The George & Dragon Restaurant in Powys

I had heard many fab reviews regarding this establishment. It was a hrs drive from where I live (Hereford ) but omg !!!! Amazing !!!! Due to my husband & I working on Christmas Day. We booked a table for Sunday carvery as our Christmas day meal. Just wow !!!!! The friendliest staff as soon as we walked in. When it was our turn for the carvery me being me I went to ask the chef on duty what was gluten free so I could work out what I couldn’t enjoy. His reply was everything here everything is gluten free & welcome home ! I was so overjoyed to be able to enjoy all the extras that I generally miss out on. I chose beef & turkey cooked to perfection!!! Pudding choices were also amazing !!! Not just ice cream I would definitely recommend coming here for a meal the atmosphere and attention to detail was outstanding, we are already looking forward in returning for a valentines mea

Excellent food I am not Gluten free but my partner is but the food is really tasty for me as well. The chef and the staff go over and above to make you feel welcome we went with friends and they thought the same as us we recommend this restaurant and if you are Gluten free it is a must because everything is Gluten free.

We were staying in a holiday cottage in the area and struggling to find dog friendly pubs. I emailed the landlord who was very helpful and booked us in for a Saturday night dinner. The pub is lovely and the team we met were all very friendly and welcoming. Our dog sure got a lot of fuss! The only thing we were disappointed in was the menu. The menu's online look amazing, it was one of the reasons we wanted to visit. However, on arrival we were given a very reduced and basic menu. The food was delicious, but we were very much looking forward to trying the dishes on the advertised menu. The reduced menu should be online and we should have been told at time of booking. This did sadly let down our experience. We would return if in the area again (for the full menu) and recommend to visitors. https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g552058-d27508828-r985122017-The_George_Dragon_Inn_Knighton-Knighton_Powys_Wales.html#

We thoroughly enjoyed the Sunday roast lunch from the carvery. Everything was nicely cooked, and the puds were good too, particularly the gluten-free Christmas pudding with brandy sauce. Attentive service and a nice atmosphere in this lovely old pub. Well done all!

Came on recommendation and was not disappointed. The food was delicious and of a very high standard for quality and taste. Well worth the drive across. Wonderful hospitality and service. Would highly recommend. I have never felt safer than when eating here. It was such a relaxed experience knowing that everything was gluten and dairy free. There were also gluten free beers and dairy free ice cream. This was a wonderful anniversary experience. The head chef is extremely knowledgeable and experienced and is passionate about offering food that can be enjoyed by everyone; nobody is discriminated against for their dietary needs. A must for anyone that is celiac, gluten or dairy intolerant. Will definitely be back.

It's so lovely to finally be able to go to a restaurant that you know are understanding of allergens. The chef really knows his menu and the ingredients in it. I really wanted the moules marinere as I hadn't been able to have them since I discovered my dairy intolerance. However I also have an intolerance to eggs and it said it had eggs in the dish. The chef advised it was only on the bread so we switched out the bread and boom I had yummy moules marinere. Portions are massive (too big for me but I'm always happy to go home with a doggy bag), food is good quality and yummy. The interior design is relaxing and cosy. I highly recommend. We'd love to see a gluten free beer on tap in the future. But they do have a few in bottles. We live fairly far away but we'll be sure to return whenever we're in the area.

We stayed in Knighton and visited The George & Dragon each day and enjoyed the variety of meals including the Sunday Roast. This is a Gem of a find for myself being a Coeliac and having the option to eat anything. I enjoyed every meal and my Partner whom isn't GF liked the fact he I could try his food too without the worry. This is a brilliant find and will be back 👏. Thank you for making us feel welcome too 😀

Great vegetarian breakfast . Generous portions and tasty. Gluten free ciabatta toasted very tasty. Good stay and walking weekend with friends. Dinner good too. Stayed for 2 nights . Jolly hosts.

Stay one night had evening meal & B&B and was spot on great room and food top notch would definitely stay and eat again, great hosts

Stayed here while walking Offa's Dyke for which it was an excellent base. Restaurant was outstanding - we were unsure about the gluten/dairy free, but were then bowled over by the quality, quantity and flavour of the meals. Accommodation excellent, and breakfast a great start to a day of walking.

