The Nags Head Inn in Powys

An Edwardian brick wayside inn presented inside in modern "Olde Worlde" Style. As you walk in you feel you have found somewhere nice and as we "Old Uns" used to say "Posh." Pity some of the clientele do not dress up to it. T shirts and shorts spoil the "upmarket ambiance" the proprietor has tried to create. We had been here twice before and been thoroughly satisfied with everything. The room, the presentation, and the service were as before. We ordered Sunday roast which came quickly and looked lovely on arrival but when we started to eat it we found it only luke warm. Being hungry we persevered. BUT by the time we were half way through it was stone cold and we all pushed it to one side and left it. Why on earth do restaurants do this these days??? - present hot food that is only luke warm. I have had to complain time and again about this. It is a complete insult to the customer. Besides being a thorough waste of food, time and money. We complained to the waitress who was sympathetic but did nothing about it , asked us if we wanted sweets and went off. 5 minutes later a lady in black - presumably the head waiter/tress came and just stood by our table in silence and stared at us. No mention of our complaint. We just assumed she had come for our dessert order, which she did and off she went. The desserts came quickly and were delightful. It would not have hurt for for to say "I understand you have a complaint - Can I help?". Typical of staff today!! A very mixed performance but no different to many restaurant today - eating out in this country is a complete lottery. Especially when you have told parents and friends what a splendid place it is then have to spend all afternoon apologising. As I always shout at up and coming sportsmen and women on TV, to be a champion you have to be consistently good. One good match does not make a champion. You might as well try it but be prepared for failure. Remember if you try anywhere else it won't necessarily be any better. We will not be going back now. Too unpredictable.

Visited while travelling It’s a pub but it also has a separate restaurant which is cosy with nice seating Food is good and hot and we were served quite quickly Staff were helpful Large car park to the rear

The premises were lovely clean and the decor was nice. The food was nice however the members of our party who ordered steak all asked for for it to be medium and it was well done the waitress who took our drinks and food orders was sullen and unfriendly and made us feel unwelcome and some of the other members of staff seemed to be like minded. The member of staff who served our meals however was lovely and friendly and helpful I don’t know what we had done to upset the other staff as we were polite and respectful at all times.

Waited 20 mins for our drinks it was only 1 beer and 1 gin it took forever.. wasn’t that busy to be honest.. but they took our food order fine but they run out of soups of the day!! And it was only 5:30pm..?? And Yorkshire puddings and few other stuff so they said we will add extra pigs and blankets well when it come it was only 2.!! Our food wasn’t the warmest.. veg was just packet veg not fresh! Our whole roast just seemed like it was left overs from early on! No one come and asked us if we wanted anything else or more drinks. It’s was awful. The table behind us were fuming that they come for a Sunday lunch and there was hardly anything left!! They wanted to go leave but they were hungry 🤣 Last time we went it was amazing when the other owners had it. Wasn’t the young girls fault at all it’s the managers fault with not having enough food. Ps. Your staff need to smile.

Lovely meal here last night, a 20 minute drive from where we were staying, but I am happy to say it was worth the drive. Huge piece of fish for hubby with chunky chips and mushy peas. I had the sea bass with potatoes and fennel, with a delicious sauce that was enough to last until the end, followed by a shared selection of welsh cheeses which were also very good. Service was excellent and also a dog friendly section which is worth booking beforehand as we did. Definitely recommend 👌

Dropped in after visiting Powis Castle and so glad we did. Lovely, helpful, friendly staff and a delicious meal at a reasonable price. Just wish we lived in the area so we could visit on a regular basis.

I've previously been to the Nags Head when I came to mid-Wales in May and again now. It's not far from the hotel I stay at and it's very welcoming. The food is delicious and well-presented, there's a good variety on the menu, a car park around the back and they also let out rooms. The best bit about this place for me is the staff, they always look after me and I feel comfortable as a solo guest. I've been looked after on both trips by Aga, Zoe, Bianca, Jess and Iain, who are always friendly and lovely. They never mind me bringing my work with me! A great place to stop if you're travelling between north and south Wales as well.

I’ve been here so many times before and loved the food. We were a party of 3 and none of us liked the food. It was over flavoured way to rich and generally not nice. The staff however were lovely.

