Tower House Gallery in Powys

We were recommended by the florist to try this cafe cum gallery. It’s a destination in itself! An eclectic mix of antiques, gifts, crafts and local books you can browse for ages before or after being served with drinks and snacks. Unfortunately we didn’t try the homemade bread and cakes as we didn’t want to spoil our early lunch but they did look tempting. Instead we just had tea and coffee sitting on the Lloyd Loom chairs in the window. The owners were very friendly and seem to genuinely enjoy the company of their customers. Couldn’t be more different from the corporate coffee chains in bigger towns.

Having visited during every one of our MANY holidays in nearby Clun, we love the food, the ambiance and the gifts. The quality of the home made food, in particular the soup and bread is fabulous. Welcoming and smiling service adds to the reasons to visit. A gem of an establishment, you must experience.

Great luck of local produce. You must try the Barn Bryth and the local bread made by the owner from family recipes. The coffee was good too.

Popped in here on Wednesday lunchtime whilst in the area with our dog. What a beautiful cafe! We sat right in front of the window. Both had a latte and I had the ploughman’s ! The brown nutty bread was delicious! In fact it all was delicious! Hubby’s toasty was lovely as well! Really enjoyed and highly recommend if your in the area.

Lovely sandwiches, salad and crisps with quality coffees. The bread tasted homemade and the salad came with a delicious dressing. We were welcomed in to order and were served with a smile. All containers were compostable or recyclable! Great place to sit in the park behind the Offa's Dyke Centre. We will come again!

I have visited this tea rooms a few times and it is always a pleasure to visit. The service is first class, the food is excellent and they cater for people on restricted diets like myself. They offer a good choice of teas, the lavender tea is sourced locally. They also support the local community. A great tea-rooms with a wonderful ethos.

Lovely cafe devoted to helping the community. Friendly, always something going on. Home made cake and light lunches, good views over the town. Great place to meet ...open Wed-Sat

Wonderful place to meet up with friends and have a great snack. The soup is fab. Great service and friendly staff. Ideal for a get together and quick service too. In a ideal position in the town of Knighton. very charming country town.

We are local but this was our first visit here. Immediately felt 'at home' thanks to the friendly welcome. A great choice of tea and coffee; leaf tea especially good. It's a very relaxing place to have a light lunch. If you want a perfect poached egg, this is the place to come! We didn't have ours with us but dogs are welcome.

Whenever my Husband and I ring in to book a table 12.30 usually a cheery voice answers and even before we have driven the 8 country road miles we are anticipating the warm welcome, excellent food and intriguing surroundings ......amazing selection of gifts and books available to purchase. A gem and Knighton Town Museum just next door ...very well worth a look. Go there you will be delighted.....ring in before hand ...they fill seats so easily.

I'm a local and regularly visit this fascinating tea shop (they sell coffee too!) . It's hard to know where to start, they have an amazing selection of teas, and they have a large range of coffees, and the hot chocolate is pretty good too. Then there is the food, most of which, including the bread, is hand made on the premises using local ingredients where possible. I would happily just eat bread and butter! Then we get to the second part of the shop, whilst you sit you are surrounded by an amazing array of fair trade goods and local art. I can go in there every day and still find something I haven't seen before. To top it all off is the warm welcome given to locals and visitors alike from the owners and staff. Even your dog will get a biscuit! If you are visiting Knighton this is one place you must visit

Lovely cafe with friendly staff. Large pot of tea with extra hot water which is always the sign of as good place. The soup of the day is ALWAYS vegan and they have vegan spread so you can have toast/crumpets. So nice to find a place in a rural area that has vegan and gluten free cake and doesn't think you are a being awkward. Lovely!

I’m so fussy about my coffee and each time I go, it’s consistently excellent. Imagine living in Knighton where you’re blessed with 5 cafes, but the only one that sells superior coffee is at the end of my road. It’s a conundrum, I tell thee....hmm what to do! I recommend a toasty n mug of soup, with a coffee chaser! It’s dog friendly, dementia friendly and just generally friendly.

I'm a bit fussy about coffee and on this trip away this had to be the best. We've had food there before but had already eaten on Saturday but seeing the food coming out we will be making sure we eat there next time. The coffee is excellent and welcome very warm. Our favourite place in Knighton.

I have enjoyed coming here for many years, mainly for lunch, but sometimes just coffee or tea. It's a venue second to none for a friendly atmosphere, very good food, (particularly the homemade soup) and an atmosphere where you can engage in conversation or simply eat, drink and read a newspaper.

