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Based on 471 opinions finded in 1 websites

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Nº 207 in 745 in Powys

Nº 59 of 247 British in Powys

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An amazing nights sleep before spending a week on the river. A great location, with welcoming and friendly staff. We’ve been before and we will be back.

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Spaniard68 . 2020-08-31

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The outdoor seating has a great view of the river and cute string lights and coloured cushions on the wooden benches. We had a pork belly dish and a vegetarian butternut squash dish and absolutely loved the food and enjoyed the ambiance. I would’ve been happy to go multiple times in our visit

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Meghan H . 2020-08-02

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Lovely simple accommodation as part of a cafe/restaurant/canoe hire centre. Design conscious bedrooms with functional en-suite shower/WC facilities. Wonderful and accommodating staff. Brilliant location and relaxed vibe. Rooms 1 -4 all adjacent off a shared landing. Great for families requiring multiple rooms as you are right next to each other. Excellent food - currently being served as takeaway only - but you can grab one of the tables out back overlooking the river which is delightful. Would happily stay again.

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Thomas_and_Sarah . 2020-07-26

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Really good food great atmosphere and freindly staff very very clean, and a really good variety of food on offer.

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diverjohn2003 . 2020-03-06

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Lovely Sunday lunch (we turned up without a booking and were seated straight away), relaxed atmosphere, nice location, friendly staff. Good value

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LIBRA0610 . 2020-03-06

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Great food and great staff. Thanks for a really lovely lunch and welcome. Looking forward to our next visit.

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Cherrylandgirl . 2020-02-29

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We had the River Cfe burger and the Halibut with artichoke and muscles dishes.Can't fault them on anything. Beautifully cooked and presented. The fish was amazing and the flavours just bursted in your mouth we had panacotta and lemon tart for desert... Lovely too. Most definitely recommend. Am sorry I was too hungry and forgot to take pictures

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Voyage406480 . 2020-02-23

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Nipped in to escape storm Ciara. Lovely location and good fresh local food. Staff were friendly and helpful as well

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matthewo746 . 2020-02-10

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Just wish the menu would change more often & we feel it's become expensive. Having said that the food is always good & friendly service

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Michael L . 2020-02-10

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Heaven at last - I have long heard good reports about the River Cafe and finally went there on 30th January, not to celebrate Brexit but to have lunch on the way to Hay. We shared squid in batter - Jerusalem artichoke soup and a good sandwich. The soup was terrific in taste and consistency and the squid was very good, as was the sandwich. The dining area was spacious and clean with views across the river Wye. With a couple of glasses of wine the bill was a very reasonable £30. This place is exceptional ani I can’t wait to return.

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wenvoeman . 2020-02-02

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I booked all the bedrooms and the Bunkhouse for Saturday night. We had drinks in the Bunkhouse, the first two courses of dinner for 23 on one long table in the cafe, then a buffet of puddings, cheese and coffee back in the Bunkhouse. Six of the older guests stayed Friday night as well. Chef Dickie excelled himself with the food, and manager Kasie and owner Jane were endlessly flexible and helpful about everything. The service was friendly, efficient and impeccable, Breakfasts were relaxed, plentiful and excellent. The River Cafe even arranged two days of wonderful sunshine and spectacular sunsets. The Bunkouse with its log stove, slide, pingpong, sofas and luxurious bunks was an ideal venue for three generations of guests. We all had a delightful and memorable party that for some went on till 3am. Nothing seemed too much trouble for the River Cafe team, whom I can't thank enough.

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radnorshire . 2020-01-22

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The selection of drinks were good and there was a nice amount of cakes but it would have been nice to have some food like a toastie or a panini which would be easy to make. The view was excellent.

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benjamin4848 . 2020-01-20

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Well I have passed this little place so often but finally managed to get there last week. What a delight, very good selection of food, lovely atmosphere, friendly staff. Will be calling in again

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cazt14 . 2019-12-14

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As group of 3 friends we stayed one night in the River Room at the River Café at the end of November, when the Food Festival was on at Hay-on-Wye. The River Room had 4 single beds, in 2 separated rooms, the shower was very big, and the beds were really comfortable. Breakfast was really lovely, and you could choose anything you wanted from the menu, and I struggled to eat it all! Coffee (even freshly brewed cappuccino) was available, and so good that I had another. The views from the bedrooms and restaurant were fantastic, and we saw lots of wildlife. We would have liked a tv as we spent the evening in our room, but this was a minor point. I would definitely recommend the River Café, and we're likely to visit it again!

