Pilgrims in Powys

Called in here for coffee and cake before visiting Brecon cathedral. The staff were lovely - huge smiles and very helpful. Cakes were delicious - lime and courgette was good. Made for a very pleasant stop. Cathedral interesting - so glad we came here.

After a pleasant walk, we were looking forward to a nice lunch. The waitress was surly and unhelpful. The quiche was accompanied with a very small salad and two very small potatoes cut in half. When we asked for more salad and potatoes we were charged an extra three pounds fifty for the potatoes and three pounds ninety five for the green salad; in total eighteen pounds fifty five pence. Will definitely not return.

My daughter took me here for coffee. After standing at counter to place order I was abruptly told it was table service despite the lady in front of me placing an order. Went outside and eventually had to ask for service. Only gluten free food available was cake. My daughter ordered welsh rare bit. Drinks came but after 20 mins I again had to ask the waitress where the welsh rare bit was. Service was poor but the young waitress was pleasant. Suggestions to cafe... Place a sign in an obvious place which states table service... If tables are reserved place notice to this effect... Gluten free options are not just cake. Hopefully new management will find their feet soon. This could be a wonderful cafe as it's in a lovely setting just needs a bit better management in busy times.

Our second visit with a gap of 3 years . Again we sat outside in the grounds of Brecon cathedral, just perfect. Lovely menu , we enjoyed sandwiches and sparkling water , overlooking the flowers . Tad expensive, not what I would normally pay , but we just loved the surrounding. Very friendly staff

The tearooms are situated in the grounds of Brecon Cathedral and is a lovely place to stop for refreshments. We ordered coffee and tea and enjoyed freshly made welsh cakes, the best I have ever tasted! We recommend a stop here and wether you want a lunch or snack you will not be disappointed.

Lovely quiet spot for lunch that we found through TA. Out of the way from the centre of town but not far to walk at all. Lovely setting by the cathedral and we sat outside under a huge tree. Really lovely lace to eat our lunch. We had a Welsh rarebit which came with a great garnish and coleslaw type salad which was tasty and a higher standard than the usual blob of gloop and slice of cucumber you get in some other places!

Another excellent meal at this lovely cafe in an idyllic setting. Sad to see the notice that the cafe is closing on September 28th . This will be a big loss to many people not least the employees.. I must say the prices charged by the cafe are on the low side, making it very good value for the punters but less so for the owners. I wonder if a re assessment might point towards making the business more sustainable. If not thank you for memorable times over many years

Your lunch was really tasty .The soup was piping hot and the best Ihave ever had .Very reasonable ,Gluten free meal easily provided .

Our family of four found this a welcome lunch stop. My family had brie and cranberry toasties which they all enjoyed. As the only vegan I had to ask for a dish. Luckily the chef was very accommodating and made me a gorgeous houmous and roasted vegetable sandwich with granary bread and ready salted crisps and salad. Would reccommend!

Gastropub quality Sunday lunch served with friendly and efficient staff and a small range of wine and beer, larger choice of soft drinks. Really good meat, imaginatively cooked vegetables, generous portions, there was a vegetarian option as well.

After a sad and memorable service of remembrance for my father in law at the Cathedral, we all congregated for a cream tea, sandwiches and cakes at the small barn adjoining Pilgrim’s Tea Rooms. Nothing was too much trouble for Andy and his team; rustling up a gluten free option when needed and being on hand to serve to the 20 or so visitors. The food was excellent and plentiful; a range of sandwiches and homemade cakes and scones. The setting of Pilgrim’s Tea Rooms, nestled within the grounds of Brecon Cathedral, added to the poignancy of the day. Thank you.

Great setting, lovely varied well cooked food. Very reasonable prices. Friendly helpful staff. Money off your car parking as a bonus. Well worth looking out for this excellent cafe

Called here after a lovely long walk in the woods near by my friend said the Welsh rabbit is to die for I can say there cakes are lovely the staff could not be more helpful think we went there 3 times in the week we stayed there.

I think there was nothing to complain about the food but there was nothing special about it. Cleanliness could be much better including cutlery and toilets. You can’t use salt and pepper tiny sachets if you are in top 10 cafes!

