Plas Yn Dinas in Powys

Quite possibly one of the best places we’ve ever eaten! We were travelling home today after storm Darragh and came across Plas Yn Dinas. There were 10 of us altogether and from the moment we walked in they made us feel so welcome!! The food was absolutely outstanding and all 10 of us left raving about it. So much so that we’re actually debating making the 4 hour round trip in the future to eat there again. Can’t recommend enough!

Arrived on spec without calling ahead. Received a very warm welcome and fitted in. The food was delicious and plentiful. I especially enjoyed the variety of fresh seasonal vegetables. We were a group of 6, 4 adults and 2 young children, and everyone enjoyed their meal.

What a little gem of a place. So friendly and really good food. Nice range of beers, including local choices. Definitely on the list to go back to. Be careful though, in the village follow the sign for the village shop. It is not on the main road.

This is a gem , you must go and try for yourselves. Beautifully decorated, stunning at Christmas too!! Food never disappoints, always delicious & always 5 star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Staff so very friendly, can’t do enough for you! Beautiful gardens with free ample parking Highly recommend This is now our Go To Place !!

Used to be a bistro with fine country dining, now a locals pub, which is great but the prices for drinks far too high….over £9 for a wine which isn’t cold because the fridge has been turned down…bring back the chap with curly hair and bandana…or reduce your prices…..food good but again just thrown on a plate….and service just not what you expect for the prices charged…sad 😢

We had a lovely meal which we all enjoyed. The service was excellent . This s tu we ça second time we had been here and will certainly return again.

Me and my wife visited for Sunday lunch with our dog maisy. We both ordered the roast beef followed by sharing a stickee toffee pudding. Food and Service was excellent. Will definitely recommend. Really nice atmosphere in the pub.

The food was hit and miss. Some things were dry and over cooked.My friend had the Tagliatelle which was so oily! Disappointing experience. We will not be returning as it’s not the first time the food has been disappointing. Me and my husband were not happy with our pizza night take away either. Especially when you travel 20 mins to get it! It is a shame as it use to be a good pub with good food! However the bar lady is absolutely lovely and welcomes everyone!

Excellent in every way.....service, food, location and dog friendly (bar area) too ! We had starters of pate and mushrooms, mains were crispy beef and a steak burger. All delicious. Plas Yn Dinas would be a regular for us if we lived locally but we were in the area on holiday. A lucky find!

6 of us on holiday came here for Sunday lunch and we’re certainly delighted that we did. The Sunday roasts were excellent as was the service. Looking forward to returning at some point. Highly recommended if you are in the area.

Hidden gem. Excellent service and delicious food . Very attentive service for our party of 7. Beautiful location and extensive menu for all tastes and diet needs, including plant-based , gluten free and dairy free. Very family friendly, especially families who have young children . Highly recommended to future customers, family and friends.Will definitely return in the future. Thank you 😊

Simply an excellent experience - friendly service and great food. A great find and we have already been back for the Tuesday pizza night and that was just as great.

We decided spontaneously to eat here. Fortunately not having a reservation wasn’t a problem. One of us ate gluten-free and lactose-free. There were multiple options available. Our dinner tasted really good! I had the chicken with Mediterranean vegetables. Highly recommended. It was well spiced. Forgot to make pictures of desert, but that was very tasty too. Pavlova with lactose free ice cream. Yummy!

Zeer goed eten voor een redelijke prijs. Wij hadden niet gereserveerd (wel aan te raden) maar gelukkig was er toch een tafeltje beschikbaar voor ons. Vlotte en uiterst vriendelijke bediening. Er kan rekening gehouden worden met voedselallergieën.

Food has definitely gone downhill, service was still good. Pretty much the worst prawn cocktail I've ever had - measly portion of prawns, pitiful bit of salad. Had fish & chips for main - below average. Decent beer selection, still nice surroundings

Sunday lunch was very good. The meat was excellent, Yorkshire pudding was also good. Veggi could have been a little more interesting but what we had was well cooked. The starters and desserts were all excellent, especially the chocolate brownie. The young lady that served us was extremely efficient and friendly. We will be back.

I have to say what a quaint country pub with staff that can't do enough for you. Also the food is a cut above anywhere else I know in the area. I highly recommend

Great food, we had roasts. Friendly efficient staff. Amazing deserts. Can't be bettered. Will be going back there soon.