Lovely warm welcome from the staff who all made a fuss of our dog. The service was prompt and friendly. Just has a quick bite to eat but what we had was tasty.

The eggs on thick slices of brown toast with slices of ham was very tasty, though the eggs had been butchered. The gentleman who brought the order to my table was very friendly and helpful. Good cup of coffee.

I highly recommend this cafe. Home made fresh food, friendly staff. Gluten free options. Good variety of teas. Gallery of local artists work. Fair trade gifts. Art materials. Glad I found this little gem on our recent visit to Knighton

We had been in the area for lunch with a large group and a visit to a nearby attraction. Despite being late in the day back in February, four of us decided that a drink and cake would be in order before making our separate ways home.

The Tower House gallery is a great place to have that welcome pot of tea (or coffee)

Just what I needed a relaxing calm tea room in a little gallery. Very friendly and efficient service. Pot of tea was enough for four cups of tea 👏🏻🧘🏻‍♂️

Popped by at the end of a long day. Sandwich, soup and drinks. A perfect meal, everything cooked to a high standard; simple textures and taste. Would make a long detour to come here. Superb.

Good home made food. Large variety of teas and coffee. Comfortable and friendly. Also a wide variety of gifts, including a good local artist gallery, linen, books and many useful and decorative items. Really worth a visit! Dog friendly.

We recently held an afternoon tea party at the Tower House Gallery for a small family group Quite an occasion for many reasons The tea and cake was a highlight as ever but as important was the hospitality of John and Julia who melted into the background and made their lovely tearoom feel like our home for a couple of hours It was a special occasion for us all in a place run by two thoughtful people who make a bit of magic happen in their lovely tearoom

Great place for coffee or a light bite. Helpful owners. Interesting selection of goods and books on sale. Owners ready to share local knowledge with travelers, if requested.

This is a lovely tea-room/art & craft shop supporting the local community and selling ethical products.

Visited today to meet up with friends and family, to visit the local museum and pop by the tractor show.

What an eclectic mix in this little tea shop!

I first visited Tower Gallery shortly after the present owners took it over. I travel a great deal in and around the Powys and Shropshire area often on the lookout for good places to have lunch. Having found this venue, I'm always happy to drive a distance out of my way just to enjoy the homemade soup and various types of homemade bread along with delicious toasted sandwiches and usually cake that I take away. They also sell quality affordable gifts and not forgetting the best coffee for miles around - It's a lovely friendly atmosphere and definitely worth a visit!

Whenever I am in Knighton I always love to come for soup, cake and a mocha. Great atmosphere, great food and always well worth a visit.

We asked in the charity shop where you could have a drink and something to eat, they recommended the gallery. We followed the advise and where not disappointed. I had a tasty toasted tea cakes, while my wife had a sandwich. Food was good, staff was friendly and a nice surroundings, what else could you ask for.

Warm friendly interesting place to visit. Delicious food and lovely choice of beverages. Definitely recommend their homemade soups. Service an excellent standard.

I can’t fault it, lovely homemade food, I would definitely recommend their soup. All staff are warm and welcoming, we go there once a week a look forward to going, recommend it highly 🙂

As a regular visitor to Tower House Gallery, I can strongly reccommend this friendly, warm comfortable coffee shop. There is always a fabulous selection of home made cakes, bread and soup. Something to warm the cockles of your heart on a cold day and refreshing on cool day.

Met up with family and friends for tea and cake. Lovely and comfortable with excellent tea and cakes. Service was excellent too. I’ll definitely be visiting again. Thank you!

Lovely food,lovely atmosphere. Ginger cake was delighfull. Very good service,Home made bread in cheese toasty was all very tasty

We often find a reason for visiting Knighton just to have coffee and cake or lunch in this wonderful tea-room. The service makes you feel that you have dropped in on old friends, even if you're a stranger. The Bara Brith is the best ever and the range of teas is amazing. I had blood orange rooibos and it was a delicious new experience. And where else could you have lovely food, buy Christmas presents, walking books and, on one occasion, a hat? We love this place!

Had a delicious lunch in this quaint cafe. The owner was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Also, fantastic selection of teas!!!

