The Horse Shoe Inn in Powys

Three of us booked for 1.30, a birthday treat. We sat at our table and the waitress took our order. When the fish and chips arrived the chips were only warm. My cheese pie was covered in gravy?? and the mashed potato had obviously been kept warm therefore had dried out. When the waitress came to clear the plates we asked her to let the chef know we were disappointed. We then sat and waited and waited nobody came and asked us if we wanted a dessert or coffee. We then decided to leave. We did let the waitress know we were disappointed we hadn't been asked about desserts or coffee and her reply was 'we should of shouted her' I won't recommend this a place to eat.

Stopped for lunch on Tuesday afternoon on our way out shopping. Greeted by the manager and a young waitress. Ordered drinks which was served promptly. The Manager came and took our order and got chatting to us as we haven’t been in for a while because of Christmas. We ordered the Roast Chicken Breast, Hunters Chicken, Fish & Chips and Steak and Ale Pie. Everything was cooked to perfection and presented very well. The waitress offered desserts which we went with the homemade rolo brownie absolutely delicious. Then finished off with Irish Coffee’s. We love coming here and can’t wait to come back again soon.

Forden Mothers' Union enjoyed their "Christmas lunch" in January 2024 so much that they decided to visit again in 2025. We were not disappointed. The staff were so friendly, patient and kind. The menus were varied and suited us well. Thank you.

We had a large group booking (40) We had booked to stay, there was some confusion with the booking . Darren the manager bent over backwards to accommodate us. The staff are all wonderful. Considering there was so many of us they served us all together. The food was excellent and so was the service. Can't recommend it highly enough.

Booked for 12 noon ordered chatted to staff and manager served in 10 mins a most succulent roast turkey lunch , lovely team work .Exceptional meal thank you very much

Travelled past this pub for the best part of 50 years but never stopped, what a mistake. I can say the food was excellent and the staff a credit to the management. Thanks for a great experience 😁

We rarely, if ever go back to a place twice - we like to explore. We made an exception for this place. It is as close to a perfect overnight stopover as you can get. We found all the staff fabulous - hard to pick them out but Claire, Karen, Tom and Darren - sorry to those we missed out :( Unusually for me I went for the burger - go for it. If you can manage it without wearing half of it you're doing well.

excellent service, all the servers were really patient with our party of 10 plus 2 little ones. Food was very good indeed, we all had something different and really enjoyed what we had. We will most definitely return.

Fantastic food. I had Hunters chicken, salad and haloumi fries, my partner had Steak and ale pie with salad and chips and gravy. Although I was very full I also managed to gannet a generous helping of apple and cherry crumble with custard AND ice cream..............separate dessert stomach, don't you know! The staff on duty- Darren, Karen, Mabel and Claire were friendly, helpful and very efficient. Our compliments to those in the kitchen too. Go there, eat and soak up the lovely atmosphere.

I live in Sutton Coldfield and my sisters live near Carmarthen, so we were looking for somewhere about half way to meet up for Sunday lunch and this was our choice. Thankfully it was an excelllent choice and also thankfully I hadn't eaten breakfast....the portions are really generous. The food is great and good value. Staff were friendly and efficient. We will definitely return for our next meet up.

This is the second time we have stayed at Smithy Cottage just behind The Horseshoes Inn. We thoroughly recommend it to anyone. It ticks all the boxes plus it is so peaceful and relaxing. The Horseshoes Inn next to the cottage serves excellent meals. All staff are professional and friendly. Warm welcome on arrival. Powys Castle and Garden in Powys is well worth a visit and is close to the cottage via a walk down the canal.

I had concerns which the manager/owner has said he will address. Being typically Brit, we probably should have sent our food back but didn't I went to try it and because it is convenient but shall not be returning. I have been in other "dog friendly" pubs but imho this is more "dog loving."Fine if you are.

What an absolute treat. We popped in on the off chance and OMG what a treat. They service was amazing and the food was top nosh. It’s has a wonderful seating area outside but if you want to eat in doors there are plenty of seats. People bring their dogs and lovely play area for the kids 100% recommend to anyone

Firstly l would like to say the food was really nice and served promptly. Two female waitresses one professional the other stuffing her face at the bar wearing a dirty black top. Her language was not suitable to be used in front of customers and neither should you sit down un invited whilst people are eating. On arrival she gave the impression of being in charge? I would expect this from Wetherspoons not here where l have eaten on many occasions.

I was surprised to see Kaye W's review. I am a regular customer at the Horseshoes. I happened to be there at the time. The party in question milled around and around. Having put in an order for food, they were asked to anchor themselves to a table. The food came out and the customers weren't at the said table. So, yes, some inconvenience to the staff was involved in that they had to marry up the food to the customers. It transpired they'd seated themselves in the 'dog friendly' area. Clearly children are welcome as their child was there.

We stopped here to break up a long journey. Straight away it seemed very unwelcoming. My son is autistic, and because he seemed more comfortable in the corner section we asked to move tables. We were advised that was the dog friendly section, and obviously we would move if needed, it was quiet at the time, but this seem like an inconvenience to move tables. Then when my son was wandering in the pub, this seemed to annoy a couple of guests, and I know he seemed hyperactive but these are some of his autistic traits, this seemed to annoy one couple in particular, where the man was making very rude comments ( I know you have no control over who comes into your pub) but overall it just felt very unwelcoming in there. Are kids not allowed in here? It didn't seem like it. We come past this pub often, so we will not be stopping here again.

Me and my husband came in at dinner time,was sat as soon as we walked in.Lovely staff.I have the steak and ale pie if was amazing best meal i have ever had from the horseshoe,my husband thai crispy beef it was very good,cant get this meal anywhere else in town.Lovely place to come. Will definitely come again.

