The West Arms Dining in Powys

Popped in to eat after a long walk in the Berwyns, we certainly needed a good meal. Not may customers yet took a while to even be noticed and longer to get out order in. Passable food but not outstanding for the prices which seemed high for this part of the world. Drinks were so pricey we didn't bother which seemed to annoy the barman. Decor a bit tired and toilets discusting for a food premises. Thought they past us bill for another group but was ours yet charged for items not ordered. Left a sour taste rounding off a disappointing visit. Will come back to the area for walking but will eat elsewhere. Not a good experience.

Marvellous location but what a shame about the service. Food took an age and was mediocre. Attitude of the manager was strange, seeming indifferent to customers. Overpriced then "convenient confusion" about items not consumed but changed on the bill. Decor run down, this place needs a refurb to reverse clearly years of neglect. Plenty of better places to eat/stay in the area. Won't be returning or recommending.

My husband and I stayed here for one night recently - a nostalgia visit. Lovely hotel and a nice room.

Cosy meal in one of the pub rooms. Lovely welcome and friendly staff. Food was nice, but a little pricey for what it was - could have been a little bigger for the cost and it could have been a bit faster. Great choice of wine and a nice selection on the menu, about 4/5 choices for each course.

This was a celebration for my 80th birthday together with my wife and 3 (adult) children. The food was delicious with some interesting flavours. We also dined again in the evening - which was the same menu. We stayed the night in the very comfortable 4 -poster bed-room. Breakfast was a traditional offering of bacon, sausage and egg with mushroom and tomato. Very tasty.

Nice place, nice food, BUT, make sure you don't get over charged like we did,Will not be going back, The ladies serving our food are all very nice and helpfull, But the owner is another story.Needs to learn some people skills.

My wife and I called on Thursday 4th August at lunchtime for a drink - I simply wanted to tick it off in my Good Beer Guide along with the Hand over the road. As I was driving, I ordered a lemonade and a half-pint of the guest ale for my wife at the bar and paid by contactless. My wife looked at the receipt and spotted I had just been charged £7 (SEVEN POUNDS!) for these two drinks. I assumed I had mistakenly been charged for a pint - it happens quite often - and went back to the bar to query it, emphasizing that it was only a half-pint. No, I was assured that I had been charged correctly, and a second (male) member of staff/management - who had not even been present when the purchase had been made - made some patronising comment about "oh well, since the sugar tax soft drinks are more expensive than beer". I did not pursue it further - I was on holiday after all and did not want a row. If that is the genuine price, it is quite simply a rip-off. If it was a mistake, then have the decency to acknowledge and correct it - as I said, it happens quite often and having worked in retail myself, I am quite forgiving. Incidentally, the place was nearly empty - I can't say I'm surprised! The Hand was quite full - a half-pint of beer there was £1.75, which is very good value I would say.

Ate here whilst staying elsewhere in the village. Surprised to find how packed it was in such a remote village in the evening. Perhaps a testament to the good food and service.

From the minute you arrive Mark n Nikki r so welcoming so easy going Eagles Room our fave which we stayed in All food woz reyt nice especially the Lamb New Year's eve Get in front off fire in Chesterfield Sofa and u set for the night 🌙 As 4 staff Sian is the best 👌 THANKS 4 A REYT NEW YEAR X

Mark the owner is very rude & a liar & will also cancel your booking last minute if he can't be bothered to open. Use the pub across the road where they are welcoming, professional.

Just gorgeous. So relaxing. The beer garden bar and restaurant are all fantastic and the food was gorgeous. The service was great and the drink selection was amazing. I can't stop thinking about my starter and dessert for dinner and the breakfast was perfectly cooked. We will be back.

We had a fantastic lunch in the gorgeous beer garden with stunning views over the Berwyns. The menu was varied with something to suit everyone, even our fickle children, and the desserts were on a whole other level (they even let us have a doggy bag!). Service was prompt and super friendly. We really couldn't have wished for a better experience, everything was perfect. Thank you!

Great selection of food and drinks with lovely views and well presented dinning area and lounge !!! The staff and chef are professional and so are the owners Nikki and Mark. They all looked after us and made us feel welcomed, will visit soon!!

Delicious food, when it arrived. Our table was booked for 7.30 yet the starter arrived at 8.30... a nibble to keep us going would have been appreciated.

