The oldest and once the most atmospheric pub in Builth. A disasterous renovation gutted the place…read moreand now it is a pretty souless drinking den for the youth. A sad sea of fizzy beers, terrible wine and alcopops. The late legendary publican Danzy Jones turns in his grave.

Brilliant atmosphere,cracking pint including large assortment of real ales and great food,this pub…read moreis that clean You could eat Your food in the toilets,thats why its the busiest pub in Builth Wells.Roaring log fire in the winter,friendly staff.

A wonderful, traditional 16th Century Inn. Lovely people, lovely pub, lovely beer and lovely food!…read moreDoes accommodation at 40 pounds a night. I must come and stay here. Can't remember both beers I had, but one of them was Masters Devons Pride. They were both good. I think I might have eaten the Smoked Haddock & Spring Onion Fishcake too but my memory fails me slightly. I enjoyed whatever I had!

My parents and I booked a table at the Railway for Sunday lunch - each of us had eaten at the…read moretypically small but cosy pub and were all looking forward to another visit. The Railway Inn is all about traditional, filling grub; the perfect setting for a Sunday lunch in the Welsh countryside. The interior exudes authenticity with its dark pine skirting and floorboards. The Railway is not a place for gourmet eating and lavish surroundings, it is as wholesome as its surroundings from the cask ales served at the bad to the ENORMOUS dog that lays idly by the fire. To the food. As has been expressed the Railway is not a ground-breaking venue of haute cuisine it is a traditional pub for good, wholesome food. I had the pate to start. It was rich, well-textured and altogether moreish and I enjoyed every bit of it; the only trouble was there wasn't enough toast to match the generous dollop of pate provided. My mother had the mushroom bake, my father the pea and ham soup which were equally enjoyed. Next came the main and the Railway lived up to its reputation of excellent portions size as well as its quality. I had the lamb (as always), my father the pork and my mother the beef. The lamb was lusciously succulent, my knife making little work of it which hastened both my appreciation and completion. Beside the lamb came three fist-sized roast potatoes, cooked to perfection leaving the comparatively bland new potatoes in their wake. Some places such as the Trefeddian in Aberdovey only provide a Yorkshire pudding with the beef and you have to go through the undignified rigmarole of specifically requesting one if you choose any other meat to get one. At the Railway they slap one on every plate; crisp, majestic and golden brown I'm very glad they did so. As for vegetables we were given a fair portion of leeks and cauliflower. There's been some talk in the news recently that the humble cauliflower is losing its popularity compared to other vegetables but it's welcome on my plate any day! Dessert. I was well stuffed by the time the dessert board was passed around and was looking for something light. I went with the old, dependable strawberry cheesecake which ended the meal sublimely. I would prefer a few more strawberries and a little less gelatine normally but the pleasingly solid biscuit base and rich, creamy filling overpowered its shortcomings. On another occasion I would probably have gone for the plum pudding that my father chose which was drowned in custard. All in all this is an excellent place for hearty pub-grub and so shall be rated accordingly. As far as the meal is concerned it was superb, just what one needs on a cold, wintry Sunday afternoon in February. The only sore point was the service. I felt a little too rushed and would have preferred to have at least sipped my pint of Madog's bitter before being ushered into the dining room by the all too hasty staff. Speaking of which - my pint was worth an extra star for the pub in itself. This was my first pint of Madog's (http://www.realalepub.co.uk/beers.php?beerId=53). It's not too thick like some bitters and so didn't ruin my appetite. It was full of flavour and I will definitely order it again. Good food, good pint and a good atmosphere. A perfect mid-winter pick you up.

Visited 20th November 2010…read more I visited the Railway inn as part of a group of eight for a birthday party on a Saturday night and was pleasantly surprised. Having eaten in many pubs over the years we have been disappointed with the majority of them serving 'boil in the bag slop' and cooked by 'microwave technicians'. None of that here... The food was all homemade, cooked to perfection and well presented. The meals included: - Lamb Shank The meat just fell away from the bone, 12oz Rib eye Steak Just melted in your mouth, sweat and sour beer battered chicken Battered fresh strips of chicken breast, None of that pieces of frozen ground up chicken bone rubbish served here. The only reason this establishment has lost a few marks is because when the black forest gateaux came it was almost see through. Full marks to the person that cut it, it takes some doing to get it that thin. The rest of the sweats however were all fine. You will need to book here as it is only small but very worth it. Average price Starter £3.50, Main course £9, Sweats £3.75 Rating 8.5 / 10

After a long walk (including pub stops) we stopped at the Three Horseshoes after following signs…read morefor another pub and ended up here. We sat in the pleasant beer garden for a drink. As time went on we decided that we would like to stay and have dinner here but indoors as it was getting cold. There were 14 of us and they managed to fit us into the restaurant area on the proviso we ordered quickly before the 6:30pm booking arrived and one table had to vacate by 8pm. The staff were great and we did not feel that we were being rushed even though some people had starters. A lot of us picked from the specials board and the food came out devine and the service was outstanding. The place was busy as it was the jazz/fringe festival weekend so the clientelle was of all ages (a bit annoying having babies/kids screaming thoughout the meal) including elderly who came in through the fire door for easy access. I would definitely recommend this place which is also dog friendly. This place is soo good that Seasick Steve was playing there that evening and eating his dinner in the pub part as we left.

