Walnut Tree Cafe Bar in Powys

We visited Walnut Tree Bistro for breakfast on Sunday and had such a wonderful experience. Very welcoming, friendly members of staff. The food was perfect, very quick and beautifully presented. We had the pancakes with bacon & maple syrup, and cooked breakfast made with local produce. We had a coffee outside in the sunshine with views over the river. Will be visiting again!

Great atmosphere, wonderful food, warm and friendly service. I would definitely recommend it while in the area. Vegan, vegetarian and GF options for mains, drinks and cakes.

Popped in for coffee, stayed for the food. What a lovely place, beautifully set and with super people.

We visited with our dog and young baby. They serve proper coffee, delicious cake and toasties! A friendly team and good atmosphere.

Stopped for breakfast with family and dog , lovely service and food .

Staff were great but unfortunately the food was a bit basic for the price. Wet ham and frozen chips, the eggs were cooked lovely! My partner's lasagne was loaded with mozzarella but unfortunately quite a lot of dried herbs. No views of the beautiful river despite the location.

Slow service, no atmosphere plastic marquee in a carpark, plates left on the table dirty tablecloths and staff more interested in chatting. Asked for a coffee and 10minutes later found it on the side of the counter getting cold. Overpriced. Will not be returning. Shame as it's a lovely little village by the river Usk.

Lovely little cafe in Llangynidr by the Usk, a minute from the Mon & Brec canal. Outdoor space under marquee where you can hear the river rushing below. Good range of breakfasts and light bites, friendly and efficient service. Perfect for walkers and cyclists.

Shambolic service and half the menu wasn’t available. Most of the tables were full of cutlery, and the staff didn’t notice / were more interested in chatting. The outside area is quite nice, although is essentially a gazebo in a car park. One staff member started having a full English at 1pm despite a group of people waiting and tables full of dirty plates.

Wrong food arrived after order, but still delicious. Uhh.. Yeah nothing mean or positive to say other than lovely and quiet.

Just stopped in for a drink during one of the hikes. The staff were friendly and the atmosphere outside was relaxing.

Good place to stop for a rest or to have a snack. The plastic tent outside is probably practical but not cozy when it's not raining. Other tables outside are scarce. My carrot cake was a bit on the dry side - I would guess not made the same day. I am not complaining - it is what it is and we were happy enough.

Stopped for a sandwich and drink after walking the canal from Crickhowell delicious chicken and pesto sarnie with crisps and salad and a well earned lager. Delicious, well worth a visit

Not serving take away for evening as advertised.

Never got chance to go in the Walnut Bistro but had a lovely walk by the river that runs along it,beautifull river so nice and peaceful and got to see an otter catching fish on the other side...then drove about a Mile up river and found this old and beautifull church...so,so peaceful there🙏 we'll worth a visit there😎

Not 2bad. Just a few positions in the menu, but that's completely enough i think😉 shop just behind the door, what's a big + as well. Prices were quite high, i think, but probably there's nothing else around, so that's probably the reason🙂

Popped in after driving past signs lots of times. We had already had breakfast so only had a couple of coffees. Service was very friendly, coffees were great. Will be back very soon to either try a veggie breakfast or the battered haloumi and chips. Wish we had tried it sooner.

Excellent breakfast, served by nice friendly staff. Dog friendly too.

Came for breakfast with my partner and got ignored when we walked through the door. We ordered our food, only to get told 50 mins later that the food my partner had ordered wasn’t available as it was veggie. They then came out to apologise for the wait 20 mins later at which point we were so hungry we were chewing the table. The communication was so shocking we just left. They said the delay was as they were so busy, but there was only 4 tables. Just a disappointing stop.

Sound service , sound people , sound food

Food is lovely. Beautiful location. Staff are efficient.

Fantastic lunch. Quality food with great service. I can highly recommend the breakfasts too! Dog friendly. Nice location by the river - well worth a visit.