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LaceyPontypridd . 2019-12-02

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Came here with group of friends and had a wonderful evening

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Paula C . 2019-12-01

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Came by on Sunday afternoon after a short hike. Enjoyed the best roast pork & trimmings! Compliments to the chef and thank you to the nice and friendly staff there :)

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966gavinb . 2019-11-26

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took a drive out to find a place my husband remembered in passing on the way back from Wales one weekend.. stumbled across the village and quickly trip advisor'd places to eat..

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Carrie R . 2019-11-13

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What a treat on a school night! a quiet catch up with a friend not seen for ages, what better place to spend the evening than in the comfort and good hospitality of here. Small menu but for the cost a good selection of filling dishes, well cooked and excellent service.

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Nome2014 . 2019-11-07

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We have passed what must have been hundreds of times to our shame and never paid a visit. Well I decided to rectify this after learning that haddock was on the menu.

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918briane . 2019-10-25

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We have friends in the area and have been coming to the River Cafe in Glasbury for years, it never disappoints - we love it! Our most recent visit we sat on the terrace looking at the river and ate fabulous fish and chips and chicken Caesar salad. A special place in a beautiful location.

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Lauraeats1989 . 2019-09-27

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This place has rapidly gone down hill to a point where the food is inedible and the staff incredibly lacklustre. Give it a miss for sure.

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Camper730757 . 2019-09-24

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We sat outside as did not have a reservation and it was a tad chilly, but they do have blankets and heaters.

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Natasha L . 2019-09-01

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We visited today and just had coffee as it was late afternoon and we’d been to the railway garden centre.

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FrancesM1537 . 2019-08-29

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Our family of 5 enjoyed a light lunch sitting outside enjoying the amazing view before our canoe trip on a busy Bank Holiday Monday. Our sandwiches, chips & drinks were excellent (great bread & generous high quality ingredients) & the service was excellent. Will definitely return for a leisurely meal to sample a broader range of menu options.

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JKR6 . 2019-08-27

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We visited The River Cafe on a very rainy day. The setting is lovely but of course would have benefited from a little sunshine as the outside seating area is on the riverside and would have been absolutely beautiful. The inside was lovely however and unlike a lot of places it didn't feel like the tables had all been cramped together. We had the soup, mussels in a cider sauce (a surprising and very tasty combination) to start and then we all had the fish and chips after. It was one of the best fish and chips I have ever had and if I was in the area, I would make a point of going back just to eat it again. The chips and batter were crispy, tartar sauce was homemade and it was just delicious. I think one of the things that I thought was especially great was that it was piping hot. A lot of fish and chips go cold quite quickly and you are left with cold fish - not here! It was piping hot all the way until the end (which took a while to get to as it was enormous). I really liked the place - it's the sort of place where you could dress up (ish) for a nice meal out, arrive soaking wet or in shorts and flip flops - whatever you look like, you will be made to feel very welcome. Definitely the place to book in advance and get a reservation though!

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R T . 2019-08-22

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Reasonable food - sort of like eclectic pub grub. Good selection of wines. Good service. Nice view. Rather odd that dogs aren't allowed inside given its far from fine dining and surrounded by clients with dogs.

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LukeJonas . 2019-08-18

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We visited here after using the canoe company across the way

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sarahlS6296TM . 2019-08-11

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We go here every time we are in the area we have never been disappointed we always and I know this sounds, boring the fish and chips with mushy peas beautifully well cooked chips the wine is reasonably priced. The service is excellent and friendly, but you must book overall highly recommended. The sweets are nicely sized and very good.

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Marki1997 . 2019-08-04

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Great location, parking was difficult and service was a bit slow. The food was absolutely delicious so just about worth the wait. It is pricey for a cafe (4.50 for tiny bowl of fries, same for a couple of scoops of ice-cream). Friendly waiters, lovely food, amazing views.