Rude owner, we arrived and were shouted at for being 5 minutes late, we were taken to our table ordered drinks, 20 minutes later the drinks hadn't arrived, we didn't shout for the drinks being late, we were to amused at watching the manageress carry a dog around the bar and pour drinks , hopefully she washed her hands but doubt it as the dog was still in her arms. The food was good, the fish however tasted too fishy guessing it was past its best, The young waitress was very attentive and we left a good tip, however won't be returning due to the rude reception and the clear disregard to hygiene presented by the owner

We stayed overnight before visiting the Shrewsbury Flower Show the following day. It is a really lovely Inn with a great atmospheric Bistro Restaurant and a few Rooms. The Menu Choice and standard of food was excellent- and reasonably priced for the quality of food. Really popular. Really friendly and efficient staff. Only slight drawback is that it is located on the side of the busy A483 so expect some road noise including overnight. Can really recommend the Restaurant- superb.

Excellent service, staff very efficient, very attentive and fast service. We had the fish and chips never seen such a huge piece of fish and chips were very good. The dessert menu look lovely but after such a huge meal could not eat any more....

The food was excellent, hearty and homemade. Portion sizes were excellent. We were in celebrating an elderly relative’s special birthday and they could not have been more helpful. Even bringing out dessert with a candle in singing happy birthday. It was beautiful, cannot recommend enough,...

We have booked for a couple of days to have a chill out and do some walking. Just had dinner in the restaurant. Omg it was simply thd best. I had chicken supreme and my husband pork belly. A lovely ambience with lovely friendly helpful...

Soup was far to thick more like a tomato paste,rocket leaves far to hot for all three people,a real peppery taste,roast potatoes undercooked hard an just warm,gravy was way to salty,I had beef which was fine the best part nice Yorkshire pudding.three of the party...

Lovely place but menu disappointing ended up with fish chips and peas Teaspoon of peas / fish … more hard batter than fish Have visited before so come on you can do better than that

Had a wonderful meal here tonight - superb quality food and lots of it meaning we didn’t get round to puds even though the options looked great. Big shout out to the great staff who were impeccable! Look forward to returning soon.

Staff were lovely and attentive, always make an effort to make us feel welcome 🤗 drinks were perfect 👍 not a complaint in sight

Came to the Nags Head for food tonight, they were so helpful considering we had 2 prams, have us loads of space, I had the lamb.. & Woow it was beautiful.. my mum had the seafood linguini and couldn’t of eaten it any quicker. The...

Stayed overnight late March 2023. King room but not that big really. Room 4, very noisy with traffic. Food was expensive and very average. Not much taste and not much on the plate for the cost of dinner (£84 with a couple of drinks) Very...

Food was rubbish tasteless chewy not cooked properly and the service is diabolical need to get some more front of house as they are useless just need someone who knows how to run a nice place to eat and as for the aa rose they...

Vegan burger dry and tasteless worst ever I should have gone to McDonalds I only chose the burger due to minimal vegetarian and vegan options

A lovely pub with excellent accommodation and just lovely food. The new owners were very welcoming and staff just great, really obliging. Our meal on Saturday was excellent, both our starters were just lovely my main of, perhaps the biggest piece of fish I have...

There is no way this restaurant should have received an AA Rosette award - it is just not at that level (under current ownership or with current chef at least). Food quality not great, no inspiration to the menu choices, and presentation just lacked any...

Just returned home from Sunday Lunch at The Nags Head as a final birthday treat with my family. I chose the beef, my daughter’s both had Turkey and my partner the pork. The lunch was perfect all meat cooked to perfection we added pigs in...

Have passed this place many times over the years and travelling back from llandrindod wells we decided to stop over for the night.why on earth did we wait so long.what a gem of a place we absolutely loved it everyone was so pleasant nothing was...

We booked to go all 5 of us last Sunday, lovely food and we could take the 2 dogs. The portion sizes are very large but as the beef was cooked perfectly I managed to get through it, somehow even found my pudding belly and...

This was a really lovely place to stay. The staff were very helpful and the food was delicious. The whole premises was very clean and well maintained. We had a lovely overnight stay

Had our Christmas Day dinner here, staff were welcoming and efficient. Meat was good, venison and beef, cooked well. Vegetables were hit and miss, the roast potatoes had certainly not seen a roasting tin, very soft and certainly not crispy. Sprouts were really really hard,...

Had our evening meal here whilst on holiday. Staff friendly and welcoming. The pub appeared clean and comfortable. We wasn’t really impressed with the food thought it was over priced for what it was.

