The Lion Hotel and Bistro Berriew in Powys

This was a very quirky delightful hotel. The landlord and his grandson couldn’t have been more helpful and pleasant. Would certainly recommend

Booked for 4 people. Rang to ask for menu’s to be emailed. They weren’t. Rang again and got them. Service was friendly enough. I thought the Christmas turkey lunch was bland and the potatoes tasted like smash (for those of you that can remember that) Didn’t offer cranberry sauce, I had to go to ask in the kitchen. Dessert was ok but the baileys and mint cheesecake tasted of mint but no baileys. Coffee was lukewarm and cold mince pies. Very disappointed overall. I think this is the worst meal we have had at the Lion in all the times we have been for lunch/dinner.

My sister booked a birthday party Saturday 10th December for 7 people. We had a lovely welcome and were shown to our table and offered drinks. We had a lovely 3 course meal, beautifully prepared and served with attention to detail with great customer service, attentive and easy going. The food was amazing, the Sea Bass main course presented on a bed of deliciously creamy mashed potato with 2 lovely roasted potatoes and superb range of seasonal vegetables, just enough, not too much! My dessert was the chocolate mousse with fruit pearls, just perfect! Amazing value!! £25ish for a 3 course Christmas meal, (not sure of the exact price as I didn't pay the bill for the food) It ticks a box for me too that it has a Food Hygiene Rating of 5 stars (2/03/20), my business being all about food hygiene! The decor is arty, different, and unconventional, and it works :D

Our group of six buddies decided to treat ourselves to a night away at this delightful hotel and bistro. Four of us had been previously but it was a new experience for my partner and me. We were not disappointed. This wonderful, quirky historical building has been beautifully decorated in the most colourful, imaginative and artistically skilled fashion, it was a joy to be involved. Our meal from the festive menu was superb and the service faultless. Right down to the brilliant evening entertainment from local musicians, we couldn't have been made more welcome or wished for a lovelier time. We also had a gorgeous complimentary breakfast in the morning. We were made to feel very special and will definitely be staying again. I would most certainly recommend this wonderful place to anyone for a visit, not to me missed!

We were holidaying in our caravan and called into The Lion for a late afternoon drink. The atmosphere was so friendly, staff lovely and accommodating that we booked in for dinner on the Saturday night. The dinner was very good, promptly served and a decent price. Will definitely visit again next time we are in the area.

Absolutely fab Great value Great service Beautiful surroundings. We will be returning to this venue with friends and family Well Done Thank you

Awful what a change of management can make, was always made to feel very welcome visit at least 4 times a year and it was our special place but that has all gone with rude staff not helpful at all, food has gone downhill, and when you are stood outside and hear the staff laughing about how much they are going to rip of a booking thats coming in its no joke,

We (my husband, son and myself) often visit the lovely village of Berriew. We have a static caravan near Welshpool. We were spending the week at the caravan to close it down for the end of season. We have dined in the tea shop but have never been in the Lion Hotel. We planned to eat at the tea shop but there were no tables available so on the off chance we called in to the Lion. We were warmly welcomed by the Assistant Manager. We asked for the lunch menu and were shown into the amazing dining room. We chose baked potato with beans and the other with cheese. My husband chose the welsh rarebit. Our drinks were brought promptly to our table and the food followed soon after. The food was excellent and beautifully presented. The chef came out to ask us if the food was okay. When my husband said the Welsh rarebit was the best he had ever tasted she said it was the first time she had cooked it. We would not hesitate to recommed the Lion to anyone looking for somewhere that bit special to eat. The Assistant Manager told us about the Monday Club where 2 courses are available for £10. We will certainly take advantage of this offer if it is still available in March 2023 when we return.

Last minute booking due to visiting family. Warm welcome by bar staff. Sunday roast was amazing - belly pork was melt in the mouth and everything was cooked to perfection with plenty of it!

