Restaurant at Llangoed Hall in Powys

I struggle with this review as there is a lot to like, but there was a significant unforgivable issue during our stay. Our room was lovely. Spacious, huge warm bathroom with amazing shower, large bed and beautiful views (a stunning setting). The arrival experience was fine, although I had to return to reception as no milk was delivered as promised. The website says free homemade shortbread but there was no sign of that either. We had booked an evening meal and the choice of food was somewhat limited but what we did choose was very good. The staff seemed to lack some training befitting the ambience of the hotel but not a huge concern. Breakfast was self serve, and the hash browns were greasy and the sausages weren't great in my opinion. The tea was from an insulated jug so was over brewed, and the orange juice was an unusual taste too. Now the issue... The fire alarm went off at 2.15am (these things happen) and we had to evacuate but there were NO STAFF ON SITE! I tried the number on the website but no answer. One of the guests called the fire brigade that arrived in about 30mins and checked the hotel thoroughly and they couldn't contact anyone either. Eventually the all clear was given and we returned to our rooms at 03:15 am. The issue here is no staff, so no roll call or direction. I mentioned this to the manager the following morning and he said that he was in the lodge on the grounds but no alarm went off so he heard nothing, and was eventually contacted by the Fire Brigade and was on site at 03:30 (too late by then). He apologised but did not accept that another guest told us during the incident that someone had been over to the lodge and could here the alarm but nobody answered. It's a very good job there was no fire!! Final point - despite the evening meal food being very good the hotel has a Food Hygiene Rating of 1. Had we known that we would have eaten elsewhere. So - as I said - a mixed review.

Last stayed here a few years back and had a great experience. This time rooms and hotel were very tired. On the plus side rooms were immaculate and dinner was very nice however completely ruined by the service. Had booked to have dinner in the library at 7.30 (had a small dog with us)which ended up with us being sat on a freezing lounge on our own with no service at all for 30mins while they sorted out our he table for hen it was so cold we ended up having to put our coats on. It’s not my idea of luxury to pay £50 a head to sit in my coat for dinner. General manager completely disinterested. We will not be back and would not recommend.

Faded glory in chintz and silk brocade. There aren't many places where you can truly feel as though you've stepped back in time to an era where life was less complicated, the only background noise is hushed conversations in the dining room or guests trying out a tune on the grand piano in the drawing room. Llangoed Hall is one of those places where you could imagine yourself as a flapper from the roaring 20s or an extra in an Agatha Christie novel. In the space of a few hours you can lie in a bath watching cows grazing in the field, play snooker surrounded by model spitfires, chase golden pheasants around a rose garden, wander through a maze, inspect the kitchen garden before dinner and enjoy an aperitif on the terrace and a post dinner brandy in the library. The decor is a little worn in places and some things don't work anymore but that's part of its charm. The dinner was lovely - carrot soup with a peanut butter and honey sandwich (trust me, it worked), beef wellington and potato dauphinoise followed by poached pear and chocolate mousse accompanied by a Welsh white, French red and champagne. My only complaint was I never bumped into a ghost wandering around this beautiful old hotel.

Beautiful food. On the night we stayed they served smoked salmon and capers, ham hock terrine and carrot soup with, wait for it, a peanut butter and honey sandwich and it was delicious (never would thought it but it really worked). Also, beef wellington and potato dauphinoise, gnocchi, delice, poached pear, chocolate mousse, sticky toffee pudding and cheese and biscuits. Three courses for £50. Wine started at £25 a bottle and they have a number of Welsh wines to offer. Service was friendly but discreet and the dining room is quiet and respectful. Loudmouths steer clear - it's not your sort of place. Romantics and foodies encouraged.

Great place, good food and friendly helpful staff. A little expensive, but you pay for what you get.

This is one very special proprrty. Situated in the beautiful Brecon Beacons on the English and Welsh borders with spectacular views. The gardens are immaculate. On entering the hotel, you are immediately drawn to the amazing art collection and antiques.. A warm welcome awaits you. The suits are beautifully appointed with everything you would expect to find. We dined on both nights in their award winning dining room, which was of an extraordinary high standard, in our estimation faultless. If you are looking to spend some quality time away, then we would, without hesitation, recommend Llangoed Hall. We look forward to returning. Continued success with all that you do.