We booked and had a fantastic afternoon tea, my wife had the gluten free version but what a fantastic spread!! Sandwiches, tea or coffee and some amazing cakes. Friendly staff and Covid equipped, we ate outside in the grounds of the Cathedral, stunning. Thank you for a memorable anniversary afternoon tea.

An excellent place for lunch, not quite as it was due to Covid restrictions. However, very friendly staff, a good choice of home cooked food and sandwiches for lunch and reasonable prices. The Cathedral is a haven of tranquility with nourishment for the soul , and before or after your visit you should come here, and feed your body.

They have only just opened after lockdown but had it nicely thought threw. We had cream tea which was top notch. Friendly staff!

The cathedral fed our souls and the pilgrimms cafe fed our bodies. Everthing we saw looked delicious. The gift shop is also well worth a look.

Petite tea rooms with good food and service. Unfortunately last time we tried to have lunch there the cathedral must have had an event on as the car park was full and a coach was off loading passengers in the road outside. We moved on into Brecon and had lunch. WARNING make sure you pay for adequate parking time at the machine or you will get a notification through the post.

Went for a Christmas lunch with work friends midweek. We opted to have a light lunch rather than the Xmas menu as we had to go back to work. My friends were all really pleased with their meals ranging from cheese on toast to paninis. I had the leek and potato soup with a crusty roll. It was very disappointing. Firstly because they were out of rolls (it was only 12.30) so I had bread instead, secondly the soup was very bland. There was not much potato and it had a slightly greasy taste. The service was ok. I didn’t think the waitress was particularly friendly.

This is a very nice tearoom within the grounds of Brecon Cathedral. We called in for lunch, the menu is brief but had a good range of dishes. We both had the Caerphilly Cheese Quiche salad which was very good. To call it a salad is a bit of an understatement, it was a generous slice of quiche with new potatoes, coleslaw and a mixed red cabbage salad mixture plus salad leaves etc. The quiche was (I think) made with whipped egg whites added to the egg mixture. The result is a very light mousse-like texture to the quiche, very, very nice. The coffee is also excellent. Staff very pleasant and accommodating, Parking for the Tearooms and cathedral is just a few metres away.

Having climbed Pen-Y-Fan in the morning, we popped in to Brecon for Lunch. Checked a few reviews and chose Pilgrims at the Cathedral. Arrived just before 12 and got the only non-reserved table. Fab lunches, great value and friendly service. Will definitely go again.

Great meal and good value. Sat outside with the dogs but were told there is an inside area you can sit with them. Definitely will go back.

Amazing place. The best breakfast at only £4.95. Local sausages and free range eggs. Lovely venue right by the Cathedral. Lunch and cakes looked lovely too. Definitely worth a visit

Good quality and well-presented meals with helpful staff within a pleasant environment. Note - we missed the car park note saying you can get £1 back of your fee

Convenient if visiting the cathedral but otherwise an uphill walk from the town of Brecon. Not a wide selection but clean and does what it says.

Came here for a look at the cathedral and decided to stop for a coffee and cake. Was very nice. A friend had a ham and cheese toastie which looked amazing.

Family visit with 2 dogs - sat outside and enjoyed 4 very reasonably priced cream teas and one Bara brith. All delicious!

Unfortunately the person who made my coffee didn't appear to have been trained correctly on what 'A Flat White' actually is. My drink was a weak milky coffee with a bit of cappuccino type foam on top. Part filled bottles of beer on some tables outside did what beer traps are supposed to do and attracted the wasps! They need to be placed so as to lure the wasps away from the seating area not towards it.

Pilgrims tearoom is in the Cathedral grounds. There is a car park close by. It’s quiet and the staff are very helpful. Lunch was fantastic. Lots of choice, and well presented food. Nice local Llanfaes dairy ice cream served here, but the other desserts we tried weren’t that great. The cathedral is on site to visit and has regular musical events.

Really nice place with a shop also near the cathedral, good selection of cakes which looked so nice !

