The Royal Oak in Powys

We dropped in on Sunday lunchtime after walking along the canal, it was recommended by the owner of our holiday cottage. Although we hadn’t booked we were welcomed alongside our dog and shown where there were tables available. I was recommended a Welsh cider, delicious but over 6% so just had the one, my husband had a couple of pints of a local beer. To eat we had the beefburger and falafel burger, both with chips and salad and we both enjoyed our food. The lady who served us was very friendly and helpful, would definitely visit again if in the area.

Very friendly welcome. Food good pub grub. 4 real ales. Doggy friendly. Old worldly pub. Worth a repeat visit. Closeby canal walk.

We visited twice over a couple of days. First time was a walk in during thw afternoon and second time we booked for the evening. It’s a good offering of pub food, all freshly cooked and a decent selection of specials. The home made pie of the day was very good. The gammon was also very good. The curry was really tasty but I can see why another review said it was waterly as the sauce was as thick as you would get in a curry house. The puddings were also good and the bread and butter pudding was first class. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. Well worth a visit!

A canal stop in early September, midweek lunchtime. Good offering, friendly to boaters good choice. Respectable and basic.

A very inhospitable establishment - we ordered 4 drinks late afternoon in the lounge bar, all the tables were empty and had reserved signs on them for the evening, however the landlady would not allow us to sit to have our drinks on them as she said they were cleaned. We ended up sitting on a bench against a wall outside in a very full beer garden ....... we were obviously mistaken thinking it was a pub? On an earlier visit a day or so before, the bar person was more interested in answering the phone between serving me and pouring our drinks. It took over 10 minutes to get served and as others have commented, there is no apology or sociable interaction with visiting customers, where the locals congregate around the bar and get better service and attention from the bar staff. We won't be returning, which unfortunately means we won't be staying at the excellent Pencelli campsite again, as a close-by friendly pub is what we always look for when booking our motorhome breaks.

Omg this place is amazing. We are staying In the caravan site just up from here.. been here twice now omg the faggots are to die for.. both times iv had it as they were so lush . The drink are cheap to under a tenner for 2 pints.. you hit to visit right next to the canal also . Nice beer garden . Will definitely be back

5* food was amazing, staff are polite and quick to help. Great atmosphere. We had the chicken curry which was delicious.

Fab pub, fab food & fab staff Chilli great Venison burger amazing Good service, price & good local beers 100 yards from campsite & prefect after a day walking

A beautiful beer garden adjacent to the canal. Nice food. However a most unwelcoming pub. A real shame. Clearly in need of some good TLC also

Nice atmosphere, and nice garden. We needed an advance booking for an indoor table, but the garden tables didn't require reservations. Overall we enjoyed our food, but other reviews have mentioned that it is good for vegans, and we did not find that to be the case. There were two options listed as suitable: a curry and a veggie burger. But the veggie burger was supposed to have a brioche bun (not vegan), and they didn't have any vegan bread of any kind. The young people serving and taking orders were very polite and apologetic. Ordered it anyway (sans bun and sans halloumi), and asked for both chips and new potatoes to make up for the lack of bun. When it arrived, there were the chips and naked burger and potatoes ... but not the salad! The vegetarian version (which we also ordered) had salad on the burger and on the side. Too tired at that point to send it back. The people were all pleasant, and the non-vegans all enjoyed their meals, but cannot recommend for vegan folks.

A classic country pub. We called in for drinks after a bike ride and I enjoyed a cold bottle of Perry made in Wales. Then tonight we booked a table for supper. Scampi and chips followed by the house speciality of ice cream with raisins soused in sherry, which is delicious and highly recommended. The cost was £50 with wine. Good food - great pub.

Really lovely meal and drinks at this pub - perfect stop after a day canoeing and very close to our campsite. Would recommend 😊

We were looking for fish and chips and The Rotal Oak was recommended. They derved a good fish in a very nice pub/restaurant. Cozy and homely.

Food and atmosphere lovely so welcoming x Big mention to Non for her fabulous service and going that extra mile to get a member of our party a taxi !! Definitely will come back

Ten bikers on a miserable wet February day were welcomed by a roaring fire and a table laid out ready for us. The food was fantastic as was the service. Definitely be back.