After a good meal here last year whilst staying in Wales, we had hoped to repeat the experience when holidaying this year. It took me 3 months to book a table in their restaurant as their website wasn't working, the phone constantly went to answerphone with no messages answered, and when I emailed explaining the problem they just replied telling me to book online or phone. I should have taken the inability to contact them, coupled with the poor re views, as a warning and just gone elsewhere. However, when someone did eventually answer the phone I made the booking for 5 weeks time, and received an email confirming it. Five weeks later, the night before we were due to dine at the Llangoed Hall, I received an email telling me they were unable to accommodate our reservation as they had an exclusive wedding booked for that day. They tried to blame the online booking system even though they knew I booked over the phone and the hotel personally emailed me confirming it. If I had cancelled our booking at such short notice, under their terms, they would have charged me 50% of the estimated cost of our meal, so I suggested that it was only fair that it should work both ways and they compensate us similalry for the inconvenience, disappointment and their serious lack of professionalism. Needless to say this avaricious business had no intention of making any goodwill gesture, except offering a free bottle of plonk were we ever stupid enough to try and dine there again.

I have just returned from the most disappointing hotel visits in my 88 years of life. The visit was to boost my wife's convalescing from major open heart surgery. Having visited Llangoed before, we expected to be treated the same as always. Gone was a generous smile from the reception. No immediate assistance with baggage up the stairs, only a conveyance to show us the room.Poor thing she looked really overworked. As expected, there was no welcoming note to our room from the General Manager together with the decanter of sherry as previously. On arriving for dinner, I had to look for some to serve us pre dinner drinks. In fact, this happened every night of the 3 days we stayed. It was unlike previous visits, where attention to detail was out standing. The meals certainly not cordon bleu as you would expect .On 2 occasions food was served on cold plates and we also had to have cups changed.For the breakfast on our last day there was an overworked waiter who did what he could with making tea but we left to help ourselves to a buffet that Premier Iinns would have put to shame All in all I blame the so called Management of this wonderful place that has so much history and ambience the cause of not having sufficient staff to uphold such a lovely place I say get Simon Pinney back it was perfect then when he ran Llangoed

We had a delightful afternoon tea ay Llangoed hall to celebrate my sister's birthday. The staff were friendly and attentive but not intrusive and our tea pots were topped up throughout! It was lovely to be given a private room with a door that opened out onto the garden. The tea table looked resplendent with cake stands and china and we were able to enjoy family reminiscences and laughter in lovely surroundings. Thank you Llangoed Hall !

Attended for a funeral wake. Lovely setting, we were able to sit outside as well as in the function room which was comfortable, stylish, and had many art works on show. The hot and cold buffet was first class and plentiful beverages available, replenished when needed. Staff very helpful and obliging.

We visited as a family event for afternoon tea.. we were extremely disappointed at the standard of the offering.. the tea was simply a tea bag in a pot. Not the loose leaf tea as advertised.. no additional hot water was offered. We had to ask for a pot of extra hot water. The cakes were not homemade. But bought. The scones were freshly deforested and crumbled . You couldn’t cut them . The cream to go on the scones was that hard we had to slice it. .. the sandwiches were extremely poor.. hard .. as if they had been made in the morning and not covered properly.. it is extremely sad but the atmosphere has completely gone form the former prestigious hotel. The price charged does not amount to the quality of the service, the food and the experience we had at Llangoed Hall.. very disappointing

Had a superb stay at Llangoed Hall. This stately home is steeped in history and character and it was a pleasure to relax here. Chef was wonderful with serving courses that worked with our food allergies too. We would be delighted to find an excuse to come back again!

Wonderful hotel, super food and one of the best rooms I've stayed in. Great grounds and good views. Staff exemplary

Exceptional hotel with nice staff.

What a disappointment, the hotel is not what it is hyped up to be. All advertising suggests it's luxury hotel with a great reputation for sumptuous dining. Far from the truth, furnishings are a bit tired and the food is definitely second rate. My pave of beef was the toughest stringy piece of beef I have ever tried to eat, it would not cut with the knife provided, it was inedible, I complained and it was replaced with my second choice of salmon which again was terrible, really dry and served with a sauce made up of fatty gouzons. Again I complained and an answer came back from the chef apologising for his mistake that it was a previously cooked salmon steak which he had reheated, certainly not what you expect when paying £240 for one night dinner and breakfast. My wife had no complaints about her meal and they tried to compensate with a free bottle of wine and deducted my meal from the bill. I accepted this but must say I would rather have had what I went there expecting.