We have just returned after our first stay at The Lion Hotel, Berriew, for a family wedding, and we will definitely be returning. Our dinner on Friday evening was outstanding. Our Breakfasts were excellent - with varied choices and the staff were exceptionally helpful and pleasant, with Charlie, in particular, going over and above what was expected, to accommodate our every need. Thank you, to you all.

We stayed a week at the Lion - certainly one we won’t forget! The decor is distinctive. The hotel managers and their staff were helpful in the extreme and remarkably friendly and good-humoured, despite staff shortages (a common problem in the hospitality industry at present) and the food was excellent. A great place to stay in a lovely village.

After our car broke down mid journey to our holiday, we found ourselves stranded in Welshpool on a Sunday evening until a garage could help us. We decided to book somewhere to just get us and our 3 year old down for the night while we made a plan. The Lion Hotel was SO welcoming and friendly, our room specified an extra bed for the little one and it surpassed all expectations of a pull out cot bed. Instead we were given a beautiful double room with an adjoining simple single room with its own ensuite! Ideal for us so she could sleep and not be disturbed by our frantic phone calls to towing companies. Breakfast in the morning was delicious with a fabulous selection of cooked items as well as fruits, yoghurts and cereals. We loved finding all the different art works, the decor is so fun and tactile. What could have been an incredibly stressful and disappointing night ended up being a wonderful experience and our daughter loved our mini holiday. Thank you for rescuing our weekend!

After a glorious trip to the Andrew Logan museum we were very excited to visit the Lion for a quick drink before heading home. Unfortunately we were greeted by unhelpful and cold staff who had no interest in welcoming us or even attempting to serve us. Whilst drop ins on a bank holiday are tenuous (and often impossible to satisfy) it was the treatment by the staff that really shocked us and left an unpleasant taste in all our mouths.

Customer service was exceptional.....so friendly and professional. And some little touches that just made our visit a little bit more special... The food was superb...."lick the plate" gorgeous! And great to see Quorn making it onto the menu as a star meal (I loved it). Decor is different but in a good way and again helps to create a special evening out.

when is a Welsh rarebit not a a Welsh rarebit? Simple when the lunchtime chef at this restaurant gets his / her hands on it. Whatever it is I was served in its stead was probably not Welsh rarebit. I say possibly as the slime I had served on toasted muffin was spread so thin I couldn’t really identify it. The dish was so dry I had to get an extra drink to wash it down. For the record I am a classically trained chef and have lived and worked both in South and North Wales so no what I am talking about. I had wanted to try Andy Logan’s Uber chic pub since it opened and to be honest I was totally disappointed in the experience. Even the “ Uber chic” paint job is tacky and dated now showing patches and scratches everywhere. Overall disappointing

Whilst the interior colour scheme is shall we say interesting , the food and especially the service was superb. Portions were on the posh side but take nothing away from the food spot on, the beef was so tender , cauliflower cheese so cheesy and the gravy lush. My only gripe would be you are completely surrounded by lambs but none were on the menu.

Oh wow! We were so looking forward to being able to return to The Lion and we weren’t disappointed, but then we never have been! They are a great team focused on the customer, they’ve got the social distancing off to perfection but you don’t feel that’s happening and it’s such a relaxing attentive experience in great surroundings. The food is all cooked to perfection, bursting with flavour, seasoned perfectly and artistically presented!! A totally enjoyable destination to visit and if your coming any distance or just fancy a break close by they have room as well! A place to visit? Totally

We nipped to Berriew after going to Montgomery and the castle and Bunners of course!Then we called at The Lion at Berriew with our Springer, Fynn - his first foray to a pub!Lovely warm welcome from Lee and Sam and a great pint of Monty’s.Lovely pub and lovely village.We got home and booked to stay there later in the year! Thank you.

Best Sunday lunch we'd had in a long time. Thank you to Leigh and the team for the wonderful hospitality

Wow, amazingly relaxing and fantastic service. The food was wonderful and bursting with flavour. Adapted so well to the current times and despite the masks the staff were wearing we were able to forget the situation and totally enjoy the food! Certainly a place to eat. Amazing food cooked to perfection. Thankyou.