Excellent Sunday lunch lovely service and food very good value 👍👍👍 would recommend on holiday and was recommended

We were recommended Plas y Dinas for Sunday lunch. Two of us are vegetarian and the only offer for us was mushroom pasta (my friend doesn’t like mushrooms anyway). As we wanted traditional Sunday Lunch we asked if we could have vegetables with Yorkshire pudding and gravy. When it came we were told there was no gravy! So, a dry meal with very undercooked vegetables, so hard they were inedible, and a passable Yorkshire pudding but sad without gravy. One member of the group had roast beef which was mostly sinew and very little edible meat. All of us said the vegetables were too hard, although we all like a bit of ‘bite’ to our veg these were almost raw. Starter and desert were ok, but not exceptional. We will not be eating there again. It is not beyond the skill of most chefs to cater for vegetarians, even by offering a nut roast or beetroot Wellington with cauliflower cheese and gravy!

Very nice Sunday lunch and lovely to be able to take the dog too. Nice spacious seating area and puddings are too tempting. Recommended.

My wife ordered a filet steak, when she went to cut it with a steak knife, she could not cut it so I cut it and realised what poor quality it was and it was not edible, but was charged £26 00 When I paid...

Our second visit here and it won’t be our last! This time we visited with our Son, Daughter-in-law and two Grandchildren who live in Poland and we haven’t seen for 3 years (Covid of course 🙄). One of the requests they had before coming over...

Superb friendly staff and excellent food in a lovely place with great atmosphere Come here once a week and can’t fault it…..,,

Excellent food. Excellent customer service. Stunning venue located in a beautiful village & stunning walks around it. Good beer garden for the warmer months. Dog friendly. Only a 15 minute drive from the towns of Oswestry & Welshpool. And a top landlord in Dougie. A...

A last minute decision to eat out as neither of us felt like cooking. Had never been here before, but had seen it in passing and decided to give it a go. I’m really glad we did as the food was lovely and the place...

Fantastic pub vibe and staff are really warm and accommodating but sadly the food does not reflect the prices 😟. The food we had was not good quality, frozen chips and overcooked dry chicken. More pub grub but with gastro price which is such a...

Superb opening night for Doug and the team on Thursday and we visited again last night to try the burgers' have to say probably one of the best burgers I have ever eaten! And the homemade coleslaw was excellent. A great atmosphere in the place...

We recently had dinner here with friends. The tables were well spaced and all the staff wore masks. There was a variety of dishes on the menu and those ordered were very tasty. The service and presentation of the meals was good

Our first trip to the area and we found this delightful pub for our lunch. Whilst the traditional Sunday roast and all of the trimmings was available we were tempted to have something different from the menu and and we were not disappointed. Well prepared...

Visited today for the first time. The choice was not overwhelming but was varied enough for most tastes. The presentation was first class and flavours were quite superb. Service was great, attentive without being rushed. We will certainly return.

The food, the service and the ambiance. We are visitors to the area so unfortunately won't be able to return in the near future but definitely will if we are in the area again. Well done.

One of the best I've ever had. Amazing beef. CV precautions excellent. Beautiful pub. Highly recommend

1st visit post covid 19 - another fantastic meal for 3! Lovely atmosphere, welcoming hosts and superb food. Having been visiting for family meals on a range of occasions for 6 years it was lovely to be back and the food as always was 👌

First meal out since the whole COVID-19 thing started. I was really looking forward to this but was left disappointed. The burger was tasty but fries had to be ordered as a side which made it poor value. Staff a little inattentive and don’t seem...

Treated our daughter and her partner to a meal here for Christmas and what an experience they had. They said the atmosphere was lovely and the staff friendly. The menu was varied and catered for everyone’s tastes. They didn’t have a long wait for the...

Have eaten at this restaurant several times now and have been impressed every time. The food is innovative without being weird, tasty and fresh. The staff are friendly, polite and helpful. Many of our visiting family and friends ask to go back here.

Lovely food and great service. Good atmosphere even though the place was relatively empty. The pub is lovely and ver clean. Very welcoming to us and my baby. Highly recommend.

We were recommended to go here by another restaurant who were full due to a coach party. First impressions were a bit lacking in atmosphere. As another reviewer we also had the pleasure of the sour faced barmaid, no hint of a smile. There is limited choice on the menu for a light lunch. We ordered the steak and onion ciabatta and the fish finger burger.... these were served on narrow boards... my pet hate ....Just Give Me a Plate!! The food was acceptable, I just wish they would ditch the boards and use proper salt and pepper pots instead of trying to look posh and give us tiny little fiddly spoons to sprinkle sea salt and pepper. Overall impression average restaurant trying to look posh

A fantastic find. Lovely welcome as soon as we walked in. The pub is gorgeous. Great home cooked food, friendly locals and we were immediately made at home by the land lady. Rosso was spoilt with dog biscuits, meatballs and lots of attention. We’ll be back!