I booked Sunday Lunch for 2 people at Llangoed Hall on the hotel website, and received the following confirmation by email: "We are delighted to confirm your reservation for Lunch at Llangoed Hall. Your booking details are below: Ref: BRDXVQZR Guest Name: Marilyn Thomas Date: Sunday, 18 February 2024 Time: 2:00 PM Guests: 2" We arrived at 1.55pm and informed the receptionist that we had a booking for Sunday lunch at 2pm. She informed us that we were booked in for afternoon tea and that Sunday lunch finishes at 1.30pm. I showed the receptionist my email from the hotel confirming my booking for Sunday lunch at 2pm, and was informed that there must have been a glitch on the website, and that only afternoon tea was available at 2pm as the kitchen closes at 1.30pm. We then left to look for an alternative venue for Sunday lunch. We also re-checked Llangoed Hall's website and again found that it was possible to reserve a table for lunch at 2pm on Sundays, despite the fact that we had just been informed that only afternoon tea is at that time. Fortunately, we were able to find an alternative venue that could accommodate us for Sunday lunch at short notice. However, if we had made a reservation for our wider family as we often do, then we may well have been unable to find an alternative at such short notice. Additionally, it was very inconvenient to have our time wasted through no fault of our own. We will not be re-booking Llangoed Hall.

Wonderful! The staff are warm and friendly, nice food and excellent afternoon tea. We loved our stay, it will live long in our memories.

We had a wonderful evening meal here, the food was beautifully prepared and absolutely delicious. The waiting staff were excellent, the charming and peaceful surroundings made for a very relaxing evening, and overall we felt it was good value for money. We shall certainly be going back.

Definitely not going back. Main course was not hot. Roast beef was too tough to cut with an ordinary knife, and difficult even with a steak knife. Yorkshire pudding was undercooked and stodgy. Honeycomb part of dessert was too hard to break into bite-sized pieces. To be fair, we were given a generous discount after we complained.

Had a spectacular 3 course meal today, beautifully created by the chef Jack. Layer upon layer of flavour in each course. And the divine marmite butter (hate marmite but love this). Will mostly certainly be returning to try some other dishes from the menu.

1. We arrived at 1.30 (table booked for 1.45). A lady member of staff came and asked us why we were there and obviously told her for Sunday lunch. She then walked away from us and left us standing in the hallway. 2. A young man came to our rescue and took us to the dining room to our table. We ordered a half bottle of sauvingnon blanc, which he brought to us and just placed it on the table (he did not open it and pour some for one of us to taste, neither was it in an ice bucket to keep cold). 3. We both ordered the salmon mousse with sea vegetables. It arrived but there was not a single sea vegetable in sight - only apples and a few bits of micro herbs. I have a stomach condition and cannot eat apples!!!! The roast beef was very nice but there was no seasonal vegetables only roast carrot, parsnip and a small portion of kale with three large roast potatoes and a huge yorkshire pudding served on the plate. 4. We were not offered tea or coffee after our meal. 5. The Ladies toilets were not very good at all with empty toilet rolls and bits of toilet paper on the floor and the paper towel bin was overflowing with used towels on the floor.

Fantastic afternoon tea and service. Not only was the afternoon tea really lovely, it was really child friendly too. My son was even given an Easter egg as a gift towards the end of our meal. Carla looked after us really well and my son thought she was wonderful too! Thank you all for a lovely Easter Sunday.

Visited Llangoed Hall for afternoon tea on a Friday afternoon. Delighted to report it’s been an absolute treat. We chose the far space in the long lounge which is sunlit on a nice day. Service was welcoming, warm and friendly. The sandwiches were plentiful and super-fresh and portions are generous - you can request a box to take away any items left if you wish. GORGEOUS scones. It really was flawless end-to-end and we will definitely visit again.

We arrived at Llangoed Hall for Sunday lunch and were greeted by General Manager Simon Pinney who was very polite and attentive as we waited for our table. The beef lunch was delicious as was the apple crumble dessert. Excellent value for money with superb service to match. Our waitresses, Camilla and Jenny were efficient and well mannered. All in all, a lovely lunch in a wonderful setting.

I enjoyed a superb evening meal with my partner. It's food to take your time over enjoy in the relaxed surroundings. there was also a good selection of wines to choose from. Whilst we were staying we had pre meal drinks next to a large open fire that was so atmospheric.

Hi everyone, my wife and I have 12 years experience at Llangoed hall, this time however, was Unfortunately not the same. Waiting for staff to attend, one being rude, and food issues. Namely the beef. There used to be a Scottish gentleman at the hall [named Colin ] who was perfect for the establishment...! However, there may be hope!! By the name of "Kyron". I would like to start by saying what a wonderful young man he is, he was attentive, knowledgeable, well spoken and observant. I say give him the run of the establishment. Well done [M] James Bond. ] Adi.

Ate on the evening of our hotel stay from the three course menu. Everything from the homemade bread to the cheese board was fantastic, with the Lavinton lanb main being outstanding. Great (if pricey) wine and very good, friendly service too.

