Red Lion Hotel Restaurant in Powys

Friendly staff, nice atmosphere.

Only rating the pub, not the hotel. Sadly the barman that served us came across as hostile and unwelcoming. We met some people later on in the evening and they had the same experience.

Staying in the area, we went to the Red Lion on recommendation from a local. Staff were friendly and helpful, however the food was horrible. My wife had the lasagne which was cold in the middle and tasteless. I had egg, sausage ham and chips.....the sausages were not cooked properly, ham was gristle around edges. Did not finish the meals, left them on table walked out. If they are happy to serve that sort of quality we did not see the point of complaining.

They weren't doing food the day we went to eat.

Nice pint good prices too. But my stars go to landlady and especially the locals. Very friendly and helpful. Love from Tracey and Mike and the two hounds.

the people and the staff the landlord makes thud one of the best old pubs ever. it's so beautiful inside. the room and bed s9 comfy and they even knocked me a breakfast after waking up slightly late and the ladies were just ausome and the landlord I would keep on the right side of him just behave and our fine. the customers all friendly and felt really welcome. and the Guinness 10 outta 10 . highly recommended from myself.

Good bar and staff food good but food was slow to arrive and some parts not as described on menu or specials board but it filled a gap. Thanks. We didn't need rooms.

Went for lunch on Thursday, ordered 2 baguettes took 45 minutes to arrive.

Visited before but first time eating here. Meals very reasonable. Only one choice of GF on this occasion due to supply, but was happy with this - curry. 4 in our group who all enjoyed it very much.

We call in passing throught and glad we did. The staff was welcoming and the food was delicious.

The hotel was happy to take our money but after 50 minutes wait we were told a further 15 minutes would be required for our ham sandwich and fish pie. The restaurant was not overly busy. We left without food and no refund for such service. We were not impressed.

Stayed at the Red Kite campsite last weekend for a night. Walked into town and was lucky enough to find this pub. Great beer and an incredible roast dinner! Wonderful value too ☆☆☆☆☆

Just had a superb, really tasty, filling Carvery from here sat out the back with the wet dog. And the price was even better, I’d happily have paid £10 each for it. It does get busy right from the off but plenty of seating inside and outside. Beers good too. If you’re in the area on a Sunday drop in for one!

We visited I think 4 times during our stay in llani. Comfortable sofas. Very welcoming to our dog who was offered water every time. £7.50 for two pints absolute winner.

Excellent meal and wonderfully friendly staff. Situated in the heart of the town of Llanidloes' main thoroughfare, this peace of history will welcome you in.

Great old fashioned pub. Dog friendly. Friendly staff. Food is fantastic, quality and quantity very good. If in the area we will call again.

Only went in for food and drinks but it was delicious, friendly, cozy and affordable.

Friendly staff and made to feel welcome as a visitor.

Ate here Saturday 15th June As usual good value pub grub Give it a try

Lovely old fashioned pub. Great menu and drinks selection and excellent quality. The prices are very reasonable for this day and age. You would struggle to find anywhere cheaper. Highly recommended.

Very friendly people, good choice of beers / larger and plenty of gins Cosy and clean ,pool table Massive snug with open fire 🔥 and Chesterfield sofas

Brilliant place, friendly staff, great food and drinks, well worth a visit.

Went for a Sunday carvery. Service was slow, food was cold and had to queue.. not nice to stand there while people are eating.. no atmosphere, wasn't made welcome.

A lovely welcome from the staff, very nice fish and chips in the lounge and Sky Sports on in the Bar, very nice experience.

Steak and Stilton pie was lovely. Packed with tender meat. The lamb shank was quite big and wasn’t one of those cooked in a bag. Proper homemade chips too.

Super traditional pub, right in the middle of town. Welcoming atmosphere and good value for money drinks. Food looked good but we didn't have time to sample

Had a meeting there with a meal.

Great traditional pub in Llanidloes. The service, food and drink are all good.

Lovely friendly pub with a good sized outdoor area. Dogs are very welcome and a great selection of excellent and great value home cooked meals. Great beer too

Very friendly local traditional pub. Very helpful staff

A real locals pub, but when you serve someone, please don't keep checking your phone for messages, other than that, can't complain about the quality of the drink

Lovely period pub , great atmosphere, locals were really welcoming , would recommend anyone in the area to drop in for a drink and bite to eat Beers at weather spoons prices and food very tasty Dog friendly also

I can't review the food or drink at this pub because after nearly 20 mins of waiting we walked out. The bar was not busy, 2 people behind the bar, walking around like they had all day to serve people! Don't visit here if you're in a hurry.