We came for an evening meal for my birthday and were not disappointed! Both myself & my son have coeliac disease and to be able to come and enjoy a meal without any worry about the food was brilliant. The menu is extensive, with plenty of choice and all of our meals were delicious ! The staff were very helpful and made our evening relaxed and enjoyable. We will be returning and I now want to try the Carvery ! 🙂

The food was amazing Sunday carvery and all the trimmings and then sticky toffee pudding And the whole resturant gluten free

There are not enough words for how wonderful this place is! We came for lunch and had the vegetable pie and the ham, leek and chicken pie - they were so delicious and all the trimmings (chips, mash, veg) were incredible too! Cannot recommend the cheesy garlic bread enough too. We had the chocolate torte for dessert which was the best we’ve ever tasted. The staff were super friendly and chatty, willing to help and cater for any needs, and gave us everything we could’ve asked for. As someone who has been severely gluten intolerant for 3 years, this was the most enjoyable and relaxing dining experience I’ve had in a very long time, not having to worry about what to order and being able to enjoy all the incredible food on the menu was just wonderful, thank you so much!

Had a fantastic meal here for my birthday. Being celiac it is hard to eat out and be able to trust places not to cross contaminate, but being completely gluten free there was no worry at all. First meal I’ve ever felt comfortable eating out. Food was amazing, my husband is fussy when eating out but he couldn’t fault anything at all, all cooked perfectly, portions are huge and excellent value for money. The staff are friendly and welcoming. Thank you so much for creating this safe space, we will definitely be returning for the Sunday carvery.

We enjoyed a great evening with friends, with exceptional service to cater for the special dietary needs for three of our group, including personal attention from the chef who customised dishes to meet individual requirements. We look forward to returning in the near future!

We went for a Sunday carvery lunch today and I can honestly say that it’s the best I’ve ever had. The food was hot, plentiful and delicious and the puddings were divine! The service was fast and efficient too and the staff are SO friendly! We will definitely be back!

Party of 12 friends had very nice lunch. Good selection, all freshly cooked. Very good service and good value. Will return.

We came for the Christmas carvery. We were on a weekend break and decided to stop here as they are a completely gluten free restaurant and one member of our family requires a gluten free diet. We arrived to canapés on the table and it was set up beautifully for Christmas with crackers and mulled wine was brought out to us. We headed for the carvery and had a delicious and wide selection of meat and vegetables. One member of our family is vegetarian so they separately cooked not only a vegetarian wellington but also vegetarian gravy. The food was beautifully home cooked and delicious. We then ordered our trio of deserts which was basically three full sized portions of the most delicious puddings ever. We couldn’t finish them all but we got Tupperware to take it all home in. We then were served homemade mince pies which we also had to take home as we were so full. Not only did they cater very happily to all of our dietary needs, but they were probably the most welcoming, friendly and wonderful hosts. It felt like being home for Christmas. Thank you so much for a wonderful meal and a wonderful time.

My family and I went for a Sunday carvery which I had booked due to there being 8 of us in total. I was given the choice of the 12pm sitting or the 2pm one. The bar was very busy so we had a bit of a wait to be served our drinks but otherwise you couldn't fault the service. A great choice of meats and vegetables available. The food was lovely, all the meat was really tender and cooked to perfection as we're the vegetables. We will definitely be back

Wonderful food and drinks! We had a gorgeous homemade Sirloin steak and Thai chicken curry. The chef came to our table and gave recommendations. Great compliments! Will definitely come back when in the area again!

Excellent gluten free carvery, one of the best in the area by far, lovely friendly chef. Will definitely be visiting again, superb

Friendly staff, lovely rooms, very accommodating for our 2 e-bikes which needed to be stored indoors and charged. Great food too

I came here with a friend for a drive I had visited before and the food has been great, the roast was exceptional and the fact they do lamb a rare thing for roasts in pubs made it even better, the roast potatoes are the best I have ever had, I will again and again, so worth the 100 mile found trip!

Stopped in at the pub last night whilst staying over night at the Red Lion b&b . Really friendly pub with lovely staff & a great landlord . We had steak & ale pies & Mother in law had hunters chicken . Absolutely delicious pies & chicken . Gray

Absolutely fabulous steak & ale pie , so nice came back the following Thursday for it again 😊👌compliments to the chief and the staff A1 service

I stayed here over valentine's weekend with a friend, I had duck for dinner which was beautiful and the family room we stayed in was huge and comfy, I will stay again!