5 Star stay and service ! I booked a night away for my partners 40th birthday as a little treat ! Well where do I start ! The hotel & room was so quirky, Absolutely spotless and the service from Sam & Marc was spot on. The 3 course evening meal was amazing and after a very comfortable nights sleep we tucked in to a full locally sourced english breakfast, We can’t wait to return ! Thanks for making our stay perfect

A warm welcome from Lee adhering to the covid rules. Followed by wonderful food and service. The food was piping hot and all homemade.

Just had my second stay at the Lion, a real gem of a hotel & bistro in central Wales. If you’re keen on art, it’s not just a place to sleep and eat, but a destination in itself. Each of the rooms embodies a theme brought to life by Andrew Logan’s artistic vision: ‘fire’, ‘sun’, ‘sky’, and the like. This time I had ‘regal’, a spacious red room featuring a 4 poster bed topped by a huge mirrored crown artwork. The room had a glossy lacquer-like bathroom in royal purple, with a roomy rainforest-type shower. The Lion isn’t just about the art (you can get a full whack of Andrew’s creativity around the corner in his newly refurbished museum). Those objets d’art may glimmer and gleam from most every wall and corner, but it’s also a very comfortable and well-kitted out hotel. The bistro’s fare is of a very high standard (had a succulent lamb shank & mash, and a friend raved about the fish & chips) and service is excellent in both the restaurant and the bar, which have both been updated to help socially distance different dining parties. Very highly recommended!

If you have visited the Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture your next stop has to be the refurbished Lion Hotel, not only to continue the discovery of Andrew Logan’s colourful world, but to also to eat yummy food. And likewise it you went to the Lion Hotel and want to see more the museum is round the corner.The Lion has a really good menu with pub classics and extra surprises - all beautifully cooked and presented. My only criticism would be I couldn’t finish the starter of whitebait - delicious but huge and I wanted to leave room for the rest. The other dishes were all really good: pate with pear chutney, chicken with tarragon and the puddings: coffee crème brulee and summer pudding, yum.Service was excellent they were all very charming and efficient. Thank you all for 2 lovely dinners.

The refurbished Lion is a Triumph. A Boutique Hotel, with great prices, dazzling rooms and delicious food. The Andrew Logan Decor makes it the most beautiful gastro-pub in Wales, with a small but perfectly formed menu, delicious great value Sunday Lunches and a fabulous selection of wines, all with a great welcome from friendly staff.

The food is fantastic! Had a gorgeous bruschetta to start and lamb shoulder for main. I've never had lamb cooked so lovely before, definitely worth the money. Even though we were stuffed the deserts looked too good to not try- and they were amazing. The staff were all very friendly and polite. I couldn't believe the service, we weren't waiting for food at all despite it was very busy. I would definitely recommend the Lion, the best meal I've had locally for a very long time!! Thank you!

I would definitely recommend the Sunday lunch here at the lion hotel the food was excellent. My beef was the leanest and most tender I’ve ever had, the cauliflower cheese was excellent as was the service . A total amazing place , and the staff were so friendly , nothing was too much trouble for them . Will definitely be returning xx

Lovely Sunday lunch - great beer, lovely beef and some delicious vegetarian alternatives. The staff were really great too.

Where to start, what a lovely afternoon from start to finish, from the warm welcome, social distancing without being pedantic yet leaving you feel safe. Host Lee was an absolute joy as were his team, warm, welcoming,friendly and professional, so sadly lacking in many establishments.The food, yet again amazing, Sunday lunch and the first time meeting family for many months, we all had various starters, mains and desserts and there wasn't a single thing we ccouldnt rave about, absolutely delicious, cheers to the chefs, seriously well done, the flavours are still with me and can't wait to visit again.Thank you for making it such a memorable day and lovely to see you doing so well in such difficult timesJackie

What can I say i went to the Lion Hotel for my 50th Birthday.What a fantastic night it was a surprise birthday party. Lee was fantastic and the rest of the staff very attentive ,the food was amazing we had a sit down 3 course meal which was soo deliciuos we have eaten there a few times and the food is always amazing.We also stayed over night as family came from away and stayed the accommodation is lovely comfy beds and lovely furnishing. Can't wait for it to reopen. All the staff at the Lion thank you your fantastic.

