The Lamb & Flag in Powys

Dropped in here as are usual place was closed. Nice open fire, as we were soaked due to welsh weather, nice touch, Large TV in bar area. We didn't book so 3 of us asked for a table, to our disappointment it wasnt anyway near the fire...lol to which we were escorted to another separate part of restaurant. No hot chocolate machine!! No Coca Cola just Pepsi. Scanning menu came across expensive £15 per meal! Until I found the LOADED FRIES page. They were £9.99 meals...bit more like it. I wasn't disappointed either...Good sized portions, the BEAN CHILLI was superb, and they had the hunters chicken, which was equally very well cooked and presented.. I asked to see dessert menu, which 1st glance the choices looked good but not the price £6.95. Always busy here which is a good sign, staff very pleasant tho. Would try again all said and done.

The food and service was nice to start off with until we had a very long hair in our loaded fries which totally put us off the rest of our meal which was about over half. We informed the waitress who just removed our plates and made no comment. So no apology and 2 glasses of wine for £44. No thank you.

The pub itself was busy at the bar as football was being shown, the dining room is in a separate room, which is a good idea, whoever felt that you sometimes got forgotten about by the staff as they were busy on the bar, the food was good and was reasonably priced.

We were rather disappointed with our experience. There wasn’t much room at the tables, they were rather squashed together and we felt ‘crammed in’. The service, though quick, was lacking in the pleasantries department. No smiles, food and drink plonked down in a hurry, rather than placed down with a smile! The beef, though flavourful, was fatty and hard to cut and the vegetables were hard and nothing special. The coffee was down right awful! We won’t be going back.

We had a Fabulous Sunday lunch thank you. big thick slices of beef , veg piping hot big Yorkshire pudding generous portions fabulous staff and a great price the lamb and flag is a gem of a place will definitely come back

We visited this pub while visiting our dad in Rhayader.We drove all the way from Dorset.I can honestly say the best burger I have ever had ( the drunken cow).My wife had the Mac and cheese and again sublime as were the chips.Staff were lovely too.I wouldn’t hesitate to return.Thanks chef you made our night.

A great little Pub, very busy, shows all the sports on 3 screens, I had the Farmer's Burger, really good quality food, great service, asked by 3 different members of staff if everything was ok which was nice, highly recommended.

I booked to have dinner at The Crown and as the chef was unwell my booking was transferred to the Lamb and Flag. It was obvious from the moment I walked into the pub that it wasn't for me but there were no tables available anywhere else. The pub was dirty, it needed a good clean, bar, floors, tables everything. I stood at the bar and waited and waited while young bar staff talked and laughed completely ignoring me. Eventually a female from behind the bar showed me a table. It was so small my dinner plate barely fitted. The table was next to the door to the kitchen and staff continually banged the door as they went in and out, it was almost unbearable. I did ask for a different table, apparently that wasn't possible. To make this nightmare even worse there were a group of young people shouting and screaming in the bar at a game of some sort, that went on for 20 minutes. I was given a menu and I asked if there were gluten free options available. The waitress had no idea about gluten free and suggested that most food was gluten free. I gave up and ordered a plain steak and salad. Absolutely the worst experience.

A really nice dog friendly pub. We managed to get a table here for a mid week meal, but I would advise booking as I feel that we were lucky to gat a table as they were quite busy. Good food, nice staff and a good selections of beer.

First visit to this resturant and will not be the last. Amazing Sunday dinner today could not fault a thing. Friendly staff and food was quick, plentiful and hot.

Myself and a gang of friends based ourselves here overnight for a spot of walking in the gorgeous Elan Valley. Great location in the centre of the pretty little town of Rhayader, Powys near shops, bars, leisure centre and car parks. Our room was spacious and the beds were comfortable. There was a TV plus tea and coffee making facilities. The shower was really powerful. We had dinner here and spent most of the night drinking in the bar. The food was great and the staff were very friendly and helpful. All this for a fantastically low price - bargain. We will definitely be returning soon.

The food was amazing! the price was reasonable aswell. would defo recommend! would defo come back 🍔🍷

Booked a room , was excellent value, but unfortunately there was a problem with the shower...on reporting it ,Cary's immediately upgraded me to a beautiful room which I wasn't expecting,...so hats off to fantastic customer service and fantastic value...thank you 👍

Had the pan fried chicken and mushroom sauce was absolutely lovely. Catered for our son with autism too with his fussiness. The staff were very friendly and lovely people too. Would definitely recommend. The puddings were so lovely too. We were very full and impressed.