Popped in for a swift pint with friends. New owners. Very friendly and hospitable. Will deffo return

Really lovely food, good service, food came piping hot, really good all round. Thank you to the Head Chef and the team.

Fantastic food in this pub - with a nice selection of vegetarian options too. Fresh, hot, and tasty - and the service was lovely. Highly recommended.

Great pub, well worth a visit. Good beers, great staff and atmosphere Best free bar snacks ever! Well worth a visit- thank you!

Everything here was quite good. Food was hot, plentiful and very tasty. Had a brownie sundae for dessert which was incredible.

Im Pub war es extrem laut, auf der Terrasse zur Straße hin aber angenehm. Das Essen hatte ein gutes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis.

lovely atmosphere , friendly and traditional . I also liked that they were dog and children friendly early evening . Thankyou

Nice place to eat and friendly staff. Very good value and very convenient as its in the middle of town. Great for a social visit.

Had a really great evening, Sally and Steve were so welcoming, we had so much fun, especially with the juke box!! We visit The George every time we go to Knighton 👍👍

Me and my friend decided to go out for a meal as a very rare treat! We went in and asked if they were doing food, the reply I got was “I don’t know”! (This was at 7:30)We were then told to go through to the restaurant area and to come to the bar when we know what we wanted, I must add that the whole time it was very clear this member of staff did not want to be there.We ordered our food and I had the vegetarian enchilada and I’m sorry but it was pretty diabolical, it tasted like very sting vinegar and the “Mediterranean vegetables” were quartered tomato’s, onions and 2 slices of red pepper, I think I managed about 1/4 of it, we also shared some onions rings which were very much cheap shop bought which is fine but disappointing. My friend couldn’t eat all of hers as also wasn’t great. The nachos and sour cream that came with it were nice though. Overall with the food and service it was below par when compared to other local pubs/restaurants.

fantastic welcome from all the staff , chef included ! spotless smoking area, excellent choice of ales , food superb , freshly cooked , ample of it , recommend the steak !...very good service , all you could need ...will return ...

As newbies out on our first weekend in Knighton, we visited the George and Dragon at lunchtime on Sunday. Intending to have a pint and a sandwich, we ordered roast beef lunch.

Having enjoyed a lovely meal at the Banc with Family, we decided to pop next door and watch the football (Man Utd v PSG) as we entered we were greeted by a few locals and to our horror on the big screen Nottingham Forest v West Brom)

Hunters Chicken was one of the nicest I've had and the wife loved her Gammon Staff were also extremely nice and prices were very reasonable

Nice friendly traditional local with a lounge/restaurant to the rear. Prompt service, good food and value for money. Would definitely recommend and visit again when in the area.

Friendly welcoming traditional pub. Staff very helpful. Really nice Sunday roast, cooked just right and good portions. Really good price. Though busy they managed to serve 4 of us without having booked. I would recommend to friends and family.

The service was good and prices reasonable. The food though wasn’t great and very mixed in quality. Nice chips and burger was good but fish was frozen and lasagne was very dry and bland.

Very freindly. Lovely people, lovely décor, clean, lovely food, lovely service...will be coming back and recommend. Only problem, which we didn't report as wasn't major issue, was Shower had no power and fluctuated from hot to cold and I'm sure they would of fixed it if we'd of said. To be honest had such a lovely time we forgot..Xxx

Wooden-floored pub! Arrived at about 2050...just before they stopped serving. Still agreed to sort us out even though we hadn't booked. Superb dishes ...lamb and steak. Felt 'looked after' ...lovely evening. Gorgeous food.

Love this quaint little welsh bar with lovely restaurant.family run by very hospitable hosts. Excellent home cooked food in restaurant at very good prices.nothing was too much trouble,have been before and will visit again when next in the area

Reasonable range of dishes on menu accompanied by reasonable prices. Prompt service and nice ambience to dining rooms

Visited a couple of times last week, food was good on both occasions. Service was quick and price was cheap.

Went to this pub in half term and had a lovely meal. The mushroom starter especially was great and really friendly service from the kitchen staff.