Over the last couple of years the Lion has become a real jewel at the centre of the village. The menu, which changes with the seasons, is excellent and Lee and his staff always give a warm welcome. Outside it’s a very traditional-looking black and white pub with a beautiful cottage-style garden. The surprise comes when you cross the threshold into the bar, bistro and restaurant which have been transformed with bold colour and the art of local sculptor Andrew Logan into a quirky and stylish setting, full of interesting things to look at. There is often artwork on display for purchase and lots of live music events which pack the pub. If you’re in the area it’s well worth a visit. We locals love it!

Amazing place quirky rooms styled by local artist and architect. food was good,drinks price very reasonable,and breakfast was lovely.Nothing too much for the staff,bar staff we’ll mannered and polite.Could not fault anything,will definitely stop againI personally take my hat off to the owners you have a good niche establishment and it’s pried right.well done guys!Thanks for your hospitality.

Checking out Sunday Lunch, as visitors coming soon. Not been there for some time. Different owners now... Well impressed with the interior... Excellent choice. .Beautiful, and unusual decor... So much attention to detail. A little gem.. Excellent service..and food presentation. Could not have wished for better. Lovely selection of vegetables, all beautifully presented on side plates, including small gravy boat for your beef..if needed. Amazing table decorations...all slightly different. ( want one.)..Recently had a meal where the vegetables were all dumped in a disgusting heap on my plate. Yuk.. I had a small problem with roast potatoes, which was sorted, and exchanged for baby new potatoes in minutes. Excellent service,,with a smile. Met the proprietor as we were leaving..Lovely man...Lee. so pleasant and appreciated our comments... Our visitors are in for a treat. Definitely the right choice...!

excellent, could not find one single thing to fault. immaculately clean and tidy, lovely room, fantastic shower, evening meal and breakfast were delicious and the staff and locals in the pub were all friendly and helpful. loved it and will be going back soon....

We had been recommended the Lion Hotel and Bistro by a friend who had visited several times, so we booked afternoon tea for five of us to treat some friends. We were greeted warmly, seated in a lovely, vibrantly decorated room and served with a declicious afternoon tea. The staff are friendly, helpful and professional, and nicely attentive but not intrusive The afternoon tea comprised of sandwiches, scone with clotted cream and jam, mini apple crumble, and a perfectly cooked chocolate brownie. The portion sizes were spot on, and the tea/coffee topped up regularly. We will definitely return for lunch and dinner. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area visiting Welshpool or Newtown, of even just passing through on the way to the coast.

We stayed at this recently renovated amazing hotel and restaurant. On the outside it's a classic old black and white hotel/pub however the inside is an extraordinary combination of old and amazing art from Andrew Logan. Has to be seen to be believed. Food and service excellent. A real place to remember. Have a look at the rooms on their website, you will never have seen anything like it !!

This is a special place to stay, and I suspect one Sunday supplement review away from being impossible to be able to book in - so BOOK NOW! The Lion is a lovely old pub and the rooms are not only hugely comfortable but also unique having been designed and fitted out by Andrew Logan. When you see a glass mosaic number on your door and find a throne in your room you know it's worth the effort getting here. I say worth the effort because this was a weekend of massive floods with the Welshpool to Newtown road blocked and everyone having to rearrange their accommodation and travel plans. The food in the restaurant is excellent and the restaurant itself is worth the visit on it's own. Really glad to see that their is still a bar which was full of both residents and locals with live music. The service was excellent too.

Great atmosphere , excellent food and the decor is something else! Been several times before and booked for a celebration lunch last week - wasn't disapppointed.... great friendly service - would recommend highly.

