The Old Barn Tea Room in Powys

A welcome sight and stop when walking round the Ponsticill Reservoirs. Friendly spot serving pots of tea and fresh cakes!

Friendly and lovely welcoming staff Suoerb fresh food and the best scones in Wales! !!Always a real pleasure to visit and never disappoints

Drive along beautiful country lanes next to a reservoir. Find this hidden gem. Lovely cream teas. Friendly staff in a quiet setting.

We called into The Old Barn Tea Room after a very long and strenuous walk on 19.02.2024. It was an added trek to find it but well worth the trouble. It's a beautiful property in it's own lovely gardens surrounded by the stunning Brecon countryside and it is very much a traditional tea room with proper china crockery, well laid out on the tables and extremely inviting. The establishment has been very clever in sticking to a short menu of afternoon teas, cakes, soups and sandwiches rather than pandering to the overly cooked fried and burger brigade and this makes for a very selective feeling to the place which is very welcome. The coffee is also to a very high standard and a great choice of mellow blends. We went for prawn marie rose sandwiches (not overly filled so didn't dribble down your arm (!!) and the brie, grape and walnut sandwich, all served with crisps and salad This has a feel of a really civilised tea room yet in very inauspicious surroundings with lovely staff and very tasty food Be prepared though, it is a CASH ONLY establishment and there are no cash machines in the vicinity A lovely place and we would highly recommend although it does take a bit of a journey to find

Simply the best off-the-beaten-track cafe you'll find anywhere in the Brecon Beacons area. The entire menu is homemade and has a brilliant choice of afternoon teas and light meals. Cakes - all homemade - are great. Cream tea is best I've found in Wales and the Welsh Cakes are excellent.

The best traditional tea shop! Visited after a long wet walk and had a warm welcome and delicious food including leek and potato soup, tasty ham and mustard sandwiches and a Welsh afternoon tea. Our dog was also welcome and we enjoyed take away cake for later. If you are walking in the Brecon Beacons I would recommend it.

Visited this lovely cafe today after a walk and it was lovely! It was my husband's birthday so the staff popped out with a slice of cake with candles! How kind! The scones are delicious! Such a fab place. Highly recommended

Brilliant location , great cup of tea and real Welsh Cakes , loved every minute and will be back .Thanks .

*Service was excellent *Cleanliness was excellent *Food was superb *Very friendly attentive staff *Family run business *Nothing was too much trouble *Only wish we lived closer to make regular visits *Thank you for an enjoyable time *Well worth a visit *Very responsibly priced

Great sandwiches and tea. Great service and beautiful location and garden. We were cycling from merthyr to brecon and stopped here for much needed refreshment. In comparison to some places this was good value.

The staff here are amazing, we celebrated a birthday they made a big fuss of the birthday girl, the food was so fresh and tasty, we can’t wait to revisit.

Had a lovely lunch with family last week. The jam and clotted cream scones and Welsh cakes were fab, and perfectly accompanied by the large (huge!) pot of tea 😀It was great that gluten free versions were available too. Brilliant service too.

Delicious. Service great. Price more than reasonable. Fresh. Beautiful setting ( it’s a bit of a walk if you aren’t driving but well worth the wait. Some of the most delicious Scones I’ve ever eaten, properly hand made.

Can’t speak highly enough - a warm welcome, great staff, excellent food, good value, beautiful setting. Would strongly recommend. Don’t drive past it or you’ll miss an absolute gem of a place.

We stopped for a cuppa and a scone after a day of hiking. The service was great and the food tasty. Would definitely recommend. We sat outside and spent time watching the birds in such a beautiful setting. Would recommend :)

An absolute gem. The location is fantastic, the barn is beautiful and the tea room is exquisite. The food is first class, the service is first class and the staff extremely friendly and efficient. Been twice in 2 days and will be going back again...

We visited the tea room having hiked the Pen-y-fan horseshoe from Lower Neudd. What a great relief! Friendly service and fancy china. The quality control could perhaps do with being tightened a little ... but this played in both directions. I was going to knock...

