Restaurant at The Three Cocks in Powys

Traditional Welsh pub serving big portions of good pub food. Hot, well cooked and tasty. Service good without being intrusive. Coronavirus measures in place

The meals and service were excellent. There was a nice selection of meals to choose from and the food was delicious. Servings were very generous, so bring your appetite!

We popped in on the of chance to see if they had availability for that evening which they did. We went back for our evening meal which my husband chose steak and I chose the duck. I must say it was very good the meals were cooked to perfection and the staff was friendly and helpful. We even recommended a place in Bristol for Roy to try when he comes up. If you are ever in the area please pop in and give the menu a look as there was several things if I had time I would love to of tried. Good luck in the future and the real life fire is amazing x

Lovely food. Homemade and home cooked through and through :) Really wanted dessert. But no room - even after a tiny local walk!

Had great fish and chips. Quickly served. Very hot food, tasty, and reasonably priced. Have visited several times. Always good. Great cakes too.

Great food and a good menu. Reasonable prices on the food and wine. Quick and efficient service. Beautiful surroundings

The restaurant is very pretty with glass doors opening to the pretty garden, we were lucky enough to have a table by one of them, very French atmosphere. The food was excellent for both starter and mains, the profiteroles however were very hard and not enjoyable. Overall though because the waitress and the owners were very sociable, and the atmosphere was great , we had a lovely evening and would definitely return.

Beautiful food, great friendly service. Nicely laid table! We arrived on a Tuesday and had the restaurant to ourselves which was a real treat. The waitress stayed very much in the background which was also very nice. The food was excellent.... The whole evening was pretty much perfect!

Stayed at the hotel but,regrettably because of other committments, only had an evening meal on our final night. We both chose lamb. It was expertly cooked as were the accompanying vegetalbes and potatoes. Would definately recommend dining here but advidable to make an advance booking.

Visited here for evening meal whilst on a walking holiday after Trip Advisor recommendation. We were not disappointed in any way. Beautifully laid out dining room. Excellent menu choices and good staff. We had a drink in the very comfortable lounge/bar before meal. Starters were excellent. Beautifully presented and excellent flavours. My chicken, pistachio and tequila pâté was superb. Main courses of ribeye steak and my pork fillet followed. Both excellent and we also commented on the beautiful accompanying vegetables. A really great experience - I would encourage people to go.

Four of us went for an evening meal. We sat in a lovely room with a roaring fire while we had a drink and placed our orders. The menu is varied and there is something for everyone. The steak melted in the mouth, Welsh lamb very good and the duck and gooseberry was beautiful. A really good selection of vegetables and ample quantity. We all enjoyed our meals and had no room for dessert. Will definitely be going back/

Stopped here to take a look at this interesting building which has a family history connection on our Australian side of the family. We decided to stay for dinner and we are so glad we did. A very special meal which was perfectly cooked by the owner. Generous portions. We both had the rack of lamb followed by sticky toffee pudding and a wonderful selection of cheeses.

Called in on our way home the bar staff were pleasant. My husband and I had Sunday roast, food was delicious , all of th waitresses were very efficient and polite. Lovely atmosphere and well looked after.

Stopped here on Sunday for evening meal. What an experience, The food was top quality the warm beetroot and goats cheese salad was superb We'd had a rubbish day in Cardiff but having a meal here saved the day Thank you so much for your hospitality. Margaret and Evelyn x

I could just leave it there. The menu is simple and your are not over whelmed with buckets of choice BUT there’s enough of a choice for everyone to have something they like and the food is delicious and cooked to perfection. Attentive service without being intrusive. Other than this place being in the middle of no where I cannot understand why it’s not full!

I was very impressed by the quality of the meal we had here a few days ago. The dishes we chose were very well prepared and presented and I particularly liked the Welsh cheeseboard which contained cheeses that I had never heard of. The restaurant has a pleasant ambience. This is a highly recommendable place.

We stayed at the Three Cocks inn and decided to eat in their restaurant, what a good choice. The food is cooked by the owner , granted its only has a small menu , but in my book that's a good thing. The food was served by a brillent waitress and we were amazed at the quality of our food. The portion size and quality Is 1st class. It's also a fairly small restaurant (best book) , so it's easy to get a good atmosphere whilst your eating . We are so looking forward to a return visit.

Auf Empfehlung von Tripadvisor reservierten wir einen Tisch. Wie offensichtlich alle Gäste wurden wir mit der Karte im Salon platziert und gaben dort auch unsere Bestellung auf. Erst als die Vorspeise servierfertig war, nahmen wir am Tisch Platz. Das ist zwar gewöhnungsbedürftig, ist aber keine Vorselektion, wie von anderen beschrieben. (Es gibt auch keinen Kleidungszwang) Wir hatten Räucherlachs, Entenbrust mit Stachelbeeren und Sticky toffee Pudding. Alles sehr gut zu vernünftigen Preisen. Ein empfehlenswerter Restaurantbesuch.