Nice atmosphere and very good food. This was booked during a driving tour of the Elan Valley, an incredible and spectacular part of Wales that needs to be seen to be believed. The Lamb and Flag is nearby and served as a great lunch venue. All of the staff were really friendly and service was prompt but not rushed. The food when it arrived was wonderful. Very tasty! There is no parking at the pub but there is a large public car park about fifty yards away, so not an issue. Highly recommended if you’re in the area.

The Lady welcomed us, and offered us a choice of tables even though they were pretty busy(it was a pool night!) and we hadn't booked. We both chose the Chicken Curry- absolutely delicious, and plenty of it and half & half option (you just really fancy those chips) , it arrived without much wait- a great find and good value

In wales for daughters birthday week and she wanted to go for a meal . Not knowing the area we tried a different pub but it was full and asked them for recommendations and lamb and flag was one of them . Asked about a table was given one straight away , ordered food which came quickly , was realy nice food, good portions, great friendly staff . Never been before wouldn’t hesitate to go again 5 stars from us

Nice pub. We didn't eat in the pub. The room was nice, although a tad too warm. A huge bathroom. There's no car park, but there's one around the back you can pay to park. The staff were very friendly. I'll definitely stay here again.

From the moment we stepped in staff were unwelcoming and rude. We sat outside and ordered food which nice and just what we wanted however when paying the older lady behind the bar was abrupt and didn’t even acknowledge that our payment had gone through she turned around and served someone else a thank you would of been nice and service with a smile.

Fairly standard pub menu, including burgers, pizza, gammon etc. We had burgers. They were served with proper chips. Burgers were good, but not memorable. Neither of us could manage a sweet due to the generous portions.

We had a 2 course meal and four drinks for £45. Seating is indoor and outside. The service was prompt and friendly and there was a good choice from the menu, but maybe not enough to come back more than once. Food was good, decent portions and hot.The staff wear uniforms, showing that this pub takes itself seriously.

Started with having to move as we there was a strong smell of urine , informed girl behind the bar we were moving and as to why . It was cleaned! After waiting 40 mins for food asked how long it would be girl told us it would be another 20 ! 20 minutes later girl informed us that there had been mix up and our food had been served to another table . We left aand take away from kebab shop round corner

Fantastic meal here this evening, 4 adults and 4 children!The menu was full of choice which made it difficult to decide what to have! I had the Beef roast which was amazing! Staff were so friendly and the service all in all was brilliant! Would highly recommend and will come back if we’re in the area again

We visited two nights in a row over a busy weekend. The service on Saturday was excellent. We felt a little less ‘loved’ on Sunday. Maybe someone had had a long day. Nonetheless the food was good and overall a decent experience.

always excellent, attentive and friendly, we had food and drinks here each evening for 4 consecutive evenings and consistent and excellent everytime,

Booked a table at short notice and was greeted by friendly staff. Varied menu and we all found something we wanted. Food was lovely and worth the wait. Bit disappointed regarding Desserts as was not made clear what was available.

Called in for a quick outside drink with 2 kids & 2 dogs. Serving staff (young ladies) were super helpful & nice, very attentive. Thanks

Visited the area for one week and kept migrating back to this great welsh pub. The staff are its greatest asset, followed closely by the food. Dogs welcome. Food delicious and fairly priced. The only downer, is the closeness to passing traffic. But you cant have it all ways, traffic needs to use the road and it quietens down significantly in the evening. If you are in the area, try it. You wont be disappointed.

5 min walk from our B&B, friendly staff, always seems busy, worth booking if a larger group. Well recommend Steak and Ale Pie and Shephard’s Pie.

Absolutely blinding Roast beef Sunday lunch , by the time we stopped we were starving and to avoid any prevarication ordered two roast dinners( at this stage we didn't even ask the price) Food came quickly it was piping hot , we must have had eight or nine different well cooked vegetables and generous slices of beef. it was only when I came to pay that I discovered what amazing value it was. two meals a large diet coke a pint of very good local bitter and it didn't come to £26.00 ! Absolutely brilliant and couldn't recommend high enough , We live near Bath and would consider driving that far again just for the Sunday Lunch.

