Popped in for a pint as part of a crawl. Coice of 3 real ales inc. Big Nev's, 6 Bells and…read moreStonehouse Bitter average £2.60. Food on offer, plenty of places to sit in comfortable bar. If rooms are as nice then it should be ok to stay in.

Undergoing a massive revamp. They been redecorating the bedrooms and the function room…read more Redecorating doesn't describe it really as they have totally refurbished everything. New en suites in all the room, major structural work to the function room out the back. All very tidy, modern, tasteful and large! We went to a couple of Christmas functions there Xmas 2010 in the function room out the back. It's large, very large, not sure how many it can seat but I counted 160 seats and it looked a bit empty. Check out the cocktail bar upstairs it's epic, love it. Food: Not yet caught up with the new image they are trying to portray. I keep trying out their bar menu every few weeks. It's basic UK pub grub at standard prices. What I call plate cleaners... easy to eat all of it. Nothing to moan about. The guy who runs it has put some thought into employing very experienced staff in senior positions, they know their stuff. He has brought together a good team but the front of house workers, ie the bar staff, waitresses are as expected, they let the side down. This place is well on the way to becoming Newtown's Premier hotel to stay in. It's about time we had one.

This hotel is conveniently placzed Just along from the Clock. The bar is reasonable and the prices…read moreare fair. The rooms look a bit tired but are comfortable. The bar meals are standard but well presented. You have to request to have breakfast any earlier than 08:30. However, the breakfast itself is generous. Staff are cheerful and helpful

Now I am a big fan of pubs and when at my home in Wales I always go down to the same place which I…read morethink many locals do because once you have been you will want to go again as it is absolutely lovely. If you want the same thing as me which is a great atmosphere and very good food and drink then you cannot do much better than the White Lion if you do find yourself in Mid Wales and here is why. - What is the White Lion? The White Lion is a pub and I actually do think they have guest rooms there as well but I have never had the need to stay over so I am not sure what they are like or what the prices are like. Good food is served and nice drinks and the staff are great. It has a beer garden at the back which is handy when the weather gets better but inside the pub it is very spacious and the even better thing is that it is non smoking in there now which is fantastic. - Where can you find them? Their address is as follows: The White Lion, Penterhyden Street, Machynlleth, Powys, SY20 8DN When you are in Machynlleth which is a little town then you will be able to find them easily as they are right by the clock tower which is Machynlleth's centre. - The Actual Inn: From the outside it just looks like a cosy little pub. The building is white which is what you probably expected and the White Lion is displayed in huge black letters. There are a few tables outside but not many maybe ten people can sit there and then to the left of the inn you will see quite a small alley-way which is where you get to the car park. I know it looks small but we get the Jeep down there so it is ok. The car park is quite big and you can see the beer garden from there which is large with a lot of tables there which is nice when the sun shines. There are two entrances inside. The first is at the back which will take you to the main bar and eating area passed where the pool table is. Then there is the front entrance which takes you directly into the bar. The bar and eating areas are extremely clean and there are tables and chairs everywhere so you can always find somewhere to sit. The bar area is to the left which you can still eat in and the actual restaurant is to the right. You have to order at the bar when you have found a table and you will get a number and the staff will wait on you there. The decorations in the pub are quite neutral and there are many nice scenic paintings on the wall of local areas which can be bought on occasions. - Food and Drink: Drinks are quite standard but they do have a good range. You can obviously buy soft drinks and alcoholic ones and I particularly like their flavoured coffees they do. The food is very nice indeed and I have to say (touch wood) that after eighteen years of going there quite a few times a year we have never had a bad meal. We always feel confident enough to take friends there as the food is that good. The choices are quite good ranging from light meals and sandwiches to main meal such as steak and lasagne. My personal favourite is the chicken curry as you can have rice, chip and naan bread which is amazingly good. The meals are a very good size so you will not be going hungry when you have finished and we do have problems eating it all but we usually stuff ourselves as it all tastes so nice. They do have starters and also desserts but they change quite a bit. When you walk in you can also see a specials board which is always different so you can usually find the more exotic meals there. - Prices: The price of everything is quite standard with main meals being around £5 12 each and desserts being around £4. I can't remember about the starters as I don't often have them as I know how big the main courses are. The drinks are also reasonable at around £2 for a J2o and £3.50 for a glass of wine. - Staff: The staff are wonderful here and the lady that owns the place is always there and quite often sits and has a chat with us about how busy it is and how we are doing. Everybody is friendly and considering they are all rushed off their feet they never fail to smile and always take care with your food and drinks so you are getting a good level of service at all times. - Location: The location of this pub is brilliant as it is right in the centre of the town of Machynlleth so you will always be able to find parking if not at the pub at the large car park in town. Plus because it is in the centre if you go in the day you can always go shopping before or after. Plus it is nice sitting outside as you get the great scenery of all the hills around you. - Other: The pub has a great pool table but only one so it is quite hard to get on there at times. Plus the small pool room has its own little access to the bar so you can still order drinks in there while you are playing. In this room there is also a darts board and you can hire out the darts from the bar to play. - Verdict: This pub is great and I think