Was expecting a bit of a quiet "old mans country pub"- which was absolutely fine. However we were all really surprised with A: How reasonably priced this place was & B: the high quality of the food.

We were slogging along the Welsh Borders on our way to a "more distant than expected" B&B; and decided that we needed to stop to eat. We happened upon the George and Dragon and it looked "OK". I couldn't describe the initial welcome as warm - but we were tired. It felt like a traditional pub - even down to the gents being out at the back! (The ladies was inside, though.) It was quiet when we arrived and we were put into a dark but cosy little room at the smaller bar; it must be lovely when the stove is lit. The food was excellent. It was produced quickly and tasted home made. It was friendly once we were settled in for eating (and less tired ourselves) and we were able to chat with the kitchen staff. I can heartily recommend it, it was just what we needed. It may look a bit unprepossessing at first sight but there is a good range of drinks and a good range of well-cooked food, what more can you ask?

Basic pub grub was good, especially the scampi. Very unpretentious pub with locals drinking in the bar. No need to dress up!

Stayed for 3 nights whilst walking in the area. A very warm welcome from the landlady. Our room was basic but very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was good although we would have liked some fresh fruit. There was tinned grapefruit but anyone unfortunate enough to...

Buenas opciones de comida típica de pub. Personal muy paciente y servicial, ya que nuestro grupo algo de tiempo antes de ordenar. Una vez el servicio fue genial

Called in for convenience and have returned 3 times. The food is excellent! homemade, good sized portions and great value.

We're walkers and enjoyed a great meal, comfey bed and hearty breakfast. Would recommend to any one who walks to have a night at this B&B

One of the little joys of my solo walking holidays is that I can tuck into (and then burn off) almost anything put in front of me - especially meat, which I only eat occasionally at home as my wife doesn't. My burger dinner before re-starting Offa's Dyke Path was all I could ask: good meat, nice bun, and all the trimmings, accompanied by a well-kept pint of local real ale. The downside? No room for dessert!

Good choices on the menu and great food served by the friendly and chatty landladyAll in all, a very enjoyable evening mealStreet parking easy access via the right hand end door

Good price, good service go and see for yourself but book because it gets busy and you might not get in

Having arrived here for a family meal, I was looking forward to it until the meal arrived.I decided against a pudding as I was disappointed with the meal.

This is by far the most welcoming pub I have ever entered, they are so kind. The food is outstanding with a wide variety of it, but Sunday I believe is the best time to go with their famous roast dinner that is well know across town. I would not hesitate to come back again.

Lovely little pub that allows dogs. The menu for meat eaters looked great but their vegetarian option was awful so we decided not to eat here.Drinks were nice & of ok price.Would pop in for a drink if in the area again

didn't eat here but the cask ale was the best in the area. Pub had a good atmosphere and Elvis did a great job entertaining. The resteraunt was busy and people spoke highly of the food.

Found this by chance whilst holidaying in the area, and it allows dogs in too.Meals were reasonably priced and good quality.Would recommend to anyone visiting the area.

A lovely meal in a great little pub. Really good atmosphere and everyone was very friendly. Would definitely recommend.

We were taking friends out to dinner and as we had two dogs with us, we sat in the lounge bar. The owner made us feel really welcome. We all had different meals e.g. Lamb Shank, Gammon Steak, Chicken Balti and Beef and Mushroom Stroganoff. Each meal had lots of fresh vegetables appropriate to the dish. We all thorough enjoyed our meal and would highly recommend this restaurant.

The restaurant adjacent to the bar was not crowded since most of the patrons were drinking and singing with the disk jockey. The service was very good and I had the Yorkshire Pudding and a chicken dish. The breakfast was well prepared and served on time. I recommend the place except for a festival weekend.

I have visited this restaurant on several occasions and have never been disappointed. The only difficulty is deciding what to order. I am steadily making my way through the menu. The staff are most courteous and friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Looking forward to my next visit .