We were disappointed by the food & passive-aggressive poor service by the owners. The pub looks nice enough, but the underlining currents by the owners are diabolical! The menu is a little strange, to say the least; I eventually ordered pie & chips. My chips were undercooked, a dog came into our private room and shoved its nose up my dress. I love dogs, but not when I do not know the dog, and it's where I am eating. I'd appreciate it if you could let me know if this is a higher-end restaurant, why was a steak knife brought to the table on its own, for a meal did not set the table. & you gave tomatoes sauce in what looked like a MacDonald sachet. Please make up your mind, are you high end or NOT! While splitting the bill between the eight of us, we were all overcharged for our meals and drinks. Mine came to £46 for pie & chips & two G&T's The lady made it as difficult as possible with the bill while overcharging. I am a hot-headed woman. How rude!!! She was overheard talking about me when we left. I tried to talk to the lady about our bill & she made it impossible. Then wanted to charge a 10% service charge on top of overcharging. Disappointed we have all been affected by the covid pandemic. Being greedy is not the way forward. We walked in happy to be away on a surprise 40th birthday weekend, staying locally in a beautiful cottage with a hot tub to finish off or a long waited weekend to be treated in such an appalling way by the local pub. Shame on both the owners. I would suggest that maybe you are in the wrong industry and time to find a new career.

We had originally booked to eat here on the Saturday night as we were staying very locally self catering for a week. Unfortunately a very dodgy Friday night supermarket delivery left us in a dodgy position. One phone call to the fully booked West Arms and once we explained our position they could not have been more helpful and welcoming. The welcome when we arrived was lovely within minutes we were sat in front of a log fire (chilly June night) , glass of wine and welsh local beer and a menu.....bliss. So how good was the food 3 dinners and 1 lunch later varing from very local lamb to delicious fish and glazed bara brith with a salted caramel sauce. Brilliant wine list. Local beers. Fantastic welcome. And the views from the garden room...gorgeous. For the total foodies what I also loved is that the West Arms is that happy with their suppliers they will recommend them.....so another 2 nights we ate quality meat from their recommended butchers. Welsh black sirlion steaks were delicious. So do I recommend the West Arms...totally. Am I coming back...fingers crossed...very soon!

We were passing through the village, so decided to stop for Dinner and what a treat We chose from the main menu and the lamb special both pictured.Oh my days, 2 fabulous plates of food For dessert the key lime cheesecake was amazing!!Thank you

Visited the West Arms for food today and was totally taken aback with the ongoing passive aggressive behaviour from the owner. This I must say spoiled what should have been a lovely Sunday jaunt out.Though current Covid lockdown rules indicate table service only the particularly unfriendly owner kept coming to our table to insist we went inside to the bar to order drinks or food. I asked why were we being singled out when everyone else seemed to be receiving table service. This didn't seem to matter, he spent most of his time reminding us it was table service, in a strange way that only served to alienate and made us wish we hadn't bothered! Unfriendly welcome from an owner who obviously is in the wrong trade for he cannot do customer service. Could not recommend this establishment to anyone, try across the road at the well acclaimed The Hand for a far friendlier welcome.

Fantastic meals. Smoked salmon and asparagus delicious. Lamb from local farm, pheasant caught locally. Everything was delicious. Even deserts which are not my favourite!

Salad was so rotten I pushed it aside to save risk of food poisoning. The pasta was dry and chewy. Dishes and crockery not washed properly, hoped the owners noticed us wiped them on the napkins! Wish we’d stayed away from this place altogether. A one star review is fully deserved, an awful place.

Took an hour to get meal. Food was dry and not cooked well and my daughter found hair in her food. Later found hair in my desert. Not busy at all, but worst service I have ever experienced. Go ANYWHERE else.

The food was not very good quality and was overpriced. Took a long time to be even noticed so we could place the order. On top of that, when we went to pay, the owner was having a phone conversation the entire time while at the counter and we had to wait until another person who worked there noticed this in order for us to pay for the food. It was overall a bad experience.We've been to so many nicer restaurants

lunch was below par, and not worth the bill paid. It was lukewarm, and served in a room looking tired shabby and dated. I had nicer meals from takeaways.

The beginning is usually a good start. We booked our tableand arrived in good time. We waited a long time for sevrice even with staff behind the bar doing nothing constructive. hardly any other people their in the place. food was only just warm and that only because of the sauce poured over itNot a nice place to be.we walked out without ordering a desert. AVOID!

