The Kestrel Inn in Powys

Stayed with my daughter for a couple of nights before the school term restarts. Room was spotlessly clean and had everything we needed. Very quiet with a gorgeous view of the Welsh countryside. Breakfast was lovely and filling. A real shame they don't do evening meals as it meant we ended up with takeaways in the car as I wasn't sure if we'd be allowed to bring in hot food. That aside, we enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to book again.

Me and my friend stayed here for 2nights. The owners were both welcoming, I had great conversation with both, breakfast was great and room was comfortable and cosy with a beautiful window view. Also the garden area is a lovely peaceful place to relax to enjoy morning cuppa/evening unwind. Thank you for letting us stay. I'll definitely come back to visit. X

De pub was helaas permanent gesloten, terwijl hij wel op alle sites geregistreerd staat als open. Dat is heel jammer, want we hebben er voor om gereden.

My Husband and I found this lovely B &B on Google search .we stayed for three nights Fiona the owner was lovely and welcoming and nothing was to much trouble the room was lovely and clean .We had dinner one night which was very good would highly recommend a visit as we will definitely return .

My girlfriend and I had a quick weekend break in South Wales, having blasted through Cardiff on Saturday and then heading into the Brecon Beacons in the evening. I found the Kestrel Inn through a Google map search of the area we wanted to hike around on Sunday, and booked one night of B&B using their website, which was better value than booking.com etc. We booked a table for arriving on Saturday evening, and having dropped our bags off in our well proportioned double room, went back downstairs for dinner. The dining area is simply brilliant - warm, cosy, with a good number of tables available. There's a great big fireplace to enjoy with sofas in front, and the whole place really is an ideal image of a hearty country pub. We sat at the bar before dinner, which was stocked with a number of local ales and ciders, which we enjoyed before moving to our table. The food was simply excellent - a great selection of British/French dishes that were all delicious and the perfect portion size. I should emphasise that my girlfriend is both vegetarian and gluten-free, yet she had options available to her from the main menu (available to view on the Inn's website), and she was pretty happy with every dish! The owner was very friendly, and provided us with some good advice for hiking the following day - we tackled the Dragon's Back, which was this mid-level trail around the ridgeline of a valley that offered great views, and also took you to the ruins of the highest castle in England and Wales. After a flawless night's sleep in our double room and waking up to a view out the window of the wonderful valley surrounding the Inn, we had a very filling breakfast with continental options to start followed by a very hearty cooked breakfast. Again, the latter was absolutely fantastic, with pretty much everything being locally sourced (eggs and mushrooms in particular were delicious) as well as fresh coffee and orange juice - the perfect start to a day of trekking! Really can't recommend this place enough, it is a true hidden gem that is always worth a visit - book now to ensure you can enjoy it!

Stopped at the kestrel inn after a long walk back in February. Had a beautiful meal, views were amazing. Will definitely be back!

We had a lovely evening with our two teenagers here. The landlord is very welcoming. The inn is cosy and and the food was exceptional, well priced and plenty of choice. Definitely recommend and hope to return.

We arrived at the restaurant wet and cold after wading through flood plains and rain. We were welcomed into this cozy restaurant and warmed by the fire. The food was amazing - Hands down the best fish and chips I’ve ever had. The owner made us feel right at home and even drove us back to our bed and breakfast. We debated dining somewhere else our second night to venture out but decided we couldn’t miss a second chance at this place so we went back. The second night still exceeded our expectations.

We had a delicious dinner at The Kestrel. My husband always chooses Whitebait whenever it is on the menu, he commented that it was the best he had ever eaten. I had the potato and chorizo croquettes which were very tasty, and accompanied by rocket with a delicious dressing. My husband ordered the Lamb rump, while I had the slow roasted belly pork, both were memorable. We couldn’t resist the puddings - my husband chose the crumble which he thought was exceptional and I had the chocolate brownie which just happened to be Gluten Free which made it even better thAn the usual recipe. We were very well looked after by Mine Host who really cares about his customers.

What a wonderful place for a family get together. Absolutely stunning food and a brilliant host. Will definitely recommend.

