The Old Yew Tree in Powys

The food is amazing and the land lord and land lady have a great s sense of humour. It is also bog friendly.

Have been going consistently whenever I'm in Cardiff with work. The food is simply amazing, the service friendly and prompt, atmosphere welcoming and all located within a beautiful environment. Can't recommend it anymore!

my fathers took me there last week and i would eat there every day if i could

The interior of the pub is quite nice but does not have a lot of atmosphere. The toilets are spotlessly clean which is quite unusual.

Really lovely pub, great service and the food was great and a good price.

Lovely little place, we stopped by for a drink, beer garden has views of fields, and plenty of red kites patrolling, lovely site to see. Will probably return for food one day.

Beautiful place. If sunny would be so lovely to sit outside. Lovely meal had by me and my family.

We came here by accident ... as it turned out it was a shot in 10 ... very tasty homemade food and very friendly service... Highly recommend

Awesome food, service and view, dog friendly. Home made pie is pretty special

Excellent food and wonderful hospitality :) Worth stepping in for a meal or just a beer (local!)

Not very welcoming, food was average and served to another table by mistake, another customer had started eating it before it was brought to our table, no offer to exchange for fresh serving until we asked. Value for money wasn’t very good, service was terrible, we certainly won’t be back!!

I live in Brecon and my friends from swansea arranged to have lunch in the oldYew Tree Inn on Friday 28th June. I drove there to meet them when I was told by workmen that the place was closed. I had to wait for my friends and then we all went to The White House where we had a lovely meal. The point is that this was booked more than a week ago, and a name and phone number was supplied. Why didn’t anyone have the courtesy to phone and leave a message stating the closure. We will never meet there again. I hope someone contacts my friend with an explanation.

Had a lovely meal this evening.

Really nice village pub, great atmosphere. Had a delicious bowl of pea and ham soup! The owner was very welcoming, and offered directions to a good local cycling climb (The Devils Elbow) as I was visiting for the weekend, and even topped up my water bottle after I’d eaten. Really recommend this place and would definitely go back again. Thank you for making me feel so welcome! 👍

The Old Yew Tree pub was reopened after an extensive renovation. It has retained a pub atmosphere with modern decor and a very welcoming log fire. Only open from 4pm in the week but earlier on Friday and The weekend for lunch. The food is straight forward simple meals with home made items like the pie. Ample portions for most people. Very reasonably priced. The staff are extremely welcoming.

Visiting family nearby and wanted to treat them with a Sunday roast. Food and service were great. Only improvement would be for more than just one roast potato on the plate.

Had a family meal for thirteen adults and 2 small children, service was spot on and welcoming, meal was excellent, i had beef which was meltingly nice, but others had chicken and pork which all enjoyed and 1 vegetarian. desserts very nice and children well catered for, will go again

Family of 14 for Sunday dinner, variety of dishes ordered incl. Veggie, and all superb. Beef so tender it fell apart on your fork and proper gravy (ie. Animal fat). Dessert top draw as well. Highly recommend.

Absolutely superb fish pie - best I've ever had. Really nice views and tables outside too.

Called in for a meal a few weeks ago, had a great experience. Real home made chips and really tasty steak pie. Staff were polite and friendly. Great value for money, will definitely be back!

Warm welcome and wonderful food. What more could you ask for.

The service was outstanding, the food was amazing and the staff were fabulous. I would reccomend to all and would absolutely go again.

Went for a drink. Asked if we could bring in the dogs. ‘How many?’ Two we said. Only if they are well behaved. Barmaid then made us feel like she was doing us a favour by letting us have a drink in her pub. Not nice at all. Spoilt our day.

We revisited The Old Yew Tree again for a second time the last being over a year ago, we were not disappointed, it had the same friendly warm atmosphere that we enjoyed last time from both the staff and the locals. We were all made to feel welcome including our dogs The food was perfect so we really couldn’t ask for anything more and look forward to revisiting again next year as it seems to be an annual event for us

We went here on Sunday for Mother’s Day. My husband and I had the roast beef which was cooked to perfection and delicious. My mum had the pork which she really enjoyed. My daughter had the vegetarian option which was not so great but the vegetables that were brought to the table made up for it. Cheesy leeks, carrots, greens and peas cooked in an unusual way and very tasty. All the staff are very helpful and give a warm welcome on arrival. During the meal the young girls who were serving did a great job of coming to check that everything was ok. I can highly recommend this place and it is also really good value 👍😀

Excellent food and excellent service

Such a traditional village pub & the decor inside has modernised but not to much that it has been spoiled. The staff are really friendly and will accommodate your needs. The food was good, presented well and all with a quick service. Definitely an ideal place to stop for something to eat if your driving by or spent a cold day up the mountains.