We dined at the nags head this Saturday evening, the building was clean and very upmarket, good choice of ales, the food was well presented, tasty and of good quality. The service was good to start with but became a little chaotic,wrong drinks bought to...

Prices of meals have been put up which is fair enough with inflation but we don’t think the food is worth the money being charged,We have been for 2 meals at the nags head in the last couple of months and not impressed as had...

Good food however the service was consistently slow but pleasant staff maybe as we were seated around the corner, will definitely return though

Visited for lunch, eaten here several times, was told that there were no burgers left, so we ordered the rump steak ciabatta. Asked for it to come as medium/rare, when both meals arrived they were certainly not medium/rare, the waitress took them back and another...

We stopped here for a toilet break but stayed for coffee and wished we had had time for lunch. We were just driving past on our way to Brecon and it was a lucky find. The staff were lovely and the pub itself was very...

We have frequented The Nags Head for a few years now and this evening was not a great experience. Unwelcoming, abrupt staff and average overpriced food. Halloumi fries served with squid on the plate, burnt halloumi served on the cod main. Everything is clearly thrown...

We’ve visited the Nags Head a few times and this was our first disappointment. Lunch time service was slow, poor menu choice with many dishes not available. Portions were small. Steak Ciabatta was that tough I couldn’t chew the meat. We did politely complain but...

Arrived after a long drive,recieved a warm welcome. The atmosphere was warm and relaxing and the slandered of cleanliness was above my expectation. I had a starter of crispy chilli beef which was tasty and generous followed by a halloumi burger that was delicious. Although...

Large family of 15 of us, came for food here and from the minute we walked in the staff were all lovely & the food was beautiful. We all had 3 courses . No delays in service , keeping the wine topped up, must say...

Lovely decorated pub but found some staff abit especially the older gentleman serving this was quite off putting so will not be returning.

Came here this week our second visit first time we came we were with friends, the first visit we ate but wear not overly excited my husbands food was nothing to write home about and everything I asked for was unavailable so I just had...

Terrible service throughout felt forgotten and ignored most of the time. I had to go up and order at the bar when the restaurant table service was nonexistent. Food was bland and overpriced considering the low quality of ingredients used. Cider jus gravy was just...

From the minute we arrived we felt so welcome, every single member of staff was friendly, we were shown where our room was so we didn’t need to hunt for it alone. We had 2 evening meals & 2 breakfasts each that were very tasty....

Visited with my parents on a Wednesday evening. We ordered fish and chips and tandoori chicken burgers. I ordered my burger minus the bun, my parents requested children size portions of fish and chips, the staff were totally unfazed and happy to meet our requirements....

We have visited here 3 times this week, Sunday lunch, afternoon coffee and an evening meal. Its dog friendly, and staff are welcoming and kind. An unhurried atmosphere is perfect for the holiday maker and local alike. My son in law says the local beers...

Found this place by accident and it was a pleasant surprise. Food and service great. Would certainly recommend and visit again.

This place is fantastic.with great seating inside and out. Excellent customer service and an amazing choice of food ..

We visited twice when staying in the area. There was a good menu and reasonably priced wine list. Very busy on both occasions so plenty of atmosphere.

Getting there was easy through the satnav and decent amount of parking. As we went in the staff were very friendly and took us to our table. Presentation of food and desert was very good didn’t have to wait too long for food also good...

We came here last night 20/7 as we came back from the royal Welsh and thought we would pop in for food, I must say it didn’t disappoint, we have been here many times before , we got a table straight away even though it...

I came here a few days ago with my family to celebrate some exciting news. It reached and exceeded all my expectations, staff were all so lovely and accommodating and the food was really nice. Will definitely be returning, thanks to all who helped us...

We went for a trip to Welshpool and stopped by on our way back on the hottest day of the year and the staff were very friendly and accommodating. I had my elderly grand pedants with me and they were amazing with them. I had...

We pre-booked a table. Belly pork starter was very well done and the meat was dry. We both had sea bass which was nicely cooked however the bed of potatoes and ratatouille was overpowering. Good deserts. Asked for iced water but no ice. Paid £26...

Have meant to visit for a while, and for Hubby’s birthday we thought we’d give it a try. I had haddock and chips. The fish was lovely, but the chips were awful. They had clearly been knocking around the kitchen for a while - certainly...

