Red Lion Hotel Restaurant in Powys

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!

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.

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.

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

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 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!

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.

This was a special meal which was excellent. It was buffet style and we have never seen such a finer display which proved they were excellent caterers. Well done.

Good honest food at a reasonable price. Nicely cooked and served well. Friendly staff. Sunday carvery a steal at only £5 per head . Good selection of beer . Highly recommended

Called many times, last time was Sunday 6th August 2017. delicious food, good variety, plenty of it, freshly prepared and cooked. The 2 friends I was with were really impressed. Only one slight niggle was when we ate in the lounge (our choice, there is a restaurant as well) there were only low tables and chairs. Overall though a delicious meal and helpful staff-and , a good sign, very busy. Many thanks Red Lion.

Fui con mis dos personas de edad para cenar los domingos encontrar uno de los pocos lugares que sirven la cena en una noche de domingo. Pedimos la comida y me dijeron que cinco minutos más tarde que no había sobresaliente a la izquierda. Un rápido y el orden colocar repensar para una comida diferente. Esperamos más de 1 hora para ser servida dos comidas y una hamburguesa al curry. Al hacer preguntas me dijeron que habían tomado muchos pedidos por la noche. Realmente confuso, ya que el lugar estaba vacío y no soy de escuchar excusas débiles. Todas nuestras comidas podría haber sido cocinado y servido en menos de 15 minutos. Todavía estoy escupiendo plumas en tener dinero tirado bien en servicio posterior, grub mediocre y escuchando excusas irrisorios,. Nos dará este lugar la próxima vez.

Uno de los muy pocos lugares que sirven comida a las 5 de la tarde en un día laborable en Llani. Había sido antes pero era mediocre. Esta vez mucho mejor. Bistec de tamaño raro fue correctamente preparado y muy sabroso. Panceta de cerdo era muy tierno con chispeante fresca. Jamón y huevo maravilloso y en realidad probar la carne y stilton stilton en ale tarta. Nuestro nieto de 3 años fue tratada maravillosamente y disfrutamos de su comida.

Friendly place, good pub food, onion rings delicious, family friendly would recommend this place for lunch or evening any time, always willing to make your visit comfortable, nothing is too much

Había asado los domingos. Llegamos a la 1:45 pm sólo esperó cinco minutos para sentarse. El personal era muy servicial y amable. . La cena era un asador. Elección de cuatro carnes. Teníamos la carne. Buena parte sirve entonces una selección de seis verduras además...

A mediocre meal in an unpreposessing restaurant with a very large bicycle parked alongside our table. Will not be going back

Went here for drinks and to use their good free wifi. Lots of old used sofas to sit in. Fairly popular with the drinking crowd. Nice staff and service.

Found this wonderful pub serving a carvery by chance, the quality of the food is excellent, a no frills restaurant but the quality of the food and the lovely staff make this a must eat at venue. A choice of Beef, Lamb, Pork or Turkey with a wonderful choice of vegetables as well, at an amazing cost of £5.00 Yes £5.00 for a carvery. Unbelievable value.

On a recent trip to Llani we found ourselves eating in the Red Lion 3 nights running. The food is good value and good portions with 3 home cooked vegetarian options and all the other usual options.

Ive stayed here many times.its not the most fantastic place you'll stay in but rooms are clean,beds are good and breakfast very good.The pub itself is ok friendly staff etc but the food exceeds all expectations,not a massive menu but what they do,do is very good, value for money this place ticks all the boxes for a 1or 2 night stay

Seven mature ladies went for a lunchtime meal today,as their previously arranged meeting place was being renovated. 6 of the party opted for the three course pensioners meal .All enjoyed their meals and the comment was how good value for money the pensioners meal was and would go again.Other diners were ordering off of the menu and all the food looked appetising and tasty.

We dropped in here to shelter from our very wet campsite. Friendly staff and locals. We had 25 food orders in total, everyone was happy with their meals.