We feel this stay had some ups and downs but we'll not be returning due more to staffing issues.  ROOM 5 Gorgeous room with amazing views.  Door handle was falling off inside, TV remote not working and chandelier bulb out.  ROOM 8 As we broke our stay we were moved to another room which we did feel was a class down from the original in terms of view, bed size and luxury.  Major issue was the shower which had insufficient pressure to take a proper shower. This needs to be addressed by a professional plumber before another guest uses this room.  Also bathroom TV remote not working.  RECEPTION  Rather confusing as no desk nor signposted. Not the most welcoming start.  MAINTENENCE  ALL maintenance issues should have been noticed before we checked in, it's not acceptable in a hotel of this class and price at all.  CLEANING  Bathrooms not that clean nor communal areas. Very odd as the hotel has overtly strick covid19 protocols. Also the refusal to not service rooms daily is absurd and illogical - cleaning should be more frequent not less.  FOOD Good quality and mostly good service. Taster was very good.  BARMAN Absolutely lovely chap who looked after us constantly. He created a wine pairing for us with our taster meal - really well done.  DINING SUPERVISOR  Really fun, friendly and so hard working. Always looking after us.  Most of the other staff went out of their way to be flexible and attentive during our stay.  With an exception...  GENERAL MANAGERESS  Whilst I'm sure she feels she is professional (and always right) in her emails, on the phone and in person she has a rather rude attitude. Not sure if this is something personal or because of our orientation but it has totally put us off the hotel. She is totally inflexible, condescending and rather negative in every single interaction.  She made us feel very unwelcome. Mrs. Danvers from Rebecca crossed with Nurse Ratched and Frau Blücher!  Well that's it. Everyone of the staff matters and it's unfortunate when one drags down the impression of the hotel for guests. 

Given these difficult times this was a great success with the service being very good and food really first class. The menu was interesting and varied with a broad selection for most tastes. I chose the tomato tart and breast of duck and it was delicious. The wine menu is extensive and reasonable given the venue. We had a lovely evening in wonderful settings and a memorable dinner. To all at Llangeod thank you and your professionalism shone through.

Great menu, great ingredients (from the garden), beautifully cooked, served efficiently by friendly staff. Just a great experience, with minimal bull****.

We had booked to visit for afternoon tea to celebrate a special occasion The booking went through and I received a confirmation of my arrangements When I later queried something, it transpires that the hotel, although open, Is not welcoming non residents just yet and...

Excellent value for this standard of food and service. Imaginative dishes presented well by an efficient & friendly team.

Dined here with my partner as part of a weekend away. Sublime me food from the amuse bouche through to the puddings. Well balanced flavours with quality ingredients made for a good meal. We even spied the chef collecting veggies/herbs for that nights menu from...

Fine dining but.............not without frustration. Certainly in a wonderful 5 star setting & beautifully presented but I was frustrated by the so so small portions. I’m the first to accept fine dining will & should never realise whopping portions but in my experience this was...

Have dined here a number of times and it has never disappointed. The head chef Nick Brodie has moved on recently and been replaced by Sam Bowser

Excellent lunch enjoyed in lovely setting, all the restaurant team friendly and attentive, we had the Christmas lunch menu and were not disappointed.

Had a lovely meal here during our stay here. Went for the taster menu which was great and the staff went into details about each course. Wine was excellent as was the service.

We have stayed and dined 3 or 4 times in the past and have always had an excellent meal. On this occasion we were treating friends who had never dined at Llangoed Hall, Nick Brodie the Chef excelled himself from the bread with smoked butter...

Le restaurant est une des grandes tables du Royaume Uni. Un plaisir pour le palais et pour les yeux. Un...

Wow! Discovered this place just by chance, in route to Llandrindod Wells, and stayed there for a brief lunch. We only had a salmon sandwich as we were late and the kitchen had closed, but the place is worth the visit, it is gorgeous inside...

The dinner service was excellent with courteous staff and good knowledge of the menu. We had a tasting menu which was delicious and varied.The atmosphere was great

Lovely well presented menu with a good choice with each course. Tasty food with a good choice of wine to accompany.

Eight of us ate here for a Ruby Wedding anniversary. Lovely setting and peaceful atmosphere. Staff couldn't have been more friendly or helpful. The food was disappointing...scallops were tasteless, duck was chewy and turbot delicious but portion was minute. We ate the 3 course £50...

Loved the food! We had a three course menu rather than the £90 nine course tasting menu and very much enjoyed it. It is expensive though. Our menu was £50 a head with one of the cheapest wines available by the glass(125ml) £9 However service...