We thoroughly enjoyed the meal we had at The Three Cocks. The food was delicious. One of the best meals we have had! Perfection!

Estancia maravillosa es un lugar fantástico, la comida es excepcional, las habitaciones son preciosas, las camas y la ropa de clase 1 calle sin duda volveremos de nuevo 😊

Nuestro grupo éramos las únicas personas cenando en la habitación bastante grande y formal -- así que el ambiente era un poco deficiente en términos de una escena de camaradería. Empieza la comida y el servicio estaban bien - aunque quizás más caro de lo...

Visitamos con mi esposa en nuestro 7 aniversario, la comida fue excelente, y la camarera muy atenta. El tamaño de las porciones eran correctas y a un precio razonable

Divine, delicious and delectable! Local produce, tasty sauces, the soup was scrumptious. The pork was just melt in the mouth.

The waitress on the front desk was not at all warm or welcoming. I got the distinct impression we did not meet the entry criteria. Not sure if it was the teenage children or the fact we were wearing jeans. Did Sir wish to see the menu before being seated? No thanks. Well I'll give you one anyway and make you stand around in the foyer and read it for 5 mins. Looked in the dining room. Very formal and stuffy with only one silent couple in there. So bad we decided to leave. Best food in the world counts for nothing if the experience is poor.

Great food served by awesome awesome staff . Delicious and well presented, dessert was perfect . My partner and I were treated very well and would highly recommend this venue to our friends and family. We will be returning , hopefully soon!

We had to order about 30 minutes in advance because nothing is fried or heated in the microwave. You can see and taste the quality of every foods. Potatoes are amazing!!!! I wouldn't of minded having a chat with the owners while we ate, but I guess they were busy cooking and didn't want to bother us.

Lovely nut roast, my husband enjoyed his chicken. All the trimmings and a yummy crumble for desert. We've been lot's of times and have never been disappointed.

De kaart is niet super groot en ook de inrichting is gedateerd, maar dat zijn vergeven als je weet dat dit gebouw uit de 14de eeuw stamt. Dat de kaart niet uitgebreid is, is, moet ik zeggen een zegen. Alle gerechten zijn zoveel mogelijk lokaal en gemaakt van derde ingrediënten. Ieder gerecht krijgt zo de juiste aandacht. Heerlijk gegeten, absolute aanrader.

Really enjoyed our visit here on V day. We were looking for a less V day orientated atmosphere and this was perfect! The food was delicious and very generous portions. Staff were fab and if we are in the area again we will be returning!

My wife and I booked this restaurant on the spur of the moment and what a pleasant surprise it turned out to be. We both enjoyed a pre-dinner drink in the bar before being shown to our table. Although it was fairly quiet , the only other diners were a group of four Americans from Mississippi and a sales rep , who has been staying there on and off for a few years (it is an hotel as well). The food was excellent and very reasonably priced and the service was very good as well.

An evening out with friends and we were taken to the Three Cocks and experienced a superb meal complimented by a couple of pints of well kept beer. A really good menu selection all of which was reasonably priced, but the home made pies were the highlight of the evening, thoroughly recommended.

Full English breakfast with the meat locally sourced. Thick sliced bakery bread, ample coffee and tea with your breakfast.

Second visit. Very clean room with lovely quality linen, but sadly not good night sleep due to traffic and room was stuffy. Not as good as last time.

We sat in the garden enjoying a drink and looking at the menus and the girls came out and took our orders. The restaurant was quiet but the room is lovely and the food was very good, being well cooked and presented. The desserts were huge!

Lovely restaurant with seats outside surrounded by flowers and beautiful views. The service was very good the food excellent and the people very helpful.

We've been here a few times for Sunday lunch. They do a great carvery - the food really tastes home cooked and is brilliant value for money. Highly recommended if you're in the area on a Sunday!

We stayed 2 nights & ate in the restaurant. Although a limited menu the food was excellent, well prepared & cooked. The staff were attentive & polite. Restaurant was quiet but it was mid week.

The food we had was well cooked, but the menu was a little conservative and we found it to be expensive.

Everything, food was great, staff welcoming, friendly and nothing to much trouble. Nice atmosphere, lovely building. Helped make our visit special. J W, Sussex

Stayed here on our cycle trip, very clean rooms, lovely quality bedding and good food. Very nice hosts, stayed on our cycle trip, good bike storage and would stay again.

Superb steaks and the two people who run it are really nice to know. Shane is a great manager and lee (hope I spelt his name right) is one of the nicest people you will ever meet.

