Seven Stars Inn in Powys

What a fantastic find. A warm welcome given by all.of the staff and customers of this community run pub. We stayed for a weekend, and had the best hospitality. The food was amazing and reasonably priced. The room we stayed in was clean and homely. We will definitely return. Thank you for a lovely visit.

Not at all welcoming. No atmosphere. It's a community owned inn, which is good, but sees more interested in it's locals. We booked by phone but when we arrived the manager (?) didn't know which table we'd been allocated. Other people were there to eat and a group of people were around the bar, all seemingly locals. One of our group went to the bar to order another soft drink, was seen to be waiting and then was completely overlooked/ ignored in favour of a local who came up to the bar clearly after him. This was really rude. My wife felt she was ignored too when she tried to buy a drink later. The food was good overall, though the meat in the pie contained pieces of fat / gristle in 3 of the pies we ordered. With hindsight, I wish I'd asked the manager/landlord for an itemized bill.

Amazing homemade and locally sourced food. Really enjoyed our visit. Recommend by the host at our holiday accommodation. Dogs welcome.

Heard this delightful pub was now owned by the local community so we booked in for Sunday lunch. We were given a lovely friendly welcome not only by Staff but by the locals.. Even our two doggies got a fab welcome! The pub was welcoming and very clean. Great menu and the food was delicious. I had the best nut roast there that I have ever had. My friend had the beef which she said was delicious too. Sadly we were on holiday so we wont be able to return until next year. Would definitely recommend this lovely pub x

A wonderful find. Great accommodation, wonderful food, excellent location & very lovely staff & community. Could not have been better for us, a quiet, short, restful break.

5 people of ages ranging from 34 to 91 + 1 dog descended on The Seven Stars for Sunday Lunch. From the initial voicemail confirmation of booking through to the 2/3 course meal itself we couldn't have been happier with either the food (thank you chef) or the service. Oh by the way they keep an excellent pint od cask ale as well. I am so glad that we chose The Seven Stars for Sunday lunch whilst holidaying in this most beautiful part of the world.

Friendly pub, good food and dog friendly. We chose this pub as its community owned and weren't disappointed. Great food, reasonably priced.

In the rooms and down stairs are very clean the food is perfects I rated it 5 stars because it’s probably the best pub I’ve stayed in.

Booked Sunday Lunch for 9 adults and 6 excitable children at the end of a family weekend away. From the moment we walked in the staff were warm, welcoming, attentive and supremely patient!! The food was all delicious and really reasonably priced. Can’t thank the team enough, if we’re ever nearby again we’ll be in!

Booked last minute and very pleased I did. Dog friendly and solo female friendly not just by staff but welcoming locals too. Great pub grub and definitely going to return

Lovely meal for 10 of us. Went out of their way to cook ‘off-menu’ for children. Very good food, served well, and friendly pleasant staff.

Sadly our stay started badly as after arriving shortly after 5 pm the property was all locked up with no one at home. On phoning the answerphone us gave no indication of what to do next . A man sitting in the car park said someone might or might not turn up at 6 pm. We drove around the area until the place opened and eventually booked in to be told the Pub was now run by some kind of village cooperative . The room was adequate ,the food was ok and the bar was good with friendly staff and busy with locals. Unfortunately any constructive advice regarding minor alterations to their customer communication seemed to be denied as impractical . They have a lot learn in a very difficult environment .