Came recently with a group of friends for a couple of nights - would 100% recommend! Really cosy rooms with incredible views of rolling snow capped mountains - super comfortable mattresses and powerful hot showers. Food is absolutely delicious - we had the camembert, snails + mushroom bourguignon which were so tasty. They also catered really well for me considering I'm gluten free which was really appreciated! Great local walks + v friendly family that runs the pub. Will definitely stay again.

Booked it the night before for a very last min trip from London. So pleasantly surprised! Firstly... the room was spotlessly clean, for me, this is the most important thing! Ok.... it’s lovely and cosy, there are 2 rooms so it’s peaceful, there’s a restaurant that serves really really good home cooked, good quality food. The breakfast included in the stay is spot on! The coffee is outstanding! The owners are very welcoming, happy and warm! The views are stunning ! It is extremely good value! We have visited this area a few times and have stayed in the more “advertised” more expensive hotel’s and this is by far my favourite! I will definitely be returning!! Fantastic find!

Eight of us were looking for the perfect place to celebrate my mother’s 70th birthday and we found it in the Kestrel Inn. Every meal was delicious- from the four adult entrees to the delicious kids’ meals, there wasn’t a crumb left at the end of the dinner. The owner was very accommodating for our 8 month old as well. I would recommend this to anyone coming to Crickhowell or the surrounding towns. I especially recommend the sea bass! (And the steak, and all of the desserts, and actually, everything that I tried.)

The Kestrel is unconventional in that the decor is not what you might expect, seemingly owing something to a welsh tearoom more than anything else. The food and drink however are in a totally different league! Quite simply some of the best prepared and presented food we have eaten for a long time, accompanied by a cleverly assembled wine list. Service was friendly, informal and personable and overall we had an excellent evening that we will hope to repeat when next in the area -and we will go a long way out of way to eat here again

Excellent evening meal at this cosy restaurant in the Usk Valley. Great menu, local produce, superb food and service. Highly recommended.

An intimate atmosphere, lovely menu including 2 vegetarian choices. All dishes really nice and freshly prepared. Good value for money. Very friendly service.

We stayed here after spending the day walking around pan y fan which is close by. It marked the perfect end to a lads road trip.Exceptional in every way. Food was excellent and of a high standard. Room and facilities were excellent. Richard and his family were very welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble even when the place was full. Great to see his family joining in with our conversation. You can not fault this place! All in all a very pleasant, relexing and enjoyable experience. Highly recommended. Also dont miss the opportunity to buy a bag of their coffee. Richards own blend is the best coffee ive tasted in a long time!

Finished off our week in Crickhowell with a visit to the Kestrel Inn for an evening meal (it is only open on Fridays and Saturdays). The experience was very enjoyable indeed with informal surroundings and a very welcoming host. The cooking (by the missus) was comparable to our lunch at the excellent Michelin starred Walnut Tree in Llanddewi Skirrid with a good choice of dishes (we had lamb rump and a sirloin steak) and the wine list had a good selection of first rate wines at amazingly reasonable prices - talk to the host about them: he says he is a 'wine nut'!) - and our Ch. Musar Jeune went down much too easily.................we left clutching a quirky French glass decanter that the boss let us buy since we were so taken with it. We are holidaying in Crickhowell again next year and we will certainly visit again.

We haven't been here for a long while.. We decided to try it on the off chance. We weren't disappointed, food, atmosphere, staff and value all top marks 👍

We stayed in Crickhowell and most of the restaurants were full on a Saturday night.So we checked google and found this little gem. So glad we did, it was 8 min drive from our cottage. We had the sea bass, Coq du vin, and 3 steaks with truffle butter.. All superb, even the desserts were top notch - lemon cheesecake and apple and plum crumble with custard, both tasted home made. The vegetables were fresh and organic and the meat is locally produced from a butcher.... Steak melted in our mouth and chips were crispy and yum. Richard and his family made us feel welcome, and nice warm venue - thank you. Best meal we had on our trip. I think restaurant only open Friday and Saturdays so defo book a table, great value for money.