We had just finished our yearly mother day walk up Pen y fan, so we were certainly hungry, The Royal Oak didn’t disappoint either fab atmosphere very friendly and the Sunday lunch was delicious and plenty of it too. We will be definitely booking for next year! We wasn’t a small group either 9 of us & dog! And she absolutely loved her dinner! 🐾

Short walk along road from Pencelli Castle Caravan and Camping Park. Very busy on a Friday night with both friendly locals and visitors but we found a place to sit and enjoyed couple of beers including a Jemimas Pitchfork. Judging by the number and variety of beer mats around the walls there is a constant change of whats on tap to choose from. Food passing by looked very good and we took decision to book for the next night. (Turns out booking was necessary as very busy again). Went with the gammon, egg, pineapple and chips special and Frans chicken curry with rice and naan – both were very good and such generous portions pudding was not on (note to self – don’t have lunch before next visit!).

This was one of the few pubs open in the area for he week after New Year, with most shutting for whatever reason. Great food and good service. A lovely country pub to visit.

Absolutely fantastic visit to the Royal Oak pub in Pencilli in the heart of the Brecon Beacons national park a very cosy and hearty atmosphere and the roast dinner is the best very friendly and welcoming staff can’t wait to come back.

The Royal Oak is a great traditional British pub. We were in our motorhome in the excellent Pencelli Castle campsite and visited a couple of times. There was a warm and friendly welcome and a roaring log fire. Locals were coming in for a drink at the end of the day, and a number were accompanied by their dogs. There is a wide range of drinks with ales, lagers, and cider on tap. Another day we were joined by friends for lunch and found a good and interesting menu. I enjoyed the faggots with chips, peas, onions and gravy and very good it was. For pudding I enjoyed sticky toffee pudding served with ice cream. My wife particularly liked the raisins and sultanas soaked in sherry, which was also served with ice cream. We had a lovely lunch and were grateful for the warmth of the fire on a cold November day.

Sunday lunch, in my opinion the best value for money I’ve experienced in a long time, huge but manageable portions and utterly delicious, coupled with excellent surroundings and a warm fire can’t be beaten. I had the lamb and for 14 pounds it was exquisite,

Fantastic pub in a great position next to the canal. Have drunk here a few times but this was our first meal. Excellent food and great value for money. Chips were especially good. Very friendly staff. It's open all week which is pretty unusual these days. Highly recommended.

Best rack of ribs I’ve ever had &the homemade slow was amazing 👍👍👍👍well worth a visit service was excellent to can’t fault it BRILLIANT

We really struggled to find a pub that A) does food B) allows dogs and C) doesn’t close at 2pm. My wife found this and what a lovely meal we had. Right next to the canal (lovely to walk along). Food was hot fresh and plentiful. Just what we wanted after looking for so long.

Went here for food tonight with my family as we are staying on a canal boat.. the food was absolutely stunning... proper homemade chips.. the staff were so friendly and welcoming.. would highly recommend this pub..

We both had the Sirloin steaks with chips. The food is always delivered in a reasonable time and service as always was spot on. Great steaks and another relaxing evening in this special pub

Nice looking country pub in a lovely location by the canal. Visited on a Saturday evening while staying at Pencelli Castle Caravan site Very busy pub with limited staff, kitchen windows and door open, there were 2 young men in the kitchen arguing. I ordered chicken curry when it arrived it was very watery. Later I spent most of the night vomiting. This could only be due to the chicken curry as that is all I had eaten and I had only had water to drink as I do not drink alcohol. I will not be returning

We ate here Friday & Saturday evenings. The food was excellent, drinks also, and friendly efficient staff. I would recommend it to any one.

Friendly staff, great food, very reasonably priced. Very conveniently located for the campsite. Would definitely recommend this pub.

They fitted us in for a table of three at short notice, and what a great choice it was. Three main courses, three desserts and 2 pints of beer and a soft drink £67.50. The Faggots, Mash, Peas and Onion Gravy was amazing.

Stayed at a local camping site near this cosy pub and therefore visited the pub twice. Both times fully booked but nice staff who’ll call you when there’s al table free. Also tables outside near the canal. Friendly people and great meals !! Highly recommend ! Compliments for the staff and the chef in the kitchen.