Great little pub with a few very nice rooms. We were greeted by a very friendly member of staff who showed us to our clean and comfortable room which was provided with everything you would expect. (The only upgrade we could suggest would be to the rather tired ensuite and occasionally noisy plumbing.) Parking was extremely limited. Our evening meal was excellent and we can recommend a pint of Butty Bach. Breakfast was lovely and set us up for the day. As a community pub, we wish them well and can thoroughly recommend a stay

Unique in so many ways and a very cheery welcome. Bit out of the way but worth it, The Seven Stars is run by the community, set in an ancient building in a village dating back to 4th century. Our room was modern and cosy with a KS bed but soggy pillows, if that’s important, bring your own. Lovely evening meal and a great breakfast Would return

Lovely setting and comfortable well appointed premises. Food was excellent and staff engaging and friendly. However gravy and mint sauce came in dinky but wholly inadequate sized containers. Paused my meal to ask for more but staff did not reappear for the duration. Was able to ask for a glass of water when the food was first brought to the table but this was never forthcoming. Finally when the plates were eventually cleared and I asked for the bill this too was not forthcoming and after 20 mins had to go and enquire at the bar where I was eventually able to pay. In summary this restaurant has great ambience and excellent, value for money food. Halfway through the meal I was ready to give this restaurant rave reviews but the inattention from staff not asking if everything was alright let it down.

The best Sunday roast we have had for a long time. Tender pork and succulent beef served with excellent choice of vegetables. We booked in advance and a good job too as it was full, obviously very popular with local people supporting a community run pub. The young waiting on staff were so attentive, friendly and polite, a credit to them! We will be back later in the year without doubt.

Absolutely fabulous ❤️ My husband, our dog and I wanted something to eat locally whilst holidaying nearby. We were welcomed by this most warm and courteous young lady, who accommodated us despite not having booked a table. The food was very yummy, the atmosphere buzzing with lots of locals. We were very happy with our find and would go again and again. Credit to the community to run such a special place 👍.

A treat. Lovely old pub with wonderfully friendly staff and atmosphere. A great mix of locals chatting at the bar and tourists having dinner. Great ale and really tasty hearty meals. A dying bread of wonderful unpretentious old pubs!! Worth a trip.

A very friendly local pub. Great food (I recommend the cheesecake) and good beer. You can either eat in the bar (which is dog friendly) or the comfortable restaurant. There's an open mic night once a month, which is always worth going to. Always a pleasure to visit.

Lovely staff and food. But quite a wait, we weren't in a hurry so not a problem, but it seems the place can get overwhelmed quite easily.

Average microwave heated food, not particularly welcoming, felt like I was in a village hall side room. Won’t be returning

I can honestly say our meal at the Seven Stars on Friday night was one of the best pub meals I have had in a very long time.

From first impressions to leaving it was one of the best little places we've stayed in . Booked as an overnight stay it was Friendly - Clean and very good value for money and we will return. The inn itself was great and the restaurant...

Lovely pub/restaurant for a family meal. Very accomodating of our dog and my daughter's peanut allergy. Tasty food and generous portions especially for the children. The staff were very helpful and welcoming. Would definitely recommend.

As titled 4 of us visited the seven stars for Sunday lunch. Which is a first for us even though we are a short walk away. Had to leave a review as it was lovely! Very decently priced and I would highly recommend. Tipped off...

We were visiting the area and booked a table for dinner on Saturday evening. The pub was busy with friendly locals and the atmosphere was so welcoming and happy. We learned that this pub was purchased by the village back in 2018 and the spirit...

Called in for Sunday lunch on our way back to South Wales from Aberystwyth. Found this little gem a bit off the beaten track. Well presented old pub in a small village with a big welcome. Very friendly staff. Meals are clearly prepared to order...

Lovely atmosphere and great well-priced food. Cosy, welcoming, clearly the heart of the community. Can't wait to plan a future stay.

Amazing attentive, friendly staff. A comfortable (albeit squeaky! ) kingsize bed with fresh white linen and delicious meals cooked to perfection by Sian. We would love to come back another time.

We visited the Seven Stars as a group in November and had an excellent meal in friendly hospitable surroundings.The barmaid was first class behind the bar and also as a waitress. Very impressed indeed and hope to return in the very near future.Thank you very...