Very disappointed, we’ve had meals at the nags head many times in the past and always have enjoyed it. On this recent occasion being a family birthday treat, we were served, as someone else previously commented on, very poor quality food, badly prepared and timed...

The Hotel and Restaurant has stood on this spot for over 150 years and has been an important staging post at the meeting of the main Welshpool -Newtown road and Montgomeryshire Canal. It was derelict for many years and renovated into an excellent hotel and...

We booked a one night stay at The Nags Head, from start to finish the experience was great. We received a warm friendly welcome on arrival, showed to our room. Following our long journey we went down into the bar area - you could immediately...

Two couples and two dogs , we stayed here for three nights and what a gem this place is . Beautifully kept characterful pub , everyone was so friendly and helpful. Absolutely lovely food , well prepared and presented and very tasty! The breakfasts are...

First time visiting for 3 years. We had a lovely evening, super atmosphere, good value for money - Sea Bass, Sirloin Steak and Hallomi burger all superb dishes. Will definitely return.

We have just returned from a wonderful meal at the Nags Head, the setting is lovely and has a very friendly atmosphere. Very pleased with the quality of the food and the size of the portions and we were able to bring our dog inside...

Had a wonderful birthday celebration meal at this restaurant. Always great service, food and choice. Can't wait to return. They cater well for vegetarians.

Travelling to South Wales we spotted the Nags Head near Garthmyl (SY15 6RS) and decided to stop for a cup of tea. We chose to have the cream tea and it was delicious. Very quintessential with china teapot and cup and saucer. Staff were very...

I phoned to book a table for three preferably next to a window only two hours before we arrived. On arrival the pub was busy but we were seated straight away. Service was excellent, the girls were really friendly and helpful. The food was scrumptious,...

Stopped here on the way back from West Wales. Just stopped for drinks and a break. Lovely smart pub that was very busy on a Saturday lunch time. Large car park and outside seating area. We sat by the bar in some arm chairs. A...

If you're after top notch pub food this is the place to go. If you're looking for a gourmet restaurant you'll probably be a bit underwhelmed. That said, we had a very pleasant and good-value meal for three with a nice wine list and well-cooked...

It’s a regular for us each time we visit my dad, popped in again today, beautiful food .I had the pie and dad had the fish and chips. lovely atmosphere and staff are always polite, service is a little slow but you are never rushed.

We are staying here for two nights to visit Powis Castle. Great looking place from the outside. Really nice inside. We are staying in bedroom number 3 and am delighted with it. Room to move around , tea and coffee , hairdryer and toiletries. Plenty...

We are regular customers and called into the Nags Head last Friday to an almost empty pub, asking if we could have a drink and a quick meal to be told they were fully booked. Only three tables were being used the rest were empty,...

My sister daughter and I visited for the night to go to a wedding at Garthmyn hall which is right next door to the nags head. As the wedding was early we went to the hotel to check in early which they allowed us to...

Main meal food was plentiful and served quickly. Desserts limited choice. Service; welcome and general attitude of staff... sadly wanting. Food launched across table as opposed to being presented to you. Wrong drinks served - despite a repeat order - we are unable to tell...

Visited mid wales to see family and stayed overnight at ghe nags head. It was on an offer so we booked the king size room. Absolutely fantastic stay. Staff were very helpful room was fantastic and the breakfast was great.

My family and I used to visit the Nags Head years ago, we had not been since for many years and thought we would try it again after a recommendation. I'm sorry to say that I was dissapointed as firstly it was really cold inside,...

this has got to be one of the best Sunday dinners I’ve ever eaten and I can tell you now I’ve eaten a fair few in my time. Service is amazing , food amazing can’t fault

Wow, we visited for a Sunday Roast and it did not disappoint! Definitely worth a visit… huge portions and a lovely atmosphere 🥰

The pub is decorated lovely and is modern but respects the traditional side too. The staff were all really welcoming with smiles. The roast (Turkey) was enjoyable and came out very quickly. My only point & personal opinion is that the portion sizes were too...

Visited following a lovely walk and weekend in mid Wales. Best Sunday lunch we had, shame we did not have room for pudding. Wish we lived nearer!

The team at the Nags Head did a great job and really looked after us. The portions were very generous (so alas no room for pudding! ) Food was tasty and good value. We would really recommend the Nags Head.