Excellent food and fantastic ales! Good prices and a great atmosphere. We are vegetarian, and there are good options.

Had evening meals over 3 nights and was not disappointed in the price, quality and quantity. Very friendly and welcoming atmosphere

Food and service was excellent! We had the venison burger and faggots & peas with a bottle of Jack Rabbit Sauvignon blanc wine. Food was very tasty and the pub ambience was lovely. Just down the road from the Pencelli Castle camp and caravan park Thank you Andrew & the crew 👏

Booked a table while staying at the local.campsite with my husband and son , we had lovely home cooked food and the staff were very friendly , Would definitely eat there again .

Excellent hosts. Great range of beers, Food was excellent, had the lamb shank.Reasonably priced. Large beer garden. Service was great and the whole place was spotlessly clean. Dog friendly as well.

Nice pub in a village location near the canal and the campsite but that is where the good points end. Our food this evening was very disappointing and when we pointed this out to a member of staff she continually said she did not have...

Fantastic warm welcome! Very accommodating for our 3 dogs and superb food. We had a wonderful walk along the canal after lunch and finished with a pint in the garden. Super atmosphere all round.

Wonderful warm welcome in a proper Olde Worlde traditional pub, The service was quick and the food was delicious. particular highlight as the pork in creamy garlic sauce. If you happen to be in the Brecon area then give this place a try.

The pub hasn’t any seats for a drink only inside as it’s all reserved for food . Had the chicken pie . Tasty but hardly any chicken in it and a minute portion of chips . Staff not too friendly . No one checked the...

Would have eaten here on the Saturday evening, but it was fully booked, so make sure that you book your table early! The beer was great, the menu looked fab and the landlord was really friendly. Excellent pub.

Nice pub in a great location next to the canal which adjoins the back garden. A very large menu. The venison steak was great.

We had a lovely family dinner here as part of our Golden Wedding celebrations. We were a large group of 23 including 11 grandchildren so we were well looked after in a separate room. All the meals were very tasty and the varied menu catered...

On arrival for a pub lunch and seeing all the empty glass cafetieres on the shelf my wife asked for a coffee but the barman said they’re not serving coffee. We both had burger and chips which arrived very quickly (they were quiet) and the...

The Royal Oak is a small village pub catering for locals and tourists. The menu is limited,and just listed on a blackboard. But the food is great. Portions were a good size. I had the pork chop special. A lot of places would have decided...

Another FANTASTIC meal in this great local pub. Quick service and a very broad menu, they even cater for the minorities. Will eat there more regularly as we were so impressed. Negative reviews by those trying to impose a minority food agenda on the vast...

Disappointed again. Only one vegan choice on the menu and no vegan dessert. Ordered a bowl of chips today - 45mins later still no food. Rediculous!

Great country pub in the Brecon Beacons with excellent quality food that you mustn’t miss if in the area. Its beer garden backs onto the canal where walkers can come and leave as they please. Most of the food I believe is homemade and if...

Beautiful village dog 🐕 dog friendly pub, lovely staff, beautiful home cooked food, the pork chops in creamy mushroom sauce was beautiful, enjoyed a lovely inches cider and guest ipa for the hubby, the pint was to perfection, will be visiting again, highly recommended

Popped here on bank holiday Monday for lunch. Lovely pub, great welcome and fantastic food. Would definitely recommend and will be back!

Absolutely amazing food! Fresh and delicious, cooked to perfection. Home cooking at its best, and really good value at that. I had thr vegetarian curry and honestly it was the best curry I've ever had. Staff were also really friendly, a great little local place....

Fabulous meal. Quality of the meals and price was excellent. Really good choice on the menu and an additional specials board. Received a really warm welcome on arrival and very engaging throughout the visit. Service was fast. We will definitely head for the Royal Oak...

Another cracking night up at our favourite pub in South Wales... Fran, Andrew and the team didn't disappoint...We all had the pork chops and legendary onion rings .. washed down with the guest I.P.A. cheers guys

Stopped for dinner and beers while on a narrowboat holiday, with partner, friends , 15 yr old daughter and the dog. Wonderful food (amazing chips!), lovely beer garden and nice beers. Would definitely recommend and revist for sure. Best to check opening hours and would...