Lovely room, friendly staff that were helpful when we need to store bikes. No parking but a public one just up the road.

Travelling home to Pembrokeshire from The Midlands, we had to take a detour because of traffic. We were really hungry and found this lovely pub. The food was really lovely, I recommend the steak and ale pie it was delicious!

We hadn't booked lunch so were pleased to find there were tables available outside under a canopy. My partner had steak baguette with salad and chips - the steak cooked exactly the way she'd asked, and I wanted roasted veg baguette rather than roast veg pizza, and they made one up for me. At £7.95 each, served with really good chips and a nice dressed salad, we thought it excellent value for money. There was a wait for food, understandably as it was freshly prepared to order; drinks were brought promptly; and the staff were friendly. The pub was well managed for Covid safety too.

Had a nice pub lunch in the outdoor garden. Good beer, simple food, well cooked. Of a special note was the excellent vegetarian burger.

Had a really lovely meal with all Covid precautions in place. Ordered steak and ale pie and wasn’t disappointed it was home made and beautifully cooked! Staff super friendly and attentive great value for money !

Stopped off on route back from seaside. 4 adults a teenager and a child, All very hungry. Reserved a table while on route and the helpful staff guaranteeing we would have one reserved. Arrived an hour later to a table waiting. All good so far. Waiting to make our order seemed to take an age though they were quite busy so this can be forgiven. Drinks arrived at our table promptly and correct followed by a 45 minuet wait for the food. Drunken cow Burger - A Very tasty beef burger with beef brisket and blue cheese in a Brioche bun, chips, salad and a pot of coleslaw. For a hungry person this meal isn't fully satisfying and would benefit from about double the amount of chips. (About 10 on the plate) Not worth £10.95Huntsman burger - Equally delicious and tasty burger with chicken breast, bacon BBQ sauce and mozzarella Plated the same as the Drunken cow with the same sides. Again not enough Chips for a hungry person. Not worth £9.958oz Rump - Tasty, cooked exactly as asked and Plentiful on the plate. Peppercorn sauce was a great addition. not the best value at £14.95Gammon steak - large Gammon Steak, egg, pineapple with plenty of chips and salad. Probably the best value meal we had at £9.95. If you like gammon you cant go wrong. Kids Pizza - This turned out just to be Half a cheese and tomato Pizza with a very dry and over done base. No Chips. No sides. pretty awful. We didn't realise it wasn't with chips and had to order them as an extra... Thankfully the extra chips turned up in a few minuets. £5.50 for this nastiness is truly disappointing. We asked for sauces and between 7 of us we were given 4 ketchup and 4 mayonnaise sachets. asking for more saw the member of staff disappear inside and not return. Just shy of £100 for 6 adult meals 1 child mean and drinks puts Lamb and flag down the bottom of the list of places we will return to. Especially as some of us left unsatisfied.

We've stayed in The Lamb & Flag inn since Ty Morgans was full and eaten at The Crown. Food at the Crown was ok general pub food. Staff was friendly, however the rooms were very basic and needed a lot of TLC. It was clean enough, however beds and pillows were not comfortable, teas in the room with not much variety plus looked old, bathroom cold and bland, decoration very dated. To be honest I must confess that I have stayed in better Youth Hostels plus the price was exaggerated comparing to the quality of the rooms (70£ for one night nothing else included). Also, this is close to a noisy road where there was a fight outside the pub yesterday night. A big frustrating bit is that there are no car parks, only paid ones at walking distance which the parking permit only renews daily so you need to wake up at 8am to renew for your car.

We had spent several hours driving, with many photo stops, around the reservoirs and dams, so by the time we arrived in Rhayader, we were rather peckish. We ate inside as the outdoor tables were all taken, but not a problem.I had the Steak and Ale pie, which was huge and soooo tasty.Staff were really friendly, and the pub was set out very thoughtfully to combat Covid.

Stayed here for one night, staff very accommodating and attentive, nothing too much trouble. Food was great and service excellent. Offered a room move from the disabled access room to family suite upstairs which was a bonus. Enjoyable stay, stunning area and excellent customer service, thank you Team Flag and Lamb, we will definately revisit soon.

