The Llanerch Inn Bar & Restaurant in Powys

Shocking. A surly individual behind the bar grunted at us on arrival. We asked about food and we were told about the limited menu because of a gas issue. This consisted of sandwich type food only, and not served until 5.00pm, despite the website saying it was open all day. Whilst I understand that there was a gas supply problem, in truth even if there hadn't been, it was not the sort of place I would actually eat in!!! The whole place looked tired, dirty and run down. The car park had rubbish all over the place. It's all clearly seen better days. We found a local fish and chip shop instead which was good.

Called in for an evening meal whilst in the area. Very welcoming We were welcomed to take our dog into the bar area. The food was lovely served hot and was very tasty. Definitely would recommend

Although this pub is a little rough around the edges the welcome was warm and friendly, the food was good old fashioned pub grub. I had the burger which was delicious and only £12 and hubby had sausage and chips in a basket for just £6.50, both good portions and came in a timely manner. Great value for money and ideal for lunchtime meal.

Popped in for lunch after a morning out with the children, and are really pleased to have found this gem. The staff are really friendly and welcoming. Food was freshly cooked, reasonably priced and generous portions. Would definitely come back again when visiting the area.

Via ons hotel kwamen we hier terecht om wat te eten. De pub binnen is niet echt gezellig maar het weer was zodanig dat we buiten in de tuin zijn gaan zitten. Het eten was prima tegen een schappelijke prijs.

We stayed here for dinner, bed and breakfast for two nights. The hotel is a charming 16th Century coaching Inn. Comfortable accommodation, great food, friendly staff and a well stocked bar. Very good value for money. The hotel is opposite the railway station on the edge of town within walking distance of the main points of interest. We would definitely stay there again.

I wanted to be thorough here, as this place truly deserves it. Hence the long, and honest, review. I've visited for food many times. The (rural) round-trip is 24 miles. Many times I'm "just passing anyway" but more often of late, I make the trip specifically. The "all day" (a BIG bonus) menu has a good selection of competitively priced dishes. It's down-to-earth decent pub-grub - in my book, a GREAT thing! It's fairly cheap, yet of good quality, well cooked, and the portions are VERY generous. I'm about to be REALLY picky. The menu lacks a couple of pub-grub essentials. There's no "fish 'n' chips" (sometimes available on the specials board) or "pie of the day" but the standard menu is MORE than varied enough to placate those niggles. The breaded chicken burgers (proper chicken breast) are particularly good, and worth every penny! Sunday is the only day they suspend their all-day menu. They offer a full Sunday roast roast from 12 til 2 & resume the "normal" menu from 5pm onwards. I had Sunday lunch there for the first time this weekend, and left seriously impressed - and full! A choice of roast beef or lamb (or both) with pretty much EVERYTHING you could wish for. On the plate was the meat, a good Yorkie pudding, roast spuds, green cabbage, stewed red cabbage, mashed swede, cauliflower cheese, and gravy. The staff immediately returned to serve up a jug of extra gravy and a side-bowl filled with boiled spuds, carrots, green beans, broccoli, mange-tout, and peas. Plus nice big pots of horseradish & mint sauce. If I was to be an absolute "Karen" then my only niggle would be the lack of a roast sausage. Saying that, my friend & I absolutely loved it, and (even despite being quite hungry) struggled to eat it all. The lack of a roast sausage is, frankly, irrelevant!! :-) And all of this for the princely sum of eleven quid!! The pudding menu is rather tempting, but with the portion size of EVERY meal I've ever eaten here, there's simply never been any room for one. The staff are helpful, friendly, and (once they know you) up for a laugh. We love the rapport we've built with the people who work here. A big big shout out here to Ricky. :-) The other HUGE plus is that the Llanerch is extremely dog friendly. They even stock a range of of dog-friendly meals for your furbaby. And to top it all off, they have three (well kept) Real Ales on pull. The Welsh Rhymney Ale is a particularly good pint

From the first step into the establishment we were met with a warm welcome The rooms were great the staff superb the food available and drinks all excellent been twice to this town and had a blast both times

Really enjoyed my stay here, breakfast was good and for convenience ate here most evenings. Pub is friendly, very popular and the food is really good quality, homemade and most importantly delicious. Good variety of price points also. I do recommend.