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Sanjminhas . 2019-07-30

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Situated next to the bridge over the Wye this place offers excellent food, fantastic service, good value accommodation. We met there as a party of seven and they couldn't have been more helpful.

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Alex M . 2019-07-10

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We booked a table for my hubbie's 60th & we all had such a lovely evening... Great food, service was fab & a lovely atmosphere overlooking the Wye... We have been a few times and have never been disappointed... Thankyou so much for looking after us... Looking forward to our next visit

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jardinm52 . 2019-07-06

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Visited here with friends on a Monday so expected it to be quiet, but in fact reasonably busy which is probably a recommendation in itself. The situation is pleasant with terraces that overlook the river Wye if it’s a nice day and you want to sit out. The menu isn’t long but the food is good and reasonably priced and the staff are helpful and pleasant. Nice place to have lunch and I believe it does s good breakfast too if you are canoeing that day.

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miniscot . 2019-07-02

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I was very disappointed in my meal. I had hoped for a more exciting menu and meal. It was quite expensive for what it was. Shame as the setting is lovely.

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Inspire567905 . 2019-07-01

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Having visited the River Cafe since it opened we chose this place to celebrate my mother’s birthday. Furthermore as Trip Advisor suggests there are Vegan options. Unfortunately there were and are no outright “Vegan” options available other than “wines”. Thus we ended up with olives (have to eat with fingers as no cocktail sticks), bread, seasonal vegetables and a re-hash of their Vegetarian risotto as a dinner which was a half decent recovery.

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Fandanglit . 2019-06-30

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Really impressed with this place. The room was very large with 4 single beds. Very clean. Bathroom was basic, a bit of a camp site vibe to it. Outside seating area was beautiful, great view of the river. Breakfast was lovely, lots of options, plenty of locally sourced fruit juices. Staff were very friendly, helpful and did not stop. This place gets busy as it’s very popular, expect to wait for good locally sourced food and a nice glass of something, enjoy the view, it all feels very chilled.

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Loopyloodles . 2019-06-29

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We had booked and came here for a family lunch x8 on a hot Saturday. Parking was iffy but OK in the end with patience. Nice table outside overlooking the river. It was busy with a larger party and other tables, so we prodded the service as we did not have unlimited time. Having said that, everything turned out well without unreasonable delays. Food quality as expected for a cafe style restaurant. Drinks (beer, wine, soft) all fine and service with a smile from an obviously younger staff on duty. All in all very good

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DrBob625 . 2019-06-29

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Lovely spot by the river. Thanks for allowing me to go 'off-piste' and just have a large plate of bacon and eggs (It's amazing how this simple request can be difficult some places). The others who had a full English were very happy with theirs. A couple of us had the veggie breakfast and I heard it mentioned that this could be improved (Veggie sausage ?).

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gripped . 2019-06-25

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My sister in law and I recently celebrated our combined 50th Birthday Party here together with 40 odd guests. They didn't even bat an eyelid.

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MJIves . 2019-06-17

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My family went on a week day for lunch so it wasn't busy. Had an excellent meal of fish and chips. Everyone enjoyed. The location right next to the river is great! We were advised to go to Hay bluff by the staff. Beautiful! Thanks for that. All described emotions were felt. :-)

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MiguelMertens . 2019-06-04

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Had a lovely meal here; lamb with gnocchi, butternut squash, spinach and rosemary. Every mouthful a joy! My mother in law had ‘perfectly cooked’ hake. Even the starter bread and olives were amazing. Lovely atmosphere, service and staff.

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sarahy51 . 2019-06-01

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We met friends here for lunch and very much enjoyed it. Lovely airy room overlooking the river (it was a little cool to sit outside that day but there are tables on the deck too). The food and wine was very good, service attentive but not intrusive, and prices reasonable. Parking can be a bit of challenge but if the car park is full there are laybys either side of the bridge. Overall highly recommended.