On a drive from nearby valley, went to visit grave yard of ancestors to check out the Yew Tree which is certified to be Thousands of years old (older than the Pyramids & and well before B.C.!) Had been informed that the Defynnog pub had been reopened. Called in "on spec" for Sunday Lunch. Wonderful welcome from landlord, excellent food in a very warm and welcoming bar which had a roaring wood burner! Excellent service from the three young waiters / waitresses. And check out the numerous Kites soaring above and swooping around the fields! We shall be back!

Stunning place, owner and staff very pleasant. Food was top notch really enjoyed, We Be defiantly going back.

Lovely lunch friendly atmosphere would recommend to family and friends parking a bit tight otherwise no problems situated on the a40 to swansea good bus route

Best food we have had for some time

Homely pub and lovely home cooked steak

Visit the yew tree often and have a high standard of service and food everytime. Nothing is too much trouble and Huw and Helen are accodimating hosts

Lovely venue for a committee meeting with private room. Thanks for great hospitality.

Really friendly, lovely big fire, good beer, great food, decent prices. We'll be back.

Gorgeous country pub , the decor was immaculate however food was really wanting in the taste department I'm afraid!!!

Good value quality food, nice fire and friendly staff.

Loved it. Great beer, great hospitality.

A great meeting place now. Lots of locals now filling out the place and making the most of a good selection of Ales and the normal commercial lagers/beers. Great food supplied by Helen and the staff are warm and welcoming. LOTS of Red Kite flying around so worth taking a camera and have a few shots. This morning there were at least 60 and about 6 Buzzards on the ground plus two or three Heron. Mad dog in the shape of Tilley the Boxer who , given the chance, will give you a nasty suck/lick. Worth a visit for any traveller passing through.

Recommended this venue by family, so booked a table for a Sunday lunch, not far away from thevA40 if your travellin* that route near Sennybridge. Arrived for 12 noon and we were the only ones there, Choice of 3 roasts turkey, beef or Pork, when they arrived we had a good selection of vegetables in individual serving bowls, staff checked dinner was to our liking and if we needed anything which was nice, dessert appeared to be home made and very good. Good value Only one negative and that was in trying to book a table as we had no response to an email so would recommend phoning to make a booking.

Fantastic home cooked food! Menu could be a little bigger and there are no options for starters on their lunch menu, I'm not sure about the evening menu. We went on a Saturday lunch time and would have had a starter if available but even so the food was really tasty and all home cooked to perfection. Really good find set in a beautiful village with a lovely seating area outside with outstanding views which must be amazing in the summer. I would definitely visit again!

Visited this pub restaurant on a quiet Thursday evening. The pub has recently been completely refurbished in a contemporary style but still retaining some old world charm. Staff were exceptionally welcoming and friendly. The menu did not hold any surprises but the ingredients were fresh and well cooked - the steak and mushroom pie was very good. A surprisingly varied wine choice which was reasonably priced. Try it next time you’re passing through!

Never had a bad meal. In fact we've followed them from their previous pub just for the homemade fish pie. We actually pass their old place and drive a further 20 minutes to the new pub.

Excellent food, service & atmosphere was amazing.

Great food, lovely atmosphere. Best pub in the village.

A very welcoming friendly place to have a bite to eat. Lovely log fire just what we needed on a cold day,the chicken and leak pie which was home made is absolutely gorgeous. Will be calling again when out in the Brecon beacons.

Utterly incredible food. I'd happily pay twice what I did to eat there again. Can't recommend the steak pie highly enough

Lovely welcome at the old yew tree fabulous food great value for money staff very attentive well worth a visit

What a delight!!Crazy Yorkshire folk(me and hubstand) wander in with our dogs and what a welcome!!!food is 1st class, prices for food and drink are VERY GOOD! and the owners and staff are marvellous.TASTY STAFF, GOOD FOOD.HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Warm welcome, friendly atmosphere, limited menu but food is excellent. Will definitely be returning and fully recommend a visit. Great value for money.

Well 4 of us tried the Big Daddy 16oz steaks. Best steak dinner. Love steak then this is the place to go. Fish Pie also a winner on the night.