Called in for tea on our way back from hospital, I ordered scampi and my partner ordered Gammon. The Gammon was tough as old boots, we complained at the bar when paying, my husband said that he wasn't going to pay for the Gammon but because the manager wasn't there they couldn't refund his meal!!! So gave him vouchers instead. We will definitely not be returning and using our vouchers. Very disappointed with the reaction.

No nonsense great service and fantastic food ! We went in with 2 x dogs and were very welcome, food was spot on and priced very well. I would say the best part of the evening was the quality service, attentive, prompt and also full of character, the lady serving us was brilliant so friendly and funny, she made the evening!! Thanks very much!!

Popped in for dinner tonight . Was welcomed at the door ! Service is 10/10 ordered a meal and couldn’t fault it . Would recommend

Yes we arrived has a party of 4 evening time... celebrating beginning of week.nice friendly helpfull lady that night...enjoyed our night .

Awesome family meal with superb gluten free options. The kitchen even offered to make gluten free garlic bread. The Hunters chicken was the best we’ve tasted and the kids loved their meal. The service matched the food quality. A must visit.

Had the mixed starter for 2. Was delicious. Could have done with a few more prawns in the glass. The fish goujons had the best batter I have ever tasted. Halloumi excellent. Duck arancini tasty. Sweet potato chips delicious. Great value for money. Looking forward to going back again

Called in today for lunch Fantastic fish pie great amount if fish Lots of sauce and mash Mum had fish and chips a small one perfect

Staff are friendly Atmosphere pleasant Food very tasty Found the Inn on a long dark road but a perfect place for a quick stop or long sociable meal

Decided to call for food after passing.many times on route or home from events at Builth Wells. Good decision good pub grub very tasty and plenty of it. Staff pleasant and fitted us in even though we hadn't booked. Will call again recommended if you are passing and are hungry.

On holiday called in last night for meal,not been here in a long time ,couple who have it now doing a great job ,was busy but still had time chat .Lovely pint Moretti. Duck starter amazing .my partner's main faggots delicious well worth a visit

The tikka curry is absolutely amazing , just called in for Sunday Lunch and was Best Roast I’ve had in ages and Great service and value for money , I had Turkey and my husband had Beef both were cooked to perfection 👍 . Well...

Great food, lovely staff and all round welcoming atmosphere. Visited for lunch with my dog. Plenty of choice on the menu, I had the burger which was one of the best burgers I’ve ever had. Elsie (dog) even got a sausage! Would definitely recommend! Thank...

Called today as passing on the way home, was very quiet but we were late when passing. Had a light lunch which was just perfect, served with a smile and very tasty, lovely pub and certainly worth stopping for lunch or evening meal. Large carpark...

Not very welcoming, we were ‘pointed’ to our table. Service wasn’t great as had to wait for drinks order and ask to order our food. Food wasn’t great, ‘homemade specials’ fish cakes were not homemade, more like straight out of the freezer. I had a...

A very warm welcome and then a very short wait for drinks and less than 10 minutes until our food arrived. The food was plentiful, perfectly cooked and piping hot and probably the best roast beef dinner we have ever had. My mum loved the...

Our visit to The Horseshoes, never disappoints us. Darren and his staff are so friendly, the food is delicious! Today I had the salmon and wow how amazing was it! My hubby had the beef which he said was very tender! Our little dog Tilly...

Super friendly and efficient service, great, perfectly cooked food... The staff made our grandsons 15th birthday celebration special, and nothing was too much trouble.... happy customers!

Chose 2 starters as a quick lunch option. Was asked THREE times whether the drink I ordered was a pint or a half!! Ordered the garlic & stilton mushrooms as I’d had this before but this time there was no garlic & no Stilton flavour....

I am not one to review, but after reading the review below from onair557607. But her review is utter codswollop she hadn't booked at all, they were a walk in!!. She was rude, she grunted at the all staff and was constantly muttering under her...

Booked table for midday Sunday lunch .Never been before ,we arrived and shown to the smallest table in the place . Ordered 2 prawn cocktails to start ,butters for bread were frozen ,also bread was very dry ,prawns were in a half pint beer mug...

It was a great option for lunch when on my way to Pembrokeshire. it is dog friendly with seats outdoors. The staff was very friendly.

Booked for first time Sunday lunch for myself and my disabled mum who is in her 70s. We arrived and were seen by a male waiter who informed us our table wasn't yet ready which was fine but we were informed there was nowhere to...

Food was very good but unfortunately they served the STARTER , MAIN , & DESSERT at exactly the same time FFS 🤦‍♂️ When we complained and asked for at least the desserts to be taken back to the kitchen, we were told that this is...

Very disappointing after having good reports from other friends about how good the food was there. Started off with prawn cocktail which was ok roast beef dinner not very hot and beef tough and roast potatoes soggy. After waiting a long time had to ask...

This was a perfect lunch stop for our family while traveling to and from our holiday in Wales. Good food but lacking atmosphere.

Necesidad de mejorar la calefacción en la zona más cercana al parque de coche. Muy frío estar sentado allí comer la cena. La comida sigue siendo igual de bueno, pero como yo estaba con mi viejo padre, que era tanto frío. Incluso mantuvieron la capa en la mayoría del tiempo, excepto cuando utilizando mi cuchillo y tenedor.

Llamamos para un bocado rápido. El personal era tan excepcional y atento nada era una molestia. La comida era excelente, buena calidad y presentación perfecta, pensamos que puede haber confundido por alguien muy importante o reyes porque realmente nos trataron como reyes. Volveremos y hemos enviado a muchas otras personas que también disfrutamos de su visita. Bien hecho sigan así.

Definitely a classic pub restaurant, with great food and atmosphere. Location is easy to find (between Newtown and Welshpool) so convenient. Great pub grub.