We loved our stay here. First things first, the Inn is old and therefore you do need to be prepared for uneven floors, slightly steep stairs, and water that takes a little while to heat up. That said we really liked our room, which was clean and comfy, and although the decor is a little dated (our bathroom suite definitely had a 60s feel) for us it just added to its charm. The location is great, with the town centre and attractions like The Lake and Rock Park - as well as the excellent National Cycle Museum - a short walk away across the railway footbridge. It's nice and quiet too, and has a lovely grassy area outside with benches to enjoy a drink in the evenings. The food deserves a mention of its own. We all had the cooked breakfasts and as we were staying 4 nights they went to the trouble of getting me vegetarian sausages for the remaining 3 mornings, We also ate dinner here 3 times and all of us had something different each time, with every meal delicious. I couldn't get over having so many vegetarian options (none of which were the boring Macaroni Cheese or fake-meat burger). For the portion sizes the price was also excellent, same with the breakfasts. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here, and all the staff we encountered were really friendly and helpful. Providing you don't expect something shiny and modern, and enjoy historic buildings, you'll love it too.

Always have a great night here, or lunch or quick drink. The live bands are always brilliant & the bar staff are friendly too. Connor Served us and he was great.

Stopped here for lunch on the way to south Wales. Bit of a hidden gem. Dog friendly. Good food, cast ales & ciders. Had a very tasty hunters chicken & my partner enjoyed their sausage & mash.

This old, old building is absolutely gorgeous! It is quirky and fascinating and fully up to modern standards. Really love the kettle in the room that is new since our last stay 2 years ago (I was too late booking last year!). We have placed our advance booking for 2024 already - thank you Conor. The team running the place, especially Calum and Kayleigh (apologies if your names aren't quite right) were so accommodating; it was like staying with cousins! The food is straightforward, no nonsense stuff at good prices. Can't wait to come back again

Fantastic Sunday roast with everything and more than you would expect kids got a free Easter kit and fruit shoot always a pleasant pub to visit which is run exceptionally well

Brilliant food as always . They coped well with our group of 19 diners . Service prompt and friendly .

Friendly atmosphere, front of house staff were attentive and our food was delicious, we pre booked from the Christmas Menu and everything was cooked to perfection, we had the homemade ravioli to start, lamb as our main and I had homemade Black Forest Gateaux, my Son had homemade mousse. I have a hospitality/ catering background and often go out for meals and sometimes I see flaws but I have to say our evening was spot on so thanks for a lovely evening, you have an amazing team we will definitely be back.

The tables were squashed together and in these days of Covid-19 we felt uncomfortable being so close to others who we did not know, and consequently the noise levels were very high as everyone seemed to be shouting at each other. The food was standard “pub grub” with reasonable portions but took over seventy five minutes to arrive. In the summer, I should imagine it would be nice sitting in the garden.

We called in for an evening meal and a drink. The food is excellent and the portions are excellent too. The building looks so inviting as you look from the outside, but when you get inside, it’s a bit disappointing. This review is rated very good. The food swayed that. Had the interior and furniture not been so very old and clearly drab, the rating would have been excellent.

My husband and I had booked a table for lunch for 1pm as we had heard so many good things about the restaurant. Imagine our disappointment that when we arrived we felt incredibly unwelcome as the staff appeared to have no record of our booking as they had not asked for our name during the booking call, we were then told to go directly to the restaurant where we would be served. We sat waiting for 30 minutes and we’re not approached by any staff member even though they were frequently serving others. I would not recommend this place unless you were a frequent customer who is known to the staff.

Ate here with the grandchildren whilst their parents were away. Good kids menu, the burgers were a hit with them. My wife and I had steaks. They were cooked nicely but were a bit gristly. Good trimmings. We came back a couple of days later...

Typical pub menu but cooked brilliantly. I chose a rare steak, chips and trimmings. Malteser ice cream for pud. Wife had sausage and mash and lemon sponge - again really tasty. Friendly bar staff and friendly locals. If it had been up to me we...