Wir waren zum Abendessen hier und waren begeistert von der sehr persönlichen Bedienung, dem ausgezeichneten Essen und den guten Weinen, hinter denen ein großes persönliches Interesse des Chefs steckt. Wir fühlten uns fast wie persönliche Gäste.

Propriétaires très accueillants et très chaleureux

Myself and 4 friends visited here for some food and drinks. The menu doesn’t have a great range on offer, although the food that we ordered and the service were both very good. The staff had a great sense of humour (which you need with my group of friends) and the bill was very reasonable. I would revisit here if I was in the area again.

Owners graciously allowed us to eat before our booked time. Host is welcoming and attentive, he supports local cider manufacturers/suppliers. Lady chef is very talented, we both enjoyed our starters and main courses. I was particularly pleased to have vegan options. Thank you so much, we will call in again.

Evening meal for 12 and everyone loved it, superb quality and well prepared. Then in the morning one of the best cooked breakfasts I have ever had.

The waitress tilted my plate as she put it down, tipping food into my lap onto the table and onto the floor. Apologies from "mine host" were muted rather than effusive. When I came back from trying to clean up a bit, the remaining food was sitting on the table waiting for me. While the table had been wiped there was still food on the floor under my seat. My request that this should be cleared up was treated with a degree of surprise. Oddly I didn't want to put my feet on the food! The food was adequate rather than particularly tasty. When the bill came, absolutely no reduction had been made, notwithstanding the fact that I didn't even get to eat the full portion. Not good enough!

My daughter gave me a walking weekend as a gift for my 70th and I chose Crickhowell.

Visited here last night with a few friends and it was great! We received a very warm welcome from the front of house and was pre warned that they were short staffed that night however it didn’t affect any of the service that was provided.

We had a change of plan so decided to give the Kestrel a go given the reviews were so good.

Me and my fiancé booked a table of four here with family on a Saturday night in April. It’s about a forty min drive from our home but it was MORE than worth the trip! The food was beautiful!! This family run business is a credit to them!! The owner knows his wines too! Highly recommended !! We will be returning!!

Vegetarisch valt erg tegen. Vlees en vis is goed. De gastheer zei zonder aanleiding aan tafel dat luiers niet door de wc gespoeld mochten worden. Hij vroeg of onze jongste zijn ijs niet in zijn gezicht zou smeren. Bij vertrek hoorde wij hem ten slotte zeggen tegen de mensen aan de bar dat hij zich excuseerde voor de herrie terwijl de kinderen zich prima hebben gedragen. Jammer van het eten, dat maakte de gehele ervaring toch onprettig.

We stayed for three nights over Easter Weekend and thoroughly enjoyed our time in Crickhowell. Richard and his family were incredibly welcoming and served us the best food we had during our trip. Excellent hearty breakfasts and meat cooked to perfection on the evenings (I'd recommend the duck!).

We popped in here whike staying in the area the greeting was very welcoming from the landlord,we ordered starters and a main course of local lamb and shared a homemade desert,you could not fault the food,it was delicious and sensibly priced .The landlord had a very good knowledge of wine and had an excellent selection of half bottles.(as one of us had to drive) what an amazing find we will be back.

My wife and I stayed in February - a Christmas gift from our children, and a lovely gift it turned out to be.

We Had such a lovely meal, the fish and chips were lovely. The restaurant itself is very homely. Staff were also very friendly.

We stayed nearby for 1 night in TreTower and came to the Kestrel for an evening meal, the food was lovely and clearly freshly cooked the service was also very friendly, a great place.

Would definitely recommend this accommodation and restaurant. Fantastic host and great food. We had a 2 night stay and nothing was too much trouble for the husband and wife hosts. Evening dinner was French inspired and very filling. I will be back to stay in the near future.

My husband had passed The Kestrel many times but it was always shut as it only opens the weekend and always said he’d love to stay there.

Richard is an extremely good host, Fiona is an excellent cook, and this is a cosy old inn in the countryside. So we really enjoyed our stay ... very relaxing.