On arrival, there was no one in either the hall or the lounge and we were left standing around like spare parts. Eventually a waiter arrived and told us to take a seat. I ordered a glass of pink champagne. When it arrived, it was...

The wine cellar at Llangoed is extensive. The food is fresh and prepared by a master. Best cut of lamb I have ever had. And everything they can grow themselves, is grown there on the grounds. Perfection

Magnificent setting. Lovely atmosphere. Fabulous food. Geat wine cellar. Attentive and professional service. Realsitically priced for this level of quality and ambiance

this restaurant deserves at least 2 Michelin stars!!! Three of us dined there last night and had the chefs 9 course tasting menu. The dishes were utterly stunning and perfectly balanced in flavour and portion size. service was impeccable and unobtrusive. I am a chef and have dined in some of the finest restaurants in Europe. This was up there with the very best.

This is a very special place to visit. Simply beautiful. Afternoon tea is wonderful but not cheap. The ambience is superb. The grounds are delightful and after tea you can play croquet on the lawn at the rear of the building. Has to be experienced. It's a real treat

Not only was the food fabulous, but the Black Welsh Beef Tartare with smoke (!) blew my mind! Fabulous! The service was incredible as well. The sommelier was amazingly knowledgable.

The food here was all amazing! If you have a large appetite, then you may not be full at the end, and neither will your Wallet. Very expensive with Starters around £20, Mains around £40 and Deserts at around £20. Worth doing at least once if you are in the area.

We had the Tasting Menu which gave us the opportunity to try some new and different things. The service was well timed, not hurried. The dishes were presented with care and flair and the tableware also added to the theatre of the meal. We enjoyed every course. The portions are not overfacing but delicate and delicious. Treat yourself!

The food was locally sourced and very tasty but the portions were very small and very pricey. The restaurant also lacked any knid of atmosphere.

Stayed here for one night. Beautiful room, everything beautifully decorated. Truly a 5 star experience - great service. However be prepared to pay for it! One night stay including bed, breakfast, dinner and wine circa £400. The food was fantastic but the portions are minute. My husband had the beef which was a maincourse at £41 and it included 2 very small slices of beef ( we guessed it should have been 4 but they were running out??). The canapes were delicious.But this is certainly not a place for the price sensitive!

Enjoyed a 2 night stay, breakfast food was lovely and freshly cooked to order (not a buffet). 4 course taster menu was excellent, they are clearly hoping for a Michelin star soon. A few minor misses in the taster menu (trio of carrots! not so good) but overall lovely. Canapes lovely with a G&T as were home made petit fours with coffee. Recommend staying as the whole experience was lovely. Beautiful setting, lovely rooms, very good service, amazing building and close to Brecon beacons for a walk if you are feeling energetic.

We stayed for 2 nights bed and breakfast with dinner on 1st night. I can only say that this hotel is a hidden treasure. The hotel, the staff and the food are amazing. I can highly recommend this hotel for a chillin and relaxing break. The food was fine dining at its very best with the staff very welcoming. We ended our dinner with an amazing selection of cheese and probably the best cheese board I have seen. Please visit as a soon as possible you will not be disappointed.

Lunch on Easter Sunday, excellent food, superbly presented in a fantastic setting. OK, not cheap, but you do get what you pay for which has to be the mark of success!

We dined on two consecutive evenings in the restaurant which is formal but not over large and our corner table was perfect. We didn't feel discomforted by the formality of the room and it reinforces the sense of occasion. The meal began by the huge roaring fire in the lounge when the chef, lui-meme, brought out some amuse-bouches which were varied and certainly got the taste buds working. Trying different starters we were all pleased with our choices and the intense flavours. Ironically one night we all had beef which was melt in the mouth. Coffee and petits fours in the lounge rounded off a very good meal. The white gloves seemed, in these days, a touch eccentric. The prices are a tad over many Midland and London Michelin starred restaurants - the grand hotels even! The pricing policy should reflect the market and its requirements and that is a management decision made by looking at the dining accounts. If anything London prices are moving downwards due to less formality and massive competition. This restaurant obviously holds a unique place in Mid Wales and long may its accommodating staff and skilled cooks survive!