Amazing breakfast. Great value breakfast, very tasty. The weekend deal is really worth coming for, so much so that we went back twice! The bacon was cooked exactly right, just what I wanted. Staff are lovely and friendly, great atmosphere. Connected to village shop where you can grab your essentials. Highly recommend.

Stopped by chance whilst geo caching with my sister. I had scampi and she had sausage, egg and chips. We thoroughly enjoyed it. Friendly staff, yummy food and would recommend 😋

Family run shop and bistro we stopped for a coffee with oat milk, in their spacious marquee. We had our dog with us who was not allowed in the indoor seating area. We had walked along the canal and river Usk prior to our visit.

Good food with friendly service. Situated just off the canal and a 40min walk from Glanusk caravan site.

Delicious homemade carrot cake with a lovely pint! The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. Definitely going again for some food in the future

Great to find this spot on our walk - for a bite to eat (and a chance to pick up a few bits from the shop for later!)

A lovely little bistro, part of the grocery in this small village. Personnel was very, very kind and helped choosing from the menu to this hungry travellers. Take your time and enjoy this lovely place!

Lovely breakfast. Beautiful setting. Stopped for breakfast great price . Great service had nice chat with owner . Boys had cracking chocolate cake must try.. lovely walk along the scenic river. Thanks..

had a cup of tea here today , great place ,great find ,and will be visiting again very soon ,next time to sample the highly rated food , i don,t think we will be disappointed what a gem

It's such a shame because this is such a lovely spot, but each of the 3 times we've visited here we've had really long waits on our food. This time it was a Monday morning and relatively quiet, and it took 50+ mins for our 4 breakfasts to be served. On top of that, 2 of the breakfasts weren't correct, but by that point we didn't want to have to wait to get it fixed. Also, the knowledge on allergens isn't great, and staff on each occasion seem to confuse what is and isn't dairy-free etc. Even details like glasses not properly cleaned. I really didn't want to leave a negative review as the staff are friendly, but we gave it 3 chances and improvement is really needed. We won't be visiting again.

Un endroit très agréable Le repas était très bon

Moored our canal boat 2 minutes away and stopped for breakfast. Every member of staff here are happy, helpful and friendly. The outdoor marquee has heating, books and plenty of space. The full breakfast, muffins and drinks were delicious and our 12 year old commented it was the best breakfast ever! There was even a sausage for Rosie dog. Perfect spot to see the Usk and uneven footpaths can take the very able down to the riverside. We took photos from the bridge. We will definitely come back. Thank you all for such a welcome.

Lovely cafe, super friendly staff great coffee and cake!!

Beautiful little cafe on the river Usk, with some nice cakes, coffee or something stronger with great service..

Delicious breakfasts and a great cyclists stop.

Lovely setting close to Llangynidr bridge and the river Usk.

Nice little place. The girl was on her own so service was a little slow, but it wasn't a problem. The food was good and worth the price. A good experience.

Great food, Dog friendly, good service 😊😊

What a find! Superb lunch in a lovely, river and woodland view setting. Al fresco with the accompaniment of a varied chorus of birdsong. I've never come across chicken, bacon and mushroom madras before. Gorgeous. The poppadoms were the lightest and crispiest I've ever had. Fish and chips looked fine, with the crisp batter a rich golden colour. Scampi was similarly rich looking and plump. The homemade tartare sauce was remarked upon as being really very good. Service was swift. The salted caramel ice cream cheesecake was a new and enjoyable experience, even though I'm not big cheesecake fan. Portion size was good in all instances. Menu had both standard fare and intriguing dishes worthy of further exploration. Pricing was good for the quality of the food. The only disappointment was that we didn't get a sight of the neighbouring nuthatch. Maybe next time.

Staff were so friendly giving water and treats to my dog. The food was also incredible the fish was the best I've tasted in years! Kudos to all the staff and owner I will definitely recommend and come back for more!