We booked a table in the restaurant at the Red Lion an evening meal for our group, arrived in plenty of time, bought drinks and went into the restaurant area at the appointed time. It was midweek, the pub was fairly empty and we were not surprised to find we were the only people in it. Twenty mins later the waitress apologised for being busy, brought one menu and said she would be back shortly. After another 20 mins, we tried to chase up the order process and found that people in the bar area who had arrived after us had already been served. This seemed odd to say the least and we asked whether they wanted us to order from the bar. The answer was "They were very busy - get to us when she could. Was that OK?" Ten minutes later, having been in the Red Lion for over an hour and not even able to order any food, half of our group gave up the unequal struggle and went down the road to another restaurant. My recommendation is that if you can't place a food order straight away, don't waste your time waiting at the Red Lion and go on somewhere else. Update: The other half of our group who held out (they had drinks to finish) reported that they ended up having to be quite pushy with bar staff to get an order taken. However food was OK, cheap and cheerful pub grub and quite good value, excepting the time and effort it took to place an order.

We stopped by while passing through and were able to get a table straight away, the portions were very generous and tasty would call in again if we were in the area definitely recommend

The restaurant room is in the back, next to the bustling (and smokey) kitchen. I prefer to see my meat, but the roast rump of lamb was slathered in a thick wine and redcurrant sauce; quite tasty though. The fresh vegetables were just enough for the three of us. My cheesecake with raspberry sauce and cream was nice, but the topping on the apple crumble the others had was substandard. The waitress was busy but efficient.

Called in here Saturday lunch. Quiet but quaint. Friendly staff. Excellent Monty real ale. Extremely nice sandwich lunch. Perfect to sit back and read the papers.

On arrival we were greeted by Steve who was very friendly & welcoming. Our rooms were clean & comfortable & the bathroom more than adequate, the shower had plenty of power & the water was always hot. The only thing missing in the bathroom was a towel rail as there was actually nowhere to put wet towels! We didn't eat in the restaurant in the evening, but had a very good breakfast each morning & we were given ample choice of cooked items. We would have liked more choice of fresh fruit/yogurt, but that's a minor issue. The bar was quite homely & the service was always good & staff very friendly with an excellent choice of real ales.

Four of us ate at the Red Lion on a weekday evening in the bar. The lamb shank was good, plenty of meat on the bone and the mint gravy excellent. The gammon also looked fine and the chips were excellent!The bar is a nice comfortable place with leather sofas in front of an old cooking range with lots of brass and copper pots etc. There was a jam session of local folky people happening and a good atmosphere.Accommodation is available and if we visit Llanidloes in the future I'll check out the Red Lion.

nice pub, got the balance just right i think. very reasonably priced food and drinks, good portions of food you wont leave hungry, we had a different meal each, nut roast for me, lamb roast, belly pork, lasagne, and a sticky toffee pudding.we where all stuffed, happy and content afterwards.nice staff, comfortable interior, traditional.

It does a good carvery for a fiver.If you're looking for value for money you can't beat it.Good, wholesome food at a cheap price.

Was recommended this eatery and it was a lovely experience. Food variety was good and cost extremely reasonable. Staff were friendly and the cook used local food as far as possible. The only downside was the sofa which sank down quite a bit but hey when the food is tastey what does it matter !! Would recommend this pub for value for money and quality

Me and the wife visited here a few times during our week long stay nearby, mainly for the pool table and carling cider! From the off we were met by very friendly and chatty staff. They were helpful and nothing was too much trouble for them.I saw a lot of people ordering food and it seemed quite popular and we were only in the bar, the lounge was pretty full all the time aswell with those who wanted a quieter atmosphere!The food that was being served to the folk in the bar looked lovely, but having made reservations elsewhere we were unable to take up the taste test, but we do have another two days left here, so we might be able to squeeze a quick lunch in or something! Fingers crossed!I have no problem in recommending this pub/restaurant as a go to place when visiting Llanidloes! I have given this place a 4/5 purely because we haven't tried the food yet, but I will update this when we have, and give a full review of the dining experience.Many thanks for your hospitality!

We enjoyed an excellent meal, good beer after a hard days walking.The friendly staff always gave a smile even when a table of 11 arrived just before the restaurant was due to close!Belly Pork was the best I have tasted for a long time. With The Rev James an excellent meal was had.