Staff not interested, food bland. Even with the restaurant was nearly empty we had to call someone or walk to the bar to get something. Even a jug of water. Or to order a desert ...........! Disappointing visit.

I was hoping to find one positive thing about the dining experience at this pub. Booked a table, waited a while in the bar until someone noticed we were there, had to order our food at the bar because nobody came to the table, it took over an hour after ordering mediocre food, most of which we left on the plates as not at the standard we’d expect.This was once a fine country pub/restaurant in scenic surroundings with great food and a friendly atmosphere. This is no longer the case so suggest you to try elsewhere.

We decided to give the West Arms a try and went in with only four people. The two employees couldn't bother answering the phone, which rang continuously. We ordered, my soup was passable, the main meals took forever, I had beef with vegs and my wife's fish and chips tasted like chip fat that she couldn't eat. Getting two meals right is certainly not rocket science. The place lacks personality. Would we go back, no.

This pub/hotel is everything you could wish for, a charming building with endless comfy cosy nooks and crannies for drinking or relaxing, a lovely restaurant with unexpectedly wonderful food, innovative, thoughtful, delicious. And then a room to retire to that was elegant and comfortable in equal measure. In an idyllic tiny Welsh village, with running streams in every directions and surrounded by green hills. Fabulous place as a base for walking. Could not ask for more.

Not many years ago you could enjoy a really good meal here. Good quality food and plenty of it but it seems that they are cutting corners whenever they can with quality and quantity. We were in a group of 4 and had a variety of menu items. The steaks were undersized and tough, the fish wasn't bad. The starters were not as big as they used to be, two spoonfulls and it was gone, The desserts were ok but nothing special, So come on West Arms get the food back to how it used to be

Visited this pub for Sunday lunch. It was off the beaten track but it is worth the drive to it. Both myself and my wife opted for traditional roast beef and we were informed by the owner that it was locally sourced from a nearby farm. It was cooked to perfection as were the roast potatoes and the vegetables. The Yorkshire pudding was great. I opted for white chocolate bread pudding for dessert which was also very good. I loved the interior of the 17th century inn and the staff were extremely efficient and friendly. It’s priced accordingly in my opinion, £16 for the main course is on the pricey side but you get what you pay for in my opinion. I would thoroughly recommend a visit to this place.

Very much enjoyed the food and the outdoor seating area in the back. Great view of the landscape and fields full of sheep in the distance, wonderful sunset if you're lucky enough to have a cloud free evening. It's a shame that this place is so far away from where we live or I would eat here once a week. Eat here if you can, when you're in the area.

And absolutely amazing place the staff are all so friendly just like you are at home that's the feeling you get and the food is next level amazing an absolutely amazing long weekend had could not recommend this place enough

Visited in a family party of 9 with ages from 6 to 65, we ate in the lounge and had a great time. Super, friendly service and an excellent menu. The food was top quality and beautifully presented. It is certainly on the expensive side but I am a firm believer in that you get what you pay for. Wide range of drinks including a couple of really nice local ales. A lovely welcoming venue and well worth a visit.

Carefully thought out dishes, prepared and presented well. The ingredients are very local and tasty - so is the beer!

I booked a meal for 2 nda gave my credit card details, and later phoned to confirm the booking. They wanted my card details again, and assured me I would only be charged once.It was only by chance some months later that I noticed the double charge to my account. A 'phone call to them promised a return call , which didn't happen.Emails, including a copy of my card statement secured nothing more than assurance that the matter was being investigated.My last 2 emails have gone unanswered, and I'm now faced with the inevitable hassle of dealing with a chargeback via my bank.What a truly dreadful way to treat customers!

A beautiful country hotel in an equally beautiful setting with some great walks straight from the front door. A party of ten we stayed for two nights and dined at their execellent restaurant each evening. Nicky, Mark and the team really could not have done more for us during our stay. A varied menu of delicious local produce, personable and attentive service, plus a great, reasonably priced winelist. Thoroughly recommended.

Totally dissapointed paid £450 for a surprise birthday, should have been a selection of 5 different sandwiches, there was 3, plain scones had a hard crust but at least they were soft on the inside unlike the fruit scones couldn't even cut them in half they were so hard and solid, couldn't even stab the knife into them . Cold tea and coffee. Dry carrot cake. What a disaster!! Never again. Was even told off for closing the room door to keep the children in.