Lovely pub situated right on the canal. Very welcoming and dog-friendly. Food was lovely, but only two veggie/vegan options and no vegan dessert - very disappointing.

Visited here after finding both the Star and the White Hart closed in Talybont. Our good luck because we found this absolute gem of a pub! Situated on the Monmouthshire and Brecon canal. The staff make you feel very wecome and the pub has a...

After scouring the area we decided on this little gem for lunch (lasagna, and gammon and chips). Enormous log burner heats both rooms and it’s a real traditional pub feel. Service was smashing and the food on point. Would recommend.

Stopped off for lunch Ian’s seen the reviews and can say was not disappointed. I had the duck special and my wife the cod and chips and they were both delicious. The cod in beer batter was spot on. My duck was cooked. to perfection...

Fantastic food and service. Stopped for food whilst walking the canal, brilliant find. Highly recommend!

Visited The Royal Oak a couple of weeks ago for an evening drink and meal with our local relations This is what a pub should be like , good hosts ,great beer and food . Thank you for a great time ,back home in Cornwall...

A well presented Sunday Lunch served by extremely attentive staff who made us very welcome even with a Family of 9 with small children . The Food served was wholesome and extremely plentiful and very tasty. Home Cooking at its best ...............

Spent a lovely afternoon and evening here with friends. We were immediately made to feel welcome and The landlord and his family and staff could not do enough for us. The food was outstanding and we all enjoyed our meals. I can personally recommend the...

What a gem of a place this is. Wonderful welcome and service from the owners and all the staff. A fantastic selection of beers, the Mosaic Pale Ale went down a bit too well! Had a Sunday roast and it was fantastic, beautifully cooked, a...

We visited on a cold wet miserable Wednesday evening, a party of 4, for an evening meal. We had a very warm welcome and had a table by one of the fires. The menu was short, which I think is a good thing. I ordered...

Small cosy pub located near Pencelli Castle caravan club. Easy to find. Good atmosphere with a very welcoming host. Food was delicious and wide variety of drinks available. Curry was delicious, however the waffle wasn’t homemade which was a shame. Partner loved his burger and...

Lovely lively little pub. Got here by canal barge and moored up right outside. Very accomodating as they were full but managed to squeeze us in. The atmosphere was great and the food excellent. Plenty of choice and very reasonably priced. Definitely worth a visit...

We visited here today for drinks and received a fabulous welcome to this lovely pub. The landlord is friendly and very welcoming and the pub has a lovely feel to it. There were chestnuts roasting on the woodburner and the landlord offered them to us...

Whenever I'm anywhere near Pencelli I feel compelled to visit The Royal Oak pub. The food is always excellent (and good value) and the staff are lovely. Can't wait for my next visit.

Fantastic pub! Hidden away in a beautiful part of wales just off the Brecon canal this is a must visit if you’re in the area. We had lunch and it was fantastic! The moment we walked in with our dog and pram we were made...

Lovely pub by the canal side with outside seating and good menu choice. My husband ordered fish and chips and it was very good. However, I ordered the pie of the day which was a ham and leek pie. This was very disappointing and we...

A great pub friendly staff and we had two meals there and both were lovely. When we are back in the area we will visit.

Had a great meal after a long day of walking. The fish linguine was really tasty as well a homemade curry and sizeable fish and chips. All followed up with dessert and washed down with a few ciders made for really nice evening meal.

We picked this pub purely based on location as it was a central point for meeting friends who live near Neath and we were on holiday near Abergavenny. What a find! Great welcome, friendly service and delicious food! All homemade, great portions and excellent value....

Lovely pub, great location for campsite, great homemade food, great hosts, great choice of beer, great local cider, excellent

Quaint little pub on the canal - stopped for lunch food ok nothing to get excited about - was over charged by a third and got refund once I highlighted - would probably give this a miss next time when visiting

We ate here during our recent holiday. Staff are super friendly and welcoming, Food is decently priced and excellent. Especially enjoyed the burger and the curry. Restaurant is nicely decorated and spacious. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and highly recommend.