Visited this pub for a Sunday lunch! We will certainly be back. Great selection of drinks which is always a plus. I had the pork, it really was delicious 😋 meat so tender and the Yorkshire pudding was 10 out of 10. I had the...

What a friendly, cosy little place. The staff and locals are all warm and welcoming. We stayed for three nights (including 2 four legged friends). The rooms were comfortable and the self-contained flat was a huge plus - spacious, comfortable and had everything we needed....

So pleased we visited. Food was delicious, service was friendly and pub atmosphere was great. Strangers and locals equally welcome.

This pub was a fantastic find, food was delicious, it really friendly and welcoming, I would highly recommend

Exceptional friendly welcome, location and food . After a lovely walk, we arrived early for our booking and the staff were really accommodating.

Very friendly, but didn't receive guests until 6pm. !! Unfortunately one had to go through the bar to get to the rooms, which at 5.30am I felt quite trapped as I had awoken and felt like a mornings walk. But as we didn't have a...

Fitted us in at the last minute after a slight mix up with booking online. Thank you. Enjoyed the meals. All well cooked and well priced.

Were trying to find a night's stay in Wales on the way back from a long drive from Yorkshire. Hardly any availability but Seven Stars had a room. How lucky we were! Arrived to such a friendly welcome. Room was beautiful, service and home cooked...

This public house is a community owned pub and you could tell by the welcome our party got that they meant every hello and valued every thank you we gave them.

We stumbled upon this pub on our journey home to North Wales. Our booking was extremely last minute but the staff were amazing and went over and beyond for us. We didn’t check in until after 9pm and the staff still served us an evening...

Just returned from 5 night break. I can only agree with other excellent ratings given by others on here. A great pub in a stunning location. The staff are and locals are very welcoming. The bar serves a good choice of very well kept beers...

Stayed overnight during a solo bike trip. Room beautiful and spotless. Bed very comfortable. Working radiators in the room even in summer, so I could dry my wet gear. I arrived wet, cold, tired and hungry. I was made to feel very welcome. The staff...

3 night stay - had a fantastic time staying in a double room for 3 nights Very warm welcome and the best breakfast in Wales using locally produced meat Evening meals were really good , big portions & well priced Biker friendly with parking at...

Came across this delightful ancient pub whilst on a drive with family. We only stayed for drinks so the ace food reviews just 'seal the deal' -we will be back for a full weekend! This community run pub is simply delicious...it just gives you a...

Popped in after a walk to a warm welcome and good covid operations. Food was a limited choice of basket meals but it was good, came quickly and the portions very generous. The beer was well kept and tasty and the hospitality great. Shame we...

It's warm and toasty. Hurrah! Lovely warm welcome from the pretty young barmaid also and the other servers. Dog friendly and a log fire. We didn't book, we just walked in from the mountains but we were early at 12 30 pm and the other...

Evening dinner for 2. 1 beef pie & mash - 1 chicken & leek pie & chips. Both meals were excellent, fresh, hot, well presented and tasty. Faultless. Also had a sweet between us, blackberry crumble & ice cream. Sweet was ok. Young girl tending...

We went to the Seven Stars based on TripAdvisor comments as we are on holiday in the area and needing to forward plan our meals and we were not disappointed. The meal was absolutely delicious and our waitress Cheryl was an absolute delight. Superb evening.

A village owned pub with a very warm welcome, friendly staff and fantastic food. Relaxed atmosphere which was great too. We ended up eating here a second time during our stay in Rhayader because we all loved it so much.

What a little gem of a place this is, a little off the beaten track, but worth finding. Lovely log fire which was as warm as the welcome we were given, in this old stone and beamed Inn. We met with friends for lunch, I...

We spent 2 days in the Aberedw area from London and had drinks on day 1 and spent New Year’s Eve in the pub. What an experience, superb staff and they were unbelievably helpful. Great people in the area and a lovely atmosphere with good...