Just a few days away, needing a break, saw the tripadvisor score and booked up. We were not disappointed. Visited Abergavenny food festival which was interesting and drank in the beautiful surroundings. Crickhowell is a charming little town and in the national park, just lovely. Outstanding food at The Kestrel so much so we ate in every night. Really good selection on menu and wine. Breakfasts were really good too using locally supplied meat from Richards of Crickhowell, yummy! Thanks so much for the great break Richard and Fiona.

The food here was very good and they cater for all allergies. Would definitely recommend for lovely chilled out meal. We went in the evening but eh views are stunning so would b great in daytime as there is a nice garden if the weather allows.

It was a lovely dining experience, highly recommend. Wonderful relaxing atmosphere, very nicely crafted menu and amazing food. Very tasty. I had lamb tagine and my husband chose steak. Richard is a lovely host too.

We spent four days in the lovely Brecon Beacons and because of the great reviews we had seen decided to book a table at The Kestrel Inn. We are so glad we did. What an amazing place the food was first class and the pub had a great atmosphere. We live just south of Birmingham and have many restaurants/pubs but I can truly say the meal we had at The Kestrel Inn was one of the best I have had in a very long time. Just wished you were closer but will definitely return next time we are in the area.

Called in on way home its a beautiful place .nice seating outside but we were very hot after are walk round harlow carr .its a lovely inn inside we all had drinks and fish and chips . Absolutely Fabulous .will call in again its a must .

Well looked after by Richard. Good dinner and breakfast. Good choice of drinks.

We were staying close by and happened to stumble across this very cute, peaceful Inn on the most gorgeous of July evenings. We sat outside which still had sunshine at 8:30 and had the most delicious and fresh 3 course dinner. Hosts were amazing and we literally cannot wait to come back and stay.

My sons and I stayed here for 2 nights as we were attending a wedding nearby. Lovely rooms, well equipped and the double has beautiful views over the valley. We enjoyed a delicious meal in the restaurant and a very tasty breakfast the following day. Richard was an attentive and friendly host and we really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful part of the world.

Called at short notice and was offered a table. The atomosphere was warm and welcoming and there appeared to have a varied wine selection.

The hosts were very friendly and caring, the breakfast included was exceptional and the food great overall, with a decent selection of beers. I came to the Brecon Beacons to do some cycling and the host was kind enough to let me park my bike within the premises. Also the view from the rooms is stunning. I highly recommend staying at this property.

The owner Richard has gone for lifestyle over building an empire which means you have a nice friendly place to relax over lovely food and drink knowing you aren't going to be shoved out the door to fit the next sitting in. It does pay to book though to avoid disappointment although Richard was very accommodating is fitting us in since we weren't in any particular hurry.

Spent two nights at The Kestel Inn for our anniversary and we loved it. The host was welcoming, the food on both nights was excellent and the breakfast was possibly even better. Situated in a lovely part of the world, it is well worth a visit either to stay as we did or to pop in for a meal.

We visited The Kestral this evening for dinner. The atmosphere was relaxed and homely with a warm fire and comfy sofa while we waited for our table.

Booked ahead for a group of 10 and after waiting an hour for our drinks, received two menus and no wine list. Significant number of menu items not available. At some points owner seemed put out we were there and complained about us paying with multiple cards - might have been his sense of humor but didn’t feel welcome.

Walked over from the campsite at Cwmdu with our dog and had a wonderfully delicious 3 course dinner. Well deserved reward after the walking during the day! The host was welcoming and friendly and the service was efficient but not rushed.

We'd enjoyed a lovely week in a cottage in the hamlet of Aber - just south of Talybont - and for our last night we decided to eat out in order to save the hassle of washing-up everything entailed with a supper for 3 adults.

Absolutely delicious Sunday Roast. We both chose the beef which was beautifully cooked and came with equally tasty vegetables, extra gravy on the side and freshly made yorkshire puddings and roasties, unheard of in London!! You have to try the damson icecream too, devine! Lovely location and faultless lunch, highly recommend

Went for a drive making the most of a spot of nice weather and came across The Kestrel Inn. A great location with impressive views and a beer garden to take full advantage of them. Decided to have some food and were impressed with the Sunday lunch we were served. There was a selection of meats, two of us had beef and two had chicken. One of which was a child’s portion. All cooked to a very high standard and very well presented. Would definitely return and recommend.