We stopped here on the last day of our holiday and sat in the outside seating area, some of which was covered with hessian type canopies. It is near the main through road but set back a bit so not on the pavement.We enjoyed a cider and a welsh bitter (my husband wanted to try one although he doesn't usually drink bitter any more). Our dog was brought a bowl of water on request and we found it a very pleasant experience sitting outside in the late afternoon sunshine.I see that previous reviewers have criticised the food. Although we didn't eat, the food coming outside looked good (especially the burgers which my husband commented on).We would re-visit here if in the area and would also try the food too, based on what we saw and experienced.

Restaurant was clean and comfortable and the staff were friendly had the chicken curry which was OK, have had better have had worse have eaten there in the past and had a better meal.

We stayed with friends. The location in central Wales makes it ideal for an overnight stopover on the way to/from the Cardigon coast. We had a very good pub meal, served by friendly staff who were respecting the Covid guidelines well. The breakfast in the sister pub Ty Morgans was excellent - they serve the most amazing full breakfast and coffee.The rooms are clean but basic rooms, as is common with this type of accommodation in Wales. However, what would otherwise have been a very comfortable nights sleep was disturbed by heavy goods vehicles passing by frequently.

Stayed 1 night last week. Given a "disabled" room which was set up for 2 adults and a teenager. Very, very basic. Looked like the ceiling was held together by 5 screws!The ceiling was moving as thse above walked around.No toilet rolls, dirty mug and half full glass of water waiting for us. Nice.Felt like we were trying to sleep in a shed placed on the carpark.Very noisy over night as close to the road. Even noisier in the morning when everyone sorts out the empties in the bins etc. We all had a crap nights sleep.We did go for breakfast in associated cafe called Ty Morgan next morning (very closeby) and that was superb. Quality fod well cooked and delicious coffee.We had a meal in the restaurant. The restaurant itself was fine and comfortable/smart. Food was ok but nowt to rush back for. Mixed grill was all well done even when steak was asked to be medium rare. Not even close. Chicken curry was very oily. Others in our group had pie which was good. Covid-wise they have implemented a kind of one way system which some used, some didn't. All drinks were good and staff pleasant and helpful.

Booked a table for an evening meal and mentioned we'd be bringing the dog. We were stuffed in the corner of the bar with lots of locals around drinking, playing pool and the usual pub banter. Not normally a problem but not the place for a family meal. If they had said this when we booked we'd have gone elsewhere.The staff however were very friendly and accommodating and when we said we were unhappy they quickly arranged a table for us at their sister pub across the road. When leaving we did walk past the restaurant and it looked nice, maybe one for a future visit without the dog.

Lovely food we had a mixed selection and everything was beautiful pizza were fully loads no scrimping in meat or cheese really friendly helpful staff and portion sizes are great without losing quality

went for lunch with my family yest was amazing food was great hot and tasted out of this world will defo return

We went on a friday after a walk and as expected, boy were they busy! One way system, sanitiser and log book which most seemed to be adhering to.They must have a decent sized kitchen staff as everything came out quickly, piping hot and tasting amazing even though they were so busy!Definitely recommend their new burgers and loaded fries. Well done everyone for coping so well!

Lovely pub/restaurant in Rhayader - had roast dinner here today. Excellent value at £8.00 and great food. Had the roast turkey with all the trimmings - plenty of veg and good variety.Sat outside with our dogs and Bethany was very attentive, bringing them all plenty of water to drink. Eating indoors looks equally safe and lovely decor - would definitely Italy recommend.

We booked a double room - room 1 and family room 3 for a one night break on one of the hottest days of the year.Room 1 was at the front of the premises on a busy road and the traffic noise increased around 6am. Not a huge problem to us. Room 3 was at the rear so less traffic noise.The staff were friendly and efficient and the service we received during our evening meal was exceptional whilst they were so busy. In addition there was an almighty thunder storm which sent those seated outside trying to get shelter inside putting additional pressure on the staff. Our 5 meals were very good value for money, served hot and tasted delicious. We would have no hesitation in recommending or returning.