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DaisyMonmouth . 2019-06-01

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What a little gem, called in after a day at Hay Festival, greeted by lovely staff, attentive but not intrusive. The food was really lovely all fresh salad and the fish and chips were awesome, it takes a good chef to make such fabulous light crispy batter! Just a really classy place with very classy and smiley staff. Thank you Oh and a perfect romantic setting with a great outdoor seating area. Totally recommend and will return again

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chilledtraveller . 2019-05-26

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Took the family to this cafe for lunch having heard good things about it. There only appeared to be two high chairs available (both of which we needed) and we had to wait ages for them to be brought over to us. We found menus for ourselves - not a particularly wide choice - then had to wait again for an order to be taken and the waitress insisted on taking a drinks order and then coming back for a food order. The food was very, very slow in appearing and then one part of the order appeared a good five minutes after the rest and, when it did appear, it was wrong. By this time we had two very restless small children so we ordered some ice cream. That took forever to arrive as well. Not at all impressed and really cannot recommend.

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birdersmate . 2019-05-25

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The River Cafe Exceptional food wonderful staff beautiful surroundings. Just had a lusciously lovely long lunch at the River Cafe. Highly recommend this Gem.

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Oneway1 . 2019-05-25

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Amazing food. Came back two nights in a row it was so good. The Lamb gnocchi was stunning and the espresso panacotta.

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MikeB0188 . 2019-05-15

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Stopped here on 11th May as we had planned to have late breakfast/brunch however, we were greeted by a very rude member of staff (female). I simply asked - do we just go and sit down? To which she replied - it depends what you want!! In a very rude manner.

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charlenemM7408JE . 2019-05-13

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The location by the river and the outdoor area is really lovely, even though small and with some traffic from the road. We enjoyed it so much, that we came twice within our short stay. The food was really delicious, the waiting staff were helpful and very attentive. Sadly, no dogs friendly inside (even for tiny hand-bags dogs).

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Agatha P . 2019-05-08

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I was looking forward to my meal here, heard such good things, however the menu choices were limited, only potato on the menu was mashed(or 'creamed'), and when asked for an alternative such as boiled/chipped was told the chef was unable to do? which didn't feel very hospitable and a little curious as surely potatoes which are creamed begin as whole potatoes? The choices were narrow. So it was a little disappointing! Sorry as I really wanted to enjoy this one.

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. 2019-05-07

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We tend to visit when we come to Tregoyd once a year. Last night supper was as great as always. I enjoyed the lamb ravine with a nice glass of red. Daughters enjoyed the burger & the pea and asparagus risotto, whilst my husband had fish and chips. Only slight dent in the evening was a mishap in the order meaning my husbands food arrived a little after the rest. Yummy proper puddings. A contented family all round. Thank you

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. 2019-04-14

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After strolling around a tired and gloomy looking Hay on Wye we thought we would brighten our day with a spot of lunch. Sadly we remained dispirited. I chose the (£14) Moroccan Tagine. On arrival it did not look promising with some pearl barley on one side of the plate and a pile of "Tagine" mixture on the other. It looked as though it had just been tipped out of a jar. The overall taste was of heat and nothing else. Poor and overpriced. My wife had the "Lunch Box" which was a fussed over ploughmans lunch and once again at £12 not good value. Disappointed to say the least.

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. 2019-03-27

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Modern, quaint cafe with friendly staff. Perfect location next to the glasbury river. We only had tea, coffee and cake bit it was delicious. The outside seating with it's cushions and views in the spring sun was idillic! Accommodation on offer which considering the activities available is a great idea. Returning to cycle the local routes.

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. 2019-03-24

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we came across this place a few weeks ago and stoped off for breakfast, with was very impressive so we decided to return and see what linch was like.

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. 2019-03-16

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There were three of us and yet again the service was brilliant. We all had the fish and chips which were very well cooked. The deserts were spot on. Three very happy and very full customers.

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. 2019-03-02

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Stayed at this B&B; for four nights. Amazing location, right on the river bank. Lovely room, big, warm and spotlessly clean. Staff were excellent and done everythng they could to be helpful. Breakfast was superb, and had a menu that read more like an upmarket hotel. Lovely stay, will definately be back.