Fabulous tearoom. Didn't plan to go but was in the area and was looking for a dog friendly stop. A bit out of the way but my goodness it's worth the effort! Friendly welcome, excellent and reasonably priced food. Too many establishments seem to forget...

We were staying at the campsite at Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer and this delightful little tearoom is just round the corner so it would have been rude not to indulge! 3 adults and 1 pups, we sat outside with the dog- I'm not sure if the...

What an amazing place!! We last went a few years ago and we were not disappointed on our return. The staff were friendly and very welcoming and we were treated like friends rather than customers. The menu is extensive with further specials available, but we...

Very friendly staff. Lovely sandwiches. The parsnip soup was too sweet for me but my friend loved her leek soup The coffee is fabulous, great flavour.

It's a good way over from Talybont but it's where it is and the road is scenic. The tea rooms is lovely, it is what it says so if you want egg and chips it's not for you. However it is a tea rooms and...

Wow...having a drive, looking for some place to eat & came across this wonderful Tea Barn. The staff are so pleasant, i ordered a smoked salmon/ creamed cheese sandwich & it was so very tasty! Hubby ordered ham/ mustard he really enjoyed it!! Tea was...

What a better way to spend a lunchtime/afternoon!! Amazing food. Homemade soup to die for. All the food and cakes were amazing. Wonderful staff, very helpful and attentive. 10/10 on every aspect of our visit. Highly recommend.

Visited here today for the first time since lockdown, food was fantastic, service was top class. Will definitely be returning reasonably priced for first class service Thank you to all of the staff See you soon

Booked table for 6 family members. Tea room in a very nice setting. Unfortunately the food served was cheap and low quality for the price. We had all ordered something different from the menu. Pre-packed bread for the sandwiches served. The jam for the scones...

What a lovely tea room. An absolutely hidden gem. Lovely food all served on lovely china plates. Had a lovely day on the brecon steam train and then tea at the old barn and then another ride back on the steam train.

This is a delightful, friendly and extremely welcoming and helpful eatery. It has a comprehensive menu and excellent service. It’s location is ideal and I highly recommend this charming, magical and enchanting Tea Rooms.

Beautiful, quaint space, immaculate gardens delicious food and wonderful staff. Shoutout to Lara who handled a complicated order like a champion on her first day on the job 🥰🥰🤗 Oh nearly forgot- the BEST SCONES IN THE WORLD

This was a delight to find. Good honest fare at very reasonable prices. Hospitality was second to none and would recommend going out of your way to find this place.

Situated at the start/end of the horsehoe route and close to the reservoir the cafe is the perfect treat after a day of walking. Pricing was fair and food was tasty worth a visit!

This place is definitely the jewel in the Crown of all places to eat within the Brecon Beacons . Home made scones and cakes baked to absolute perfection. Lovely atmosphere and warm and friendly staff.

Found this little after a trip to talybont on usk reservoir spotted a little sign in the tree and followed the road through the mountains not sure where we was as lost signal on mobile so could not access maps we stopped here for tea...

Lovely food & excellent service from the staff. Great after a walk in the nearby area. Recommend the cream tea from there

A fantastic hidden gem of a tea room, good range of menu items and fantastic portions! Even the dog was given a generous portion of Ham to enjoy whilst we had our lunch. The cakes were lovely and the sandwiches were very filling, all in...

My daughter and I go walking in the Brecon Beacons every year. Forget the mountains, it's the Old Barn Tea Room that is the highlight of our trip! My daughter is something of an expert on GF scones and the scones at the Old Barn...

Had been on a stunning walk around the nearby waterfalls and thought I would stop by for a coffee. (Sorry, I don’t drink tea ☺️) I had also read in other reviews that it was dog friendly. I have a boisterous 6month old flatcoated retriever...