Cosy clean Dining room with nice furnishings Lovely setting Great Food Great Service Great Chef What more could you ask for. Would certainly recommend a meal here thats for sure.

We are staying in a holiday cottage just around the corner, and there are two gastro pubs to choose from. We have tried both and this comes in a very poor second.We pre booked our table, yet when we arrived there was no table reserved for us. We were “greeted” by two females as we entered, who did not exactly make us feel welcome. One of the females said they’d saved us a table in the lounge bar, but we could go in the restaurant if we wanted. We said the lounge would be fine, expecting to be shown to our table, but instead we got a wave of the hand and “it’s through there and to the right”. We made our way to the lounge bar and couldn’t see a table reserved so I asked the female behind the bar and she pointed to a table stuck behind the door saying “take that one”. When we objected we were told to just sit wherever we liked, so we picked a table by the window.Enter our waiter Sam, who did everything he could to make our evening enjoyable. I ordered the Lamb Chump and my wife ordered the Pan fried Chicken breast. Both meals were mediocre at best. The chicken was a bit on the dry side and my lamb ranged from well done to rare, depending on which bit I cut into. Nevertheless we ate it, mainly because we were famished and don’t like complaining. For dessert my wife had the Eton Mess which was delicious and I had the Banana Bread with custard which was instantly forgettable.The whole meal, including a bottle of wine, came to £71, so it’s not cheap. Along with the mediocre food the pile of dead wasps on the windowsill didn’t make the evening an enjoyable experience, although I suppose dead wasps are better than live wasps!Sam’s efforts mean that I have rated this establishment average rather than poor, but we will not be returning.

A lovely menu supported by a perfect selection of good wines. The staff are really helpful and certainly worth being guided by their suggestions. Great friendly service - We loved it!

A truly memorable stay at the west arms. We were greeted very warmly by the very presentable and charming host Mark who seemed genuinely invested in how our journey was and if we needed anything before being shown to our room. We then were introduced to Mark’s beautiful and equally charming wife Nikki who showed us to our character room that overlooked the peaceful village out front. We went for a drive to a local tourist town and got a plethora of information and tips from our wonderful hosts. We later joined for dinner in the restaurant having a tipple in the bar with Mark and Sam (another charming member of staff) the food prepared by the chef and his team was outstanding with a real classic feel to everything without being labelled as dated. The rest of the evening blurs due to a fantastic bottle of wine and a few too many fantastically kept ales. Checkout was just as charming and a very warm goodbye and thank you from the wonderful Immi. Thank you all at the west arms can’t wait til next time.

Fairly remote location but well worth the trip. We had a room to ourselves with a very pleasant waiter to look after us. The food was excellent and the ambience was perfect. I think you could just drink here but most seemed to be dining. Will probably never visit again but if we do will hopefully get a chance to dine here again.

We managed to secure a last minute booking when traveling back after a trip into wales.Our party of four had a very pleasant evening in the restaraunt ,very friendly service the meal was very good indeed .Well run establishment will return again .this was our second visit.

Stayed for a couple of nights at this picturesque 17th century (updated!) inn in the beautiful Ceiriog valley in Wales. The food was excellent--breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Unfortunately we stayed at The Hand and not here but we did have two evening meals which were extremely good. From the moment we walked in we were made to feel welcome and there was a lovely atmosphere. The staff were great, as was the food. It is clear the owners are really investing and giving this country pub with rooms an exceptionally enviable ambience. We wish you all continued success.

A group of about 30 of us visited for Sunday lunch after a drive down to Powis Castle. From the moment I rang and spoke with both Mark and Nicky to make arrangements they couldn't have been more helpfull or friendly. All the arrangements where handled without fuss or prompting and nothing was to much trouble. On arrival Mark and all of his team made us feel very welcome, they were both friendly and efficicient in taking drink orders before the meal. The meal itself was excellent everybody being served at the same time, food arrived hot and the roast vegetables were outstanding. My wife and I had the Sunday roast , the quality being first class.

3 dining rooms to choose from . All full of character . Excellent service . Good choice of food well cooked .

Shocked at price of 2 rounds of very average sandwiches, 1 coffee and 1 beer. £21.70. What a rip off. We had intended to recommend to our walking group this would be a good pub to have a meal after a walk but this will not be happening. I have no problem paying a reasonable amount but this was just crazy. Needless to say we will not be going back.