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. 2019-02-08

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Went with my partner and elderly friend before Christmas. Warm welcome and lovely service. We requested a chair with a back for our friend who is not so mobile and hence we were offered a table in the middle of the restaurant with requested chair rather than a bench. The food was delicious, beautiful fish and chips with a superb batter, unfortunately no mushy peas!! The steak sandwich was delicious and a generous portion. It was all fab apart from two minor issues, a) aforementioned mushies and b) sitting at the central table felt a little as though we were in a goldfish bowl, our conversations were being listened to by nosy neighbours. Not anyone’s fault, just closely positioned tables offering a slight invasion of privacy.

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. 2019-01-09

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I used to love this place. New year, new prices. £12.50 for an average cooked breakfast and a coffee was so disappointing. Definitely a tourist trap instead of locals.

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. 2019-01-08

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My friends and I often eat out in the area and as we hadn't been to theRiver Cafe for some time decided to go there in the evening.

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Cheshiremaid . 2018-11-18

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Called in for coffee and cakes and although it was just coming to the end of lunch time service they were happy to serve us. Lovely coffee and fresh cake. Nice atmosphere and super friendly staff.

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RebeccaR106 . 2018-11-02

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Drpped in at the River Cafe today with my wife and two friends. Very pleasant experience had by all. We ordered 2 steak sandwiches with chips and 2 fish and chips. All cooked to an excellent standard with decent portions. Service was more than satisfactory and the cafe itself is to restaurant standards, even beating some of the restaurants I've eaten at. Well worth a visit. Thankyou

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W1829AEkevina . 2018-10-31

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Arrived in Glasbury after long drive from Carlisle.River Cafe in easy walking distance of accomodation at Aberllynfi House. Our hunger was satiated by excellent meal at River Cafe. I had ceasar salad topped with southern fried chicken.My wife had fish and chips and praised the batter. Both meals were very good. Recommended.

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LombokCarlisle . 2018-10-22

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Lovely dinner by the river last night in Glasbury. Delicious steak and cozy atmosphere! Thank you River cafe :)

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597lep . 2018-10-20

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I've visited many times over the years whilst visiting the area and it never disappoints! Great exciting menu and fantastic relaxed service!

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rebekahgeorge . 2018-10-18

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Went for a meal on out last evening in Glasbury,,because of my Wifes restricted diet she chose from the childrens menu , chicken nuggets , waitrress said there would be 5 of them,I ordered Southern fried chicken with ceasar salad. Some time later we heard the smoke alarm going off in the kitchen area!! 3/4 minutes later the meal arrived, THREE only chicken nuggets of which one was burnt a dark brown and a very twisted shape,, told the waitrees ( who was very polite) to inform the chef and that I would be ashamed to send that out to a customer,even if it was for a child,,response was a drink on the house,which we declined. My Ceasar salad left a lot to be desired,very limp and far to much lettuce , and overdosed with the dressing,

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Roy D . 2018-10-15

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We always have a meal here when visiting family in Hay on Wye. The food is excellent and the staff are very friendly. We would recommend booking because it is always busy even on a week night. We would highly recommend this restaurant.

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BJDublin . 2018-10-14

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This is three reviews in one, but let's start with The River Cafe since this is what you are most interested in. The Staff were super friendly, service was spot on and the chef clearly knows what they are doing as we had the most amazing food. The breakfast was lovely, first morning I had the English Breakfast which was great and more filling than what it looked (big plates). Second morning I had Salmon and poached egg- I have to say that was even better than the English. We decided to also have dinner there Saturday night since the menu exceeded the expectation of a "Cafe"!! everyone really enjoyed their main course and didn't have anything else since it was very filling. I chose a Cesar salad with Fried Chicken which was very good. The value was great also. I would love to go back when the weather is a bit warmer to eat outside by the river. I will certainly look to return in the future. Well done, congrats to the team.

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DMLinford . 2018-10-09

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We popped in to the River Cafe for a cup of coffee. The staff are friendly and the service was quick. There were a lot of yummy cakes on show but we had only just had lunch so had to decline. A bit basic but ok for a cuppa.

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sueharrison160 . 2018-10-08

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The River Cafe has a great reputation for their steaks. My horror, new menu, no steak....😕 Please bring it back. This will lose custom. The new menu does not have enough quality to keep the locals coming back. Please........

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Chris T . 2018-10-07

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Third or fourth visit, and been great in the past BUT I can’t say I was that impressed on this visit.