We called into Pilgrims tearooms as it was a couple of miles from where we were staying. We had the basic cooked breakfast and it did not disappoint. The food was lovely, especially the sausages. We sat outside overlooking the gardens of the cathedral and we seen a couple of squirrels. It was very peaceful. Would definitely come back again when we are next in the area!

Friday: breakfast. Breakfast: completely awesome. I had the large breakfast with 2x sausages because... breakfasts. Food was totally rad. Price: really good for the quantity/quality. And we got a discount too. Best religious breakfast in Brecon, I reckon.

Called in to Pilgrims for lunch with our visitors last week.

A lovely place to stop and have refreshments, nothing is too much trouble for the staff and the tea pot is a generous size.

Fora all visitors to the Cathedral, these tearooms have a fabulous variety on offer. Whether its going to be refreshments and cake or a full lunch or late afternoon meal. Dont forget that visitors that meet the price threshold will get their parking paid. So remember to ask when you pay.

The tearooms are adjacent to the Cathedral, and a good place to visit. I have arrived on the bus from Cardiff so feel the need for a midday coffee and cake. The Welsh fruitcake is very tasty. Two hours later after much photography I return for a light lunch of soup and buttered roll. This is also very satisfying. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the dining area is pleasant with an outlook to the Cathedral. There are toilet facilities.

Lunch today was superb - the smoked salmon was some of the best that I have ever eaten. A good range of soft drinks too, including local and unusual ones.

Lovely peaceful tea rooms with lovely friendly staff in the gardens of Brecon cathedral. Food and drink very good for the prices and it’s easy to just sit awhile and watch the world pass you by here. Well worth taking the weight off your feet and stopping here for coffee and cake. Would go again and highly recommend this café.

Best Bara brith in Wales...moist and not too sweet. Served with 2 pats of butter and a lovely pot of tea for 2.

A really nice little cafe set within the grounds of Brecon Cathedral which i have visited twice now and on both occasions its been reliably good. Nicely cooked food and very reasonably priced. i recommend a visit.

Delicious home made scones. Lots of clotted cream and jam. Coffee was ok. Price great for the area. Nice and quiet, perfect to sit and relax. Must eat here if you visit the Cathedral

We visit Pilgrim's on a weekly basis. Their jacket potatoes and salad are the best we have ever tasted. They never fail to fill us up!

Good coffee and cake in this very nice cafe. Really loved coming in here. Staff are very friendly and make you feel welcome.

This great little tearoom provided us with perfect lunch and drinks (there was a wide range of drinks but we're mostly tea and coffee drinkers). A bonus was the locally-made ice cream which was available all-year-round! Definitely worth a visit.

Popped in for a cup of tea and cake, very nice, staff very friendly and helpful. Would visit again when in area

Stopped in with a friend on our way through....

Omg! Food is divine! Choice is amazing! People are warm welcoming and friendly Just loved this place If you are in the area go there! I would eat there every day! We loved every bit of our experience here Thank you 🙏🏻

Only stopped in for a cuppa tea after visiting the Cathedral, wish we could have been a bit later for lunch as the menu and some of the food on display looked great and reasonably priced, really nice cuppa though.

We arrived at this little tea room, with its beautiful garden, at about 20 minutes before closing ... we were expecting the normal cafe response when asking for food that they were no longer serving - not from this place what a lovely team. They rustled us up two lovely welsh cheese boards and we sat in the sunshine and didn’t feel they were hurrying to get home ... complete stars and wonderful hospitality and rare friendliness thank you

I have ever had, with a tasty salad mix. Good menu choices, and large portions. Nice and relaxing atmosphere with friendly staff.

Tasty breakfast from locally sourced producers. Wonderful surroundings in the cathedral grounds. Well worth the effort of finding this gem.

Travelling from the USA, the option of soup and Welsh Rarebit sounded like an opportunity to try something local. We were not disappointed in the cheese, mustard, and other tasty ingredients grilled on wholewheat bread, and served with tomato chutney and small salad.

Popped in for lunch after walking round the cathedral with my wife and 5 year old daughter. Gutted to miss breakfast (which finishes at 11) but lunch was good enough that I didn’t miss it.