We knew we were staying somewhere special as soon as we walked in... Our room, as are no doubt all the rooms, was luxurious and opulent with a high-tech sparkling bathroom. We loved Andrew’s fantastic art in the bedroom which mirrored the amazing artwork throughout this special hotel. Michael’s attention to detail is evident in all aspects of the design of The Lion, from the fabulous gin glasses at the bar to the elegant tableware in the glorious restaurant. Michael and Andrew have succeeded in creating a truly magical modern escape whilst retaining all the original character and charm of this 400 year old coaching inn and pub. Highly highly recommended.

My husband took me to the Lion for a surprise meal to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary. It was the best surprise! He did well! The staff were so attentive - Lee could not do enough to make our experience the best it could be! Our waiter had only been working there for a couple of weeks and he was just great.

Fantastic atmosphere, food very high standard, highly recommend the gin!! look forward to next visit!!

I visited the Lion with friends for a special occasion. I had a lovely evening and the staff were all very warm and welcoming. The menu had plenty of options for my vegetarian needs and the selection of gins were outstanding.

just about to give my order then bloke disappeared as ice cream delivery arrived.

What a find! Stayed 2 nights meeting up with friends in this little gem. We had the Regal room which certainly lived up to its name. Dinner was delicious particularly the soup and whitebait to start and the chicken breast and bream to follow. Special mention should go to the cheesecake! The village is delightful and has a great little shop selling newspapers etc. There's also a butcher's and delightful little teashop/deli. serving the best homemade carrot cake. We will most certainly return.

Just completed a fab mini-break” At the lovely Lion Hotel All wonderful - room,food,atmosphere Can’t recommend highly enough Special shout out for Becky’s breakfasts, lee’s charm & welsh lamb falling off the bone

Spent a lovely evening here celebrating a family birthday. The service given by all members of staff was pleasant and efficient. The food was excellent. Our party of five all had something different and certainly had no complaints! All three courses very well presented and exceptionally tasty. Comfortable and nicely decorated restaurant and bar. Very interesting colour scheme and art work. All put together made for a wonderful dining experience. Will certainly be returning and will strongly recommend to others

I had friends visiting me in this area and we decided to stop here for a drink with a view to possibly having lunch here as well. First impressions count and we found "The Lion" to be clean and welcoming. When we were told that the bar menu choices could be eaten in the restaurant because there was space we were delighted. We were all more than satisfied with our choices and the experience here helped to make a good day special.

Called in for lunch on the way through Berriew.

I am going to keep this review short sweet and to the point. The atmosphere, hosts as in all staff, service and food was simply exceptional. This is one of if not the best meal my partner and myself have enjoyed in 2019 and is a must stop if you are local in Wales. Sadly we live to far to enjoy all the above frequently. 10/10

My wife and I ate at the restaurant after receiving a recommendation. Food was tremendous and portion sizes were perfect. The staff were very professional welcoming us the the restaurant and were attentive throughout the evening. Food, wine and beer were all great quality.

We were recommended the Lion by a number of people, and they weren't wrong. The menu has a good selection of tasty, modern dishes. The staff are organised, polite and fun. A good range of drinks at the bar. And the decor is incredible. Will be continuing to come here and passing on the recommendation.

We stopped for lunch and were impressed by the lunch time menu in such a different and sparkling Welsh Inn. The service was very good too. We'll certainly return before long.

We stayed for one night in this palace of incongruity in the beautiful Welsh countryside and had an amazing experience. We had visited the Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture in the afternoon and were very pleased to find that The Lion continued our experience of the wonderful world of Andrew Logan. Our Regal room was the ultimate in glitzy decadence, complete with throne, complemented by a state of the art shower room. We ate a wonderful dinner of Welsh Lamb in an intimate dining room with a brave and impactful colour scheme adorned with Andrew’s impressive mirrored works of art. Breakfast was excellent. Every member of staff that we met was extremely friendly and helpful and very happy to speak with you about the artwork and design features. All of this in a beautiful Welsh countryside setting with lots to see and do nearby. Highly recommended.