We ate here on two evenings whilst staying in the area. The food was superb - and very reasonable. The fish and chips and the lamb shanks were particularly good.Staff were welcoming and friendly - which made for a VERY enjoyable time - helped by the arrival of a customer with her huge eagle owl!! We would recommend absolutely

we ate here for 2 days breakfast. evening meal and dinner great, love visiting and eating here great people so great exsperiance thank you

The pub was frendly beer was good but food was a let down I had mix grill all of it was over cooked and really not very nice my partner had curry it was very wet and the nan had not been cooked had to send it back to heat up over all would not go back

Very much a proper pub with a pool table in one part and 2 bars. There is also a restaurant. One night we ate in the bar and the staff and locals were really helpful. Second night we ate in the restaurant mainly because Wales were playing Belgium and it got a bit noisy! The atmosphere was great and even though we're not Wales supporters you couldn't help but get caught up in it. Food good too. Recommend if you are in the area

I'd already eaten well, in both pubs and B&Bs, on my seven day walk on the northern section of Offa's Dyke Path, and the George & Dragon was a fitting conclusion, the food a cut above standard pub fare, and served in a friendly, local atmosphere, with three border ales on tap. Tasty lamb shank and indulgent Eton Mess sent me to bed happy - and looking forward to my return for the southern half of the trail.

Stopped here by chance. Cozy with a log burner which was popular!! Our dog was welcomed and we had a lovely meal lasagne with plenty of garlic bread and duck for him. We were made welcome by all in the pub and chatted for ages. Would definitely return!

Had a great meal here at the weekend, lovely and warm bar restaurant with great log burner, nice to see a pub busy from the time we went in to the time we left, great staff very friendly.

had an amazing meal here new years eve.Warm friendly and very busy but nothing was too much trouble. Excellent home cooked food made to order(for the fussy ones in our party)Highly recommend to all ages and families too.

We popped in her late afternoon for a pint and we were the only people in the pub. We mentioned that we were staying in the area for a few days and asked to look at the menu for another evening. We sat at the bar and my husband noticed that a Grand Prix formula1 pre race was on the TV and so asked if we could turn up the sound a little. We ordered a second pint and mid way through the barman turned music on really loud so we could not hear the TV any more, we were still the only people in the pub. Obviously our custom was not wanted, evev though we had mentioned a return visit and our willingness to bring more money into the establishment. We left and will not be returning, there are lots of other pubs in the village which we visited over our stay. We have since found out that this is a locals pub. However with so many pubs closing down now they should make more of an effort to attract transient trade willing to spend money rather than the local lads having a pint on their way home. It is on the main street so in a prime position.Whenever we passed again on our way home later in the evening the place was nearly empty, the locals having gone home.

steak burger mmmmmmm, tasty, and even though we arrived late, they still cooked food for us, go and see/taste

Very good value. The beef lasagne was best I've had and my wife enjoyed the vegetable alternative. Service was friendly, and they were quick not to charge for a side order even though there was only a very slight hiccough with it. Very pleasant atmosphere and good price. WE look forward ot having another opportunity to eat here.

A welcoming prompt greeting. An excellent choce of Starters, Mains and Deserts. Food was served quickly and piping hot and of excellent quality and quantity. The Mango and Passion fruit cheesecake was to die for and produced by their chef not bought in as in most establishments. Considering Knighton is a very small town to find food of this quality was both pleasing and surprising. We had 4 different Mains and all of us had nothing but praise, amazing as all of us are more than a bit picky when it comes to food.

good choice on menu good portions plus fresh cooked selection of veg nice selection of deserts friendly staff wide selection beers wine and spirits.toilets were clean and no disinfectant smell.not stayed here but am told accomadation is very good and reasonably priced

Satyed overnight and had our evening meal there, staff friendly, owner even came to chat with us as we were staying in one of their rooms. Had the fish and chips - excellent, large well cooked piece of cod, well priced and very enjoyable. Gets busy on a Saturday night, masy need to book table.

Have spent the afternoon in the bar, sampling the local ales, I decided to have a meal in the resteraunt in the night session.. Great food, friendly staff, and you don't have to wait too long for the food.. I would visit again.Mark from Leeds

The staff are friendly and efficient and very welcoming. The food was excellent and arrived quickly.