We were booked in for Sunday lunch but had to postpone it due to being snowed in. Landlord, Richard, kindly agreed to do the Sunday roast for our group of ten on Wednesday night instead. It was certainly worth waiting for, the Welsh beef was delicious and all the accompaniments perfectly cooked. Puddings also were scrumptious and we left feeling very satisfied. Many thanks to all who made our evening such a success.

We postponed our original booking due to the snowy beast from the east. Just needed 3 nights away for walking holiday. Amazing sound insulation so we didn’t hear the adjacent road or the birthday celebrations downstairs. Dinner excellently cooked and presented. Same for breakfast. Plenty of hot water for the shower. Fresh milk provided in the room for T and C.

We booked for Saturday night and were not disappointed, the food was wonderful and the owner friendly and welcoming. The chocolate tart was one of the best we've ever tasted. If we lived closer this would be a regular for us.

I visited with friends for Sunday lunch. It was Mother’s Day, and there was only one mother in our group of 13 but this wasn’t an issue.

Had a brilliant afternoon at the Kestrel Inn after visiting with a big group for Sunday lunch. It was a great roast with plenty of food and the owner had great chat!

Accommodated for a birthday lunch on Mothering Sunday. 13 covers. Beers and wine flowed, food kept coming, the beef and the chocolate desert were perfect. Thank you for a wonderful lunch. This is a great place to visit to eat, worth a detour.

It’s the nicest night out we have had in ages. Superb food, we ordered Pork belly, Fish and Lamb. We all cleared our plates, the food was fantastic. The Coffee and Walnut dessert was new one on me and was also fabulous.

Lovely roadside pub with views and ambience and outstandingly warm welcome

Had an amazing 3 course Valentines meal tonight. Couldn’t fault a thing. I highly recommend it. Atmosphere, service & food were all 5 star.

Really warm friendly welcome, well priced and great food. Had family Sunday lunch roast beef and vegetarian options available. Great views from outside the pub.

Having been going to visit here for ages and reading many superb reviews we finally made it and the reviews we have read were all right on every account. Superb local food, cooked superbly and not over complicated( no fancy foam or whatever!!) The place has a lovely cosy atmosphere, a lovely warm welcoming host who is clearly passionate about local superb quality produce and enjoys telling you about it.

Excellent and humble home made cooking with French influences. I had a Welsh rarebit, a venison ragu and finished with apple crumble. The host is very friendly and the place warm and cosy. A perfect place to relax on a Sunday.

Went there with a group of friends after a long day at work. There were 6 of us. Lovely log fire in the lounge area. Very cosy. Owner Richard very polite and a great sense of humour. Very welcoming.

Yesterday, thanks to The Kestrel Inn, my husband and I had the perfect Sunday lunch in a beautiful traditional pub in a wonderful setting. We enjoyed good beer and good company from the attentive owner, Richard, who was born to be a landlord. We chose the beef roast from the limited menu (where the chef can focus on making excellent dishes that exude quality). Easily one of the best roasts I've ever had. The beef just melted in the mouth. Crunchy and fluffy roasties and vegetables beautifully done.

Having driven past The Kestrel along the A40 numerous times we chose it for a pre-Christmas / birthday meal. Very nice. Started with baked camenbert, main was the slow cooked shin of beef and I finished off with a trio of ice cream / sorbet and washed down by a pleasant merlot. It was warm and cosy and the food was really nice, clearly home prepared and cooked. Definitely worth a return visit when we have some friends staying.

Absolutely the best food I've had in a very long time. The pork is out of this world! The staff and owners are very friendly. And can't do enough for you. Needles to say I will be returning as soon as possible.

Great food, host very friendly but not in you face , lovely cosy atmosphere with log burner and leather chesterfield to relax on while waiting for table. Coffee after meal excellent.