Hi allWell .... my partner and I were part of a group who decided to have a special celebratory dinner. On arrival we were VERY impressed with the halls location and décor and we ordered ourselves a drink after a long drive...... erm.. well erm.. £20 was not enough.... be warned... enough said !!!! .... service was with a smile and I think an apologetic look. lol Our party arrived and after everyone had a drink we headed to the restaurant... After sitting down in an otherwise empty restaurant....Yes....Completely totally empty //// apart from the very attentive and well trained staff. We were presented with the menu and erm well erm.... we were truly shocked.... no we were genuinely fall off chair stunned at the prices..... suggestion to all check the menu and prices on the internet before visiting and make up your own mind. :-D Cutting to the chase we were embarrassed for the staff who no doubt have heard the exclamations of "How bleeping much" "your bleeping joking aren't you" so many times they must be selectively deaf lol. Be prepared to spend upwards of £70 min to £120+ a head yes that's each erm NOT INCLUDING WINE Might be cheaper to pay corkage lol. BE WARNED. The portions wouldn't feed a mouse so dont come here hungry lol .Though what we did eat was very tasty ( compliments to the chef and the service which was excellent)..... just not nearly enough to feed someone who was hungry. We have been to some of the top restaurants in England and abroad and this really erm bites the bullet..... The empty restaurant is testament to trying to be something they are not. They are NOT The Savoy or the Ritz. A question for the ruling Lord and Lady.... If eight people eat one course with one drink and then leave VERY unhappy and feeling like they have been robbed by Dick Turpin lol... how many others will they tell ???? Lower the menu and wine prices to realistic levels.. increase the portions so no one goes home hungry and hey presto you might be having to turn people away because your restaurant will be full of happy, well fed and free spending customers...simple business sense really isn't it................?

How can such tiny portions be this expensive??? The staff are brilliant, the decor charming, the setting most amazing. however this does not make up for the very poor meal we had. Portions are tiny and not that well cooked, the little bit of meat we had was tough and chewy. First time ever I left a restaurant feeling hungry. Even more disappointed since I found out that the restaurant only has a ONE food and hygiene rating with the Food Standards Agency!!! this means that food hygiene is poor!!! Very disappointed!! We actually went to the local garden center to satisfy our hunger!

Be prepared to pay very high prices for very small portions. The staff in the restaurant were excellent and most attentive however they could not make up for the poor dining experience. Admittedly there were only three other table occupied but the restaurant lacked any atmosphere, one felt compelled to talk in hushed tones. Although I am sure the highest quality food and cooking techniques are used, the amount of food on each plate was hardly enough to taste never mind appreciate.

I experienced excellent meals with innovative menu choices and nothing to dislike. The Restsurant is tastefully decorated and comfortable and service was attentive.

We booked to have afternoon tea, and were seated at a large table in front of the fire. The tea was spectacular and plentiful - so much so that we were offered a box to take away the cakes we hadn't managed to eat. Service was excellent and the tea was surprisingly reasonable at around £25 per head.

Great menu. We were not tempted by the taster menu - not at £115.00 per head. The al la carte was very good and service was faultless.

It was mums birthday when we came here and we thought it would be lovely to have a proper afternoon tea. Mum booked in advance for a "Full Afternoon Tea". You could choose other options but we decided to go for this as it was mums birthday. When we arrived, the whole building was very posh and obviously well looked after. We were greeted by a helpful waiter who showed us into the coffee lounge where we sat by the window. There were four of us (myself, mum, our friend and her 2year old daughter) The tea and coffee arrived first in bone china cups. Tasted like proper tea and coffee. We were very impressed! The cake stand and sandwiches then came out which included: Coronation chicken, egg&cress, smoked salmon&cream cheese, and ham&mustard sandwiches. The cakes were battenburgs, Victoria sponges, lemon meringue pies, fruit tarts, strawberry cupcakes, chocolate eclairs, scones with clotted cream&jam and raspberry panna cottas (all mini). We were told by a waitress that everything was homemade; from the sponges to the custard and cream including the bread for the sandwiches. It was all so delicious! Until... The waiter who greeted us returned with bill when we asked for it. He placed it down on the table and we all looked at each other in astonishment. What? £78?! Not including VAT! We were absolutely gobsmacked! Mum probably triple checked it to see if that was correct. It did not state this amount on the website. Once he had handed the bill, the waiter just disappeared and there was no sign of anyone to query the bill. After about half an hour looking for someone, the man finally returned. Much to our disappointment, the bill was correct. We would never of come if we knew it would be that expensive. There were also other couples having afternoon tea who looked like they do that often; we felt a bit inferior in the whole stay we were there. Not ever likely to visit here again, the food was lovely but not worth £78 (£26 per person!) and for the amount you got.

We werden onthaald vanaf de parkeerplaats, mochten plaats nemen in de ontvangstkamer, wat een mooie inrichting met een mooie fireplace. We voelden ons landlord en landlady. Downton Abbey gevoel! Het eten was fantastisch!! Een werkelijk hoogtepunt van onze vakantie. Het kost iets meer, maar je krijgt er zoveeeeel voor terug. Absolute aanrader

Fabulous food all freshly cooked, beautifully presented and served by professional staff. This restaurant is heading for a Michelin Star and really it should have been awarded by now.