De ambiance is een beetje ( zoals we dat in Holland zeggen) “bruin café”-achtig maar awel heel gezellig. De service was erg attent en behulpzaam en het eten was voortreffelijk

Sunday lunch booking. We were greeted by friendly and efficient staff. Covid restrictions and track and trace in place. Shown straight to table. Very clean restaurant. Carvery not available obviously so plated lunch. Choice of Beef orTurkey. All 5 of us had Beef. We were not disappointed. A large serving of Beef, Yorkshire pud, mash, roasties, root mash, red cabbage, carrot, peas, broccoli, cauliflower cheese. Wow. All fresh and cooked well. Choice of three desserts. Amaretto arctic roll, yummy, hot chocolate fudge cake, yummier, salted caramel cheesecake, Heaven. The price was incredible. Well done to all.

Big pub, by the crossroads in Rhayader. Decent outdoor area, enabling you to soak up the sights and sounds of Rhayader.

We visited Rhayader to walk the Elan valley trail and stayed overnight in Rhayader. Upon arriving late afternoon we visited for just a drink outside. We were very impressed by the safety measures in place, including a one way system, leaving of contact details for all who entered the pub as well as staff wearing masks and regular cleaning of tables. Fast forward to the evening where we felt this would be a safe place to eat and wow what a difference a few hours can make! The bar staff seemed to have had a changeover and this time we were not asked to leave any details upon arriving, then we were taken to our table that was occupied and when the people on it were asked to vacate the table was not cleaned for us, this was the start of where the evening was to head. Despite there being a one way system in place, numerous locals who by now filled up the outside area at The lamb and flag as well as the grounds of their sister pub opposite, The Crown, the majority ofthese seemed intent on going against the one way systems in place every time they entered or left the pub, in doing so they seemed to relish the fact they they were having to almost brush against us at our table every time and never using the hand sanitiser on offer, when entering or leaving to order drinks. As stated in a previous review there was definitely an attitude from the locals to tourists visiting the pub and they were clearly going out of their way to make our visit uncomfortable. We spent probably around 90 minutes eating and drinking here and during that time I would guess the small space behind our table that shouldn’t have been used to enter/exit the pub was walked past on at least 20 occasions. In the current climate this behaviour is dangerous and if deliberate then very irresponsible. We will not be returning here as it was a very unpleasant experience, and if others are looking for a safe environment to visit post lockdown then I would think twice about visiting here!

Me and my partner went here for lunch on a Sunday after seeing how popular the lamb and flag was and we were not disappointed. I had a glass of the house rose which was delicious. The pulled pork loaded fries are a winner! The staff were friendly and working hard to keep everyone safe from the COVID situation with social distancing and a one way system in place

Chose to eat here as there was nowhere else local to where we were staying. Staff were friendly and helpful but some of the locals together outside (approximately 15+ people) made rude comments about tourists which was out of order. Definitely no social distancing whatsoever by them which was made worse by having to go past them to enter the pub.

Just been here for a meal. Good decent pub grub. Limited menu due to corvid which is understandable. I had the rump steak and my wife had the fish and chips which was very fresh and tasty. I asked for med/rare but it’s was medium to be fair. still tasty and all things considered the staff were pleasant and I would love to return when the full menu is back on as the lamb dish sounded great

Stopped in for Sunday lunch. it was very nice with a good range of vegetables to choose from. The offer of the vegetarian option was also nice as it can be difficult to find a Sunday lunch that serves a vegetarian option. The only slight let down was the mash was a little cold. But this did not ruin the over all meal as everything else was cooked perfectly! Wonderful staff and a nice cosy atmosphere on a slightly chilly day.

Had lunch here when visiting family (we have tried 3 places in Rhayader). Just couldn't work out what was going on with decor! Typical boring pub from outside followed by a strange American feel in the bar (metal chairs??), cosy bistro area by fire and through to a corporate meeting place dining area?! I have since seen that they have updated the dining area and it looks great (except the meeting room chairs are still there!) but it's still such a strange mash up of areas! It'd be a great place if the new theme ran through and it was actually given some curb appeal. Food was amazing. Reasonably priced, great selection, piping hot and mouth watering. Bar/waiting staff on hand but I suppose due to them not being very busy.Overall, a great place to eat and reasonably priced (if you want a £6 meal, go to tesco) but significantly let down by exterior and tired looking bar area. This has the potential to be a great restaurant if not for some oversights.