The tea rooms lived up to our expectations and more! We had a lovely Welsh cream tea and a piece of cake - the Welsh cake, scones & carrot cake were delicious. The tea rooms had a lovely feel to it, we sat outside in...

The perfect treat, home-baked and so delish. A real tea ceremony complete with china cups. Just perfect.

Stopped after a waterfall walk in the Brecon hills. What a great place the food was excellent and staff really friendly and polite. Quite out of the way unless you are passing but well worth a visit.

Stopped for afternoon tea, have been before and always have an excellent time. Today didn’t disappoint us, excellent cake and served with a good size pot of tea for 2. Only slight jiggle was unusually the scones were not quire backed in the centre so...

Exelant service reasonable prices little outside seating area beautifull surroundings could probably do with more disabled adaptions and make staff more aware of disabled as my mum was wracked by a staff member by the door but would definitely recommend this place for cream tea...

Lovely Welsh cream tea, friendly staff and great service. I enjoyed our lunch while watching the wild birds in the garden at the feeders

We came across this wonderful cafe on the way from hiking Cribyn. It was so welcome serving the most delicious scones I’ve had in a long time. I felt it was a very good value cream tea and my daughter had a tasty piece of...

Staff were really friendly and the food was great. The barn has been kitted out with screens to separate tables.

The approach roads are narrow but passable with care. The food was very good and the place was lime washed walls creating a special atmosphere. The service was a little disorganized but in some ways added to the experience. Very pleasant

Nestled in an area of outstanding natural beauty and a little off the beaten track, lies a simple, but delicious tea room. I had afternoon tea for £15 but the portion was so big, I could not finish it (don’t worry I took home my...

High quality homemade cakes and scones (generous portions too!). Very friendly and quick service, and very pleasant surroundings. I’m only disapponted I didn’t discover this place sooner!

Stopped here for lunch today. Delicious sandwich and cream tea, very friendly and helpful staff. Masks required till seated, tables distanced and partitions in place. Small gazebos outside if preferred. Felt very safe and enjoyed the atmosphere and all the lovely china.

We looked on there website, saying they were open from 11 am. We travelled from Cardiff to find it closed at 12.50 pm ? When we arrived in Talybont on Usk, i had a signal on my mobile, i phoned them twice, no reply. We...

Brilliant service and food. "Old Barns Special" was delicious. Amazing scones and Welsh Cakes. Despite no room inside, outside space was great with a friendly cat too! Would highly recommend.

Haven’t been for a while because of COVID restriction but it hasn’t changed. Lovely spot great food and a lovely cup of tea with friendly staff. Perfect tea stop, will be back.

Always try to come here for a cream tea when visiting the area. They do the best scones ever! Also plenty of jam and cream to go with them, no scrimping here! The only thing is the tea is sooo strong as tea leaves and...

Visited yesterday while exploring the reservoirs in the area what a lovely little find. Staff friendly and attentive. Sat inside but outdoor seating available. Good choice of lunch or snacks, service quick. Food was lovely, ordered cake which was huge. Would definitely visit again

Came for coffee the day before and decided to come back for lunch, saw a Ploughmans was on the menu. We both felt it was a strange Ploughmans. I ordered the cheese and they had run out of Stilton so I had 2 lumps of...

Cannot recommend this place enough. The food was delicious, especially the scones and the service was fist class. Can't wait to go back again

Lovely little tearoom. We arrived when it looked quite busy and were expecting them to say that they couldn’t seat us but they directed us to a table straight away. They brought a high chair out immediately too which hasn’t happened anywhere else here in...

There is very little choice on this backroad, fortunately the Old Barn tea room is excellent. Good food friendly staff and nice surroundings.

Cracking little find - great soup, sandwiches, and Welsh cakes with tea. Cash only but they were trusting enough to let us transfer funds when we got somewhere with signal (the whole area is a signal dead spot). Charming staff. Howling weather so we ate...

I was out for the day on the motorbike and was heading for somewhere else, but stopped here on the spur of the moment. Glad I did, I had the delicous homemade leak & potato soup, with some lucious wholemeal bread. Good coffee, really good...