A well kept secret for visitors to Brecon. The chef really looked the part in the open plan kitchen and the food was delicious and freshly prepared. Soup and quiche were yummy but didn’t have room for the tempting cakes and deserts. A lovely surprise as Brecon isn’t that exciting on a grey day and we hadn’t even known there was a

After visiting the cathedral we popped into Pilgrims for tea and cake and very nice it was too. Going by the menu boards they do an excellent range of meals but we were a bit early for that so limited ourselves to tea and cake!

Just went in for a coffee. However, saw a good selection of home cooked food on offer. Coffee was excellent and well priced.

Very well done, Pilgrims! The quality of the food and drink looked fantasic although we only popped in for a quick coffee after a bracing walk. Will visit the cathedral when we have more time.

We were greeted with a very friendly and warm welcome. The menu was varied and had vegan options (for me) too. My dad couldn't find anything he liked on the menu so they made him a sandwich to his taste.....and to top it all off, the portions were filling and the food was delicious.

certainly worth a visit, we often drive up from Porth in the Rhondda for a Sunday afternoon out and always book lunch at Pilgrims. We're never let down.

I have eaten a few times here now lovely frah food cooked every time. A lovely quiet place to eat and gave a look around our a cathedral and grounds if visiting

Basic but excellent home cooking. Lovely cakes which always seems to include a gluten free option,

After visiting the Cathedral,initially founded as a Benedictine monastrey in the 11th century, we found a lovely welcome at these tearooms next door. Fresh brewed coffee and tea with scrummy Welsh cakes topped us up for our journey onwards deeper into the delights of the Brecons.

Great place to pop into for coffee and cakes. Makes a change from all of the run of the mill chains on the high street

My brother and sister in law, nephews and I visited this cafe around 1pm on a Sunday. It's a cute little cafe with a lot of options of food and drinks. The majority of the produce is locally sourced so you know you're getting fresh quality food. The prices are slightly high so with my tight budget I wouldn't eat here often. The staff were lovely and very friendly. Unfortunately, the customers made us feel rather unwelcome. We are three adults aged 24 and two children aged 6 and 4. As soon as we walked in we were getting glares from the customers (all elderly) that had probably just finished the Sunday service at the cathedral. I accidentally tapped an old ladies arm as I was moving my chair which I apologised for and she replied with a loud tut. We held the door open for two old ladies as we were leaving, they looked at us all, carried on walking through and not even a thank you. I'm not sure if it is the area or just those few people but manners cost nothing! I would like to go back here for lunch when I can afford it but the feeling of being unwelcome may just steer me somewhere else. It felt like we were looked down on because we are young and were with two children so I would only recommend this cafe to older people.

After reading the glowing reviews of this cafe at the cathedral, we timed our visit to the church so we could include lunch. Let me just say, then, that I fully expected the meal to be good, just didn't expect it to be not THIS wonderful! Ingredients are sourced locally, and the meals are very well-prepared and beautifully presented. Somewhere back there in the kitchen is an undiscovered Michelin chef waiting to emerge! My husband ordered a toastie with soup of the day, which was a delicious red pepper. I chose Welsh rarebit, which came with a side salad and chips. Fantastic meal! Wish we had saved room for dessert. Choose a table, indoors or out, and note the number, then go to the till to order. Take your drinks back to the table, and the meals will be served at table. Clean restrooms, and a pleasant gift shop across the breezeway.

In my pursuit of weekend relaxation following a working week driving all over the U.K. i like nothing better than to get the motorcycle out and drive over the Bristol Channel into wonderful Wales. Apart from the unbeatable scenery right on my doorstep, I'm drawn to a variety of brilliant places to eat. Breakfast lunch, dinner there's a wide choice of first class establishments to choose from. I'm talking about small, independent cafes and restaurants and cutting to the chase, today's choice was the Pilgrims Tea Rooms in Cathedral Close Brecon.

Booked a table for Sunday lunch today. Went with two people who live in Brecon. It was to sample local luxuries for the visitor! What a surprise to find such a thriving hive of hospitality and fantastic value for money. Very busy but were attentive and helped with an elderly member of our party and a delight to experience from a largely youthful team winch you don't often get.