Nice dog friendly pub popped in a few time s also had a very nice lunch would recommend to anyone in the area

Popped in for a quick meal with our dog. Had fish and chips which was STUNNING 👍 Friendly staff highly recommended

Stayed one night. Pub noise was loud late into the night it was a Friday in December One of the drunks set the fire alarm off . Staff could sort it out kept going off. Finally sorted. 1230 noise finally abated .room quite nice and clean. My mattress was thin and could feel slats underneath . Slept ok as I was so tired after long drive and long emotional day .Breakfast wasnt included in the room price of £70. And was a walk down the road at another establishment. I didn't bother .Oh and the bathroom floor was wet from a leaking toilet! .nice town stay elsewhere

Visited here for lunch meeting friends - Rhayader is sort of half way between Hereford and Aberystwyth! Welcomed by lovely staff Kylie, who was very helpful and friendly and was very knowledgeable about the dishes on the menu. All four of us ordered something different - beef chilli, shrilankan veg curry, chicken and leek pie and jacket potato with chilli. All the food was delicious, homemade and good sized portions. Unfortunately too full to sample puddings. After our meal we moved to sit by the lovely open fire. Very comfortable and Kylie waited on us serving wine and coffee on demand and ensuring the fire was kept supplied with plenty of logs. When Kylie went off duty we were served by Jon who was also very efficient and friendly. We were there all afternoon from 12pm to after 6pm and felt very relaxed and comfortable. Would highly recommend this pub as a great meeting place for lunch and or drinks. Will definitely be back, probably our next catch up in February.

We had a few meals at the pub and had good food and drink throughout, found the staff friendly and helpful. Looking forward to going back again soon.

Always pop into the lamb and flag for a pint while we wait for a Chinese takeaway from across the road, haven't tried the food but certainly looks appetising. Always a busy pub with a great atmosphere, it's a bit of a tradition to come here for a pint of strongbow.

After a lovely morning spent in the Elan Valley walking the Reservoirs, my wife and I thought we would try and find somewhere for a Sunday lunch in Rhayader Came across the Lamb and Flag as notice outside confirmed lunch was being servedWent in, lovely lady behind bar said that a table for two was available, it was in bar area but this was not a problem We ordered a couple of drinks and she said it would be about a 10 minute wait for the carvery After a short wait,we were shown the way to the restaurant area where carvery was being served Again a very pleasant lady serving the carveryI had the beef and my wife chose the turkeyPlenty of meat on plate, lots of choice of vegetables and great value for money, both meals were piping hot For dessert I chose the apple and cinnamon crumble with custard, my wife declined as she was too full from dinnerLovely atmosphere, young waitress very attentive We would certainly be calling in again when we are next in the areaHighly recommended this place

Stopped here to watch the second RWC game on our way to Ireland. Great staff, great food great atmosphere

Rhayader being a totally new place I wandered for 45 minutes establishing what was on offer and found the Lamb and Flag. It was busy - a good sign so I perused teh menu and decided to go in.

So glad I didnt go by the food rating or dubious reviews. Excellent service and the best shepherd's pie I have ever tasted. Thank you guys.

Had an evening meal here steak was really nice and the pudding. Nice place to sit in the restaurant. Had an evening band playing also.

Visited during Bank Holiday weekend but they weren't overrun. However service was slow, a waitress went to clear our sauces presuming we must have eaten already but we hadn't.

Not right sure to be honest.We lived in Rhayader now for 5 month,and we've been in twice,and twice they say booked up for meals.First time,yes,it was a classic car rally,but second time there was no one in.Surely,not every table is reserved until 2pm,when we arrived at 12 noon,but yes was booked up.Maybe a note to management that possibly they look after ' walk ins ' as well especially when 2pm is two hours away.!!!!!??Admitadely,we were offered lunch by a very uninterested lady,who didn't seem to care,so we left.The service is appalling.The staff ain't interested.It took me longer to get served than to drink my pint.The staff too busy on their phones.!!!?Get a grip.Customer service is paramount.You ain't got it.