I can only comment on the breakfast, and not even on its price as we stayed on a B&B basis. (I'm not even sure they serve to outside people in the morning). The atmosphere is a bit awkward as it is extremely quiet, even with several couples in you could probably still hear a fly drop. The service is very good (unlike the welcome at the hotel) and high class: fine china and silver settings, the waitstaff wearing white gloves, always serving the ladies first, and if I am not mistaken, served to the right/removed to the left. The breakfast is like a 3-course meal and the food quality was excellent and well presented. I may be slightly biased in my review, as I was just so overjoyed not to be given just one cup of coffee (where inevitably I would have to chase staff every 5 minutes for a refill), but a full pot. And it was very good, strong coffee.

home grown, even eggs from their own ducks and chickens, beautifully presented a real pleasure great wines.

We stayed her on a living social deal, which was D,B&B. If it was B&B only, I would be raving about how good it was, as I did next time I stayed 2 weeks later.The dinner itself was made up of good tasty food, well presented and reasonable portion size.The service that accompanied it was amateurish at best.Upon arrival we had a tasty set of amuse bouche served, some of which were hot, but arrived before our pre-dinner drinks order, so cooled whist waiting.Then our wine was white, but warm, so further delays.Then taking our dinner order, the waitress was unable to describe ingredients in some dishes, and was unable later to say which cheeses would be on the cheese board.I was told next day, that they are usually better than that. Perhaps we were a lightening rod for everything to go wrong, but it dragged the experience down considerably, in what is far from a cheap establishment.Naturally, on my second stay, I ate elsewhere.Personally, I have no confidence in dining there again, despite other reviews, so feel that I should not commend it to you, although the food itself was of high standards, which is a shame.

Booked a full afternoon tea for two. We were greeted by extremely friendly and helpful hotel staff who made us feel very welcome. We were shown to our reserved table with two really comfy chairs. The waiter (Richard......I believe) offered us a selection of different teas, coffee and fruit juice! We settled for Breakfast tea and I also had a refreshing glass of apple juice with ice. A selection of finger sandwiches shortly arrived which included tuna, coronation chicken, ham and mustard and cheese and pear chutney on homemade wholemeal and white bread. These were accompanied by homemade vegetable chips and a salad garnish. This was followed by a wonderful selection of homemade cakes and pastries which included a cup cake, chocolate eclairs, lemon meringue, battenburg, Victoria sponge, scones, fruit tarts and scones with clotted cream and jam! The cakes tasted divine. We were offered a refill on our tea which we accepted. As it was a beautiful day we took the opportunity to walk around the well tended market kitchen garden and general garden areas, also seeing the chickens and ducks. Had a fabulously relaxing afternoon and would recommend.Only criticism........the ladies toilet could do with some TLC!

I was invited for a menu testing session yesterday for my wedding in July, and we were treated to the most amazing lunch. The service and food was out of this world. We had the pleasure of meeting the chef Nick - who is very talented and extremely friendly. I can't speak highly enough about the service we recieved

Well prepared food from local ingredients. The largest wine list that I've see -a book with an index for each wine by grape and country.

I had a gift voucher for a full afternoon tea so went last Sunday with 2 friends. Absolutely beautiful setting, we were met at the door by a very polite butler. We had a table set up with huge comfy settees.. We were handed a tea menu and all opted for the English breakfast. Within a few moments the tea turned up shortly followed by the biggest selection of cakes I have ever seen in my life!!! 3 tiers of Victoria sponge, macaroons, lemon meringue pie, chocolate brownie, chocolate eclairs, cup cakes, red velvet cake .... We didn't know where to begin! Before we had time to decide the waiter turned up with a selection of sandwiches, there was coronation chicken, salmon, egg and carrot and hummus with a selection of homemade parsnip and carrot crisps and fresh salad from the garden! Along with freshly baked scones, proper homemade strawberry jam with clotted cream and then a panacotta with apricot jam and rose petals! Absolutely unreal.. Everything looked and tasted amazing... None of us could fault one thing about the entire experience was first class from start to finish.. Would recommended to anyone!

Extensive choice and chef willing to accommodate if you fancy something different. The desserts are simply divine. Coffee is served with delicious petit fours so in all the diet goes out the window!

Excellent food served in lovely surroundings - well worth staying in for! The artichoke soup was exceptional.