Right by the beautiful Llangynidr canal serving fresh tasty food. Dog friendly as well. Great

You must come and meet Peter - such a character.! Meals are good as well!

This is the best place if you are looking for a friendly place. Amazing hosts, amazing food and drink selection - would highly recommend 😊

Lovely little cafe in the village. Dog friendly, and service with a smile :)

Found this hidden gem when looking for somewhere for full English breakfast, and they did not dissappoint! Probably one of the best hearty full English we have had in a long while; bacon was large and thick cut, mushrooms were soft and juicy, and they included a great slice of black pudding. As for the service, the staff were lovely and friendly, and we weren't left waiting for any long period of time; I believe it was the owner who also checked in on us when we were eating and when paying to check everything was to our liking. The only minor downside was the egg not being runny, but with everything else being delicious, and the service being great, then it is still a 5 star worthy cafe in our eyes. We have every intention to return when we next visit the area. Thank you.

Unexpected place to find a cafe and even more unexpected to find it mostly full on a Friday lunchtime. The food was good and reasonably priced and the menu has options for gluten or dairy free food.

Good cup of tea in a lovely setting; picked up a couple of their frozen curries on the way out and they were brilliant! Just what we need when we're too lazy to cook on holiday :)

Great cafe, open all day, most days. Does great breakfasts of various sizes from quick sarnie to Full English and bigger again. Brunch and lunch options too, try the Chicken & Bacon Madras with half n half plus popadom, if you're hungry. Lasagne, Jacket potato and vegan shrubbery too. Plenty of cakes and cheese cake biscuits etc. Its licenced too so draught beers, bottles, cider and wine plus all the Tea and Coffee options to suit most. It's not cheap but good value, clean, homemade with table service in the marquee or al Fresco right by the lovely River Wye. Parking on site is limited to Blue Badge only. If you're a bit cold theres plenty of overhead and table heating, just ask.

Great little gem. Run by small team with honest food.

Lucky find today, great fish and chips and helpfull staff, will be back soon hopefull

Best breakie around. always friendly great food

The CRT staff at the locks told us about this place. We had cycled from Brecon and were looking for somewhere to eat. The food was very good and the service friendly and quick. We sat outside with an amazing view over the Usk to the hills beyond.

Great service, great food, will definitely go again

I have had many a breakfast here since we moved to Llangynidr and they are always great - better than Crickhowell, I tell Peter. The curries are great too. Peter is always welcoming and has a great team. You HAVE to try it - you will not be disappointed.

We live locally, and this is our favourite breakfast spot. Peter and his crew always welcoming and is very family friendly. Breakfasts are just fantastic.

This is a wonderful gem of a place to stop at. Easy to find and well situated by the river, the canal or (as we were doing) for climbing Tor-y-Foel. The owner was lovely; helpful and friendly, (thank you) and served us some amazing chicken soup to fuel our hike. Great coffee and tea too. Highly recommend a visit!

Excellent food, great dining area and friendly staff - what more could you ask for? We had the fish and chips for lunch on a weekday. Oh, and great coffee!

Thank you - gorgeous breakfast/ brunch today…..fantastic value, local produce - and a great hot chocolate!

Absolutely top-class fish in beer-and-black-pepper batter, with chips, mushy peas and amazing home-made tartare sauce. Daughter enjoyed the battered halloumi and chips, too. The marquee was a bit draughty, but with the table heaters we were warm enough. Very friendly, helpful people.

Great staff and food. Cozy outdoor tent space for dining.

Enjoyed a nice coffee and cake outside in the marquee, like the heating very cosy.

Super friendly host, great food and wonderful coffee. This place is a little gem which is ideally situated by the river.

AMAZING CAKES! Such friendly staff

Very friendly, a lovely spot for a tea stop!