Had a fantastic meal and night at restaurant and pub . The food was freshly prepared. We had duck and lamb and we both enjoyed our food . Staff were friendly and good selection of local beers.

We had been visiting the fabulous Sculpture Museum and made a decision to have a Sunday lunch.

We hadn’t been to the Lion for a couple of years and decided to pop in for a drink and maybe some food one Sunday lunchtime when we were en route to Rhayader (and then Tenby) in a pair of very old Land Rovers.

This was. oursecond visit here. The first time was a lunchtime sandwich when we found out that the L9on had rooms which were being renovated and one would be available for guests with dogs. We were so taken by how lovely the village itself is we decided to book a 3 night stay.I must say we were not disappointed..The room was lovely. with a huge walk in shower which I loved. The bed was extremely comfortable and very interestingly decorated. All the guest rooms are decorated to an individual theme and colour scheme and the bar area and dining area were decorated to the same high and unique standard. Obviously a lot of thought has gone into the decor. We had a fantastic stay and will definitely go again. A special thank you should go to both Beckys, Mark and Lee for making us feel so welcome, It was also nice to chat with Michael, one of the owners.

Great restaurant and decor of glass sculptures. Ambience and food second to none, as was the hospitality from all the staff. Off the beaten track but well worth the detour.

Don't judge this pub/hotel from the outside. It looks small but once in it is huge.

We had a fabulous meal here, there was 9 of us but this did not phase the friendly and efficient staff. The surroundings are colourful and quirky and added to what was an excellent evening- hopefully will be going back shortly.

Definitely book to avoid disappointment. A colourful pub in a beautiful village. Interior and decor inside a must see. The menu and drinks has a good selection and service first class. The duck was beautifully cooked and also the steak. All vegetables fresh and a good wine list to choose from.

While staying with good friends in Montgomery, they took us to The Lion. Wow! This, is not your ordinary 'Olde World Inn'. This, is The Lion 'experience. We ordered in the bar, a bar meal. The charming lady attending to us said it would be served in the dining room, taking us to our stylish table when ready. What a treat! Beautifully presented, delicious, fresh food. (The full menu makes another visit necessary.) But, it is the fabulous decor - the use of strong, bold colour, themed meticulously through table settings; original paintings and arresting mirrored wall hangings, ready to reveal more detail on future visits - which engage, uplift and enchant. We voiced our delight to Lee and were rewarded with a viewing of the electrifying, refurbished rooms, with 'state of the art' en suits. To be included in such a creative piece of art is a privilege. The food, Lee, the staff, the ambiance, all make for a truly memorable occasion. Thank you Lee.

A first visit to this bistro and a very acceptable one too.

We booked the lion for 6 of us last Friday night. It’s the first time most of us had eaten there in the evening. General Manager Lee and his fantastic team did not disappoint. We enjoyed pre dinner drinks in the lounge bar, and then a three course dinner. The table was set for between the bar and red room where it is spacious, yet you can enjoy the atmosphere from the bar. The seasonal menu selection was outstanding, and all of us were thrilled with choices. The staff could not do enough for us, we were seated in a timely manner at the table and looked after throughout. We even managed a few cocktails and a sing along before heading home. Can’t wait to book again!

Amazing from the time we came through the door, everything and everyone was perfect great food and great service will be back

The Lion in Berriew has had a fantastic revamp. Decor is stunning - although bright - but it works. The food and service are both excellent. Thoroughly recommend a visit.

Five best friends meeting up for a lovely meal and a catch up.

Had occasion to visit for dinner there were 4 of us we had steak and lamb shoulder each without exception thoroughly enjoyed the meal and the service provided. We have no hesitation recommending the Lion

We went here on Sunday for my husbands birthday and had a great time. We were a large party of 9 and all of our food was beautiful. Lee and his team were excellent even allowing my little boy to take some valentine balloons home with him. I would definitely recommend this restaurant and we will definitely be returning. Thanks again.

We visited with children and although there wasn't a specific menu for them we were able to adapt the meals available and it was no trouble. Interesting décor. Lovely old section pre meal area. Pleasant staff who were attentive and nice touches.