I have visited before for coffee/cake (v.good) but wanted to thank today for customer service. My young son was caught short when we were out and I raced in with him and older son to use the facilities. As we left the facilities, older son managed to upset a chair and consequently spill a water jug all over the floor, while younger son cried. The management could not have been kinder. The waitress simply said 'These things happen, don't worry', and the manager flatly refused my attempts to pay some sort of charge for using their facilities, saying again not to worry. Please accept the sincere thanks of a stressed parent whose life you made a bit easier :)

Brought to this fab shop/tea shop by a friend who lives nearby. A great range of quality teas, excellent cakes and friendly service. We wish it was nearer to where we live.

No matter if I visit alone or with family and friends, there's always a warm welcome. Delicious cakes, breads and soups, all homemade ensure that I return time after time. In addition to the wonderful food, the walls are lined with local art, crafty makes, books and artist materials. All in all, a wonderful little establishment.

After climbing the High Street, you come to a wonderful coffee/cake/craft/interest establishment. We popped in there for just a coffee. We found a warm and friendly cafe - certainly the best in the town, with interresting books, paintings, gifts and many other craft artifacts. Unfortunately, we had recently eaten so were unable to partake of the wonderful, homemade offerings. Our loss!!If in the town, we would certainly recommend.

Gorgeous homemade food, a very relaxing and friendly place to eat. Have taken family and friends visiting from NZ and they loved it. We are a regular group who enjoy our lunch time visits. Highly recommended.

Lovely tea, great cake and terrific environment. What more can I say?Had our American family over for a week and they really loved the experience .Good choice of beverages and good sized portions of home made cakes.

We have passed this restaurant a few times whilst in Knighton but only ventured in last week. It's an odd mix of antiques, books and tasteful gifts but don't let that put you off. This is a place that knows how to serve good food and offers real value for money. We ordered the soups, one vegetable and one stilton and they were absolutely delicious. The bowls were large and filling. They are accompanied by two thick slices each of a malty bread and a white, home baked on the premises and ample portions of really delicious butter...very yellow and organic..no ice cold foil wrapped malarky! I had a coffee afterwards which was the best I have ever tasted, and I am a coffee addict. The cafe sources its beans, which you can also purchase. A quaint, interesting, quirky place with very friendly owners, superb food (the good old fashioned way) and congenial atmosphere at a reasonable price. What more can one ask for? We wish you continued success and will return when next visiting the dentist in Knighton!

The homemade food was superb and the service exemplary as 6 of us bowled through on our tandems a few weeks ago. Interesting artefacts and purchases in the shop but overall what a friendly place and lovely people. We will certainly return

Makes such a change to find a cafe that welcomes dogs to come inside. The staff were lovely & offered my chihuahua a biscuit. We had toasted sandwiches which for the price were great value. The cakes were gorgeous too. Extensive vegetarian and vegan menu which I find is a rare find in Knighton.We are back in Knighton in December & will definitely visit again.Thank you very much for a lovely lunch.

Lovely steaming bowls of soup and delish barabrith with cheese (Welsh tea bread, apologies for spelling!) And a decent cup of coffee!! Well done all, maybe consider relocating the coffee machine but there must be a good reason to have it there!

Taken time to enjoy coffee and light food in this very welcoming restaurant, with a excellent selection of cards, books and artists materials.

We were looking for light refreshment after a short walk nearby and picked the Tower House Gallery almost at random - but we felt we could not have made a better choice. The staff were friendly and accommodating, we could see that the locals used it as a place to get together, and the soup, coffee and cakes we had were fresh and full of flavour. They also sell books and other bits and pieces. On the back of the menu it said "We'll turn down the music if you find it too loud" which was very refreshing - although actually there was no music audible during the time we were there. They are dementia-friendly and offer gluten-free options. We thoroughly recommend this establishment.

Great service. Friendly and attentive. Lovely tea and coffee. Especially recommend the bara brith. The cafe is in a small shop full of interesting items suitable for gifts . It also sells art materials.

Lovely Tea rooms with a wonderful welcoming atmosphere and surroundings. I had Lavender Infused Tea with a Chocolate & Beetroot Gluten Free/Dairy Free Cake.My partner tried a mouthful of my cake and was so impressed that he also had a slice, and he doesn't need to avoid gluten. The Cake was delicious and home-made. Highly Recommended.There is a wide choice of teas which was heaven for me.We will both be back for Tea and Cake again.