Very tasty food in a lovely atmosphere. Lots to choose from and everything was superb. The staff were great too.

Old building, tastefully decorated and modernised inside, where appropriate. Nice toilets. Pleasant and efficient waiting/bar staff. Excellent food - best steak I've ever had. Good beers. Selection of gins. Wish it was round the corner from home.

We were greeted by Elaine the landlady. The setting is beautiful and the pub is decorated to the highest standard. Didn't eat, but checked the menu and prices seemed about average. Will definitely return

Food was very good, plenty of choice for alcohol, staff really friendly and lovely decoration....... a real gem 😃 highly recommended for families and couples alike

5* without a doubt. We stayed in the area for two nights and were recommended visiting Plas in Dinas so we had dinner there on our first night. We enjoyed it so much that we went back again for our second night! The menu is concise and executed beautifully, accompanied by fantastic service. The lovely owner even went the extra mile after my wife left her phone in the restaurant. She came to meet us half way across a nearby field to return the phone! We’ll certainly visit again when we’re in the area.

This is superb. Friendly welcome, tables are well spaced and the food is all freshly cooked. It's fine dining at its best.

Glorious place. Beautiful decor. Went for a late Sunday lunch. Food was excellent (especially the chocolate pot). Efficient and friendly service. Will definitely go again. Soon I hope ! Thank you 🙂

Having parked up one of us went in to ask about the dog policy.......we were welcomed into the bar area and told our pooch was very welcome. And welcomed he was!!! Clearly friendly professional service is not reserved for the humans here!

I lunched here with some friends recently and I thought this place was quite pretentious with a very ordinary menu dressed up to look posh so it could command high prices. The atmosphere and service were average but there was nothing memorable about the experience of lunching here. I don't think I would come here again as I don't like being ripped off and I felt the meals were very overpriced for such nondescript pub grub.

The village location is just beautiful as was the pub inside. Greeted on arrival and very quickly seated by pleasant polite staff. Looking through the menu it all sounded great, we opted for the beef. It was fab, cut as easily as butter and a plentiful portion, lovely veg and a perfect Yorkshire pudding. There was a separate dish of amazing cauliflower cheese that came with it as well as a jug of extra gravy. We happily cleared our plates. Even though we were full we ordered a dessert. The sticky toffee pudding was rich and sweet as was the chocolate pot. All in all a lovely 2 course Sunday lunch in the countryside.

Having found Plas Yn Dinas via TA, it is only fair I add my comments! We were a party of seven who visited for Easter Sunday lunch. I have to see our experience was exceptional. Having been slightly disappointed they had run out of the lamb(!), our new selections did not disappoint. The quality of food was very, very high. I must also mention the wonderful 'Station' bitter which was served. Without hesitation we will return again. Many thanks.

We visited here for the first time on a busy Saturday night as part of a large group - so, possibly not the best time to make an assessment - but we need not have worried.

After a pleasant drive to the village we were greeted with a very nice facade that looked welcoming. Unfortunately a not small coach was parked in the not large car park ?. Seeing us struggle to park he did eventually park in the road outside.

Loverly food and great service, starters all arrived in a timely manner all piping hot and very tasty, mains were as equally delicious especially the Duck and the Ribeye Steak. We finished off by sharing a Sticky Toffee Pudding, yum yum 😋

A mid week night out which was a bit hit and miss. Really nice starter lamb with pitta, the sweet and sour main course was ok but not wow. Lovely sticky toffee pudding however the treacle toffee pudding was a big miss...too heavy.

We had a Sunday Lunch here as quite a big group. The meals were served quickly and the food was of an excellent quality. The decoration of the pub has been tastefully done.

Our club visited here for a Sunday lunch the pub has been renovated to a excellent standard with modern twist we spoke to the chef some weeks before our visit he was most agreeable and catered for our requirements food was very well presented staff were excellent and looking forward to our next visit

We were a party of nine for a lunchtime. There was a broad variety between our menu orders and all the meals experienced were simply delicious. Staff were friendly and efficient. A lovely setting and atmosphere.

Went to this restaurant on 09/09/2018 Sunday lunchtime. I am a very fussy eater but i can honestly say we had a lovely meal. The staff were very attentive and very quick to attend. Their attention to detail was excellent. Their was eight of us and we all ordered and ate every thing on our plates and the puddings were to die for. Really enjoyed my visit to Plas Yn Dinas and will defo be going again.

We had booked a table for dinner on a sunny Friday evening. It’s in an attractive village and the pub has been renovated with plenty of exposed beams. We were surprised by the offhand ‘welcome’ but didn’t mind the unprofessional service. Our main courses and puddings were good and we enjoyed our evening. The adjoining bar looked inviting and might be good for lunch.