Highly recommended for the food, ambiance, and warm welcome. We had a hearty lunch of homemade soup, bread, and a pint, plus good conversation with the owners. Beautiful countryside all around. And be sure to look into the adjacent churchyard for the oldest tree in Europe, a yew dated by dendrochronology experts at 5,000 years (that's not a typo).

Friendly village pub with good beer, great food and hospitality. Always enjoy visiting when in the area.

Great pub, lovely food, friendly staff well worth a visit.

Top food, top service and they even do cold chocolate fudge cake when asked for, will be visiting again soon

A great choice for a place to eat, the menu has something for everyone particularly the vegetarian selection. The food was served piping hot and tasted freshly cooked with delicious flavors. The staff are very helpful and pleasant, and the location is picturesque and quaint. Well worth a visit!

A lovely and cosy village pub which serves delicious home cooked food. Good selection of beers, wines and gin. The owners made you feel very welcome and the pub had a good friendly atmosphere. The views from the new garden terrace are spectacular. Well worth a visit.

A classic Welsh Pub with a welcoming atmosphere and friendly service, what's not to like. With a great history this pub has stood the test of time, and for good reason. The food is amazing. All homemade! If you're hungry and in the area, stop at nothing to visit here.

The Yew Tree has a really nice atmosphere. Plenty of local regulars who are welcoming to tourists calling in. There is a varied menu and the food is plentiful and full of flavour. Fish pie was the tastiest I’ve had and everything is freshly cooked and well presented. Very reasonably priced. Pleasant and helpful staff and a really good selection of gin

Past this pub often over the years, but never stopped. It has had a new refurb inside and looks fresh and inviting. Lunch was tasty an freshly cooked. Watching the kites fly while having luch was an added bonus.

We made an unplanned visit here having seen the nice garden as we drove by. We sat in the brand new terrace garden overlooking the countryside. The interior of the Inn was also very nice and newly renovated. We ordered Fish Pie, Gammon Steak and Homemade Onion Rings. All the food was excellent and we are looking forward to visiting again.

Popped in during a few days camping with my 3 kids, to ask whether food was being served. Front of the bar was a bit oppressive and the lady serving wasn't particularly welcoming, when asked what time food was served (this was just after 5pm) she said "oh 5, so I suppose we are now", then a local suggested she wasn't right, so she shouted out to the back, where a loud response was it was in fact 6. She then said " ok, bye" to me - accompanied by uproarious laughter from the gathered locals. I wasn't expecting a red carpet, but hardly what I would call welcoming.

Service: The service was poor. Not the hearty welcome everyone has been mentioning, the middle aged blonde who served us seemed more interested in watching the TV and talking to a local than serving us. The young server was pleasant though. Food: The food was hit and miss: The fish pie was well cooked and would have been tasty if it wasn't soaked in oil, The chips were borderline undercooked and felt like a failed attempt at a chippie's chips, The scampi was no better than Bird's Eye, the peas may have been from a can and the vinegar had bits in it. Atmosphere: The atmosphere was pleasant, quiet, but with a traditional aesthetic. Not a lively place to say the least.

We went to this pub for Sunday lunch yesterday after it was recommended by friends. We weren’t disappointed as from the moment we arrived we were made to feel welcome. The owner and staff were all very friendly and helpful. The meal itself was delicious. I had the roast beef which was cooked to perfection and melted in the mouth. There was just the right amount of everything. We had salted caramel and chocolate tart for pudding which again was delicious. The meal was also very good value! I would certainly recommend a meal here!

A warm friendly welcome, lovely place well situated within walking distance of various accommodation. Great locally sourced food and selection of drafts and spirits

Just popped into the yew tree as we were passing. having remembered it from years ago Pleasant welcome was given and we decided to have a meal Steak and mushroom pie And it was lovely plenty of filling Chips and peas we decided against desert as it was so filling Well decorated inside Reasonable prices We will return Need to advertise more i think P.s. chips on plates look better than chips in buckets just my choice

Visited on a Saturday night as a group of 8. Everyone enjoyed their dinner. Dishes included Pea and Ham soup; Ham, egg and chips; vegetarian lasagne; fish pie; meaty combi; plus drinks.

Just had lovely meal at this very old quaint pub that's been tastefully restored - we were greeted with a warm welcome, friendly staff, and tasty fabulous food can highly recommend ☺

Great local pub with fabulous home cooked food.