Stopped for tea just before closing time (at 5 p.m.) and also the next day before a wedding. Nice seating area, both inside and out, in a peaceful environment opposite the cathedral, and within the grounds. Good selections of tea, coffee, and cold drinks. The food options (hot and cold) looked pretty decent too. Nice ornate wooden and metal chairs and tables to sit at outside. Very pleasant.

Visited this lovely restaurant, which is right by the cathedral. Sat outside in the sun and we both had lovely meals which were really good value for money as well as nice and tasty. The Welsh rarebit was the best ever! It is a lovely place to sit and relax as it was so peaceful. Highly recommend and will return.

This is a great place to stop for a cup of tea or a nice lunch if you're visiting Brecon Cathedral. The food is handmade and tastes delicious plus when it says it comes with salad it comes with a real salad, not some limp lettuce and a slice of cucumber.

Lovely cafe/ restaurant. Called in during the day for a coffee & scone and to rest the feet. Excellent friendly service and nice food. Looking forward to the jazz events this weekend.

Tetería limpio con gran servicio del personal joven. Ambos tuvimos la merienda y nos alegra decir que los bollos eran los mejores que he probado en mucho tiempo (y nos dieron un montón de bollos)! El café es bueno y tienen un buen menú si estás buscando un sitio para comer. fir Vale la pena visitar la catedral de al lado (vale la pena una visita).

Visited the tearooms around 10am midweek. Very quiet, we sat outside and enjoyed the view of the cathedral. Staff very polite and pleasant. Prices pretty good £6.50 for small breakfast, good cooked hot food and tea. Would come here again.

Almuerzo ordenados para 3 personas - no requieren las bebidas, ya que no había tiempo de un café en otro sitio, pero el personal nos ofreció una botella grande de vidrio lleno de agua y 3 copas para nosotros. Un montón de comida para elegir. Nos sentamos mirando a la Catedral, muy tranquilo. El servicio era bueno y parecía un lugar muy popular.

We were driving through Brecon and couldn't see anywhere worth stopping so headed for the Cathedral for a wander. And there in a peaceful setting, under beautiful trees was Pigrims cafe. They served delicious homemade food in delightful surrounding. We loved it.

Good menu with a specials board, I had the quiche which was served with a very nice salad and coleslaw. Plenty of seating and friendly staff.

This place is special, great food and a great place to meet up for coffee and cakes too! Perfectly situated next to the cathedral. All food is homemade and always delicious!

Hemos comido aquí varias veces para comer y hay un montón de ofertas especiales en la junta y siempre una deliciosa quiche casero y sopa. Todo está hecho desde cero en su cocina abierta. Ingredientes de calidad, personal amable y buen ambiente relajado. Que si visitan Brecon para el almuerzo.

Fair value food & drinks - we had lunch here, with friendly staff who went the extra mile for us. Will be happy to call in again on our next visit to Brecon

Este es un buen lugar para un almuerzo en el predio de la catedral de Brecon. Bonita casa con verduras tarta y yo realmente disfrutamos de un sándwich recién hecho con una pequeña ensalada. El personal es muy agradable. Arte encantador en las paredes para la venta

Stopped here for a drink and bara brith. The Bara brith was excellent. We sat outside in the cathedral close and enjoyed spring day and the blossom and flowers.

Visited Pilgrim's for a Mother's Day afternoon tea. Lovely freshly made sandwiches, beautiful scones and a good selection of cakes. Good food and good service, would highly recommend.

We recently had visitors from, from the states, and they were amazed at the food and service as well as the perfect setting

Visited the cathedral for a concert ... excellent food and service from the friendly staff ... home cooking was tasty - coffees, teas and cakes were delicious

We love this special cafe, lovely home cooked food, lots of choice and most importantly the staff are always friendly, welcoming and willing to help. Lovely location, peaceful atmosphere. We will always visit when we are on holiday here.