12 of us went here (5 children, 7 adults) for tea , and had the lunch menu. The menu is limited but what we had everyone throughly enjoyed. Big portions. The cottage pie, chicken and mushroom pie, kids meals, chicken burger, fish and chips all...

We stayed for a night and wished it could have been longer. The staff were really welcoming and friendly. We had one double room and one twin room and both were a really good size, warm and comfortable. The breakfasts were delicious - both the...

Fantastic hotel and restaurant with outstanding customer services and food. Great rooms and superb breakfast. Extremely Dog friendly!

I had very good reports of this place so decided to go for Sunday lunch with the family. I’m not one of those serial nightmare reviewers who run down a place. I tell it as it is. On entering we were greeted to a full...

Absolutely love The Nag’s Head! Friendly and welcoming staff who are willing to go above the mark to give great service. The food is always outstanding! (Particularly the duck on the winter menu). Would highly highly recommend visiting if in the local area and looking...

Had not been here for a few years. We found the menu uninspiring and pretty basic. I had the chargrilled chicken breast wrap with Caesar dressing and Parmesan. Nicely presented but the chicken did not have the appearance of a fresh chicken breast to me...

What can I say……….. Excellent service, food, surroundings Plenty of staff to attend to every need Pub decorations beautiful Meal was excellent from start to finish Will definitely return

Enthusiastic competent young team. Once again visit as a couple. Superb menu. We shared the cheese and pear starter, duck was Superb, my partner enjoyed the fish pie. Great quality at a reasonable price

We were on a self catering cottage holiday for a week to the area, we always eat out and "spoil" ourselves on at least one evening. Having decided on the Nags Head from Trip Advisors reviews, we really did get spoilt. The food was first...

We have been regular customers at the Nags Head since our wonderful Christmas Day lunch in 2019. The food is excellent, although it would be better if there were more vegetarian/vegan options, and the atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. However, our last visit for lunch,...

Came to a christening lunch the food was fabulous the atmosphere really good and very pleasant staff also we stayed the night in a very comfortable room which was spotless all in all we had a great time thank you

First visit here and will not be the last. My wife booked for my birthday with a couple of our friends. The whole experience was really very nice, the restaurant itself, the staff who were excellent and the food itself. A real treat which we...

We were staying nearby and had luckily booked a table on a busy Saturday night, otherwise we may have struggled to get one. Our hosts had suggested booking and we were glad we did - good atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff and really good food,...

Great place to visit to eat or stay! Excellent tasteful surroundings. Great welcoming team. Excellent food that is not only excellent value for money but very very tasty!! I took some friends with me for lunch today and it was such an enjoyable relaxing meal...

We've stayed just down the road at the Penllwyn Lodges many times, but hadn't been here before, so decided to give it a try - and we're very glad we did! The service was very prompt, the food was delicious and the beer well kept....

4 of us had dinner at the Nags head tonight, in my opinion the food was average at best, and definitely over priced, my husband had the fish pie which was very dry with very little fish and no sauce, the accompanying vegetables were also...

Traditional pub atmosphere with very friendly and welcoming staff. A useful place for a meal break on the A.483 just south of Welshpool, and usefully, open all day. Had the fish pie and apple and blackberry crumble which were good. Will return.

The room was large and pleasant cleanliness in bathroom and the room was a high standard. The staff helpful and professional The restaurant applied good spacing the food including the breakfasts was excellent.

My wife and I (and puppy) were in the area for a few days. On day 1 we walked along the canal and came out opposite The Nags Head. We went in for a drink - it was raining but we were happy to sit...

Stopped here for lunch on the way to a holiday in mid Wales. Situated on the main road with a good sized car park. Dog friendly pub. Nicely decorated and overall appearance very clean. Food and service excellent. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend it

A totally brilliant, outstanding and relaxing place to visit! The staff as always are so friendly, helpful and knowledgeable as well as efficient! The food: Hot, tasty & value for money! Potion size is excellent, there is a great menu choice. Everything is cooked to...

We spent a week at the Nag’s Head at Garthmyl. We found the staff friendly, attentive to our needs and efficient, The accommodation was good - our room was comfortable, spacious and kept very clean. There was also ample room in the public areas for...

Had a wonderful 1 night stay last week, everything from check in to check out was excellent, staff food and accommodation were 1st class

We have lived in the area for well over thirty years, but this was our first visit to the Nags Head, and we were not disappointed. This is clearly a very popular place for a Sunday roast, so popular that we ended up going on...