A super cafe/gallery with a friendly welcome. Great Italian style coffee, huge choice of teas, scrummy cake (superb bara brith!), excellent homemade soup and bread, lovely ploughman's - you can't go wrong. Add pictures, books and a wide range of objects for sale, many of them handcrafted and Fairtrade at reasonable prices and you have all the ingredients for an enjoyable browse and appetite-satisfying visit.

The best walnut cake i have ever tasted, a very helpfull lady, komonos that are so beautiful pop in yourself great place

Our second visit was just as good as our first. Excellent, strong coffee. Lovely homemade cake - portions are generous so we always share. Good, friendly service. Glad it's in my hometown - not far to walk for my next coffee & treat

A lovely relaxed cafe/gallery in the centre of Knighton and a great spot for watching the world go by. Lovely coffee and teacake - both highly recommended.

Lovely setting with a good view of the town. The coffee and various teas are all great and the cakes and bread are truly delicious and made on the premises. The gallery beautifully presents lots of attractive things to buy.

We were delighted to discover the Tower House Gallery soon after moving to Knighton. It has wonderful owners, lovely friendly staff, fabulous homemade food and brilliant coffee! And we have also been impressed by their support for community-based projects. We call in regularly and it is the first place we bring our visitors. We can't recommend it highly enough!

We popped in for lunch and what a wonderful surprise. Local cheese with home made bread was a highlight . I particularly loved the cumin flavoured bread and the soda bread.As many ingredients as possibly are locally sourced including the elderflower presse and butter.Friendly welcome and a real community feel.Definitely one to return to soon.

This is the best !lovely home made soup and home made breads , real coffee and more home made cake . We coffee here often and have a lovely welcome and beautiful food xx

We live in Herefordshire and do not get to visit Knighton often, However we had heard the Tower House cafe had been refurbished and we were very impressed. The atmosphere was cosy and welcoming, the coffee and bara-brith excellent and the range of interesting gifts and artwork was beautifully displayed. We would highly recommend this cafe/gallery as a place to stop on your travels or to make a special trip for....just remember they are closed Monday and Tuesday!

Great coffee - strong and hot. Fantastic chocolate cake. Friendly service. Will definately visit again soon :)

A wonderful and friendly place for coffee with a beautifully cosy atmosphere. We bought a fair trade hand made satchel here as there are world goods arts and crafts on sale. We can also have gluten free cake which is top notch and not the usual bland offerings of many cafes. Very happy to recommend as a local.

Very good soups and coffee freshly made. Dogs allowed if behave properly. Nice shopping. Easy to access good for walkers.

We attend most weeks.Best coffee in town = great company and fab service.Julia and John welcome walkers, wanderers and welshies with warmth especially in winter.Not just good for a cuppa but a light lunch and a browse of the latest artist in residence plus quality fair trade goods.

Excellent...best toastie ever. ... the lemon polenta cake is to die for...great coffee..and a treasure trove of beautiful things to.....

I went to this great place for a bite to eat recently. The atmosphere is great. Food is yummy and generous in its portions. Good coffee and the couple who run it are lovely and there are lots of lovely things art work to purchase too.

With everything home made by John and with local and naturally sourced ingredients it can be difficult to choose from the very varied menu. One of my favourites is the soup whichever variety at the time, was always delicious and the wonderful homemade bread that accompanied it, which includes both spelt and rye bread. Another time the lavender cake or a piece of bara brith a welsh sweet bread, accompanied by a little pot of lavender tea gave a delightful welcome break, which can either be in solitary peace, or with a friendly chat. With over 30 types of teas and the coffee (which can include the Vietnamese Legendee) to satisfy any coffee buff, time can pass as you look around at the current local artists work that is displayed on the walls, the many books, the fairtrade crafts for sale, the old curios dotted around, or just relax in a window seat and gaze out at the old clocktower. Definitely to be very recommended.

Eleven of us descended - by arrangement - on this delightful café in the centre of Knighton and they fed us till we could eat no more. Fantastic! Great for special diets too.

Everything you would want for afternoon tea!Good tea and coffee, excellent home-made cakes (big portions too), comfy sofa in the window, perfect for relaxing and watching the world go by.What's not to like?

Walked past and seeing it full decided it must be good. Too right. Home made tuscan soup and ham sandwich on home made bread with crisp fresh salad made a great lunch.

Julia and John are lovely people who are heavily involved in the community. The food is freshley prepared and all home made. Lovely bread soups and cake

A perfect place to stop, have a delicious homemade cake and coffee or tea. Light lunches and great artwork. John and Julia work hard to make this my preferred haunt!