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John M . 2018-10-02

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Had lunch today of Fish & Chips, which was good but not as good as it used to be. The piece of Cod was much smaller than previous visits, and the chips all bitty. Pea purée and tartar sauce was good though. This has always been a favourite spot for Fish & Chips, so disappointed it is not excellent anymore. Hope they get back to their old standards soon, as it should be excellent when paying £15.

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Timothy B . 2018-10-02

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The River Cafe is great for breakfast, lunch and dinner with an interesting and varied menu, good service and friendly staff. In good weather the outside seating looks out over the river Wye and you can spend a relaxing few hours over a drink with friends. The only 'but' however is expect to pay above London prices for the food so it gets expensive quickly.

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TheRhulenTraveller . 2018-09-25

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We ate breakfast at The River Cafe which was lovely. I had The River Cafe eggs Benedict and my fiancé had the full English. Both were superb. I have never tasted mushrooms that nice before. Staff were friendly and service quick. Will return again.

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Rachel B . 2018-09-24

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Had dinner with 8 friends in Mid September. Everybody was extremely happy with the food - it was excellent. The service was fantastic and the staff were excellent. A great evening was had by all. I would high.y recommend this place as a venue for groups, as well as for it's beautiful setting next to the River Wye, as there is seating outdoors (though somewhat chilly when we visited!).

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Gordon L . 2018-09-24

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Rooms were spotless great views and close to all amenities.Breakfast was fantastic.staff really helpful and could not do enough for us.

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gcerrone59 . 2018-09-18

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Just left here after a weekend kayaking stopped in one of the cottages which are very clean and comfortable very friendly staff and a great cafe serving a veriaty of snacks drinks teas coffee's and alcoholic beverages we stayed on a b+b basis and I have to say the breakfast was excellent all local produce cooked to order the full English was a delight I've stayed in top end hotels and not had a breakfast this good it set me up nicely for the rest of the day I'd definitely use again!!

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dazzafrosty . 2018-09-16

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My wife and I stayed for a long weekend one very hot summer . The cafe had a beautiful position on the river but is quite close to the road . The river cafe serves well prepared and presented food . My wife being given the largest vegetarian breakfast we have ever seen beautifully cooked too. The rooms are pleasant the ones overlooking the river are a little more special. Unfortunately the rooms on the front of the cafe are roadside and opposite a campsite . We were unfortunate enough to have noisy drunken guests at the campsite that made a nights sleep difficult . This problem could easily be solved with air con so on warmer nights you can close the windows . That being said I think we were very unlucky that weekend to get those kind of campers . The cafe is a very nice place to stay and discover this beautiful area . The food is excellent at the cafe if you choose too dine with them for dinner . We found all the staff to be friendly the cook that takes care of breakfast wonderful . I would recommend the river cafe for a stay the river rooms would be my first choice .

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neil F . 2018-09-06

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Everyone was very welcoming to those from the Harp Summer School with the restaurant essentially taken over, much playing of music and even some dancing. The food was of good quality, but both food and wine were overpriced.

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theeps2018 . 2018-09-04

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We were surprised the place wasn’t busy on a Sunday lunchtime and enjoyed the wonderful view. We both had burgers which were delicious, so much in them, it was tricky picking half up at a time!

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Roam433499 . 2018-09-02

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Nice location but no view of the river from our table Staff were very friendly Menu was rather limited and over priced OKquality but small portions for the price

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joannelew . 2018-08-06

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We arrived in our walking boots having trekked the four miles from our holiday home with our dog. We had a lovely spot outside next to the river. While we found the lunchtime snack/sandwich menu wasn't extensive, the food we had was exceptionally good and we all felt that each element was very well done. Would love to go back and sample the main courses!

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Sooza . 2018-08-06

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A light lunch on a Sunday in August. We turned up on spec so it was great to get a table, but the service was very slow even to take an order. Kids had a crispy and tasty fish and chips, and the sandwiches were very good. Dessert looked amazing, but all was quite pricey.

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williams2w . 2018-08-05

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Tasty food right on the river, fresh light salads. Pretty spot, overlooking canoes. Green grass and blue sky.