Richard treats his wine as he does his guests with care,knowledge and joy. A really good Rioja Terra Alta was canted into the most unusual vessel that breathed immediate life into a lovely bottle. This accompanied a really scrumptious plate of belly pork and pan fried sea bass.The fragrant and stylish wine made a great partner to this delightful Inn with its roaring log fire and far reaching views across the Rhiangoll Valley and up towards Pen Tir and beyond.Counting the days until we are back.

Small friendly pub with outstanding service. The meal we had there was of outstanding quality using locally sourced ingredients. Good wine list to go with it. Highly recommended.

We were a family of 8 staying in a Farmhouse close to the Kestrel Inn celebrating a 40th birthday. We had 2 wonderful lunches at the Kestrel. The food was excellent, our host was welcoming, warm and friendly and gave us all a wonderful time....twice! Anyone staying in the Crickhowell area should definitely visit the Kestrel Inn.

Called in on the way home from Melksham without pre booking but were warmly welcomed and given a lovely table allthough the place was fully booked. We both had the beef which was very tasty and the choice of veg was superb. We were sorry but we had no room for pudding which looked amazing coming to the other tables. We will be back again, thank you.

We shared the baked camembert to start, had roasted belly pork served with apple sauce, crackling and a cider jus and lamb rump served with nicoise potatoes for mains, followed by apple crumble with ice cream and a cheese board. All courses were delicious, service was friendly and effficient. Cost including a bottle of wine and a pint of shandy £73-00.

Planned a Sunday lunch visit after having spent night in Wales at a wedding. First visit to the Brecon Beacons and what a lunchtime view! Richard, the landlord was most welcoming, and we settled in with the sunday papers on a comfy sofa whilst contemplating the lunch menu. Ordered Welsh Roast Beef. It was cooked to perfection. This family run pub is a great place to visit, Highly recommended.

We had previously read a lot of good things about this place so were keen to go. The food was good, great location/views and lots of parking. Dog friendly. The publican wasn't as warm as other places we have visited which made a difference to our experience.

The food and drink were amazing. The hospitality was absolutely fantastic and the family atmosphere was welcoming to all guests.

We had an amazing meal on Saturday night. The restaurant is lovely and the quality of the food is outstanding. Every course was beautifully presented and so flavoursome. Smoked haddock risotto was fab and the desserts are to die for. There is plenty of parking and it is located on a main road so really easy to find. On a sunny day the views from the garden are incredible. Thank you for s wonderful experience - we will definitely pay a return visit when we are back in the area.

We were out for a drive one Sunday and it was getting to lunchtime. As the sun was shining we decided that we had to look for lunch either now, or leave it until later when things would be a little calmer. Driving along the A40 from Brecon towards Crickhowell, we could see ahead of us some signs for The Kestrel Inn. As we approached there were no cars in the car park. We could see the sign said 'serving lunch' but we were slightly put off by the empty car park so carried on along the road heading for Crickhowell. I sneaked my phone out of my bag to look up the Inn on TripAdvisor and saw it had some good, recent reviews. We stopped at a petrol station in Crickhowell so I rang the pub to check they were open and serving lunch then instructed my husband to turn around and go back the way we came "I want to try that Kestrel Inn please". Well - thank goodness we did! The welcome was so warm, two lovely gentlemen behind the bar, eager to chat, serve us our drinks (a great selection of gins was available) and offer us the menu. We had a fantastic Sunday lunch, the beef simply fell apart, the home made horseradish was explosive, and the coffee and walnut semi-freddo was sooooooo delicious I couldn't speak! We finished our lunch with amazing coffee served out in the garden with the most breathtaking views over the surrounding countryside. The younger of the two gentlemen came out to check everything was okay and we had a long chat with him. Apparently they also have rooms and are currently renovating the property across the road from the Inn. As soon as we know they are finished - we shall be back! This is definitely a place to come to eat, to stay, to enjoy the scenery, we can't wait!

Had a lovely Sunday lunch here. Good priced menu, delicious food and decent portion sizes. The view from outside is stunning and the family who run the pub are delightful. Next time we're in the area will be sure to return.