The staff and owners are clearly making so much money that they couldn't give a toss - just look at the scathing reviews & can't even be bothered to reply to criticism - go on I dare you to be bothered! walked out as nobody could be bothered to serve anyway - went to triangle which was superb in every way

The pub was quiet so we had no issues in getting seated and served. The food was decent pub grub at an acceptable price. The cute barman was the best bit :-)

We booked on line & required parking for our motor bikes. We arrived at 3pm check in time. Eventually after a 10 min wait a young girl arrived at the bar. We were told no parking then asked us if we had a push bike. It was obvious to any one given we both had bike gear & crash helmets. Eventually we able to park in the shabby out side seating area. We were not shown to our room just handed a key. The room was pleasant enough basic & only 2 tv channels. The hotel has about 6 rooms above a very lively pub. The food wasnt great & service very poor. We ended up going over the road to The Crown pub their sister pub. The food & service terrible again. We arrived back at the hotel around 11pm only to be kept awake til 3am from the noise from the pub downstairs. The music stopped around 1am but was kept awake by young crowd outside the pub. When it quietens down you are left with the very busy traffic noise as it on a main rd. This is not the place for a quiet weekend. We checked out at 10am very tired & had a long drive a head. We didnt even have breakfast there & found a nice cafe on the way home.

We waited almost two hours in this near-empty pub for a cheesy garlic bread, pizza and pasta dish.

I arrived at a hotel just around the corner on wed evening 5/7/19, the barman was quick to take my order but that’s where the good points stopped, the food took around 25 mins to arrive, even though they were dead, I think there were three people in, I ordered breaded mushrooms as a starter and meatballs as a main. After 25 mins my meatballs arrived and I was more than a little surprised!!! I informed the waitress that I had ordered a starter and she said yes I know it’s coming now, I said but that was a starter !!! She simply ignored me and put it down and left, the mushrooms were bland boring and dry, the meatballs were the same, I know it’s cheap food but it doesn’t have to taste so poor, I was their for two nights and I didn’t go back, your service sucks and that’s being polite. And it would be nice to be acknowledged when you make s comment.

My wife and I walked in on our first evening in Rhayader. Barman was looking at his phone and ignored us; 4 blokes sat around a table looking at their phones; solitary drinker sat at the bar, and guess what? Looking at a phone. We took a look at the (empty) dining room and decided to leave and try the Crown Inn which is directly opposite. Whilst enjoying a pleasant meal in the Crown, we could see two other couples do exactly the same as we had done. Up your game!!

Driving through on our way back from climbing in North Wales we stopped here. Unfortunately the Crown opposite had stopped serving so we popped in the lamb and flag pleasantly surprised the food was reasonable at a fair price and the staff were welcoming, with a nice atmosphere id certainly go back.

Although the staff were very welcoming and the pub was traditional and in good order, I wouldn't go rush back. There was an ok choice of drinks but the constant in and out of youngsters on a Saturday night, with the door left ajar, on a December evening doesn't take long to make you want to go elsewhere. A couple of good TVs so could watch football or rugby. Decent enough but one for a night out with the boys.

For a bank holiday weekend, I was willing to put the bad service and rushed food down to being busy, but when there’s only 5 other tables looking equally impatient and muttering about their dishes, you wonder if there’s chaos in the kitchen.

Rhyader is a lovely place. The room was bright and clean but bathroom had blocked shower, blocked sink, faulty fan and breakfast started at 10am.

I had a very good aubergine and courgette bake It was well cooked with a delicious cheese and tomato sauce. There was a good salad and very good garlic bread with it. Less than £10 too. Choice of pudding was very limited as they had run out of some dishes so I went to the Spar and bought a bar of chocolate. There was a good log fire in the rather unattractively decorated bar room. I would eat there again as the food is good.

We stayed here for one night saterday to Sunday we visited the dams,

Nothing too much trouble even though we arrived just before carvery closed. Thank you will call again.

Sent a message via messenger this morning, and booked in for Sunday lunch today. Message was answered promptly, and we were all set!

Visited here for a couple of pints of local Ale and was made very welcome. Nice selection of drinks with lovely food.

Nice outdoor seating to front & side of pub ideal when visiting the area walking with dogs. Good selection of drinks including regional ales. we didn't eat but menu looked interesting & food people were having looked very nice.

We came here for food as it was the only place serving apart from the indian but how we wish we would have gone there instead! The place was empty and due to a vague menu, I ordered sausage and mash but when it arrived, I received fries not mash! When we questioned it we were told they had ran out of mash however when we ordered we were not told this as I would have then ordered something else! It ruined my whole meal and we will never step foot in the place again

I arrived without a reservation. I was accommodated quickly and the staff were really friendly.