Took my parents and daughter out for my Mums birthday, Had booked for lunch for four, there was a choice of three vegetarian options, rare around these parts, on a Sunday especially as its a carvery. Upon arrival were were greeted and made to feel very welcome, we were seated with our drinks, the barman is a star, We then went to the carvery where the vegetarian meal was waiting to add the veg and our plates were filled with the most delicious choices of meats and vegetables all freshly cooked AND DELICIOUS !! We were also looked after by a lovely waitress who saw to it that we had everything we needed, which then had to be puddings, again delicious especially the tiramisu. This place is a must if you want good honest food, and fantastic service.

Our meal was lovely, we chose pork for the main course which was excellent, and the desserts were divine, the service was first class, having visited often for lunch this definitely did not disappoint. In the morning what a excellent breakfast, everything was so lovely and fresh, Great choice, you also have the choice of fruit juices, and if the dinner has left you still feeling full, then there is the choice of cereals, and a continental breakfast. I enjoyed my husband's birthday treat as much a he did.

I had an excellent meal, the sirloin steak was cooked perfectly, in the morning the breakfast was also superb. The service was excellent, they could not do enough. Many thanks.

We were looking forward to a family meal here and were very disappointed. The menu does not seem to have changed since the last time we were there (a few years ago!) and on time the service was questionable. My main meal was ok but the pudding was not pleasant. The profiteroles were very chewy, so much so I could not finish them. Main meal prices were reasonable, but to pay nearly the same for a desert was unacceptable, especially for the quality. I also found the service a little abrupt, and on occasion verging on rude. It is a shame as other reviews are positive. I have to say I will not be recommending this restaurant to others, and as people who live fairly local, we will not be returning back any time soon.

If you like a cooked breakfast this is is the place to be.The best bacon I've ever had and a really tasty sausage. Good choice of cereals, fresh fruit salad, yoghurt and juices.But Roy's cooked breakfast is the best. Loads of mushrooms and sautéed potatoes accompany bacon, sausage, tomatoes and your choice of how your egg is cooked. Great toast and coffee or tea.Difficult to get up after breakfast but you don't need much to eat again till dinner, which is also great in terms of choice and quality.

Reasonable menu, looked wonderful on the plate but meat rather tough. Bitter taste to the salad dressing with the smoked salmon

We were warmly welcomed on entering the restaurant and had a delicious meal at a reasonable price. The restaurant is quiet and spacious.

Service excellent and food not to be missed, chef knows what he is doing and should be congratulated. A truly great place to eat.

Food was beautiful and plentiful. Bit on the expensive side but well cooked and served with great sides.

Excellent Breakfast all freshly cooked using locally sourced produce.Friendly staff.Dinner menu .. choose the salmon its superb.

Had dinner here as my colleague and I were stopping in the hotel while working at the Royal Welsh. Our table overlooked the extensive private gardens to the rear of the hotel and the food was fantastic, we both had the salmon and I had the most divine Baileys Crème Brulee.Our hosts were extremely friendly and welcoming.Highly recommended.

After many attempts to book a table for dinner we finally managed to book this week to meet up with friends. The menu was imaginative and varied without being pretentious. The food when presented was an indication of the quality of the ingredients on the plate and the professionalism of the Chef. We all enjoyed the experience of well presented and cooked food. Lets hope we will be able to book a table again in the near future.

My boyfriend and I stopped here on our way into Hay-on-Wye town center. We were on a six week road trip across the UK and this was our best meal of the entire trip!We arrive just at the end of lunch, but still managed to squeeze in before they closed. There was only one other table and they were nearly finished on a Friday afternoon. We had a quiet meal in their cute and cozy dining room.I had the "Pie of the Day" which was chicken and leeks and my boyfriend had the Cottage pie. We both ate every single thing that was on out plates. The entire meal was delicious, but what I remember most are the carrots. They were the best that I have ever eaten. The glaze was sweet and it felt like eating a decadent dessert. All of the ingredients were super fresh, like they were picked that morning. A real treat.We shared a delicious apple crumble with custard for dessert.In addition to amazing food, the prices were reasonable and the service was friendly. I highly recommend eating here and if I'm ever lucky enough to be in the area again, I will make a point to go back.Like my review? Check out my blog!

The hosts of the hotel did tell us they served 'proper food' and indeed it was! Portions were generaous, well presented and delicious!

A group of 9 of us, ready for some good grub and merry drinking came into this establishment that very clearly said both "Open" and "public bar and restaurant" and rather foolishly it seems assumed we might be able to be seated and enjoy our time. We hadn't even all made it into the hallway when the person at the front was told by the person "greeting" them that the place was closed (I was stood next to the Open sign) and that this wasn't a pub but an "established hotel".We walked back out, both hurt, confused and irritated. Sorry lady but you just lost out on a big sale, and also earned yourself a terrible review on here. p.s. you might want to change the various (apparently false-advertising) signs that hang on your building... whatever that may be, because they give you very much the wrong impression of either a pub/restaurant (and to be fair, hotel as well), open, welcoming, and or inviting.