Over the years I’ve become a bit of a regular at The Walnut Tree when I’ve been working & teaching in the river, normally I just enjoy the fantastic coffee and fun conversations but this week was the first time I’ve ordered food for my lunch break. The cheesy chips are LEGENDARY It was so good to seen Pete and Sian after an enforced 2 year hiatus and I’m looking forward to coming back soon

Lovley friendly hosts, recommend their coffee if you need a wake up boost!Definitely worse days than sipping a cuppa whilst listening to the river! Gorgeous outdoor space with blankets & heaters for after a Riverside wander!Came for a training excerise on the river, stayed for the coffee & curry!

We’ve been using the river here for two days. Everyone at the cafe were provided with the warmest of welcomes and a nothing is too much trouble approach. Coffee was amazing one of the best espressos I’ve had this side of Milan! Lasagna at lunchtime was tasty and filling perfect for a busy day on the water! Carry on team Walnut Tree you’re great!

I visited here with my family who were down for the weekend. We had a fabulous meal and Peter (as usual) was the perfect host. Amazing food and a great atmosphere. Thanks again.

Absolutely inspiring couple who have resilience worth listening to. Coffee and food superb. Walk along river from the cafe is beautiful

I really liked this place because it is cosy even though it’s outside. There are warm lamps which makes the experience very comfortable. I liked listening to the river while having my fish and chips. Peter is really friendly as are all of his staff. He has really thought of everything. The chips are crispy and the batter is superb!Ferdie.

Stopped here for breakfast a couple of times as it was a short distance from the canal where we were having a stay on an electric narrowboat. We found great breakfasts and lovely friendly service. Evening menu looked good too.

Excellent coffee and beef sandwich.

We've had great experience. Staff are kind and very hospitable. We've had fish and chips for lunch. Well done and the portion was definitely generous! Great place to have a lunch break while exploring the area.

Crumbs. I love this place; and Pete is just the most amazing host. Discovering this wonderful bar/ restaurant made our holiday. Sorry we drank all your blood orange gin. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Absolutely bloody marvelous!! Had dinner here, completely by accident to be honest as most place around were booked up by the Green Man festival crowd. Low key atmosphere, yet totally welcoming, and the food was amazing. Will definitely return

The pizza puts all over pizzas to shame and lovely copany pete the chef is so nice and cooks the best fod 100% would come again

Had fish and chips on the terrace while stopping nearby on canal boat. Was most amazing fish snd chips ever, beautiful crispy batter, lovely white cod, great chips all in an enormous portion. My partner had scampi equally as good. Plus the homemade superb tartar sauce. All served by super friendly staff. Not to be missed. Note: Fish and chips is only served Friday and Saturday evenings, but menu looks great other evenings too. And excellent value, much cheaper than pub food.

Absolutely fabulous. Generous owners, wonderfully stocked to brimming shop, friendly staff, open all hours (almost), fantastic breakfasts, lovely takeaway curry, didn’t have dinner in but i suspect it would be the same. Every village should have one! Thank you

First the positives.Good menu, good portion size at very good prices. The staff were very polite and attentive and the outside courtyard had a wercoming feeling. Dog and cyclist friendly.Some negativesTook almost an hour for two fairly basic meals to be delivered. It then took three attempts to get the bill. It is described as having a Riverside setting. That is true but it is completely screened by trees and whilst possible to hear it you can't see it.Overall, yes I would be happy to visit again because the food is good and reasonably priced. But if you are in a hurry you might like to reconsider.

Great outdoor eating space and lovely meal we will be back

Lovely cafe stop after a swim 🥶in the Usk. Really friendly staff, nice food and great outdoor seating area. Super dog and children friendly with extra dog biscuits and even some sweets at the end for the little ones!

Food very mediocre. Lunch was frozen French fries (overcooked) supermarket type coleslaw and battered fish. Sandwiches were unimaginative and put together very quickly Waitress complained to every table how overworked she was , the outdoor space is nice. Half empty so indoors must have been full. I think employing a chef would help them

Absolutely perfect. Friendly and clean. I had the dog with me and was shown to a quiet corner outside where I and the dog could sit in peace. I had a lovely cup of coffee and a chocolate brownie-to-die-for.