I have visited the Red Lion many times in the last six years and have always enjoyed the experience, whether it's a pub lunch in the bar whilst walking the dog or the great value Sunday lunch carvery or relaxing in the lounge with a pint of Timothy Taylor ale.The staff have always been welcoming and I would highly recommended it, just don't expect posh.

Sunday carvery is a local legend round these parts. Sure, the food is never going to win any awards, but you really can't fault it for a fiver.I think they could probably do with re-arranging the servery area, as sometimes the queues can get very long - I've waited nearly half an hour in a queue of 20 once. Not usually that bad, but it's totally random, unless you pretty much arrive at 12pm. But as I said, it's a fiver and you get a choice of four meats, unlimited veg, and a really decent feed.

When we arrived it was quite late into the day. However, once we had paid for our Meals we pretty much had free reign. We just kind of helped ourselves. No one asked if we were ok or if there was any problems. The tables behind us hadn't been cleaned for a while and it wasn't the most pleasant of environments.The food however was good even though most was cold. For a fiver you can get well fed to be honest I would probably use again if in area.

We had this place recommended by locals for the Sunday lunch. We didn't book, however we were lucky enough to get a table. The Yorkshire puddings are a sight to behold! Quality food, well worth a visit.

This is what you would class as my local! Been drinking and eating here for years! The carvery on a Sunday shouldn't be missed and normally cures the hangover! The menu is classic pub food!! Just what I need after a long week at work!! And the big leather sofas in the lounge are so comfy! The staff are always fantastic! Really nice atmosphere!!

You can either pay £5 for a meal which is cold which you get yourself or more for a hot meal served at your table at other places. Basically, at the lion you serve yourself at a `canteen` and can stuff yourself as much as you like for £5. However, you have to carry your food and walk around until you find a table, and in this time your actually quite nice meal gets cold. The place is packed out so everyone feels on top of you and the whole experience doesn`t feel dignified. In my opinion, when you have a meal out it`s good to be served at a table, chill a bit with drinks before you eat and soak up the atmosphere.... There are plenty of places near where you pay a bit more but it`s worth it for the service at the table and hot food. Also, the decoration at the lion is very dowdy and it`s dark inside. I won`t be going there again. I thought after the meal, when I had stomach ache from cold food, I may as well have stayed at home.

Lounge bar equipped with easy chairs, original beams and large fireplace. Olde world charm very good beers and wines. Had rib eye steak from menu with a reasonable choice. Steak was cooked just right with more than enough chips side salad etc. Very reasonable prices.

Called in the Lion whilst on a day trip round mid Wales. Staff very welcoming and renovations are ongoing, the place isn't the same without the trademark Lion above the entrance porch so hopefully it will be back in its rightful place soon. The lady behind the bar said it would be. Had a meal off the bar menu Steak Pie and Chips, more than agreeable for the cost. Beer was in good condition too.

Firstly the decor of the place is very dated, but appealing to some obviously. I'm from out of the area so not sure if standards where I live are higher, but we had the sunday carvery and to be honest was quite shocked at the standard of the service of the carvery and surounding area. The meat offered was on a basic plate and the other 3 plates were empty so obviously I opted for the one meat offered (beef). The mashed potatoes were slopped into a container in front of you, the plates were all covered in other peoples food (as other customers have to lean across the unused plates to serve themselves - quite shocking!) My partner opted for the lamb (even though that plate was empty, he thought he'd be able to wait for some more to be served) but the girl serving actually served him a pile of stringy remaining fat... quite unbelievable. However what food we did manage to eat, was pleasantly cooked and filled us up after our long journey.

set in the centre of town a most pleasant place to stay and dinegets v/busy on the weekends so book your room first food is always good and cheapstaff are great look after you very well a true locals place

12 of us pre booked. Most of the starters were not available and to be honest my impression was the pate portion was small and was no different to that from a supermarket. The sirloin steak I asked for medium rare was over cooked and only a couple of the puddings were available. The waitress who was a young person tried her best but seemed to lack any support sometimes one plate would be served then 2 at a time.The only good point is the beer was cheap and looked after

Always good especially for Sunday lunch. Nice big selection of fresh vegetables and extra gravy brought without us asking! Seems they get very busy so booking is recommended.

My wife and i had really nice food and the service was good, give it a try it was better than it looked