Fantastic meal and welcome. Lovely pub with friendly owners. Food was delicious, good value for money and lovely big pub portions. I had the ham egg and chips, my partner had the veggie burger, both of us left with empty plates and full stomachs! A...

We were staying at the near by campsite which is a short walk to The Royal Oak. We were made very welcome on all 3 visits. Very limited menu but everything is delicious! The Welsh venison burger is lovely ! Booking for a table in...

Very traditional and friendly pub. Would recommend to book if you want to try their excellent food. Excellent choice of food. Very tasty and filling. Good value for money.

Visited because it was recommended by a nearby pub which didn’t open on a Tuesday lunch time. Got a little lost due to SatNav but phoned and was guided back. Lots of easy parking - a bonus for a village pub. The lady in charge...

We’re staying in the area on a family holiday for the week, and fancied trying a local pub. So glad we found this place, I loved the decor, the staff were really friendly, and the food was beautiful. Definitely recommend.

13 of us had a meal here at the same time. They managed to bring the food out for all of us at the same time. Food was good and reasonably priced. Pub looks lovely and traditional and was nice and cool inside. Staff were...

This was the worst food I have eaten, the fish and chips was supposed to be cod but it was mushy and had no flake texture, it resembled mashed fishy cat food in texture. Not a pub I would use again

Me and a mate were stopping in a campsite relatively close by and needed a pint, we came across this gem of a place, ended up having a few beers with the landlord and his golfing mate, both decent blokes, everyone was cheerful and friendly...

On a narrow boat holiday last week, moored up and spent the day / evening there. Lunch was delicious - all freshly cooked. Some of our party liked it so much they had an evening meal too! Brilliant, friendly owner and lovely staff. It's a...

Staying in talybont which has three pubs, but found this by accident while walking. Such a friendly welcome from locals as well as staff, and good beer so we decided to drive to eat there Sunday night. Friendly landlady despite being very busy, all tables...

Friendly welcome. Traditional pub with log burner. Food very nicely cooked and reasonably priced. Would recommend.

Nice friendly pub. Good choice of pub food available. Lovely homemade lasagne. Good choice of beers. Plenty of seating

Amazing venue, excellent food aye here twice in the same day Recommend a visit if you are in the area xx

Staying at the campsite just up the road always call into have a meal a few times in the week we are there. Always a warm welcome from the owners and family. Good sections of beers. The food is fabulous. Great big beer garden which...

What a lovely pub such a warm welcome and happy smiling faces from all the staff. The food was excellent and good value.....great stop off if you are on a boat and very dog friendly 😀

We ate here twice during our stay at the Lodge, Llanfrynach. The food was good and the prices reasonable. Great pies. It is certainly best to book a table at this popular pub especially at the weekend. Very friendly service.

Food and service were excellent. Visited The Royal Oak previously and am never disappointed. Good menu, freshly cooked.

Come all the way from Brecon, really looking forward to have a dinner here after quite difficult day. Hungry and excited children and us moored at 7.30pm only to be told that they decided to close early. On all their website and google opening hours...

Just had to review this place! Arrived after a 7 hour cruise in a canal boat in need of refreshments, friendly service and good selection on the bar. However, the absolute stand out was the sweet potato, chickpea and spinach curry - my word it...

Ate here with my 13 year old son on two consecutive nights while staying at the nearby Pencelli Castle camp site. The pub is a very pleasant five minute walk along the canal. The pub garden sits beside the canal and looked very pleasant though...

My husband and I visited this evening: the phone booking was handled in a friendly and efficient way, which is always the best start! Our meals (quite contrasting - mine was a veggie curry, and husband chose a venison burger) were well cooked and tasty....

We went to the Royal Oak for supper on 17th March. The place was very busy - always a good sign. The landlord could not have been more welcoming and his lovely daughter poured our first drinks. We were given an ideal table for supper...

Lovely pub, friendly locals, great food, well kept cask and a landlord second to none, what more could you ask for! Always a must when in Pencelli, will obviously be back. And the kimchi is fantastic too..

Reviewed The Oak before and it's always pleasure to do so. Fran and Andrew are great host's and food never let's them down.We booked a table last night and arrived late, the kitchen was actually shut and taxi waiting for the chef...no problem our loss...