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Schlubs . 2018-07-30

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My first visit so didn't know quite what to expect. Menu was quite small but what I had was excellent. Shown to table and drinks order taken, these then arrived within a few minutes, Black Mountain Smokery Chicken to start, very tasty and good sized portion. Main of River Café Battered Cod and Chips again very good. Dessert of Lemon Tart a little disappointing.

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elverman . 2018-07-30

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Love this place. Great food. Great staff. Beautiful to sit outside on a sunny day. We will be back when next in the area!

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jimb01965 . 2018-07-27

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After visiting Hay on Wye market day we went to the River Cafe as recommended by our holiday let owner. What a find! Right on the river it was a lovely relaxing lunch. The chips are homemade and the best I’ve had in a long time. I had hake which was restaurant quality. My daughter had a sandwich which was generous and tasty. The service was welcoming and friendly. The best place we ate during our weeks holiday.

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SallyWLondon . 2018-07-21

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Conveniently located next to the excellent Wye Valley Canoeing Centre. It has a lovely selection of food in a remarkable, beautiful setting. Best to book in advance if you want an evening meal.

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Dewi J . 2018-07-20

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My wife and I taken here for a meal last Saturday evening. Just fabulous! We will be insisting on coming here again.

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sparkymarky63 . 2018-07-20

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Next to a very active the kayaking hire centre we found a relaxed airy cafe with good food and drink and attentive staff.

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oinotnamac . 2018-07-15

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I have eaten here once and had a drink here once even though I visited or tried to visit over 8 times. It was not always full and not always booked but I and my guests were made to feel extremely unwelcomed by the staff. The tone of the way we were spoken to happened more than once and has lead me to write this review. I don't recommend this place at all. There are much nicer places in Hay on Wye, Brecon and even Glasbury where people are happy to have you visit and make you feel welcome.

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oomadath79 . 2018-07-13

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Had an excellent meal with family last evening. The food and service were both superb. Would thoroughly recommend.

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PaulStenning . 2018-07-11

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Another great meal at this pleasant restaurant. The food is usually spot on and the service excellent.

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Chris W . 2018-07-09

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Visiting Glasbury we just wanted a sandwich and a beer at lunchtime, no booking. Swift service, excellent sandwiches and good local beers. Can understand why it's so busy with locals and visitors alike. Hope to be back soon!

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CaroK39 . 2018-07-08

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Always good food here. Service was excellent and polite and the food superb. Tonight the weather was great so sat out by the river on the excellent balcony area

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NicCJ . 2018-07-05

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Visited here today prior to canoeing down the river Wye. The food was excellent and the service was exceptional! Nothing was too much trouble for the young ladies who served us - pleasant, well mannered and very accommodating not only to ourselves but all those around us too! Would highly recommend!

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P8599YMstevenc . 2018-06-29

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A good location next to the river in Glasbury with lots of outside seating and lovely views out over the river.

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Linda K . 2018-06-28

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We have been visiting the River Cafe regularly over the past three years. The staff are always friendly and helpful. The food is always excellent. We have never ever had a bad meal there and I think we have tried everything off the changing menus. It is one of our favourite places and we hope to continue visiting for many years to come. Thank you to all the friendly staff and particularly thank you to the amazing chef.

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Judith1907 . 2018-06-27

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Needed a caffeine fix! Whilst visiting the river to play! And they delivered! Nice clean helpful staff Biodegradable takeaway coffee cups! Well done. Reasonable price. Clean loos.

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Lesley C . 2018-06-24

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It’s about 5 years since we last came and it’s still a really great place. Top class quality food in a stunning setting. A must visit if you are in the area.

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Spaniard68 . 2018-06-22

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delicious food - lovely staff - perfect location by river - stayed in the river room which could not be more charming ( private terrace right by the river to sit out on) - then had yummy breakfast in the river cafe followed by brilliant day canoeing followed by yummy dinner - a perfect day

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pepitatricker . 2018-06-20

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Visited for mother in laws birthday we all loved our food, the service was brilliant and lovely atmosphere.

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sandieduran163 . 2018-06-16

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Food very mediocre. The service was awful. We were never asked if our food was ok.and the staff who were young girls disappeared.There was nobody around. Very disappointed with my first and only visit. Won’t be returning.

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Bunting2015 . 2018-06-14

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