We ate both meals at the end when we stayed and loved both meals. Also breakfast was great too. We both had the Goat cheese and beetroot appetizer which was amazing and in fact so good I had it again the second night. My husband had the red pepper soup the second night and said that was excellent as well. The first night for mains we both had the chicken with lemon tarragon sauce and the second night we had the duck and the pork mains. All meals were well presented and piping hot and tasty. The desserts, chocolate fondant and sticky toffee pudding were good as well. Lovely end to our day out.

London prices seem to be the norm in the Hay-on-Wye area so this hotel was a welcome relief to some of the prices we saw elsewhere. We were served the same menu on both nights, so a number of days there would limit the choice somewhat. Quality as well as quantity seemed to be the policy with local produce available.

Restaurant is just wonderful as always. The staff is so friendly and accommodating. Simply a great experience all around, especially with the cakes and other sweets - now a new one added as well with nuts and bananas. I like the fact that they are always looking for ways to make it a better experience. Keep on this track!

The hotel residents but especially the locals are lucky to have such a wonderful restaurant. Great food and service. 5 Star !

Delicious food, beautifully presented and served.The setting is warm and comfortable and the hosts very welcoming.

The food was wonderful, freshly cooked with expertise and using local produce, but without the cheffy bits that can be laughable - not a touch of foam in sight! But as well are the hotel rooms- wonderful bathroom, antique furniture as befits an ancient building, and the glorious building itself,. Then there is the welcome from one's hosts- you are more like family than transitory guests. Best place we have stayed in Wales! Quite exceptional anywhere

Lovely pup in great setting. Food was fantastic but there was so much there was no room for pudding!

Great choices and good portions. Couldn't manage three courses but sweets looked good

One word says it all, fabulous! Try the beet salad with grilled goat cheese!

One of the best meals of my life: shrimp in cream sauce in a pastry lidded bowl, venison (though I'll never eat it again due to bad luck), orange sorbet in a frozen hollowed-out orange. This was years before 2011, but TA only lets me go back that far. Plus deer on the rear lawn and a gorgeous dining room. I wish we had thought far enough ahead and could have stayed there as well...

Wonderful place - like staying at a friend's mansion, wood panelled lounge and open fire . Good menu - well cooked, excellent service

As two couples on a weekend get away we had a great meal at the Thee Cocks Hotel. The food was exceptional, and would rival any up market 'city' restaurant we would usually frequent. As many people have commented the welcome we got from the owners was very warm and welcoming, by far exceeding anyone else we encountered in the Brecon Becons. Decor is very traditional in style, but recently decorated and clearly looked after; it was lovely sitting next to the open fire whilst we chose our meals before being invited through to the dining room to sit at our table.We had a three course meal, all of which was well cooked, with very generous portions and a large variety of seasonal vegetable (which is often a rarity these days) to accompany the mains. 3 courses for 4 adults, with a moderate amount of alcohol, £160.The only minor criticisms we could make would be; lack of fellow dinners (there was only one other couple in the entire restaurant on a Friday night) which spoilt the ambience slightly, and the Starters/Desserts are slightly overpriced at the £10 mark, £6 to £7 for starters and £4 to £5 for dessert would be more price competitive.We would highly recommend this restaurant , especially if you are looking for something better than just pub food.Thank you for a lovely meal

When we arrived and the owner said - you're the lady who wants the lamb - I knew this place would be a good experience. Everything about it was just right and so obviously the pride and joy of the owners. The dining room has a good ambiance with proper sized tables well spaced out. The food was excellent - high quality ingredients, perfect flavours, generous portions beautifully presented. The wine list was also great. And the owners are hospitable and friendly. Definitely worth going out of your way to eat here.

Eating in a medieval inn and being able to choose from every kind of dish including the traditional meat pies, pork belly, steaks to the more modern light fish and pastas was great. The servers are lovely, if overworked, and the place is filled with locals - always a great sign. Enjoyed listening to the melodic Welsh.

We were attracted to this lovely looking, historic inn when driving past en route from Hay to Brecon, but didn't expect to find such a gem. Fabulous food, cooked with imagination and flair, delightful hosts, welcoming bar area and spacious restaurant overlooking a gorgeous garden.....what a find!

Stopped here for dinner on our last night in Wales. Very glad we did, as the food was fantastic! The hosts were extremely friendly and welcoming, and the hotel itself is quite beautiful. Well worth stopping in for a meal, and I'm sure the hotel itself is also quite nice. The location would be convenient for someone visiting the Hay on Wye festival; I believe some of the other diners that night were indeed attending the festival.First rate! Would definitely return.