24 work colleagues had our Christmas lunch at the Seven Stars yesterday Food was amazing Staff were helpful and friendly Atmosphere was fantastic Well done all From all NMWTRA staff x

Great food x lovely welcome. Look forward to visiting again Great choice of menu I had the belly pork and was amazing.

We called in two days running after long walks in the area. A friendly welcoming pub with good beer and good service. Keen to revisit and try the well recommended food, the menu looked good. Lovely area to walk from the door of the pub and a fantastic valley to cycle

We had two fantastic evenings here on a Friday and Saturday night. They catered for our large group with no issues and the dinner was delicious. Drinks are very reasonable and overall the atmosphere is exactly what you would want from a cosy village pub.

The lamb shank fell off the bone, the cake was moist and creamy, the welcome was a warm as the fire - what a delight after the bitter autmumnal sleet of the moor! Highly recommended!

I spent an evening in this pub with a number of my friends. The food was top notch and the atmosphere in the pub was great. Service was excellent and I would definitely go again!

Lovely staff and brilliant food. the regulars made us feel very welcome. Would recommend this pub if you are in the area.

We visited today as a family for late lunch as we are staying in a holiday cottage just a few minutes walk away food was brilliant and accommodating to our 2 girls who wanted chicken nuggets and chips after a morning of walking the hills around the area, the staff were happy to accommodate there needs ☺️ We had 2 lamb roasts and 2 beef roast dinners and the veg was lovely that came with it, followed by ice creams, chocolate fudge cake and sticky toffee pudding which was divine it was the best I’ve ever eaten All in all a lovely pub lovely atmosphere and excellent food I would highly recommend this inn to anyone visiting the area

Stopped here by chance. What a find! A lovely pub serving lovely food. We both had a roast, lamb and beef, Simply superb!

Excellent all round! Chose this pub based on trip advisor reviews, as we are staying in the area and it didn’t disappoint! Service was great and the landlady very friendly, the food was fresh and tasty, proper pub grub! Steaks, topped off with a perfectly poured pint, what more can you ask for? Added bonus was getting the recipe for the butty bach battered onion rings, which were divine!!! Would highly recommend!

Fantastic service, fantastic food. Had the lamb shanks having worked up healthy appetites after a day walking the hills around Builth Wells.

Fantastic meal steak was delicious served with all the trimmings , lemon and lime cheesecake for afters was fab

Great to see this place up and running again. Lovely welcome from friendly bar staff and great beers and menu. Sensibly priced tasty food and well kept Wye Valley beers. There seemed to be plenty of support from the local community - can't wait to return.

Stopped off for lunch on our way to South Wales. Beautiful, clean pub. We wanted light lunches and the kind lady behind the bar made us food that was not on the menu. The food was lovely and plentiful and well worth the cost. Very friendly staff and well recommended popping in for food and a drink. Would visit again.

Popped in with my husband when on holiday for a couple of drinks hoping for some lunch, unfortunately the kitchen was closed but stayed for drinks,the manager was really friendly telling us about the locals all buying the pub to save it from being closed down and her being newly appointed. Really clean and tidy and they made a great pink gin and lemonade with all the fruit trimmings! Good luck to them all!

Great little pub and restaurant. The heart of the community with great food and atmosphere. Both restaurant and pub eating areas.

Lovely atmosphere, charismatic owner/chef but the food was decidedly average I’m afraid. The best way to describe the chicken curry and the Beef Lasagna is bland. The Cod and chips were good but not great. Won’t go back

Four of us ate here on a wet Friday night. Pub was lovely, friendly and welcoming. Food choice was limited in the restaurant but of very good quality, portion size is enormous. The Italian chef (unfortunately didn't get his name) is bonkers and very entertaining! However he knows how to cook. Well worth a look if you're in the area

Went with my wife, step-son and his girlfriend. The food was lovely (I had the burger which was perfect) and the waitress was very friendly and helpful. Even the chef entertained with his Italian accent and temperament. We had a lovely evening in a cosy local pub. Already planning on taking my parents back for a meal.