We came with a large group of friends and car enthusiasts for a Sunday lunch. Service was excellent and efficient. And pleasingly the food was most delicious. I ordered soup of the day and a traditional Roast welsh organic lamb with rosemary.

Excellent what more can one say.....

I called in for a drink, and asked if I could have a bar snack. I learnt that I was an hour too soon for food( it was 17.30); this is usually a sign that the food is freshly cooked when it is available. The owners went out of their way to provide me with food despite the time, serving a plate of excellent sandwiches. The welcome was very friendly, and the cosy wing chair by a glowing coal fire,very hard to leave. I will certainly be back at the right time, sure of a welcome,a warm fire and good food. Highly recommended

We were with a friend who lives locally and she suggested calling in at the West Arms for lunch. It was amazing! A beautifully restored building, superbly furnished. Very friendly, welcoming and efficient staff - nothing was too much trouble. And then there was the food - imaginative menu and excellent in every way including value for money. Do try the "nibbles" of different breads with three differenr butters. As the late Michael Winner would have said, "historic". Don't miss this place - it's well worth the beautiful drive up the Ceiriog Valley.

We returned for supper in this beautiful pub, peaceful atmosphere, warming fires and a friendly welcome. Our food was beautifully cooked - I have not had a better meal, and that is no mean feat! The combination of ambience, welcome, food and location is priceless. Thank you to all involved.

My husband and I visited this wonderful establishment today and will be going back again! It is located in an idyllic village at the start of many walks. Outside the entrance it says ‘picturesque’ views from the beer garden but they are breathtaking views! Very warm, friendly, professional and attentive service and excellent homely food with great portions. We had the Sunday lunch roast lamb and the best rhurbarb and apple crumble I have ever had. Highly recommend!

With recommendations from a friend, we chose the lamb chop supplied by a local farm. It was cooked to perfection. We didn't stay long enough to try more of the menu, but I'm certain that we would have been pleased.

We have lived in the area for many years, but it’s been quite a while since we visited The West Arms. We decided to head up there for our ‘Date Night’ having looked up the menu online. What a great decision! Lovely friendly welcome when we arrived, immediately given the choice of bar or restaurant (no one else in the restaurant, so bar was chosen). Settled down in front of the open fire with a really good draft ale and chose our food from the varied menu (including a good specials board). Very helpful with the few queries we had (I’m vegetarian, and had to check one of the dishes). It was lovely chatting to the people the run the place - it felt like we were old friends and regulars rather than one time visitors. A really lovely evening - looking forward to our next visit.

My partner and I were on holiday with my parents and decided to take a trip to The West Arms for drinks as we had missed lunch time serving. The place was very cosy and inviting and they had a nice warm fire that was lit, so we felt extremely relaxed. The staff really made the experience, especially the bar lady and made us feel extremely welcome. She had a good conversation with us and when I mentioned my partner's favourite spirit was Kummel, mentioned they had a bottle and went to get it, so my partner was able to buy a few shots, which made him happy. When I asked for a red wine and asked the barman what he recommended, he produced an exceptional red wine, which I loved.

Beautiful location,, historic building ,attractive furnishings all set for a pleasant experience however, shown into a bar area slow service with a poor selection of food on menu. Found prices excessive for the quality and size of portions. Even worse uncooked and soggy chips !!

Called for sunday lunch. Beautiful location. Historic pub with warm welcome and homely feel. Ate in restaurant. Excellent quality food fairly priced. We had roast beef and all the trimmings served piping hot with a good selection of veg and an extra gravy boat supplied as standard. Just enough room for a fabulous steamed chocolate pudding with cream and chocolate sauce. Glad we didnt have a starter as too full with two courses but we were sorely tempted.

We were staying in Glyn near and were told to have a drive out to this place. nice village and beautiful locaction large outdoor area to enjoy the views food was good and priced as you would expect would go again

I have seen this place appear several times on Secret Escapes but actually stumbled across it as we had booked a night in the very nearby The Hand. The West Arms hotel is an amazing traditional Inn which is like a maze inside with lots of lovely areas to tuck yourself away in and relax. The staff were both amazingly friendly and as for the gin collection....superb. We both opted for sandwich of the day , one a hot beef baguette the other a pulled pork flatbread ...both were delicious and filling. As for the chips.......lovely traditional homemade and hand cut. We will certainly return to try the beer garden in a hot sunny day.