Almost every week of the year a group of us meet here for coffee, snacks and conversation.We are always made very welcome by Julia and John, who are amazing hosts and provide wonderful service as well as the best coffee for miles around. They work very hard to support the locality and offer the use of their gallery space for language groups, support groups, fund raising activities and recently hosted a book launch for a local author and did all the washing up! John makes delicious soup, bara brith and bread and the sandwiches etc are tasty and use local, seasonal produce whenever possible. Always happy to recommend the THG to any and all visitors.

Made a special effort to try this place out after reading the reviews but was disappointed in the experience. It might have had more to do with the only other two customers , two women who talked incessantly and because it was so quiet we HAD to listen. But the food was also poor - ploughmans consisted of one lump of ordinary cheddar, three pieces of bread and a bit of salad. Sandwich was very ordinary and the earl grey tea tasted of nothing. I would have commented to the owner but she was tied up selling tickets for an event . We couldn't wait to escape

We Happened upon the Tower House Gallery during a whistlestop tour of knighton whilst visiting a great Garden Centre in Bucknall.We were feeling peckish and need take away sustenance for our journey back over the Anchor and through the Kerry Forest to the Dizzying heights of Montgomery!!!Well did we choose the RIGHT place,i had the Best cheese and Onion Toasted Sandwich ever,done in the old fashioned way,my frriend had a (her words)superb Ham and salad Sandwich,Great bread,really fine ingredients and a nive touch of a seperate little bag of salad leave with a little bag of Salt.WELL DONE and THANK YOU.Will be back Soooon

We enjoy the great quality coffee and tea, not to mention John's lovely cakes on a regular basis with my friends. Julia and John are good hosts and there is a friendly atmosphere when ever we go in. I have not had a meal here as it is so close to home but several of my friends have and say it was excellent.

As soon as you walk through the door you are immediately surrounded by a big hug and a wave of happiness. From the moment you sit down to the moment you leave you're looked after like you're part of the family; if you enter sad or gloomy there is no way will you leave that way. From the beautiful artists that are displayed to the wonderful and interesting stock downstairs; there is always something new to find and want to buy. As for the food and drink; best ever cakes and the most delicious soups and sandwiches; an absolutely amazing range of drinks. The only problem is not wanting to leave. Ever.

Good coffee & barabrithe, Pleasant atmosphere well used by locals. Soft 1930s background music. Interesting items for sale.

We are frequent visitors and cannot recommend the Tower House Gallery highly enough. Coffee, soups, sandwiches and cakes etc all home made and throughly delicious and the owners and staff friendly and helpful. There's always plenty of ethical gifts, gorgeous satchels, pictures, candles and bits and bobs to browse through and it's always difficult to come away empty handed! It's a real joy to visit this community spirited little gem.

I have now moved away from Knighton but still miss this little haven of good coffee, friendly owners and calm, peaceful ambience. Its so rare to find somewhere lovely where you can sit inside with your dog (or muddy boots...within reason of course) and still be treated well and as a valued customer. I highly recommend this little craft/coffee shop whether you need a ten minute stop for a pick u up coffee and cake or to relax for longer with something more substantial. Always interesting things to see. I would go there with my little dog whenever I wanted to treat myself and I miss it now.

This is a small cafe in a gallery in the pretty town of Knighton. The espresso served here is superb: smooth, strong, but not bitter, and the cakes are wonderful. (Try the lemon polenta cake, or the bara brith.) They also sell art supplies, and craft work, clothes, jewellery, pottery, scarves, the most wonderful alpaca blankets. An eclectic mix and a place which will draw you back.

Recommended by the Spaceguard Centre as the place to visit for a good coffee. On arrival it was pleasantly bustling and we were welcomed more like friends than customers. The real coffee was great and so we decided to stay for a light lunch. We opted for soup with bread (both home-made) with my vegetarian partner easily catered for. Everything was delicious and that accompanied by the lovely relaxed atmosphere will ensure our return the next time we visit the town.

This Gallery is a little real gem. Home-made bread, local organic salad and home-made chutneys for the lunches. Home- made cakes and a huge selection of Fairtrade teas and coffees to follow. The gallery itself is was a delight, there are regular exhibitions by local artists and some lovely quality crafts and gifts on display. Definitely the most interesting tea shop that we have found for miles around!