As a trucker, I regularly park up in the town and this is my go to place. Good food and drink, friendly staff, and great locals.

Friendly and great value food and drink. Loved the settees in the lounge bar, but they were a bit worse for wear

We popped in for drinks and soak up the atmosphere, wasn't disappointed 😁

Absolutely fantastic carvery lunch! Popped in by myself and was served by the lovely bar staff. Great shandy too thank you!

Friendly atmosphere. Great service. Great food and excellent beer . What else do you need . All at very reasonable prices

Called in on the off chance for a quick bite to eat. Very reasonably priced, tasty, home cooked food. Friendly barman and quaint old fashioned pub and dog friendly which is a must for us. Very cheap beer. Very good all round

Rude staff - incorrect signage and you couldn’t pay me to go back - manager disgusting attitude Our party of 13 came here for a Sunday dinner along with our dogs as it’s advertised as dogs welcome! We sat down to be told no dogs in a rude manager and they suggested the could cook them instead or we could eat in the rain! No apologies just sneering faces We a good send to be honest as the so called carvery was a hot plate! Disgusting! There is ever a sign on the door saying dogs friendly!

Stayed at the Red lion for 2 days fishing with 5 Friends at Clywedog, can not recommend this place enough, staff were very friendly couldn’t do enough for us ,The rooms were very spacious warm and clean . Food and drink very reasonable. Will definitely be back.

Booked a table at this village pub for Sunday lunch . On arrival instructed by the bar lady to go around the other side of the bar to go ahead with ordering our drinks and food , faced with our table which is a couch so low down on the floor we asked for a table we could sit at as my husband can’t get down so low to eat a meal . Response from the lady was “ well when you phoned to book you said a couch was suitable “ but as not being local we had no idea how low the seats were. We asked for a table to sit at to be told non available as they were all booked so we left . Bar woman was not very friendly (actually rude ), or accommodating an elderly person that wasn’t t able to sit so low on the floor . Whilst I understand they are busy but there were tables that were vacant and I’m sure they could have swapped our booking with someone more able to eat so low down . So we left and ate at The Travellers Rest restaurant next door who were very friendly , served a great Roast dinner at a great price and were happy to have us in their restaurant.

We were staying just up the road in the Love2Stay lodges and had a walk around. After wandering around with our dog we ventured into this fabulous pub/restaurant/hotel. I ordered the cheeseburger even though I really wanted the pork belly but never order it out anymore as it’s usually soggy and disappointing. Well…the husband ordered the pork belly and OH MY LORD! THE best I have EVER tasted. It came with cabbage covered in gravy and also cooked to perfection. My burger was lush and it was so thick I had to share it with the dog. The food was truly lovely and cooked fresh to order so don’t expect a five minute microwave ping wait, give it 20mins or so and you won’t be sorry.

I stayed at the Red Lion for a couple of nights, as I was fishing at Clywedog for 3 days. The rooms are spacious, spotlessly clean and very reasonably priced. The friendliness of the staff was second to none and they couldn't do enough for me. The food was delicious and the beer incredibly cheap. The pub itself is a bustling, locals pub, but there's no us and them vibe and people were very friendly. I highly recommend anyone to stay here.

Visiting the town and called in. Menu looked OK and well priced. Non of the usual 'gastro' nonsense. Ham egg and chips absolutely delicious, hubby's burger looked great. Compliments to all for a proper pub with real food

Went to this pub for lunch, stood at the bar in the lounge area and was totally ignored by two bar staff. They were both trying to sort out a room booking on the phone ( one phone two people) after standing there for 10 minutes I walked out. I was also in here the day before for a drink and was also ignored at the bar. Went to roses cafe instead good food value for money.

Appearances can sometimes be deceptive - however, don’t be put off by the menu and whilst a little tired looking we thought it was a really nice place. Inside there are large sofas, it’s dog friendly and the food is very good value for money. A good pub to just relax in. Very typical pub food. We ordered the burger which was great and also the curry which was a good meal. Portion sizes were also very good. Would certainly go back when in the area again if we wanted a quick and relaxed meal. It’s very much a local pub but the people very very friendly.