We have eaten at a couple of Ian & Elaine's previous establishments over the years, but sadly lost touch with their last move. With a bit of patient googling and TA ing we found them in the lovely village of Llanfechain.

On recommendation we drove for 35 minutes to sample this restaurant.

Excellent all round. Beautiful roast beef, perfect colli cheese, great gravy, what more can you ask for ... apart from the creme brûlée with homemade ice cream. Delicious. Dog friendly too.

We visited mid week as it gets very busy at the weekend being so popular. We struggled to find much that we liked on the menu as there were strange accompaniments to most of the meals. We settled for fish and chips and they were both really nice but fairly pricey for what we had.

We had dinner at this pub. It serves what you might term mid market gastro pub food.

The pub/restaurant has a wonderful relaxed feel and the tables are not too close together as in some other establishments. We enjoyed our visit and were not rushed in any way - the table was ours for the duration of the evening . Whilst the menu is not extensive, there was a great choice of tempting dishes to choose from. All food is freshly prepared and a good proportion appeared to be locally sourced. I had the mushroom starter and steak - both excellent, with copious amounts of good wine! Service was great and we were joined by the host at the end of the evening. A wonderfully relaxing evening with good friends - excellent food, wine and service. Thank you

We celebrated my dad's birthday in this great restaurant. The food was fantastic - accommodating all the family, the staff incredibly helpful and welcoming and the service throughout the evening was excellent. Would highly recommend this lovely restaurant.

Five of us booked for dinner and were allocated a table beyond the bar in an alcove of much character and which gave us a degree of privacy.We each had a starter and a main and were delighted with the quality of each dish, the standard of presentation and the friendly and cheerful service. This place is obviously popular judging from the number of other diners - and rightly so ! Highly recommended.

Our friends recommended this restaurant and I can see why. As soon as you walk in you can see quality. We were walmly greeted by Doug who was very pleasant and friendly. The ambience and surroundings are superb. The food was excellent . I had a crab omelette which was delicious. "You pay for what you get".

A very different menu that tasted excellent, staff were very attentive! Lovely meal would definitely recommend!

Couldn’t fault anything. The food was excellent and very reasonably priced, portions were all generous. I had the pork Sunday lunch and it was excellent, I cannot remember the last time I enjoyed one as much. My husband and brother were both very impressed with the ales on offer. The staff were lovely and helpful, the restaurant and facilities all of a high standard. Fantastic Sunday lunch!

Due to an issue with another location we called the Plas Yn Dinas on the off chance they could fit a table for 7 of us and were pleased that they could. We turned up 15minutes later to find a warm welcome and a table all setup just to suit us.

We are regulars at the ‘Plas’. We have always enjoyed a warm welcome and excellent food. Yesterday I enjoyed the best fish dish I have had outside Cornwall. Full marks for super food and real ale in excellent condition.

Don’t usually do valentines but any excuse to visit the plas. Who needs roses and chocs when a Beautiful serving platter of sea food followed by the most delicious lemon sole far exceeds such commercial nonsense 😂 Beautiful meal and lovely atmosphere

It was very quiet when we arrived..but that didn't bother us..after all at 6pm we weren't expecting it to be busy, but when booking this was the only time left. It didn't take long to start filling up.

We can’t understand the poor review underneath either. Our local pub, 5 minutes drive, serves good food but we will make an hour’s drive to eat at Plas Yn Dinas. Their food is always outstanding and their beef was so good I asked who was their butcher (all locally sourced). Beautiful cooking and the ambiance is always warm and friendly. If you want a real flavoursome treat, eat here. Dog friendly too, the owner even bought some beef out for our dog. 5 stars all the way.

Really don’t understand previous review. Food always beautiful, endorsed by the 5 star rating. Lovely cosy warm atmosphere and very welcoming owners. Would have to challenge the very negative comments. The many 5 star reviews speak for themselves.

I visited with my husband and son, the ambience is cold the food choice was poor and very over priced. If you are a vegetarian there is little choice. There are better places to visit.

The food was delicious. Best tasting garlic mushrooms I have ever had. Definitely going to return there asap. Friendly service, they go the extra mile.

The best restaurant in Mid Wales. Lovely menu, beautifully presented food. Friendly staff. Well worth a visit!

Very friendly pub. We had dinner in a back room that was cozy.

Stopped off for lunch - delicious food, full of flavour and cooked well. Good service from the staff. Lovely comfortable setting.

Was visiting my sister, who has recently relocated nearby.

The staff were delightful; extremely helpful and welcoming. We also felt the place had a lovely ambiance.