I did not feel especially comfortable here. It felt like a local for the locals. Which is great for the locals who obviously need a watering hole. I am just going to look snobby or churlish, but I just felt out of place and as...

Walking distance from town centre opposite railway station. Good sized portions from a menu that serves everything with chips. Vegetarian options too. Very enjoyable.

Excellent pub and accommodation in a semi rural town. Great staff and good food. Would recommend to anyone travelling in this area

Spent 2 nights at this old & full of character old pub. Easy to find & well located for lots of places to visit, highly recommend Elan Lakes. The pub was very comfortable & clean with good amenities, great shower. Highlight though was the excellent...

We arrived here on a Friday afternoon (2.30pm) and were given menus, one of our party went out to let the dog have a wee (needed dog friendly restaurant) and when she arrived back in we promptly rushed to the bar to order. We are...

Superb food. Helpful, polite staff. Fabulous setting, stunning, teaditional pub, woodburner, historic photos on the walls. Highly recommended.

Alice for money. Very old building which could do with some updating in regards to decor that is more in keeping with the building. Very comfortable bed and good shower. Breakfast was delicious and the bar was well stocked and the staff were friendly. Great...

We recently booked an evening meal for 19 at this Inn. The management team could not be more helpful with providing us with menus in advance so that our large group with various dietary requirements could be catered for. They we more than happy with...

The staff could not have been more friendly and helpful when a group of 6 of us arrived, without a booking, and they were already busy with lots of other diners. The food was wholesome and hearty and the chips were gluten free - hurrah!...

We came to this pub as a family of 6 for dinner on the last night of our holiday after reading reviews on trip advisor. We booked a table a few hours before after the other pub we booked the day before called us to...

This lovely historic 16th Century Inn lovely for a drink and great pub food. This was a lunchtime visit and the owner was very friendly and welcoming. I ordered the 10 oz Rump Steak with Pepper Sauce with pots and veg. I ordered it medium...

I eat at a lot of burger restaurants and am very fussy when it comes to burgers, today I had one of the homemade burgers with bacon and couldn’t believe how amazing it was, full of flavour amazing! Great service as always by the staff....

My Partner and I stayed here for 3 nights, lovely room with a comfy bed, we ate here a few times and the food was very nice. We also enjoyed the large beer garden!! Would definitely recommend.

Had an evening meal in this lovely old inn. Great cosy atmosphere and cheery staff. Excellent craft beer on tap. The menu is pub grub, but the quality of the ingredients and skill in cooking made for a memorable meal. The flavour, texture and juiciness...

We had guest so we decided to go the Llanerch as previous experiences had been good but on the evening of the 1st June 2021 this changed! On arrival we took our place in the queue after waiting over 20 minutes and being totally ignored...

As a key worker we are keeping the country functioning, why then do we have to put up with crap service and a breakfast not even fit for a pig. The excuse is Covid19 but this is a mask to not reduce prices but provide...

Beautiful old building full of charm. Excellent food an very friendly staff. This is a perfect stop to visit some beautiful countryside. Excellent price for a no frills but worth every penny an more hotel. The reviews were right it’s relaxed atmosphere gallons of hot...

We stayed here for one night on our way through to North Wales. Great location, lovely old building, excellent social distancing. The room was just what we needed with nice little touches. Good value. It's a 16th century inn so yes there are creaky floorboards...

Went at 3.15 yesterday. Place was empty. No food served now until 5pm. Advertises food served 12pm til 9pm, but that is only when it suits them. They also stop serving food on Sundays after lunch, re=opens for food at 5pm. Huge disappointment.

Popped in Saturday night as heard good things and not disappointed. Covid secure and track and trace in place. All food cooked fresh, huge portion sizes (even with kids meals) and well presented. Good choice of beers on tap too. Food was so good we...

Just happened to stop for some food en route to Newtown on a Monday afternoon. Came across Llanerch Inn. Excellent social distancing layout inside. Lovey beer garden with loads of tables and parasols, filled with blossoming apple trees. Ordered some lunch, homemade beef lasagne, and...