Wow what a find, brilliant food (had fish and chip) yummy fresh and moist, everyone had a great meal. Really like the robinsons still cider , some great ales too. If you in the area. It’s a great find.

I regularly bring my friends and family to this lovely, friendly pub. I have never met a friendlier more welcoming bunch and the food, beers, ciders and gins are just great. Keep up the good work Team Aberedw!!!

Seven Stars Inn is an excellent village pub. The food was great, cooked by a talented Italian chef who likes to interact with the customers. The beer selection is good, but with Butty Bach on tap, what more do you need! The best bit about this pub was the friendly atmosphere. The locals really welcome you with open arms and are more than happy to tell you about the pub and the area. Set in a tiny village, the surrounding countryside is beautifully bucolic and the inn lends itself to the local traditional buildings style inside and out.

A really great night out with friends. The food was lovely, all freshly prepared and presented well. The chef was in really good humour, very welcoming.

Avoid at all caution came here for my grandads birthday my partner got a caterpillar in her salad along with mouldy leaves my granddad and my dad specifically asked to for no blood in their steak and came out swimming in blood the veg you couldn’t even bite it was so hard, then we told the owner who didn’t even offer a discount 5 meals which 3 was terrible wouldn’t even take my enemy here avoid at all caution

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We were staying at the excellent Plasgwyn Riverside BnB and our host told us about this community run pub. We had a great evening there, Butty Bach ale and Happy Daze cider were good, prices very reasonable, locals friendly and we felt comfortable as visitors, bar person was friendly and efficient. A perfect boozer in a beautiful drover country location.

Went for a family meal. Pulled up outside and the place looked closed as the main door was closed shut. I jumped out the car to see if it was open. As I opened the door a man opened it from inside. There was about 10 people sitting around the bar which is situated as you walk inside. I asked the fella who opened the door were they open and were they serving food. To which a fella next to him looked at me and burst out laughing. Why this was funny I do not know????!!!!!

Had a lovely meal here for our annivarsary and it was fantastic I had steak and ale pie and it came with homemade gravy which was to die for husband had sirloin and that was cooked to perfection Craig was very friendly on bar and the a brilliant host and Toby was brill in kitchen

The breakfast was excellent and so was the morning swim as we had the pool to ourselves. Do not expect fast wifi though in Hay on Wye. Good excuse to chill out. Wonderful town,

Needed to do some carbon loading as husband competing in a local mountain bike event the next day. Portions were large and didn't go hungry at all. Craig the owner is a really jolly landlord and checked everyone was happy with their food. A great atmosphere in the pub.

Fantástica comida con porciones muy generosas. No lo puedo recomendar lo suficiente. El propietario (Craig creo) era muy acogedor, amable y divertido. Exactamente lo que un propietario debe ser. Teníamos caminado 5. 5 millas sobre el promontorio de Fforest Foelds en el Camping viento y lluvia, pero este era el perfecto final. nosotros 6 tenía una comida magnífica (bistec y queso baguette es un deber! Los tres perros) y se hicieron igualmente bienvenida con platos deliciosos!

Excellent food and value for money. Service 10 out of 10 the owner was lovely and made us feel very welcome Spoiled the dogs to.

A very warm welcome to everyone, food was excellent will go back again. Was really nice to see that dogs are welcome. Would rate 5 stars all the way.

I was working at the Royal Welsh Show and renting a house in nearby Aberdw. I found this gem and ate twice there ... great food, big portions, very warm welcome from Craig and the locals. Thoroughly recommended.

Visitamos el pub después de leer las críticas y decidí pagar una visita. No podría haber deseado un encargado de bienvenida más cálida Craig fue muy amable y nos hicieron sentir como en casa al instante. El personal del bar era feliz y ansioso por complacer.