Came across this place by chance, and we're so glad we did. Genuine warm greeting, dog friendly bar and excellent food. What more could you ask for?

Spent Saturday night with family at this lovely restaurant. The service was excellent and everyone's meals were cooked to perfection, we will definitely be returning!

We turned up for a late lunch and they kindly kept the kitchen open late. They accommodated dietary requirements very easily. The food is good.

Wishing we had found this pub earlier in our holiday. We all enjoyed our meals from steak to the veggie option. Definitely try the puddings. Good value for money better standard than usual pub grub.

Very warm welcome, service lovely, food very good, will definitely be going back soon. Shame that there is not more overnight accomadation. Place is a real gem that needs to be discoverred.

Looking for a place to eat after visiting family in Carmarthen, we came upon the Kestrel Inn, purely by passing by. We went in and asked if they could accommodate and thankfully they could. Firstly very impressed with the inside, the toilets exceptionally clean. Whilst the menu is not big it is enough. We ordered our food and did not have to wait for our first course, once finished our mains were not long arriving. OMG the triple cooked chips - I have never tasted chips like it, crisp, dry and absolutely stunning. The steak and also the fish were beautiful. Our meals finished 3 of us the party decided that we could squeeze a desert in. WOW The Eton Mess just melted in my mouth, hubbie having the brownie and father apple crumble. Needless to say they were devoured within seconds. The service was amazing, the food stunning and the overall visit was bliss. Would highly recommend and will most definitely be going back for a second visit. Thank you for accommodating us at very short notice.

The Kestrel Inn Crickhowell lies directly on the Main A 40 some 10 miles from Brecon and is within the National park. Once an old coaching Inn it has recently started B & B having 2 rooms currently for rent. I recently stayed for 2 nights in the double room. All though the room wasn't very spacious it was comfortable and light having double aspect windows. One with spectacular views of the mountains. A small slightly cramped ensuite shower and toilet which could have benefited with larger towels and perhaps shampoo was adequate. Coffee and tea making facilities again slightly cramped but welcome. Well decorated and sufficient storage for the 2 nights I was there. Breakfast is provided in the Inn restaurant and consists of a range of cereals or a cooked breakfast plus tea or coffee. The restaurant which I didn't use does have a varied menu and caters for vegan and vegetarian. There is also a well stocked bar.

Our second visit here and again very good food and service.Lamb and pork belly very good but cauliflower soup a little bland. But I'm being picky. Deserts very good. A good atmosphere, welcoming and everyone very friendly.

Just been for Sunday lunch which was absolutely delicious & what a stunning countryside location. Rhys the barman was extremely polite & courteous, the owner of the business was also very warming. This is a real little gem, looking forward to our next visit already. Highly recommended.

We had excellent food and the staff were pleasant and helpful. Between the four of us we sampled a good variety of dishes and we all enjoyed it very much, particularly as much of the food is sourced locally

We were a group of 3 couples having a Saturday night dinner out and enjoying the food and company.

I gave this place top marks, although at the moment not the most flexible place to stay due to opening times as they are still building up trade.

Having visited Abergavenny we were heading home via Brecon when we chanced upon this lovely Pub. Rhys who was acting as both Barman, Waiter and Barista could have not been more helpful or welcoming. We had a delightful lunch and only wished that we could have lingered a little longer. One thing is for sure - we will return!

A superb evening meal for a family night out. The bar staff are extremely helpful and accommodating, nothing is too much trouble and they have a pleasant cheerful manner. The individual bottles of water at the table are a nice touch. All 4 of us had the Pork & Black pudding starters, an excellent dish. 3 of us had the Haddock in Amstel batter again excellent. One had Steak, again they were very pleased with it although for me the Haddock was best choice. I had the trio of ice creams for desert and I would recommend the Rhubarb ice cream. I wish I had ordered all 3 scoops in this flavour. We will defiantly visit again.....

What a wonderful restaurant food excellent service excellent, the only problem it was raining so the fabulous view was obscured.