My partner and I live locally to Llangoed Hall and have not been there since the refurbishmentand new owners this year. Yes the place is lovely and the staff very pleasant but the food is overpriced. The food is goodnot exceptional and certainly not worth £38.00 for a main course (novelle style) and £18.00 fora pudding, we didn't have a starter but I believe they were priced up to £24.00. We were the only people in the restaurant. A couple staying at the hotel came in as we were leaving. The bread selection was very good but the butter is served very soft and very salty, not good if you like unsalted butter. We will not return, we can eat forhalf that price or less at many fine restaurants in this area where the food is similar quality, and with more atmosphere. It is a shame because we live only 20 minutes from Llangoed. We have heard from other locals who say they will not return because of the price and maybe the new owners should take note if they do not want to have an empty restaurant when they do not have guests staying at the hotel.

High quality food and service. Can't fault it at all. Decor, service quality of the food and attetion to detail make this a five star dining experince.

On a delightfully sunny spring Tuesday off to Llangoed Hall where we were the only couple in the restaurant for lunch. What is going on? Superb starters of new season asparagus with poached egg, and parfait of chicken livers on toasted brioche were followed by pork belly and boulangerie potatoes, and feta and red onion tarte tatin. Both were outstanding as is the building. Three lounges, one with a snooker table, one a grand piano, one with the day's papers and all three with open fires (although unlit), offer plenty of entertainment looking about. The puddings, bread and butter pudding with real custard, and chocolate tart with chocolate parfait were superb. With house wine at £22 a bottle and the set menu for £25 this place should be packed. What is going on???

Each course a treat, especially the petit fours with coffee.

dined in the evening and i have to say it was one of the best meals we have ever had with excellent service.

Wonderful menu, great variety and well priced. The service was excellent and the food was cooked to perfection. A beautiful venue for any occasion. Breakfast the next day was also faultless and lots of choices. The wine list is extensive and well put together. The staff are polite and professional. Excellent all round.

The welsh beef was perfect and the duck the best I've had. Beautifully decorated. Lovely place to go for a celebration.

Overpriced at £45 for 3 courses.Main course sent back.No apology or response.

High quality food and good sized portions. Old style feel, jackets and no jeans but I liked this

good atmosphere and good food, we enjoyed it and would recommend to others

Beautifully prepared, interesting taste combinations, lovely surroundings.

Loved the wonderful lounge (log fire)where we were given champage and canapes.My starter - sea bass with Crab ravioli and crushed potatoes. The ravioli was a little too cold,but still delicious.The main was Hake with dauphinoise potatoes, lobster and snails with vegetables served separately. This was very tasty indeed and looked lovely on the plateI chose Welsh cheeses for third course and had a very generous portion which was beautifully served with grapes, celery and biscuits. The cheese was a little cold. We were served coffee and petit four in the lounge.

The restaurant is a lovely space - elegant and well decorated with well judged lighting that provides an intimate and romantic setting. The service is swift, friendly and inobtrusive.The food I'm afraid is poor for the price. Starters are standard affairs - no creativity or imagination - Ok but the sort of thing you'll find in any decent pub or average restaurant. Mains were a huge disappointment - a relatively cheap cut of beef slow cooked which was OK but served with an apalling 'ravioli' of oxtail - the filling, dry dusty and tasteless. The accompanying jus was similarly lacking in flavour - vegetables were a bowl of mixed veg of the type served in the eighties - not fine or even fineish dining. This dish was even more disappointing because we had had a very similar dish at a new restaurant near to home a few weeks previous- it was simply stunning and not comparable. My dessert, a lemon tart suffered from nondescript pastry and an astringent filling - you'll find better in any supermarket. The cheese selection was woeful - a bland brie -ish cheese that was no better than standard supermart fare, a blue that was quite good and a disgusting white cheese with overpowering horseradish flavour(a huge mistake!!). Coffee is reasonable and petit fours very 'standard'.At 45 pounds a head (with no surprises such as amuse bouche etc.) this restaurant is poor value for money , the cooking is pedestrian and lacking in both imagination and elegance.The most astonishing thing of all was that we were told we would be served canapes prior to the meal - we were given a small ramekin of Bombay mix - the same stuff as I usually get gratis when waiting for my Indian Take - away. Llangoed Hall is a wonderful place to stay but hugely let down by a poor kitchen.

Arrived friday lunch time, restaurant not open, cleaner washing lounge floor at 12.50pm. Decided to have snack in garden. Lunch brought no cutlery. Never saw a member of staff again until we got up to pay the bill and leave. The surroundings is of a 5* hotel the service and atmosphere is ziltch. BEWARE