We were recommended to go to this pub by a local lady that served us in one of the nearby shops. When we walked in sure enough there she was..This place is advertised as a Brains pub however when we went to the bar the only Brains beer on offer was Rev James, however there were other cask ales which I felt it to be my duty to try and they were pleasing enough.My wife and I had a three course meal, To start I had the "Cajun prawns" with which I was a little disappointed as it was simply prawns with a Cajun spice sprinkled over them and served with a bit of salad. My wife had the Scallops which she thought were absolutely delicious. For the Main I had the fish & chips which was OK but the fish was a little oily but I may be a little critical, my wife had the butternut Squash & Beetroot lasagne again she thought it was scrummy and for desserts I had the Lemon meringue which was not very lemony and a little cakey for my liking but once again my wife enjoyed her Chocolate fudge cake.The barmaid was friendly and polite and the service was good.The toilets are outside and could do with a bit of a makeover but all in all I would say that it was a good experience.

Our group needed refreshments and found this wonderful traditional pub with a snug wood-panelled room at the back. Barman was very helpful and the whole ambience was very pleasant. Toilets could do with some updating and nasty sharp place on the door lock a hazard. Still, an enjoyable hour spent there and would go again.

Good food, excellent menu choice at reasonable prices. Clean and comfortable restaurant, with friendly, efficient service. Nothing is too much trouble: staff go out of their way to oblige. Highly recommended.

The food available is an excellent example of really good pub food. Portions are generous, whilst prices are very competitive.Added to this is the location, in an old coaching inn, where there is always a choice of real ales, kept in splendid condition.An excellent place to dine and drink. Rooms are available for those who wish to stay overnight.

Took some visiting friends to The George and was supplied with an excellent meal Have been to the George a few times over the years but this was the best,

Very friendly pub with good value, delicious food. The beef casserole was particularly tasty! Much needed after a long walk.

Nice pub with good service, good food and entertainment (guitar player). Both owner and staff are friendly.

Fabulous food and very accommodating to a group of ten turning up for a late lunch after We had popped into Knighton while staying down the road in Beguildy (check out Cefn Pawl for accommodation). Scallops to start - Fish n Chips, Burger, Belly Pork, Scampi, Beef Bourginion, Huntsman Chicken, beef stroganoff for mains - homemade lemon meringue pie, cheesecake, brûlée for dessert. All were faultless and tasty. And served by the most welcoming staff - much appreciated when we turned up just as they were closing the kitchen after a lunch service and fitted us in even though they had prep for two large parties that evening!Reasonably priced - came to just over £160 for ten of us all having 2 courses with a few of us going for 3!!! Highly recommend

We dived in here to dry out from the buckets of rain being thrown at us! The landlord greeted us with a warm smile and directed us to the fire and helped me to choose a local ale. Drinks in hand, we relaxed while chatting with him and other locals. It was a pleasant hour and we'd definately return if that way again.

very good great atmasphere over all good food and drinks avalable would recomend to all verz busy on weekends

I have stayed in this pub 4 times in the last 3 months. Rooms are spotless and comfortable and the landlord lady very nice. Breakfast is faultless . The resturant food was disappointing and a bit pricy but still best place in Knighton to stay at 60.00 for a twin inc breakfast .

Enjoyed a substantial bar meal in a comfortable back room. Good service - friendly staff - great value.

Fantastic local pub, great pint, fab food. A credit to the landlord and his team. Well worth a visit

Would highly recommend as my family are very fussy eaters. There was loads of choice at a very reasonable price. The staff were very friendly and kept our young son amused. Would definitely go back, if we're back in the area

We came here because we had read good reviews and because there were reasonable veggie options for my boyfriend. We ordered from an inexperienced waitress ( we got the impression it was her first night, so we can forgive some mistakes: however...). We didn't even mind the 45 minute wait for our food despite there being only one other couple in the restaurant,who were already onto their dessert. What I DID mind was ordering lamb shank with creamy mash,veg and a rosemary and thyme sauce, but receiving the first three items with a CURRY sauce. A bizarre combination to say the least! When a (different) waitress eventually asked if we were enjoying our meal, I asked about the sauce, to be told "Oh we've just changed the menu. Sorry about that." Not as sorry as I was. An alternative meal or reduction would have been appreciated in this instance.

We recently enjoyed Sunday lunch here and was made most welcome by the landlord and his wife. It was very busy on the Sunday and had a good atmosphere in the restaurant. The meal had plenty of fresh veg and was reasonably priced. We ate here again in the week and I enjoyed my risotto.My husband and daughter enjoyed their meals apart from the chips.