excellent food and great service. New menu options added frequently. Friendly staff.

The lovely landlord managed to squeeze us in (family of 3 and 2 dogs) on a Friday afternoon for that evening .. thank you!

What a great find - superb food, local cider and a really warm and friendly welcome. Would highly recommend a visit.

Meet friends here for dinner last week, excellent, welcoming, happy pub with a great section of drinks & food.

A group of about eight went to the New Inn for their Christmas menu (See end of review), it’s also a CAMRA pub of the year for Brecon and South East Wales, and so the real ale was excellent.

Food was simply perfect, great atmosphere, welcoming staff and a warm fire. Couldn't be any better If they tried.

We went here on Friday night and it was great! The staff were really welcoming and friendly. It’s a bar meal with a varied menu and all home cooked delicious food!

Great quality food with a good choice menu to chose from good atmosphere definitely would recommend the pie

Came in here for a drink on a few evenings while working in the area. This is everything a traditional pub should be - a warm inviting atmosphere, very friendly service and excellent beer: the Butty Bach was in great condition. Great to see such a nice pub at the heart of local community.

Neil and team catered for our large(ish) party of 17. Having travelled from London on a Friday night we inevitability arrived late! No problem for these guys. Menu choices exceptional catering for all requirements. Meat eaters loved the Welsh pie and vegetarians had ample choice. Excellent varied menu and selection of drinks. Good selection of ales. Set us up perfectly for a big hike the net day. Can't thank these guys enough.Can't wait to come again.

Visited whilst in the area on business, excellent pub food and selection of ciders and beers and very reasonable prices. Owners very friendly and accommodating, couldn't ask for more.

Visited here with colleagues from work, prior to a Charity Challenge in the Brecons. The food was excellent and the portions were fantastic. Highly recommend the beef pie. Good selection of beers and wines.

Stayed at New Inn whilst visiting the Beacons for a couple of days. Accommodation was faultless with extremely comfortable beds, secure entrance and en suite bathrooms. The food we enjoyed during our stay was second to none - Sarah is a fantastic cook! Neil is a great host, very welcome and nothing was too much trouble. We enjoyed spending our evenings in the pub with its great selection of drinks and fun pub quiz on Wednesday night. I would not hesitate to return if visiting the area again!

An absolute gem of a place run by fantastic people!

We were staying locally for the weekend and was recommended this pub and it did not disappoint. The owners and staff were very welcoming. A real ale pub which husband enjoyed trying. We booked a table for food as it does get busy and I can see why. The food was fresh hot and absolutely delicious. Husband had lasagne and I had the salmon.....best food in a long time. Thank you.

I, along with 15 other Royal Navy Officers, stayed here for a few nights and all of us were delighted with the facilities and hospitality shown. The bunkhouse was perfect for our needs; clean spacious rooms, private shower and toilet facilities and a shared kitchen to prepare our food prior to our days activities (hill walking & mountain biking).

Totally recommended! Neil and Sarah are a really accommodating couple who run a great little pub and bunkhouse. If you’re looking for somewhere to base your Welsh explorations from, look no further.

The New Inn at Bwlch was recommended by our airbnb hosts during our recent trip to the Brecon area. Wonderful atmosphere, warm hospitality, nice selection of ales and one of the best meals (if not the best) we had during our two week visit to Wales.

We are staying just across the road and have been delighted to find this friendly pub. Small and comfortable with good service and ambience- have eaten there once and the lamb shank and fish medley were great, and good value. Friendly pub where locals and visitors appear to be genuinely welcomed.

Well we were staying at Talybont Farm Camping site on the May bank holiday weekend and friends had booked us in the New Inn for lunch on the Sunday.

I don't usually leave reviews but such was the warm welcome from Neil who was excellent at accommodating 17 hungry and thirsty mountain bikers over a weekend. Traditional pub with open fire, great selection of beer and ale, excellent food and friendly service. Recommend the lasagne and steak burgers. Recommend booking a table as it can get busy especially at weekends

We were taken here by some friends whilst we were house/dog sitting near by. The atmosphere was great with a good selection of beers, we decided to have a meal which was both generous portions and delicious and excellent value for money, Neil ( the landlord) offered to show me round the bunk house as this would make a good base for some of our Kent Ramblers to stay. Can`nt wait to go back.

After walking Pen y Fan, we checked in to New Inn. We had a great room, Great food, couple of beers with the lovely locals. Room was lovely and clean and warm. nigel and Sarah are the best hosts. THANK YOU

Just want to say thank you to the New Inn from an Englishman for the very warm and friendly atmosphere...

Tidy but unspoiled small and traditional pub with open fire, good ale, good food and friendly service.

The outside doesn’t look particularly welcoming but once you get inside the landlord and the locals are very friendly, the...

This place is a real find: friendly landlord and staff, excellent beer and food, and a cosy atmosphere. Just what...

Fabulous Sunday lunch with loads of veg. washed down with a couple of pints of delicious Salopian Spectrum.

A perfect pub. Always a fantastic atmosphere, excellent beer and good home cooked food. Neil and Sarah have created a...

We recently visited the New Inn and despite being a group of 10 hungry people that hadn't booked, the pub...

Friendly service, nice - looking pub, interesting menu, although we didn't have chance to sample. Lovely selection of real ale...

2 of us stayed and ate here on a cycling trip to the Brecon Beacons. Good food ; excellent beer : comfortable beds. What really stood out was Neil the landlord going out of his way to help me sort out a bike problem which would have spoiled the trip.

Cenamos aquí esta noche, tuve el abadejo sopa de patatas con espinacas y absolutamente delicioso fue! Mi hijo tiene el paté, mi hija de 7 años tenía el pollo con patatas fritas "sensiblero goujons" una petición especial que amablemente que sí. Pub estupendo local y personal amable, y sombrero por último, pero no menos importante el Chef Sarah, otra sabrosa comida!

Estupenda comida casera, buenas cervezas, maravilloso servicio, atmósfera fantástica, muy buena relación calidad-precio mejor pub que he estado durante bastante tiempo. Yo tenía su Negra pata de vacuno galés que era absolutamente delicioso. No es necesario reservar ya que la cocina es muy pequeña.

Stayed here while working and as they were quiet mid week I was upgraded to a larger room. Friendly and helpful staff. Great beer and cider knowledge in the pub also.

Went for a few pints with friends after a day's cycling.Great beer - esp Wye Valley Brewery and friendly staff and locals. Highly recommended