A mid week meal with four friends was an absolutely amazing setting in The Lion Berriew. The food was absolutely amazing with starters a main course followed by a selection of cheeses and each one was fabulous. The girls serving were so warm and welcoming and were chatting quite a bit they did not make us feel that we needed to leave as soon as we'd eaten. Highly recommended and a big thank you to the chef for creating super dishes. Can't wait to book again. Thankyou

Excellent evening from the moment we stepped through the door.The decor daring and lively.The menu limited but ...wow each mouthful a treat of texture and flavours- ratatouille with herb crumble green beans and pollenta chips.The others had steak chips and mouth watering garlic butter .The whole thing including the cutlery was excellent.Definitely will return.Lee your team and the service provided were brilliant...Well done to you all

Had pre Christmas lunch here, the decor is lovely. Called for Sunday lunch a couple of weeks later. Lovely food, good service would definitely go there again and again.

Belated Christmas three course Christmas Lunch for 20+ people, the Turkey meal was presented superbly, piping hot and plentiful, served by excellent and attentive staff in a delightful country pub. A must for going back to try their other fayre. Super first visit.

What a fantastic evening at The Lion on Friday night, food was so tasty, who would of thought sprout puree would be a winner! It certainly was accompanied by the generous helping of Turkey cooked to perfection and the tastiest parsnips. The service was excellent by the lovely staff, so welcoming and attentive and the atmosphere just buzzing. We will be back all 24 of us! Thank you for a lovely evening and a great start to the New Year.

Visited The Lion on Friday evening as part of a large group. Thoroughly enjoyed my meal with the food and service being first class. Lovely ambience in the Lion and I will definitely be visiting again very soon.

Following the refurbishment by the new owners combined with positive comments from others who have visited, we decided to have a meal to see for ourselves. The building and decor are stunning, but unfortunately the meal did not have the same level of quality. Both our starters and one of the main courses were pleasant, but the lamb was very poor. The roast potatoes were soft, the ‘jus’ was more like a ladle of gravy, while the lamb included a very large lump of soft fat which was very unpleasant. We followed with Christmas pudding and brandy/rum sauce which again was a let down. Instead of being rich and full of flavour, both were very bland while the sauce was more like a thin milky liquid with no richness or depth.

We had a lovely meal at The Lion Hotel tonight... could not have asked for better service throughout the evening from such friendly and attentive staff! In addition, the food was brilliant and there was a great wine list to pick from!

We knew The Lion had recently been done up and was under new management so wanted to try it out for ourselves, especially as we love reasonably locally and have heard several good stories about it.

Had a great staff party here with a buffet and entertainment. There was loads of food, plenty to keep everyone happy all night. Good selection of sandwiches and hot foods, all well presented and tasty. Staff were all very friendly and everywhere was very clean and tidy.

Fantastic evening, friendly, attentive staff providing excellent service. Wonderful food, well presented, hot, fresh and full of flavour. Lovely atmosphere, we all enjoyed the saxophonist. Will definitely be back again with .family. Thank you

What an amazing evening we had. Food, service and atmosphere was brilliant. We were made to feel really welcome and nothing was too much trouble. Lovely time had by all. All credit to Lee and his team. Thank you.

We met friends here today for Sunday lunch. The style and decoration is fabulous, perhaps a little quirky, big bold colours and wonderful glass mirrors, but it all works! Lee and his staff are extremely friendly, and there are few places locally where dogs are given such a warm welcome. The service and food was excellent. We will definitely be returning, and recommending to all our friends.

This place has gone through some bad times over the last few years. Now in private ownership the transformation is outstanding both in terms of decor in and out, with great food and lovely staff. I am a regular visitor now and recommend you visit.

We booked the lion for a group of 15 of us. Lee and his team were extremely accommodating. We had a private room to ourselves which suited the children. The roast dinner was outstanding, great wine and a good selection of gins available. The decor and blend of old and new works very well! A great venue for any occasion. Your guaranteed a warm welcome and for that we will return time after time.