Great beer, food & service as usual. Have eaten here a few times and are never disappointed. Always immaculately kept too. Would highly recommend.

We thought we would give this place a go whilst on holiday, was a bit sceptical about going as it was a distance away from where we were staying but the good reviews won me over.

This establishment has changed beyond recognition from the last time I ate there. There is now an excellent menu and really good atmosphere there. I chose the duck and it was cooked to perfection. I was in a party of 5 and all of us were very impressed by the quality of food and service. Highly recommended.

Stopped by for a Sunday lunch and was pleasantly surprised by the warm welcome and high standard of food. Admittedly there was only one option of a vegetarian main course, but it was utterly delicious. The puddings all sounded and looked great too, though I didn't try them. It is tastefully decorated throughout with a mixture of old beams, and blonde wood. The wine was also good, and the price was about £30 for 2 mains and 2 drinks. I would definitely go back. A lovely place for a celebratory meal.

We recently had lunch at the Plas yo Dinas, this was our second visit, and we were NOT disappointed, we had a warm welcome, the food was not your usual pub grub. The menu was welll planned offering a good choice of interesting food. My starters was spiced minced lamb, with pomegranate and pine nuts on hummus, really very tasty, main course was Nasi goreng, again delicious and plenty of it! The others had puddings which all looked equally scrummy . It's in a lovely spot, the pub has been renovated to a high standard without losing its charm, definitely worth a trip, and not expensive.

Went yesterday for Father's day - expectations were not high as knew that it would be a limited menu and very busy. Menu was limited but it was still interesting, service was great and super friendly and price was very reasonable.

Definitely worth seeking out this gastro pub. It was very popular when we went. Check out the opening nights though as they aren't open seven days per week. Good variety of drinks, ales and food on offer. Excellent pork dish and lovely decor plus friendly staff. Nice outside area if the weather is good.

As our title says, it is a 50 minute one way drive for us to Plas Yn Dinas, even though we can nip to our local 3 miles away which is good, but it really is worth the drive to Llanfechain, and it's a nice drive too, through rolling countryside. We go for Sunday lunch as their roast beef is delicious; that old style roast beef flavour so they very obviously use a very good butcher, with roast parsnips, roast potatoes, greens and (my favourite) colli cheese - bit of a knack to colli cheese without making the cauliflower dissolve and they have it spot on. Your gravy comes in individual jugs which is a nice touch as, dependant on your taste, some like a bit of gravy or like us, awash. Both has mullet to start - delish. Contemporary style pub without being over or under stated and all the staff are delightful providing very efficient service. Lovely place to eat.

Plas yn Dinas is beautiful half timbered pub in Llanfechain - a quaint Powys hamlet near Llanfyllin. Sympathetically renovated it offers an up-market menu. I had the best sea bream in tempura batter I have ever tasted. Absolutley superb. The service was excellent and the staff warm and friendly. Whay am amazing surprise. Do book though - as the secret's out and the place is very popular.

We had read a review about this place probably a year ago and said we would like to try it. What a gem of a place so glad we mad the effort and came here the resturant is very nicely done out old beams and tasteful decor no blaring music just a nice atmosphere, great staff to meet you on arrival. The food was up there amongst the very best quality food very well cooked and prepared. Some great new tastes to try. Try it for yourselves I very much doubt you will be disappointed, this place is on our return to list and yes we do eat out regular and love exploring new places this will go on our list of go to places for that treat..

My husband and I had a lovely meal on Easter Sunday. We like that the menu isn't just a traditional roast, having said that I did have the roast lamb. I did enjoy it, especially the individual vegetables and cauliflower cheese, but I wasn't blown away. The lamb wasn't the best but certainly not the worst either.

We went to Plas for my boyfriend's mum's birthday! The restaurant is decorated lovely, it's very cosy and modern with country elements. That staff were all amazing, very friendly and helpful, all service done with smiles!

I have drunk in this pub a couple of times and the beer has been well looked after. It has two hand pumps and usually has a Stonehouse Brewery beer on one of them. When eating here the food has been good, well presented and well served. My only complaint is that it is slightly pricy for the area but well worth a visit

Some friends were here for parties, and I joined them, the owners are very friendly, and the service is second to none. Food is ecellent.

Lovely evening in this delightful restaurant. Food was faultless. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. One of our party suffers with coeliac disease, we therefore informed the restaurant prior to our arrival that one member required gluten free. As soon as we arrived she was informed which meals were suitable and she was delighted with the choice. Food was excellent and they stock a good range of real ales too! We highly recommend this restaurant.

Great food the best in the area by far. Faultless on every count a must visit for foodies thanks again A+++