Visited on a Monday evening for dinner. Friendly staff, lovely homecooked pub food very reasonably priced and good ale too, highly recommended.

This pub is homely but needs a brighten up. Food is ok but again it’s typical pub grub made with plenty of oil. Overall good beer but that’s where my review ends

We called in after arriving in Llani, Loved it here, friendly staff , great choice of beers , great value prices 😉 Food was fantastic 😋

Quick stop as we was walking through the village. We had a lovely lunch, could not fault it at all. Staff friendly and helpful. Will visit again.

We always make a point of calling in at the Red Lion, the Butty Bach beer is good and comparitably cheap compared with Berkshire! We sat in the lounge by the lovely ornate fireplace, and I ate a wholesome 3 courses, my wife had 2 courses and the whole bill came to £42.40. We had a super time. I'm not surprised that this hotel is popular with walkers. Plenty of parking at the rear. Can't wait to go back again.

Popped in for lunch, sat outside in the garden as managed to catch a very sunny afternoon. There was a very big menu, possibly too big. Had the chicken salad, thought I couldn't go wrong with that. The meal was OK, chicken not very tender. Had a portion of onion rings, home made and very crunchy but a bit on the greasy side. Service was good and the staff were very welcoming and friendly. What I saw of the interior, appeared clean and cosy. The outside area was spacious but it wasn't busy when we were there. Down side was that it is also the car park so had a delivery van pull right up to us and off load whilst we were eating.

The Red Lion is one of those old places brimming with character. We sat in the lounge, the seating in which is mostly deep leather settees with small tables located in between. It's a curious set up, but not in a negative way. The traditional bar service was most welcome - something that I have missed during the pandemic. The staff were very friendly and the food and drink highly recommended. I had the steak and ale pie, but don't forget to check out the specials board. We will definitely come again.

Best Ploughman's for years. Only came in for a few drinks and needed lunch. Thought i would try the ploughman's which was only £7. Absolutely fantastic quality and value for money ..see photo!

Had a fantastic Sunday lunch excellent value for money ....very tasty with excellent choice of food 10/10 with a lovely friendly welcome from the staff.

Excellent B+B, very good value for money and great breakfast. Friendly hosts, would definitely recommend.

What a find. Completely by chance just as the rain started! However, covid restrictions still in place this was perfect. Outdoor well covered seating and delightfully friendly staff. Great menu and as we all had different I can vouch that it was all great. The salads we tremendous and so tasty - enough to fuel an energetic walk later!Cannot recommend highly enough and so reasonable too.

We had been intending to eat elsewhere but with our other choices closed (a Monday lunchtime) we ended up at the Red Lion & what a good stroke of fortune.Plenty of tables available on arrival at lunchtime. We sat indoors as it was 28 degrees outside and it was very pleasant. Food took about 45 min to arrive from ordering but we were warned of a slight delay on a notice outside the establishment so we were expecting this.The team were attentive and the food was not only delicious but came in very generous portions- we highly recommend the steak & Stilton salad, the Red Lion burger and the fish & chips.

Service wasn’t the greatest. And Unfortunately the food arrived cold. it’s very basic without flavour. Won’t be going back.

Visited today for a Father’s Day meal. Order for drinks taken quickly. Food order wanted before we had had chance to look at the menu.Return round of drinks asked for by the staff before meal had arrived. Meal took well over an hour to arrive. Wanted pudding but no one came to take the order and would still have been there now. Went to pay and was told it was table service only by a very abrupt barmaid.Will not be returning

Top notch Atmosphere excellent Food 20 out of 10 There were 6 of us We all had different meals and they were all fantastic Tasty Wholesome and excellent value for money. Served with a friendly smile Well done all of you x

Waited over 10 minutes to order a drink when the place was virtually deserted, but perhaps that was why it was deserted? “Go and sit down and I’ll be right with you”.Massive need for post Covid improvement.Went to the Crown and Anchor and had a lovely pint.

Our opinion is only about restaurant. We just stopped for dinner and drink. Me and my partner ordered 2 meals (Hunters chicken and belly pork), garlic bread on a side and drinks (cider and coke). Very big portions, absolutely amazing and tasty food and good quality. I was honestly surprised. Also for the price (good value). Good friendly atmosphere and very nice, friendly and helpful service. Highly recommended.

