The Sportsman in Powys

Got puncture this morning and can't get replacement until tomorrow...so nothing else to do than wait and have beer! Found this bar, very friendly atmosphere and felt very welcome. Would highly recommend!

Lovely bartender, very friendly and helpful. Chilled atmosphere, welcoming place. We had a drink here while we found out some helpful tips and local knowledge. The Sportsman wasn't doing food so we ordered our food from the Fish King across the road (amazing by the way) then came back and had another drink while our food was being cooked. The locals and their doggies were lovely too, especially little Miss Princess and her owner.

Lovely homely atmosphere, staff were great,drinks were great.Would recommend and definitely shall return 👍

Good selection of Ales. Brilliant staff. Friendly warm atmosphere

Friendly staff and good beer. What's not to like

A warm welcome and friendly staff. A place where you are never alone for very long.

Nice pub very friendly staff..!

Popped in while waiting for takeaway. I'd forgotten how cosy it was ❤️

I feel honoured to be drinking in a pub home of the British National Domino Champions 1986, it’s a wonder they could see the spots with the great choice of beers on sale! Tucked away off the Main Street and only a stones throw from the birthplace of Robert Owen, this place is a must for any real ale drinker. Can’t comment on the atmosphere due to limited numbers in today. Get down here and fill your boots!

Great local pub with fantastic friendly local people

Great real ale pub friendly bar staff

Nice bar. Good range of beer and ales. Dogs welcome. Friendly staff

Cleanest toilets in Newtown, Friendliest of staff, Great live entertainment most months (look for adverts), the place to be in Newtown, 6th May 2023 the great entertainer Steve Aston 8:00 pm till Late.

Lovely pub, good selection of drinks with a very friendly atmosphere. Staff are very pleasant too

Great place, best off all its doggy friendly. Will be bk in about 4 weeks.

Always clean & tidy.. Friendly staff, pool table & lots of room to sit and have a drink.

Great pub .....you can take in your own food to eat including the Indian next door.👍😋 No fish and chips though ☹️ pub is also doggy friendly.

Nice little boozer amd great price's

great beer , a warm and friendly atmosphere

Lovely pub, really really great landlord, good beer.

Great welcoming boozer... Dog friendly and they made a fuss of our Pickle the black pug. Lady behind the bar was spoiling him rotten with dog treats. Looking forward to visiting again next time I'm in mid Wales

Very nice pub, ladies toilets lovely and clean

Tonight I was out for the first time in 8 mouths i will say that I really enjoyed my time in the Sportsman they entered to the Covid-19 restrictions but it was still a very enjoyable experience within the pub.

Small place, definitely a place for locals and regulars

Friendly pub with good beer options.

Dog friendly with a choice of cask ale in a great atmosphere. 👍

Great real ales. Friendly staff. Clean smart pub. We visited a few times while there and really enjoyed our evenings.

Dog friendly and people friendly! Lovely pub.

Cracking bar. Will be back in October and hopefully feel the benefit of the gorgeous fire. Lady behind the bar was welcoming and friendly wish she was at my local. Probably should not mention beautiful (does this make me sexist or summat, never know nowadays. The world's gone mad)

Comfortable and friendly people

Great place nice staff and people

Nice little pub, good selection of beers and ciders and a pool table at the back

Very self opinionated lady playing pool, from what I could gather had nothing good to say about anyone. Wish I'd taken a photo.

Friendly atmosphere, good ales, comfortable; a mood lifting experience

Great beer great lan dlord and lady great atmosphere

Freindly staff and customers. Place is always clean and tidy.

Great range of draught ale and cider

Friendly, very nice pub selling beer brewed by a local brewery. Well worth visiting but check closing rimes as I thought it closed at 11.00pm and upon arriving at 09.40pm was informed they were closing at 10.00pm. Was served without problem though and asked if I wanted another just before 10.00pm.

Very friendly, knowledged staff. A lovely place to have a quality night out.

Great old pub good real ales warm and friendly atmosphere worth a visit if you ate coming to newtown

Fantastic ales and good company. Will be returning.

On a Sunday in Newtown looking for a nice homely pub with s pleasent barman good bear and a good choice

Lovely place great beer fab staff very locals friendly pub 😍

Great choice of beers and a fantastic atmosphere.

A very nice pub located in the town centre. Good selection of real ales. Clean and tidy establishment.

Called here when my sister and her partner came to visit me in newtown, great atmosphere

Excellent service and real ale.

Excellent beer and very accommodating

Always a wonderful atmosphere. I'm from out of town but when I visit Newtown, this is my first port of call. Decent selection of real ales and the landlord takes special pride with these. Customers are friendly and welcoming. Can't say anything bad about the place other than the competition of pool player is weak. 😁😁😁😁

Certainly one of the best Real Ale pubs I've visited in Mid Wales. A very warm welcome from Mel and Karen, the landlords who provide a 'curse free ' environment. It's a well decorated, comfortable pub where young and not so young can meet and enjoy the wider and frequently changing CAMRA ales and wines. Popular with visitors and locals I recommend The Sportsman most highly .

Very clean and friendly! Grate Beers!

Nice pub old style but dont swear

Cozy friendly local pub enjoyed by many

Nice friendly local pub, with a fantastic choice of ales, well worth a visit. We will certainly be going back soon.

Good ale, lovely and warm, dog friendly

Decent old school pub, serving real ales ciders lagers and usual spirits. Warm friendly Welsh welcome

A superb, traditional ale pub with a range of Monty's ales plus guest beers.

Lovely little place and very friendly

Good pub for local special beers.

Always a lovely pub to go to. Great selection of ales too. The owners are brilliant they never fail to impress with their polite & friendly service. Clean, cosy and plenty of seating. Pool table in the back as well. Cute beer garden.

It's a nice pub landlord very nice

Great atmosphere, great beers aaannndd gluten free bitter and stout

Very warm and friendly.ake you feel welcome.

Amazing welcoming place, attentive staff, always drawn back when we are in Newtown :)

Great pub! Barmaid helped us pick the best cider I ve tasted so far.

Stunning barmaid. And lovely Guinness. What more can u ask for

Excellent local pub with good range of beers.

Fantastic staff with great beer. Easily the pub in town

Excellent local pub with warm and friendly hosts. Having returned to my home town in nearly 20 years, this is exactly the sort of welcome I was expecting and the hosts, Mel and Karen did not disappoint . Genuine people who you can talk to, without being drowned out by loud music!! I would fully recommend this establishment and look forward to returning.

Best local Pub, great selection of local ale and a solid pub atmosphere.

Best pub in Newtown. good selection of Ales and friendly staff.

Whilst I'm hooked on the "real" cider, my husband raves about the range of real ales and recommends the "Sunshine". You will not regret dropping in here for a pint. NO loud juke-box. NO young kids. Just quality ales, great atmosphere and a "nothing is to much trouble" attitude from the landlord and his staff.

Excellent real ale. No loud music, so able to have a chat.