Another once decent pub that has lost it's soul and a reason for it's existance. Now just an annex…read morefor The Fountain and the youth overflow at weekends.

My family and I often stop at The White Hart in Llanddarog on our way to Pembrokeshire. It is a…read morebeautiful thatched pub with excellent pub food and their own brewed beers. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the area.

Firstly i will tell you that this is likely to be an expensive experience - but well worth the…read moremoney for a treat now and again. It is a beautiful Thatched Inn, built in 1371. It posseses open fireplaces, and a choice of cozy tables for 2 or 4, and long tables for larger parties in the back. HRH Prince Charles, Dylan Thomas have both visited here, to sample the beer still brewed on the premesis. The food is pricey, but what a meal you get for your money! A huge plateful that would be enough for two! the most reasonable is the Roast dinners, approx £10 a head. The walls and ceilings of the Inn are covered in memorobilia, from horse brasses to farming tolls, there is enough to occupy your mind while you wait for your meal. On your way to the loo you will encounter a full suit of armour, and in the back are fish tanks, and a talking parrot!

A really friendly landlord and nice food, although you want to get there early if you want to order…read morethe steak and ale pie. Traditional pub and a resonanle seslection of beers and ales.

The Red Lion is a local institution - it used to be part farm and part pub, but now it even has a…read morebar! There authentic locals, and a welcoming landlord. There is decent but traditional pub grub of the 'chips with everything variety' in large portions. There are usually a couple of real ales and if you pick the right night you may get to witness the local and very Welsh game of tippit. The pub has a great location across the road from an ancient church but the whole site is very old and a bit special.

Good food and always a warm welcome. Landlord Dave will offer food at pretty much any time of the…read moreday or night, highly recommended

This must be the finest place to eat within 20 miles of Builth Wells…read moreBeautiful food,piping hot ,excellent service, very friendly atmosphere, worth every penny charged which was very reasonable Highly recommended cannot fault this super eating house.!!!!

Heard of this pub initially as it is a featured real pub as advertised by Arriva Trains Wales. It…read moreis commutable via the Heart of Wales Train Line as is promoted by said train company in a Real Ale Promotion. The said same establishment is also promoted by the Campaign for Real Ale through various means i.e. Real Heritage Pubs of Wales guide book. The hotel itself is part Georgian & part Victorian in style. The Bell Bar has 18 service bells & a stone fireplace. It also dispalys winners of the World Bog Snorkelling Championships & Man vs. Horse Trails. The hotel is a three storey affair with a lounge, restaurant & 21 bedrooms as well as its own micro brewery to the rear of the premises. The brewery produces 4000 gallons of ale per year, there are 6-7 varities of ale. One of which is semi-endorsed by the Prince of Wales. Did try one of the bar meals, had bacon & sausage baguette with salad & fries for £3.95 & the real ales range in both price & strength according to taste & pocket. They do have a diversity of bar foods as well in particular the range of curries on offer. Had an impromptu tour of the brewery which was a fascinating insight into beer production, these can be arranged for any individual or group should they wish to do so. Further details on the micro brewery can be found at http://www.heartofwalesbrewery.co.uk Should also mention there are several real ale festivals throughout the year in this town of which the Neuadd Arms participates. Wells worth checking out at any level whether its cheap accomodation, real ale fanatic or plain foodie. Highly Recommended.

Home of the Heart of Wales brewery and their tasty beers, this is an awesome pub, especially during…read morethe mid Wales beer festival in November. The food is quite good too. The hotel part is a little bit worn, but is reasonably priced to match.There are a couple of rooms with just baths, no showers, so you might want to request a shower. I should have!

Absolutely amazing! I have not had food this good for quite some time. Gluten-free salmon plate was…read moreto die for, from the perfectly cooked salmon to the delicious potatoes to the shaved cucumbers. My fiance's burger was equally good. Handcrafted patty, great chips, and a phenomenal salad, combining both fruit and vegetables. Hardly a pub meal at all. This belonged in a restaurant!