Eat here about 10 years ago & enjoyed it then...10 years on & it's relatively new owners & chef are doing amazing things...food & service were excellent..keep up the good work & we hope it won't be another 10 years before we come back!...would love to stay in the hotel next time... thankyou for a lovely meal!

Had the most amazing meal at this hotel, its location is beautiful and the ambience once inside is just stunning. Would recommend anyone to go there.

This places oozes character and charm.

What a great job the new owners have done in The West Arms. They’ve beautifully refurbished it and it is feels welcoming and relaxed. The food was superb. Slightly more expensive than pub food but for the quality it represents excellent value. Dishes worthy of being in any fine dining restaurant. The lemon sole dish with mussels was beautiful- It was all so good we all had 3 courses! Thoroughly recommend and hope they do well. Lle ardderchog!

The West Arms is a charming and cosy inn. I visited only for dinner which with food being a notch above your typical gastro pub, cooked properly, well presented and with good flavours and well thought out combinations. Service was very friendly and prices very reasonable. So worth a visit if you are looking for somewhere decent to eat in the area.

We arrived last Friday 3rd August with an overnight bag and decided just to have lunch, the lunch was sooo good we decided to stay the night and have dinner. Lunch was described as sea food special, I asked what it was and decided to give a go, well it was just fantastic. I love sea food and this ticked every box, fresh crab, prawns cockles in bread crumbs (yummy), musssels etc, washed down with a glass (or 2) of Pinot, just perfect. Suitably impressed by the food and service we asked about staying over and were shown the available rooms which were lovely. We walked off our lunch in the surrounding quiet countryside before returning for a pint of real ale in the garden, so, so relaxing.

This is a seriously nice pub. The food is excellent if you like bespoke meals that are obviously cooked by a decent chef. If you know your food this is a great choice. The staff are friendly and Mark (landlord) knows his stuff. The beer garden has amazing views and they will even serve your food there if you ask. Highly recommend this place.

My family and I visited the West Arms for Sunday lunch the food was incredible! We were made to feel very welcome with 3 young children and out dog. We sat in the garden area lots of space for the children to run around.

There was more dogs than customers, people on next table sharing their food with a dog, another one lying down on other side of table even a dog behind the bar. Surely this is against all health and hygiene regulations! New owners have ruined it for us, they should run a dog kennel not a hotel!

Though it’s been years since we were last in the West Arms, we were in the area and stopped for lunch. It’s recently changed ownership, and we were really impressed. Attractive menu and good food, well tended surroundings, attention to detail and staff who were polite and helpful. I think the Hand has something to contend with these days! 5 stars!

Wir sind nur eine Nacht in diesem Ort, leider muss man sagen. Es ist so herrlich ruhig und trotzdem muss man auf eine gemütliches Restaurant und ein gutes Essen nicht verzichten.

This hotel changed hands in February 2018. I have been visiting it for over 60 years and can say that the food has reached the highest standard ever. The new owners have given the chef (who has been there for 28 years) his freedom to produce superb food, under their expert guidance. These people really know their stuff and gave us a most warm welcome. The staff were pleasant , efficient and served us with humour and knowledge of the product. I can not recommend this restaurant highly enough .

This food makes your tastebuds sing. We had the pork main and banana bread desert. Wow! This is the kind of food you need after a busy day. After a stressful week or even just because it's so good.

We visited the West Arms when we were staying at a rented cottage in the village. Our first visit was just for a drink - choice of 4 real ales all well kept - all the staff and the owners were extremely friendly and helpful - the various bars/lounges are all comfortable and nicely finished - clear signs of a recent refurbishment making the place feel both smart and welcoming.

Lovely choice on the menu with something for everyone locally sourced wherever possible. Breakfast was also good again with plenty of choice from full English to toast and jam

We past this wonderful Inn quite by accident, but my husband and I decided to pop in for a drink , we loved it so much we booked in for an evening meal the next night , despite us stay in another hotel over an hours drive away we wanted to come back here, this is a must see destination, for the food which was out of this world with taste, the best we have ever eaten, this Inn has had a fabulous high spec renovation since the new owners have taken over , it has a wonderful friendly team of people working there creating a fabulous atmosphere, which made you feel so welcome.

Mark and his team are exactly what you would hope to find when looking for a fab short break. Can not recommend this place highly enough!