Just re-opened after Covid shut-down, we ate and drank outdoors. Tidy outdoor space and very friendly staff. Menu advice was appreciated. Good value food and nice ale all arrived with efficient service. We think there were smiles behind the masks! Well done Red Lion!

Great food and drink, staff adhere to all COVID guidance and the beer is great, it is dog friendly as well .and nothing was any problem for the staff,

Absolutely great value for money. We stayed at The Red Lion for a 3 day fishing trip to the nearby Clywedog Reservoir. We paid £35 per night for bed and breakfast. I don’t know how they do it. Fantastic cooked breakfasts served by charming, friendly staff. We also had dinner each night. Again great value for money and ample portions. I can recommend the Red Lion burger and the side order of onions rings! Beer and lager reasonable priced and plenty of choice. The staff were so friendly throughout and the amount of effort put in to the Covid restrictions was a credit to them. They couldn’t have tried any harder to make the visit as safe as possible. It may have a 2 star rating but I would give it 5 star for service, cleanliness and value for money. We will most certainly book in again on any future trips to the area. Tip: Probably best to book a table in advance if you are thinking of eating there.

Dinner with family from the midlands food excellent generous portions service very good and right on my doorstep.

Was driving from Liverpool to the Brecon Beacons and stopped here for lunch. We had to eat outside in the beer garden in the back due to the ongoing restrictions. Staff were excellent prompt with drinks and food, food overall was excellent only gave 4 stars as my lasagne from the specials board was a little burnt.

Me the and the family stopped by for a pub lunch at the red lion in Llanidloes, the social distancing practices where outstanding. I ordered the curry and it was one of the best curries I have ever had. The rice was cooked beautifully and the portion sizes were perfect. We also ordered a ham and pineapple pizza to go, cooked to perfection Was a blast, see you guys next Tuesday.

Despite the Covid restrictions the staff provided a very good menu for out door eating only as per guidelines. Good quality meals despite having to be served in foil trays and the bar service provided by a waitress service. The staff appear to have a good system in place and made us very welcome.

Lovely friendly place , with yummi food ,I would definitely recommended . And I would happily return again

This review is for the food and drink, as I didn't stay at the hotel.Very nice traditional pub with friendly staff and locals. Nice pint of Stella, and cheap too!I had the lamb shank with mint gravy, mash and vegetables, and I have to say it was one of the best I have ever tasted! It was served with mash and four different veggies and everything was piping hot. The mint gravy was amazing and plentiful.The lamb was cooked perfectly and fell off the bone. It's a long way from where I live, but if I was ever in the area again I would definitely come back for the lamb shank!

Proper home cooked meals at reasonable prices. The surroundings could be nicer but we were pleasantly surprised by what we had. I really enjoyed it and would recommend it.

This is definitely a two star hotel but don’t let that put you off. From the moment we arrived the staff were amazing, very friendly and helpful. Bar prices are very reasonable and the food was fab, the lamb shank was to die for.The breakfast was plentiful and fresh. I would highly recommend this hotel!!

We were looking for a pub to have a meal and meet up with the family before Christmas as Llanidloes is about half way for both of us we decided on the red lion and were not disappointed the meals were all very good there were 6 of us and we all picked different so expected a bit of a wait but when the meals arrived we were pleasantly surprised the portions were large the chips well cooked and everything presented well.When we received the bill we were even more surprised at the value for money only wish this pub was nearer we would visit more often.Staff also very pleasant.

Had the belly pork and was surprised by the amount of food that turned up, too much for me but tasty all the same.Chocolate Fudge Cake with Custard was excellent!A Monday night, no tables available in the bar as it was 'Doms night?' so we were put in the restaurant which was clearly not expected to be used, no heating, very quiet and the restaurant was very cold.

We stopped in tonight (Sunday) for a meal. The Shepards pie was generous sized and came with three veg, all of which were very good. The pub has a sign on the entrance inviting dogs inside, although there were none there this evening. I gave it an extra point for allowing dogs.

Called at the red lion for a meal for 2 this evening. I went with the recommendation of the pork belly, mash with mustard and cider gravy. Absolutely perfect. Really friendly pub. Amazing food. Will definitely visit here again.