The meals we ate were excellent massive portions. Staff very friendly.The landlord was great made you very welcome. Good local entertainment . The locals also made you very welcome too. Would highly recommend a visit.

Another fabulous roast! Thank you Craig and staff! Half lamb, half beef absolutely stunning! Great friendly service. Wheelchair accessible, with a disabled toilet which is big enough for me in my manual chair. Love it here, and you can take your dog if you eat in the bar! 5*

Lovely Country Inn, Sunday Lunch is superb - highly recommended. Large portions as standard, Veg cooked to perfection

7 of us called here mid afternoon on a Saturday, we were made very welcome by staff and regulars. Food was generous GOOD pub grub just what we all needed after our walk over the hills. Thank you.

The Seven Stars is a wonderful little pub, very atmospheric and I think a few weeks on we are still all recovering from the huge portions of delicious food. Neil was very friendly, as were all his staff; they provided excellent service all night and it was such good value for money. Nothing on the menu at first for my vegetarian friend but Neil soon sorted him out with a veggie burger and all the trimmings, I got the impression you could ask for anything and he would be able to provide it! Looking forward to going back soon.

We called in the morning and luckily got a table. This was probably the nicest Sunday lunch me and my wife have eaten for a while. The food was delicious and thought it was definitely value for money. You certainly won't leave this little gem hungry. Will be returning very soon.

Called in on a Saturday lunchtime. A busy, friendly traditional pub, clearly popular with the locals and visiting walkers. Good beers (incl Butty Bach - yum!). On the day of our visit the menu was limited to basket meals or baguettes / ciabatta or jacket potatoes, but think this was because they had a large party of walkers booked in.We had jacket potatoes (cheese & onion and cheese and bacon). Very good fresh salad and lovely cheese and fabulous bacon. Best jacket potato I've had to date.

Epic meal, great host, lovely pub ambience and first class service. One of the best Sunday Lunches that we have joyed.

We called in just before 6pm on a Saturday evening to be told that they had just finished catering for 70+ people so were in clear up mode, but if we were prepared to wait for 45 minutes we could order a meal. This was no issue for us so we sat and had a couple of drinks at the bar before we ordered our food.Craig was such a colourful character that we passed the time so easily at the bar before our food was served. The food was fabulous - hot, huge portions, homemade and very tasty. Additional drinks and desserts were promptly delivered and even though the pub was busy Craig took time to sit and chat to us. We can do nothing but recommend the food and company you will find in this pub, and if we are ever in the area we will call in again.

Proper local pub with friendly atmosphere. If you're after quaint & dainty nouvelle cuisine don't come here. The portions served are bigger than some of the surrounding hills! All nicely cooked with local produce - but I don't think you'll need a starter or dessert (here's a tip guys - go easy on the chips) Great value too. Would recommend but not sure how vegetarians would get on here.

The food is amazing and the portions are huge. Landlord is very friendly and inviting as are the locals. Really enjoyed our visit with our 5 year old son. They really go out of their way to look after our son with a great kids food selection. Dog and kid friendly. 3rd visit for us. Will come again next time we are down. Well done.

Lovely pub that was so friendly and relaxed. Food was tasty and a really good feed for the meat eater and vegetarian !Great hospitality in this tucked away pub. Dog and us will definitely be back when we are in this lovely part of Wales.

Had food a few times here now. It's a dog friendly pub, great food, amazing portions! Just what you need, had a lovely beef Sunday roast last time we visited, yummy!!! Highly recommend popping in if you need a good feed!

We visited the Severn Stars on Sunday 21st May 2017 and we very impressed with the service and quality of good. Craig was very helpful in arranging a vegetarian meal for my partner and when they arrived, the portions were huge and clearly homemade which is not what you find in some other pubs. They tasted great too. I had the chicken korma.We really enjoyed our time there and I would highly recommend it if you're in the area. It's situated in a beautiful part of Mid Wales with fantastic views!