Well organised social distancing. Good service from welcome, through ordering drinks and saying goodbye. Pleasant hour in the garden, enjoying a pint.

Lovely pup good food fish is great and burgers outstanding I even nicked some of the kids nuggets they were that good

16th century inn - stayed 1 night only. Room was admittedly just big enough for the bed and the bathroom door missed the basin by about 0.1mm, but it was spotlessly clean, comfortable and pleasant temperature. Supper was good quality and price pub grub. Breakfast...

Kicked out because drinking 1 pint each apparently isn’t enough for the owner because the pub “isn’t a social club” owner appeared intoxicated and the whole place stunk of cannabis. Disgusting.

This is a traditional pub with traditional rough edges, but the pub was warm and friendly. The food was excellent and the service very quick.

Had a meal for the first time when visiting Llandrindod in January, great freshly made food (not miked) and good value. The Thatchers Gold was pretty good too :)

Excellent food brilliant staff even entertainment on Saturday going back between Xmas and new year 10out of 10

Lovely Xmas menu which a group of us enjoyed on 7 December. The food was excellent and the service was good. Compliments to the Chef.

We had dinner on two consecutive evenings at this cosy inn. The staff were friendly and the food very tasty and well cooked. Good value for money too.There is a warm log burner that added to the ambience and the gin bar was very interesting. There is also a good selection of beer.Next time, we intend to try the bed and breakfast.

Visited this lovely Inn while staying elsewhere in Llandrindod. Superb food, friendly staff and very dog friendly. Would recommend unreservedly!

We were recommended here by a friend. Lovely quirky Inn with a car park and a nice outdoor seating area. Food was good, I had a beautiful lasagne and there was lots of choice on the menu. Drinks were fairly cheap. Staff were friendly. I'd definitely return!

We came here for lunch It is dog friendly so a welcome find. Staff and customers were very friendly.I opted for a prawn baguette my criticism would be that the baguette was warm and the prawns in Marie rose sauce did not go with warm bread.Very old place full of character

I ate here on a Wednesday night and it was surprisingly busy. There was plenty of choice on the menu and the price was very good. I had the chilli burger which was a bit dry but the service was good. Ok if you want some pub grub!!

This was our second overnight stay here, both times for family occasions.

Called in on a Friday evening. Nice old traditional pub with a good garden. Typical pub grub reasonable price. Would of been nice to have real chips rather than frozen. Friendly staff.

This was recommended to us but was a bit disappointing. Garden is pretty. We went through to sit on the balcony but found a woman jumping on the tables so went back to the garden where some obvious regulars were swearing at everyone who walked by. It’s a real shame as the pub was fine.

We visited as a group of 14 and we had a large table in a side room, the waitress was great with us a group of 14 noisy enduro riders, the food was excellent as was the beer, highly recommend a visit, and we will be back next year

I was here again whilst saying local the pub is a local country pub located next to the train station so convenient if you are waiting for the train also if you want a break fro shopping you can enjoy a drink in the pub

Best Sunday Lunch in a long time. This chef knows good food. Excellent all round.... Big portions of home made quality ingredients. The beef and homemade Yorkshire pud with proper gravy..... And a huge selection of well cooked veggies. What a treat. Thank You

We used this as an overnight stop to break the North South drive. Room was nice with comfy bed and new shower. Floor sloped in several directions revealing the historic nature of building. Breakfast great and promptly served. We ate in bar in the evening and food service was very slow. Hearty pub meals from a straightforward menu at reasonable prices. Very much a large locals pub including young people. So go elsewhere to eat if you are looking for bistro style ambience or fancy cuisine. Owners have invested in beds and bathrooms rather that interior designing the pub. Overall good value in an unpretentious old inn.

We onlycame because the reviews were good. The place looks good on the outside but inside it is 'tired'. When you are taking your family for dinner in a new place you want it to be good. First impressions were OMG what have I done.