Visitamos hoy aquí para el almuerzo después de visitar la catedral festival del árbol de navidad y no me decepcionó. El personal era cálido y amable y extremadamente servicial con mi niños, incluida mi quisquilloso con la comida. También fueron muy serviciales en ayudarnos a encontrar un lugar más tranquilo, como un poco estaba ocupado los niveles de ruido (ruido normal café) eran para mi hijo con problemas sensoriales y este fue tratado con mucha sensibilidad y con calma. Ambos hijos aclararon sus platos. Yo tenía un plato de sopa que estaba deliciosa, con lo que creo que era pan casero. Parece todos productos locales fue utilizada y esto fue evidente desde la calidad de los ingredientes. El personal era atento, a pesar de ser increíblemente ocupado. También fue la adición de un encantador estilo victoriano Feria de navidad, fue muy divertido y muy bien presentada. El lugar estaba lleno y tenía un ambiente muy agradable. Realmente nos sentimos como el cliente está en el centro de todo lo que los propietarios no hacen. Quizás la única pega es el aparcamiento de pago en el faff pero esto es fuera de las manos de la cafetería. Volveremos.

Primera visita de peregrinos de la última noche, para una comida memorial, WW1 emulando un poco en lo que la gente habría comido alrededor de ese tiempo.

Had a superb lunch here following an enjoyable tour of the beautiful Catherdral at Brecon. The Dean was most engaging. The food was tasty and well presented. The Welsh Rarebit was delicious. Definitely worth a visit.

Después de una visita a la catedral, que disfrutamos de un salto en la cafetería que es peregrino en los terrenos de la catedral para una comida ligera. Incluso en un día húmedo de noviembre el lugar estaba lleno y el personal v dirigido a nosotros. Aunque sólo tuvimos sándwiches tostados - eran deliciosos y a un precio razonable. Volvería.

Lovely choice on the menu hearty food slitte cold in the restaurant service fab place clean and tidy

Acabamos de regresar de nuestras vacaciones en coche desde los Midlands de Pembrokeshire y parado en Brecon para estirar las piernas y encontrar una bebida caliente. Tener dando vueltas por la ciudad que terminó en la Catedral donde encontramos peregrinos. Muy concurrida pero bien de personal, té y chocolate caliente buena muy agradable. En nuestro camino de vuelta decidimos parar de nuevo y almorzar antes de continuar en casa. Excelente comida, personal amable, ambiente cálido. No es un lugar lujoso, pero es muy bonito y vale la pena encontrarlo, ve a la catedral.

Después de visitar la catedral, nos fuimos a los peregrinos para una comida ligera. El personal es amable y servicial, con nuestros pedidos y entrega tomado con una sonrisa y el comentario alegre. Yo opté por los tradicionales rarebit y no me decepcionó. Muy sabroso, pero no demasiado potente. Lavada con un pote de este encantador de té. Encantador.

Este es un café en la planta baja de Brecon Catedral. Las bebidas estaban a un precio razonable y la parte de la comida en el extremo superior de lo que uno esperaría (5 libras. 95 por una sandwichera. ) hace atareados, pero puede reservar una mesa. Si aparcar en el aparcamiento de la catedral puedes conseguir £1 volver de entregar su boleto al pagar (CCTV control, así que no necesitas mostrar tu ticket en el coche. )

Absolutely lovely tea rooms with very tasty food and big pots of tea, the Welsh cakes are particularly lovely. The staff are friendly polite and helpful

Si necesitas un descanso para comer algo mientras caminábamos Brecon luego peregrinos té habitaciones en los terrenos de la catedral es una excelente opción.

Every time we return to Brecon cathedral we eat here and that has been over many years now. The food is homemade, great standard , generous and tasty.

Called to look round cathedral. Had a quick lunch, soup of the day and roll. Quick friendly service and nice quiet setting in the Close. Menu looked varied and tasty, plenty of choice for a more substantial meal.

Situado dentro de los terrenos de la catedral, este sencillo pero café cuidadosamente diseñado ofrece platos en un ambiente agradable (el término "comida" no reflejan bastante la calidad de los ingredientes, así que creo que "cocina" es mejor!). Nos gustó mucho el queso de cabra, nuez y miel.

We've been at this calm and relaxing place in the catherdal yard many times and have never been disappointed. They offer nice food lunch as well as cream tea and nice coffee.