Fantastic food served in a traditional way , the dining room was stunning and the staff were amazing

We were staying over the road in The Hand and had enjoyed an excellent meal there the previous evening. We were a little worried about eating at the West Arms in case it wasn't as good. However, we were not disappointed. A delicious meal. We had some drinks in the beer garden before the meal and it was gorgeous weather which helped, and the garden is such a beautiful spot - so peaceful. The food was excellent and the wine and staff equally good. We did have a little blip in that the red wine we ordered had come up from the cellar so was too cold, but they were very apologetic and so we chose a different wine (which was lovely - the Primitivo). It's funny that the village is small, but offers two outstanding restaurants/hotels.

A wonderful meal in a fascinating old building. I could not find any fault with the meal and the service was friendly and attentive. I will be returning.

Happened upon this place as staying locally. A very friendly new couple have just recently taken over this gem of a property with all its amazing period features and plethora of rooms! Very delicious three course meal, the standard was excellent! Certainly recommend the lamb! Excellent wine list and sounds like “more to come”

Visited with elderly inlaws recently, staff were very understading and we all enjoyed a first class sunday lunch. The beef was cooked as it should be and the blood orange tart was somewhat unusual but the sharpness of it with the caramel ice cream worked perfectly. Thank you very much will see you again soon.

Since my last visit (some years ago) the West Arms has undergone a refurbishment but has lost none of its charm. It still retains a welcoming non pretentious atmosphere with staff who were friendly and very welcoming . The food was divine - great ingredients, well cooked and beautifully presented. The al a carte menu was not extensive but there was ample choice to suit all tastes . My terrine , followed by medallion of beef and then rhubarb crumble was superb. Easily the best meal I have enjoyed out this year. I shall be returning soon again!! Many thanks to all. Diolch yn fawr.

Enjoyed it all but - best pan fried steak eaten in some time and great scrambled eggs for breakfast.. Kitchen clearly uses best ingredients and employs talent. Thank you.

A lovely romantic 3 course meal in a cosy candle light room. The food was delicious. Definitely will be back.

Late booking so unable to be seated in restaurant, so seated in the lounge. On arrival told that we could...

Food here is outstanding..flavours..presentation..absoutley brilliant dining experience 3rd visit and won't be the last we would certainly recommend.

Where do I begin? Amazing menu with local produce that caters for all including vegan and gluten free. Super fast...

We were staying with friends who have recently bought a property nearby and wanted to have a meal out. There...

We went for a drive into Wales from Wirral heading towards the hills from chirk. Lovely scenery heading towards the...

Dined here with my husband, the steak and Lamb were cooked to perfection, every thing was lovely and hot also....

Lovely tasty food but didn't feel like the portions were big enuff, ended up having a desert which was delicious...

Being local folks but new to the area we didn't need a room but went for Sunday lunch. WOW! It was stunning. Beautiful crisp roast potatoes, sweet honeyed parsnips, huge Yorkshire pud, loads of gravy and a generous mix of vegetables! With aperitifs, wine with dinner and dessert for 4 our bill came to just about £120. Our vegetarian was also well catered for with a vegetarian burger that us carnivores may well have swapped our roast beef for.

Thoroughly enjoyed a Family evening to celebrate my son's 50th birthday in the hotel's restaurant. The food was exceptionally good with a wide choice of dishes for children / adults alike. The presentation of the food was excellent as was the efficient service and helpful welcoming staff.The selection of draught beers was limited as were the guest beers, however there was a good selection of wines.Would recommend the restaurant for any special occasion

Il est si agréable de bien manger dans ce lieu plein de charme et histoire avant de faire une petite promenade autour du village et un verre convivial au bar.

My wife and I stayed three nights, we tried something different from the menu each night, no disappointment as all food is excellent and presented impeccably.

Dropped in for a pint and was underwhelmed. Reverend James and Sharpes Doombar, both mass produced uninspiring beers. Made do with cider in a bottle. Brains do some craft ales in a bottle or short run craft cask ales but none were at this hotel. Disappointed we moved on and found much better beer over the other side of the road at The Hand.

Had a very enjoyable meal here while staying in the village. In an out of the way village but worth traveling to, The service was good and food presented and cooked well. Quite formal and a little pricey but nice for a treat. The liquor coffee was properly made with the cream floating on top, unlike some places where they squirt it on. Managed to get a table without booking on Saturday evening.

Very average cuisine.Pub food but restaurant prices. This is a classic I will visit once establishment and they need to work harder to give better value for money if they hope for return trade.