Arrived late Sunday evening to find a most pleasant, relaxing atmosphere with locals sat round a lovely log fire. (Don't know why, on a warm spring evening, but it was great.) Was surprised to find excellent pulled pints of Rhymney Export, which I thought had gone extinct years ago. Room was warm, clean, quiet and cosy. Slept well. Breakfast was full English, even though we were in central Wales,and luckily, we both left off a few items as the food was so wholesome and well prepared that we were stuffed all day. Climbing the stairs was an adventure I reckon everyone should try, as the building is about 400 yrs old, we were told. Excellent kept garden, with a superb play area and welcoming covered outdoor seating at the rear. The games room looks brilliant. Stay again? Certainly, and looking forward.

I was here for a few beers whilst staying local the staff were friendly and polite and the pub was Dog friendly the pub itself is very clean and well presented also very close to the train station so very convenient for train travellers

Nice Old pub. Good for families. Good food. Suggest booking at the weekend. Nice garden for the summer

Good, well portioned food and solid selection of drinks. Little play area for the kids and lovely outside seating. Perfect after a ramble or time in the nearby lake.

When their sign says 'Good food, real ales and accomodation' I can vouch on the first two... And if they were anything to go by, you'd be sure of a great nights sleep too.

I'm gluten intollerant so had some choice on the main course, but only one choice for pudding. As I love sticky toffee pudding, this was not a problem. Food was great.

Stayed for one night and got a great price for our room. Barman was very friendly on arrival (John?), room was nice with a comfy bed. Food was excellent in the evening and breakfast was ok. Very lucky with the weather so were able to use the beer garden at the front of the hotel which was really nice. Would recommend and would stay again if in the area.

We had a one night stay as part of a two day trip to visit Elan Valley.

This is the first time I have ever written a review but feel compelled to as was such a bad experience. The food was inedible - literally. There was damp on the walls and the room was not clean- particularly the bathroom (please see photos). I normally love quaint country inns full of character but this was horrendous. The whole experience was dreadful and I would have checked out immediately if I had not arrived so late in the evening and known the area.

There is damp on walls by the rooms. It is dirty. There is nothing quaint about this inn and it is best avoided. The food was cold and appalling. Recommendation - avoid at all costs.

We had a great welcome on 2 occasions over the weekend the food we had was excellent both of us had fish and the seabass was cooked and presented above what we expected for pub grub.deffenetly not pub grub.

Loved it - stayed two nights, room a tale of two halves, bathroom bang up to date and brilliant. Bedroom lagging behind but the bed was really comfortable, none of the paint on the ceiling fell on me overnight, and had to chuckle at the floor made me think I’d overindulged every time I got out of bed in the night. Nice that the wardrobe and chest of drawers tilted different ways despite being next to each other.

My colleagues and I were en route to Wrexham from South Wales. We decided we would stop mid-way along the journey for what we hoped would be a deliciously satisfying pub meal. A cursory browse on TripAdvisor did indeed bode well. The reviews seemed favourable and one photo in particular of a lasagne was enough for us to decide that the Llanerch Inn was where we wanted to dine.

We went for a cob sales with friend we enjoyed our stay. Room was very specious and cosy, there was a farell in to keep us warm. Lovely bathroom with big comfy bath. We enjoyed great steak cooked as we like !

Great Pub, great food, great real fire, great service. Has a variety of beers and ciders including a number of Real Ales. I had a burger and that was fantastic. A great place to while away a lunchtime whilst visiting my home town. Has a lovely inviting real fire in the winter

We looked everywhere for a pub serving food on my birthday!! A lot of places don't seem to do food on a Monday!

Great atmosphere, nice beer, lovely food, good service and friendly staff beer garden available nice country pup easy to find

We were looking to eat here but initially could find no menus or specific dining area or any clean tables where one would consider eating. A pity as it was once probably a nice old pub left to go downhill of late it seems

Not being very hungry we decided to share a plate between us and when it came out from the kitchen there was plenty for two. Real ale was top quality too. No complaints!

Came into this pub on a Saturday evening to enquire if they would be serving food on Sunday evening. We were told they would be doing so until 8.30pm. Turned up on Sunday at 8pm only to be told the kitchen was closed.