Visited from our canal boat - moored at Bridge 131 and a short walk down the hill. We had a full cooked breakfast which was absolutely excellent- all very Covid safe with outdoor seated marquee and heaters. There is a local village shop in the same location so is great for stocking up as well. Open in the evenings as well until 8pm - highly recommended

Short walk from canal where we had moored up. Good choice and seems to have Covid-19 protocols in place. We enjoyed it so much we returned on trip south.

We went here for breakfast two consecutive days it was so good and had dinner too. Lovely location and very accommodating to dietary requirements and tastes. Great price as well. Hosts and staff were lovely. Highly recommend.

Stopped there on our way along the canal and had a lunchtime snack. Cheese sandwich and coleslaw, excellent fresh food. Adherence to Covid rules with new outdoor enclosure. Will definitely go there again, highly recommended.

Niche dining at it best. Attententive, accomodating, special location dining. Peter is a star and his passion for what he does shone through. Thankyou Peter for making us feel at home and giving us some amazing memories. See you soon i hope ;)

Was made to feel very welcome with my dog. Lovely food served by lovely people.

We dined here this week and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We sat in the outdoor area which is covered and has heaters to keep everybody warm. The staff were attentive and the food was delicious and good value for money. Nice, relaxed atmosphere. My husband particularly enjoyed the Thai Chicken Curry.

Lovely sheltered outside space next to the river. The food was really tasty and nicely presented. And excellent coffee ☕

Best fish and chips in the village and the tarta sauce was something else 👌lovely staff

We had coffee here a couple of times here, sitting out the back in gazebos ( no inside tables due to current conditions) we were very lucky with the weather so it was a lovely and relaxing listening to the river.Peter the owner is fab and friendly.We booked a Gazebo for a Wednesday evening ( we pre ordered our food over the phone - you dont have to but it makes things easier for the chef)There were 4 of us and our pup, I had fried chicken which was really good, my other half had pizza which pretty good, Beef enchilladas were tasty too.Very reasonably priced beer and wine all served with a smile.Friday is fish and chip night which gets booked up quickly ( we didnt try this though).Don't expect gourmet cuisine - its good honest food done well.We will be back next year.Thank you :)

Tucked away behind the village shop, this is a great little cafe. Because of covid the seating is all outside in what would normally be their car park, which was rather nice, as it is beside the river Usk. Although you can't see the river, the sound was lovely. The menu is fairly basic with nothing very fancy, but cooked to an extremely high standard. (I know of a few "high end" chefs who could learn a thing or two from them). The service was cheerful and friendly without being over familier. An altogether thoroughly pleasant experience.

We were staying nearby and our host recommended the Walnut Tree - and we can see why! Some of the best fish and chips I have ever had - we took ours home to eat but the seating area outside looked excellent. Staff were super friendly and nice as well. Thoroughly recommend!

Great cafe by the riverside, Al fresco seating with the sound of the river below. Enjoyed the chocolate orange brownie very much. Very welcoming and helped us when we were trying to call a taxi wit no mobile signal. Highly recommend this place.

We were staying a short walk away and visited the shop or cafe most days, either for a takeaway or a coffee. The food (vegan Penang curry, gourmet burger) was great, the coffee and cakes amazing and the staff lovely. The gazebos outside made sitting out even in the rain possible and great care was taken with Covid cleanliness. We'll be back!

We spent the weekend in Llangynidr and ended up eating breakfast and late lunch here. The staff are very welcoming and extremely accommodating and laid back. Coffee is tasty and well made and the breakfast really good quality. Happy to swap ingredients around and whipped something up late in the day. We even had a nice glass of Prosecco after the hike up Tor y Foel , in the sun in their outside space, great way to finish off the bank holiday. Really good value too. Look forward to being back.