Stopped by for lunch on my motorbike, nice looking place, quiet (Except for my bike) and comfortable.I am gluten intolerant and fully expected to only be able to get some soup.I did get soup and gluten free bread and tea and gluten free scones scones and jam and cream. You could barely tell they were gluten free. very welcome.The service staff we quick and everything was perfect.

Stopped for lunch - really nice home made soup and sandwiches, and then had cream tea which was fabulous. Proper tea in China cups too. Definitely recommended.

Stopped here for refreshments and so glad we did.Everything was of high quality and it was so good to get a decent cup of tea. Scones were the best we’ve had and only sorry we couldn’t have our lunch there as all the food looked superb.Service was very good too with staff polite and accommodating.Highly recommend if in the area.

We stopped at the tea room today after walking the waterfalls. We wore our masks on arrival but once seated were able to remove. The service was so friendly, and very quick. We all had the half sandwich, scone, welsh cake and pot of tea. The whole thing was so tasty, the scone was warm and everything so fresh. We went to pay, and was cash only, however was given their bank details to transfer once home (and with signal) We would definitely go back if up that way again. Highly recommend.

We stopped here with our two dogs after a nice walk through the forest and up to the reservoir. The setting is beautiful and there was friendly service to match. We chose cream tea and Welsh cakes. The scones were the best I have ever tasted in a cafe, homemade and not the dry kind you find in shops. Generous portions of jam and clotted cream were just right amount to cover the delicious scones. The Welsh cakes took me straight back to my granny’s kitchen, perfected spiced, just enough fruit and freshly made - just perfect. And to top it off the tea, loose leaf and in a huge teapot, was very good and there really is nothing better than a good cuppa with homemade cake

Splendid, we stopped for lunch after seeing the signs and got take away. The sandwiches were delicious and the cake selection was amazing. They only take cash due to no internet or phone signal. Will definitely visit again!

My brother was holidaying near Cardiff and me near Brecon so we met here for tea. I booked in advance and we had a gazebo outside as indoors isn’t open currently. The gazebos can be fully enclosed in wet weather but there are also other seating areas when it’s dry.We all had a cream tea. The fruit scones (plain also available) were gorgeous and there was plenty of jam and clotted cream. Really yummy! The cakes looked good too ... I snuck a peek on my way to the bathroom.The tea room is in a lovely peaceful location, and also ideal for a post mountain walk refuel. We stayed chatting for a while after we finished our tea, feeling no pressure to leave. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. I would definitely recommend this place.

Delicious afternoon tea. Large portion sizes. Would recommend booking. Cash only. No internet in the area and also no WiFi at the cafe! Good service.

On the spur of the moment having found ourselves near Merthyr after failing to get a coffee where we had planned to, we followed the plentiful signs to the tea rooms (we normally approach from the North). We arrived on spec for lunch at about 12.45 and had no trouble getting one of the gazebos that they are using during Covid. Just as well because the heavens opened as soon as we sat down and it rained all the time we were there - the gazebo was totally waterproof by the way. Everything was very well organised, as usual the staff were helpful and friendly and the food was extremely good, especially the scones which were melt in the mouth and they came with so much cream and jam. I think we will book when we go again - there was a steady stream of customers and we were lucky that "our" gazebo was booked for 3.00pm so we could squeeze in before the booked slot.

What a lovely tea room! So pleased to have found this fabulous place, due to a chance recommendation from a colleague (thank you, Mark.) Lovely setting; great place to stop after a nice walk; friendly, helpful and professional staff. Seriously, the most delicious scones I have ever tasted. We will be back, for sure.

We have been visiting for years. They did very well during Covid restrictions, using pretty gazebos to ensure social distancing. Lovely staff as always. We were a little disappointed with the cakes this time, as they seemed mass produced rather than locally homemade (rather like what you would get at Costa or Costco). Hopefully back to the tastier cakes next time!