We ate in the 'Red Lion' twice during our recent stay in Llanidloes. Immediate first impression in entering was that the pub was nothing out of the ordinary, but it seemed a busy, cheerful and friendly place, the staff were immediately welcoming and helpful, and the menu offered a wider range of options than the usual standard pub grub - though if standard pub grub's your preference, they've got that too. They have a separate restaurant area, but when we were there all the diners seemed to be eating in the lounge bar (the downside is easy chairs and low tables!) or in the pool bar with standard dining tables. We opted for the latter.When our meals came, they'd clearly been freshly cooked, the portions were very generous, and on both occasions everything was delicious. And we certainly had no complaints at all about the prices; the 'today's specials' board was particularly reasonable. We'd certainly patronize the 'Red Lion' again if we were in Llanidloes, and readily recommend it to anyone.

We called in today for a late lunch, the pub is dog friendly and this was the reason for our visit. I was highly impressed with the friendly service and the food was absolutely gorgeous, all freshly home made and reasonably priced too. Will definitely return.

Basic but tasty! Highly recommend. Friendly staff. Gets very busy so maybe worth reserving a table. £5 carvery...winner

After 2 unsuccessful attempts to get food on a Saturday afternoon we stumbled upon the Red Lion. A great welcome, friendly staff, great portions, lovely home cooked feel. Great value too.

Well looked after, starters and main courses really well presented and of exceptional quality all of generous portions. Will come again! Thanks for looking after us so well!

Ordered ham, egg and chips from the daily special board. Was not disappointed. Chips were homemade, Gammon ham also home cooked...very filling...

Friendly service here. Decent choice of beer too. If wine is your preference then a choice of 3 which comes out of a trefoil fountain similar to a beer pump on the bar.

We visited two weeks ago on a Saturday night. Pleasant pub if you want a pint and watch TV. However, if you want to eat then this place is AWFUL. The menu is very basic. A number of the choices were not available. When the food did come it was not at all appetising and my wife was uneasy with the Cottage Pie which was served. At 2pm next morning she was violently sick (which continued to the next day) which meant that we had to abandon the weekend break and return home a day early. Would never return or recommend the food.

7 people, friends and family Drinking and eating.

Decent boozer when u r on a group nite out. Lively n friendly. Reasonable prices. Enjoyed the evening. Liveliest pub in town

Got a nice welcome and was accommodated for a meal in the restaurant even though they were on the point of stopping serving for the evening. I had a generous gammon while my partner had vegetable lasagne. Also a well kept pint of Butty Bach.

Popped into this pub for two nights. Beer is good and cheap and the food was great value for money. When I go back I shall defybe going back.

Excellent value for money. Very friendly staff and fantastic homemade food. Would definately stop here again and wouldc recommend for anyone to stop.

Great welcome from the staff and locals, we had scampi and chips and chicken curry. Both very tasty but the chicken curry was very nice and you could tell it was home made. We will be back.

We went here after being told by locals that the food was good but basic. There is a good range of drinks which are cheap. We ordered crayfish cocktail, breaded Brie and pate for starters, and steaks for mains. All the starters were very good. The steaks were slightly overdone for our taste, but the accompaniments were plentiful. Chips were definitely homemade, but a bit on the soggy side. The Diane and pepper sauces were very nice. You could not fault the portions and all in all the meal was good value as the steaks were big. We would visit again, staff were very friendly and the service was good.

We visited here whilst staying locally and were walking around trying to find somewhere to eat. The menu looked good so we went inside and ended up eating with another couple who were attending the same event as us.

Stopped off here on the way back from Snowdonia. Lovely home cooked food would highly recommend this pub/ restaurant

This is a well used basic, local pub which serves really good, large portions of fairly routine food. Also had Sky showing a match we wanted to see so the fact the food was ordered before kick off and didn’t arrive till the second half didn’t matter to us. Well priced and good value.

Had the a Sunday Carvery. Excellent value at £5 each. It is a good idea to book as it is very busy. Other meals were freshly cooked and excellent value.

Very nice Sunday Carvery excellent value for the money, they put your meat on your plate with a choice of beef, lamb, turkey, pork and if you wanted you could have a slice of each meat, you help yourself to the rest of veg, gravy, everything is freshly cooked and piping hot.

Have only had the Sunday Carvery at the Red Lion so cannot comment on the rest of the menu. Carvery is good honest home cooked food. For £5 ahead you will not find better value.