It is an old building from the 16th Century where every now and then they have live music going on! It has a big terrace at the back with string lights on the ceiling which remembers a bite at "Strangers Things". There is also a pool table inside! Definitely a great pub to have a few drinks (Haven't tried the food).

Excellent so far . Can't fault anything. Just had brilliant (large) meal! Lovely little sports room with pool table, dart board , large tv and juke box! Hubbie and I are only ones in it at the moment listening to our favourites on the juke box! Looking forward to breakfast(included) in morning and coming back to stay tomorrow too after Royal Welsh Show. Highly recommended.

very tasty meal in a friendly pub.I had the lasagne , which was a massive piece and my husband the gammon steak -highly recommended.

This is the second time we have been here and one local is hostile an elderly lady who thought it was ok to preach to us regarding our children how rude was she spoilt the visit altogether and think the owners need to vet who they let in before they have no custom

This is a pub that does food. The Owner is a friendly gentleman and it feels very much like an old fashioned boozer for the locals. The food was served in generous proportions and was of a good pub quality.

Absolutely useless when a so called pub cannot cater for anyone when they have a couple of tables reserved. 70-90 minutes before kitchen closes is more than enough time for a competent chef to be able to do his/her job properly.

Spent an entertaining Saturday night at The Llanerch with a great local band on....decided to return on Sunday for lunch. Beautifully cooked beef...lots of variety. .simple gorgeous

After arriving In llandrindod on a Friday afternoon, we looked for somewhat to eat that evening. Not so easy, a very run down town. Eventually the receptionist at our equally run down hotel suggested the Llanerch as a good place to eat . When we got there, the dining area was full and so we sat in a sort of a corridor opposite the gents toilet. For starters, I had a delicious pate but it could have been twice as much, two very thin squares. Partner had garlic cream mushroom. Average. I ordered cod and chips and although the cod was delicious again it was a tiny portion and at£12.99 i was expecting a bit better than that. Partner had rump steak. Absolutely tasteless and to cap it all, three people came in with three very big dogs, one of which came up to our table to sniff partners steak, it's nose came within inches of the plate. I love dogs but not that near my plate. Why do folk think this is acceptable? One of the bar staff came out and made a fuss of the dogs, stroking and patting them. Just wondered if she washed her hands before serving more food/drink. Not a place i would wish to return to.

We stayed here Friday night , for 1 night, the food was exceptional, the staff, locals all made us feel very welcome

My husband had shoulder of lamb and I had a veggie burger. Both meals were plentiful, delicious and VERY reasonably priced. Would definitely eat here again.

Popped into here with my dad and partner with our dog for a quick lunch. It was truly amazing. The freshest food came out and was enjoyed by all. You could really tell the care that was put into making the meals. Lovely atmosphere and great bar staff who were extremely attentive and helpful. I will definitely come back here when visiting Llandrindod Wells. Left very happy and full.

Popped in with family and glad we did. Lovely atmosphere and friendly welcome. Had a few drinks then lunch which was beautifully cooked

This is a great pub. Not a restaurant with a bar, but a proper pub that serves very good, homemade pub grub. Friendly, with excellent real ale (it should get a Cask Marque accreditation), it is handy for the town centre, just the other side of the railway station. Well worth finding, and enjoying.

We stopped at the llanerch after doing our weekly shop, we both had thai green curry and it was beautiful. It was very loud but that was our fault going while the six nations was playing. Will be visiting again soon.

Best place we'd found food wise whilst here for the week. Lovely fresh cooked food and plenty of it. Friendly staff and locals. Great relaxed old style pub and good atmosphere, family friendly, outdoor play area would definitely recommend.

After really struggling to find somewhere open for an evening meal after a day in Aberystwyth we found this place.

C'est le seul pub hôtel de la ville. Il offre cette ambiance particulière bien plus dépaysante que celle des hôtels. Le patron est extrêmement sympathique et efficace. Cuisine locale simple et fraîche à accompagner de bonnes bières tout aussi locales. Les habitants viennent manger là ce qui est bon signe et nous avons le plaisir de les entendre parler gallois. Ce qui est encore plus dépaysant.