Had delicious gluten free scones, sandwiches and tea in a socially distanced gazebo in the garden. They only accepted cash which we weren't told until the end of our meal, but thankfully we just had enough to cover it as we rarely carry cash anymore! Otherwise was perfect.

Stopped by and had delicious cream teas in the sunny garden. Scones were still warm! Varied menu, big portions, great service, great prices too. Would definitely recommend and revisit when next in the area. Lots of good walks nearby. Dog friendly as well. Sat outside in the sunshine. Bone china cups with tea leaves!

Off the beaten track but well worth the trip. Busy tea room in a fabulous location. Had soup and sandwich followed by scone jam and cream. Scrummy

Your first day open serving takeaways in the new world we find ourselves in following the last few months of COVID 19.A lovely friendly smiling lad on the service counter/table. Polite and professional. The family members sat preparing things, cakes all lined up and little cupcakes.I was simply blown away when you allowed me to order and trusted that I would pay when I got home owing to not taking cards.I asked for no butter on my salad roll and it was perfect. The Victoria Sponge was just amazing.You are a gem of a find and a keeper.Thanks so much!Kerry

When visiting the Brecon Beacons with a group of friends we came upon a little tea room it was a terrible day but was surprised to see a busy place, there were four of us all together (1 gluten-free) usually in the country side it can be hard to find anything that is suitable for someone with a food allergen but in this beautiful place my friend was able to have a soup and sandwich and then a scone with jam and cream. The service from the two servers was brilliant they were so friendly and assertive and the food was amazing all homemade may I add. The tearoom is run by an older lady who is more than happy to have a conversation with you about the area. Will definitely be returning when my family visit in the summer. If your in the area you must give this place a visit you don’t know what your missing!! Best scones I have ever had!!

Third time that we have brought our residents here for a cream tea. Absolutely perfect with friendly, helpful staff, great food and fabulous tea!

Best afternoon tea ever! Such a wonderful find. Will certainly find my way back here in the new year (when you reopen). Thank you for all the hard work and effort that this wonderful tea room must require from you and your team.

Na een wandeling op de terug weg een bordje met Tea room zien staan en die gevolgd. Een heel leuk schuurtje waar heerlijk eten geserveerd werd! Ook nog hondvriendelijk.

Visited for lunch today with my wife and our 2 dogs. Remote location in beautiful scenery. The staff couldn't have been more welcoming. Lunch was very good. Well worth a visit if you are in the area.

We were just looking for a coffee, but as we closed the door we have been greeted by a very friendly young lady. Having sat at a table I spied the homemade scones as they are a real favorite of mine I was hooked. We ordered a cream tea each, what a feast!! We chose fruit scones which were huge with a whole large dish filled to the brim with strawberry jam and real clotted cream. What a treat. The 2 ladies that were staff were so friendly and said they made the scones on the premises. I loke to think I know a good scone when I see one, I certainly was not disappointed. Toilet was very clean with a huge choice of liquid soaps and hand cream, also a choice of guest towels or paper towels. Superb value for money, such a change.

I am from the USA and wanted a traditional English afternoon tea with my English friend and this was PERFECT for both of us!

The best cream tea I have ever had. Real bone china, tea leaves, freshly baked scones (still warm) and loads of jam and clotted cream 😀

We chanced upon The Old Barn Tea Room today whilst out exploring the Usk Valley, and what a find. A really and truly independent and so far removed from chain tea and coffee shops. Well worth a visit.

Took a long route, will use shorter next time, but so worth the trip, a real find. Delightful tea room, with home made variety of delicious food and drinks. Delightful outdoor seating, staff so helpful. Planning longer stay next time, really lovely place, thank you.

Onderweg door de prachtige omgeving kom je ineens dit bijzondere plekje tegen. Eigen parkeerplek. Prachtige oude schuur waarin deze tea room is opgenomen. Zeer vriendelijke bediening. Geweldig lekkere scones en heerlijk genieten van thee. Bij mooi weer kun je ook buiten zitten.