Spent a Saturday afternoon here watching wales play Scotland in rugby. Cheap drinks all afternoon free pizza given at half time. Nice pub with a beautiful open fire burning. Good looked very Good but only tried the free pizza.

This was our second time together at The Lamb & Flag and it didn't disappoint. A good pub if you like your sport, we sat right next to the big screen with the football on and they even changed the channel to the Albion game for us. The food was awesome, good portions which made it excellent value for money. You'll eat like kings here. We got the sharing platter and it came loaded! We had to roll ourselves back to the b&b;, to say we were full was an understatement.

Stayed here overnight whilst visiting family small quaint and clean hotel but noisy late at night due to live band in pub. Situated in middle of Rhayader easy reach for all necessities and elan valley nearby

We booked a table here last minute as we were planning a day trip to wales and wanted to stop off somewhere for Sunday lunch that could also accommodate our dog. We arrived earlier than planned and were well looked after and could have our table straight away. Food was plentiful and delicious, decent thick slices of roast pork, perfect roast potatoes and mash too. More than enough vegetables including red cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower. Our greyhound was also well looked after with a bowl of fresh water and he had plenty of room to lie down which is no mean feet when he is nearly 7ft long nose to tail! All in all excellent and we will definitely be back. Keep it up!

We called in here to break the journey to Aberystwyth on a quiet Tuesday night. Any pub with a fire starts off on the right foot as far as |I am concerned. It's a cosy bar with tables and comfy chairs in front of the fire.

Well what can I say. First time to wales and first time to this pub, and it was great. We have the Sunday roast. Three of us had the beef and one had the lamb. The portions were large but importantly really good quality, not the usual fatty thin slices you get at most restaurants. These were larges thick slices of meat, the sort of Sunday lunch you would cook yourself. Can’t say enough good things about this and all for just £10 for two courses. Highly recommended.

We went for an evening meal. We'd not been here for a few months therefore it was a surprise to see that the pub had been completely redecorated - interesting choice! We were shown to the dining room and given menus. The staff were lovely but the service was very poor, I can only surmise that they haven't been doing this for very long. It took 3 goes before we could get drinks, they never mentioned any specials board. When the food came it was on cold plates with no serving utensils for the vegetables. Having said that, the food was actually very tasty, it's just a shame that the service was so poor. After we finished our meal no one came to take the plates away or ask if we wanted more drinks or dessert, so we decided to go back to the bar and get the bill. All in all a rather stressful & bizarre evening which is a shame because they are lovely and the food was good and very well priced. I must mention that the menu was also rather strange, - who has bagels for dinner? And no fish options, not even fish and chips. I'm not sure we would go back

We dropped in for lunch and ordered sandwiches which proved to be large baguettes. Nice enough for pub grub. My husband said the fraught guiness was lovely.

I believe our visit to the Lamb and Flag was probably our shortest ever visit to a pub. We were attracted by previous reviews on here and the "happy hour" sign outside so thought it was worth a try for a drink or two whilst we were looking for somewhere to eat. The bar area itself was a bit stark and lacking in any character - perhaps a tad run-down, but the main issue was the 6 or 8 people that occupied the entire bar area that were all worse for wear from enjoying the happy hour I expect. The sheer noise this bunch made was bad enough, but the constant foul language made it very uncomfortable, not only for us, but for two other groups in the bad that were left speechless by all the commotion round the bar. Now I accept that I can't criticise a bar for its customers, but what was annoying was that the bar staff weren't making any efforts whatsoever to calm this crowd or control the language being used. As a result, they lost not only our custom, but the other two parties also, as we all left one by one and went into the much more pleasant and welcoming establishment across the road, The Crown Inn. Perhaps we just tried it on the wrong night as it had looked promising from other reviews on here, but for us, one visit was enough to turn us away from trying it again.

Was OK, standard pub food. Apparently 'homemade'. Was our first time in town. Just went the once. I personally wouldn't recommended it.

Called tonight for a meal. Chef said unfortunately there wasn't any burgers as his supplier had let him down. A quick glance at the menu i opted for the meat platter. It was stunning. Quality food at a reasonable price.