A lovely place in a lovely village. Food was imaginative and tasty, with a good choice for vegetarians too. Service great.

Our Sunday lunch was a Birthday present for my husband"it was truly Beautiful, very tasty,hot and plates were hot very much enjoyed by us both.

Fantastic place, comfortable, friendly staff, delicious good, what more do you want 😊 Will definitely be going back

Visited on a Thursday evening it was lovely to see the refurbished place full. It’s warm and welcoming and the service is really professional.

We had visited The Lion on two previous occasions,before it was taken over, and restored to a condition it had deserved for a number of years.We booked a 3 night stay in September, and on entering this old half timbered building we were amazed at the many changes made to the place.The manager Lee met us in the bar, and carried our luggage up to our room. Lee was always there when we needed help, very friendly etc as are all the staff. Meals were top class, delicious,and very fairly priced. It was a totally all round "brilliant" experience, which we hope to repeat soon.

To date I have only had a drink at the Lion, but the times I have gone there, I have been so impressed. Lee (General Manager) has put his heart and soul into making this newly renovated pub a success. He and his staff are the perfect hosts who go above and beyond to make your visit a memorable one.

Very enjoyable lunch with delicious food and great service Looking forward to returning - a lovely addition to the village.

Lee and staff were excellent . Warm and welcoming . Nothing was too much trouble . Loved the food . Reasonably priced . Highly recommended .

Lovely meal in the red room which gives a nice warming atmosphere, perfect for the evening. Food was lovely and presentation excellant, really good choice of wines and beers, customer service excellant, thank you Mark! Well done Lee you have a great team, all your hard work has been worth it!

Despite being a large, family group (who were a little noisy at times,) celebrating my husband's birthday last night, the staff were extremely professional, kind and helpful. Full marks to Lee! The food was tasty and very reasonably priced. The hotel has been refurbished and looks very tasteful! Can't wait to come back and try out the Sunday lunch.

Delicious Sunday lunch. Good choice, plenty of food & really good service. Looking forward to returning to try the evening menu which I’ve also heard is really good.

What a transformation after being taken over by the new owners Andrew and Michael. The restaurant is cosy, in very bright blue, with some of Andrew's art work on the wall .Another room is painted a very warm red, and the bar is a delicate pink, all so different in a 400 year old , beamed building. Lee,the manager and all the staff ,chefs, waiting on staff, bar staff and housekeeping are doing a fantastic job in this newly opened restaurant/bar. Our latest visit, last night along with others in the last few weeks, was superb. 6 of us Had a mixture of food including starters of, chicken pâté, whitebait, cray fish and goats cheese..... all beautiful. This was followed by, steaks, lamb chops, chicken, tuna and cod, all large portions. It was all served quickly, with care and attention to every detail. The wine was really good as well. I don't know how, but we even managed deserts; knickerbocker glory, cheese board and summer pudding...and coffee and brandy and port. We will definitely be back again soon, Should maybe just have the delicious watercress soup and a lettuce leaf! Thank you to Lee and all the staff.

Dropped n to the Lion Hotel in Berriew and was extremely impressed with the refurbishment and excellent welcome from the new manager Ian who looked after us extremely well. Did not have time to dine at the Lion but the menu looks great and we will definitely give it a visit in the near future

The most delicious lunch - we booked as a family of 7 and sat in the electric blue fabulous restaurant with two incredible pieces of artwork by the revered artist Andrew Logan adorning the walls. A more brightly coloured restaurant (or interior for that matter) you will not find easily. It is a talking point in its own right and a sight to behold, we loved it!

The Lion has just reopened after a fabulous and innovative renovation by the new owners, creating a really exceptional restaurant and bar. We’ve eaten here twice in a week as the food was so good. Top quality ingredients are cooked and presented to a very high standard and served by friendly and professional staff who really know their job. That they have managed to create such a polished product within days of opening is a testament to Lee, the manager. It’s great to see the Lion brought back to life again in such a creative way.