Went today for Sunday lunch with my family for my brothers birthday. The dinner was absolutely delicious, loads of everything, nothing was too much trouble and they even gave my brother a card and a slice of cake! The surroundings are beautiful and the staff are a treat! 100% recommended!

Called in with our family after a wet walk and were very pleasantly surprised to find such a lovely array of food (coffee and walnut cake to die for!), plus very helpful, friendly service and lovely relaxing environment with classical music. Would definitely recommend if you are in the area.

We drove to the beautiful Old Barn tearooms which we had heard a lot about and came highly recommended from friends and some family members.Easy parking and the main room with a large variety of cakes and sandwiches all homemade.They had a vegetarian menu which was very varied and popular with my daughter who tried free range egg and cress sandwiches and fresh cream with strawberry jam scones all made by the staff of the Old Barn Tearooms.At the time of our visit many families out walking and many groups of ramblers. Would definitely recommend a visit if only for wonderful food and stunning views.

Absolutely the best scones ever! Definitely worth a try! Very friendly staff and nice to sit outside looking at the sheep!

After a 12 mile hike through the Brecon Beacons, my friend and I found this amazing little place for a rest bite. The service and food were both equally as excellent. We didn’t have any cash and there was no signal, yet they were trusting enough to allow us to transfer the money later in the day when we had signal. Cannot recommend enough!

My myself and husband went out for a run in the car with our grandson and great grandson and we ended up in the old barn tea rooms. This hidden gem is absolutely lovely. We had sandwiches a large pot of tea and the scones had just been baked and were (as our 5year old great grandson described) “Delectable”.The welshcakes were luvly too. All fresh home baked food is superb and the staff are very friendly. We will visit again soon I hope.

Stumbled across this hidden gem whilst walking the dog around the local reservoirs. The Barn itself is immaculately presented and clinically clean, we were greeted by a very pleasant waitress who sat us down and offered our dog some cooked ham which was a great gesture to dog lovers like ourselves.

Called on way to railway but off beaten track but well worth it, homemade everything scones beautiful. Lovely staff and dogs allowed inside so great for us. Really really lovely

A bit ashamed to say, this is fairly local to us but we never seem to have the time to call in but..having taken the dogs for a walk at the fabulous Torpantau woods, we decided to call in for lunch. dog friendly outside but on leads, lovely outdoor seating or if you prefer inside, tables presented with porcelain cups and saucers. All food home cooked and the choice of home made cakes is lovely. Waitress service and really quick too although it was very busy with lots of tourists from far flung places lol there today 8th August. I was so hungry I forgot to take a photo of the gorgeous ham and cheese ploughmans lunch I had and the lovely prawn marie rose sandwich, * ( came with salad and crisps) but I did take a photo as we were off home, lol, well worth a visit, such a gorgeous area I am lucky to live in.

Worth a visit for a lovely Afternoon tea , nice pot of tea and freshly made sandwiches ,very busy but found a table,nothing to much trouble

An old traditional barn converted into tea-rooms in a quiet and beautiful part of the Brecon Beacons National Park with lovely food served on quality crockery and excellent service. I had the sandwich with Welsh cake and scone, jam, cream and a pot of (real) tea - delicious! I’ve previously had their ploughman’s lunch which again was lovely. My only criticism is that they were over generous with the cheese. Sitting outside on a sunny summer’s day listening to the birds and the nearby (Brecon Mountain Railway) steam train was idyllic!

I love visiting the Old Barn Tea Room and have been there on many occasions. The food is always first class and is served and prepared by really friendly staff.

Lovely tea room which is good value for money. Dogs allowed, but this is a cash only venue so go prepared. Traditional tea room values; tea leaves, generous portions and 1950’s furniture. Great find.

We called in on a quick tour of the area and really enjoyed it. Quick service with a smile, fabulous home made food and peaceful surrounds. Highly recommended