Surely there's an award for best pub garden out there somewhere and this pub simply MUST win it!…read more Every Englishmen loves settling in for a good bank holiday session and this pub garden was the most perfect location for it. Set at the top of the little High Street in Bishops Castle, the view stretched for miles across the immaculate English and Welsh countryside. There is a vast amount of space, with lots of large tables for big parties and a stretch of grass where children and dogs ran freely, out of the way of the tables. The pub served lots of lovely locally brewed ales, my friends and I enjoyed many a Shropshire lad! Although I didn't have chance to sample the food, it smelt and looked delicious. I am now seriously considering moving to Shropshire.

This hotel and town were perfect for a relaxing few days. The hotel was charming and well-run by…read morethe proprietors. The rooms were comfortable and ours had an amazing view. We enjoyed our meals in the hotel, especially the full breakfast. There was plenty of room to sit and have lunch, tea or beer both inside and outside. Everyone was so friendly. Definitely with some of my favorite vacations and we'll be returning next time we're in Britain.

It is August. It is Tuesday evening…read more You are in Machynlleth, fancy a pizza. You have heard about the Wynnstay Hotel Pizzeria. You go there. All chairs are on the table. It looks pretty much closed. Studied the menu: too expensive. The hotel looks in a bit of a state if I may say so from the outside. The only pizzeria in town. I'd buy a frozen one in the shop - or made my own pizza from scratch.

Me and my husband found this after a day of walking in the moutains. It was a lovely place for a…read morewell deserved meal and glass of wine. The vegetarian selection was fantastic and the steak was cooked to perfection too!! The staff were welcoming and freindly and the atmosphere was relaxed and warm.

Lovely cute pub, with woodburners and plenty of space. It's…read morea little expensive at just over £3 a pint and not a lot of selection atall, but the staff are nice and it's a lovely cosy place to collapse for an evening. There's 2 bars, one of which with a restaurant. Really huge place that you realise the size of the moment you step out of the restaurant to go to the loo. Definitely worth popping into if you're in the area

Stopped in for a lunch yesterday while walking around town. They have a huge selection of items to…read morechoose from. Was happy to get a salad and sandwich combo. Also got some breaded chicken and wings off the specials board that were nice and tasty. My mother and father had bangers and mash would looked like a solid choice as well.

This is a brilliant, traditional style pub where families are welcome…read more There's locals drinking at he bar as well as families and couples having lunch from the extensive menu. There's everything from Mussels to sizzling skillets, pies and grills. Food here is all homemade and great value. Huge portions too. I had a mixed grill on my last visit which included steak, gammon, pork chop, lamb chop, sausage, black pudding, eggs, onion rings, Tomato, mushrooms, peas and their amazing homecut chips. £9.45. Bargain! My Other half had a burger (again) where he could choose 3 toppings from a list. Also served with chips and was around £6.50. Drinks are very reasonable and this place is a must if you're nearby. It's gaining a brilliant reputation and you'll need to book at the weekend.

4 real ales on when we visited inc Monty's (local brew) Buds of may, rev Brains, Landlord and a…read moreSlaters brew. Avergae cost of £2.00pp. Lovely old style pub with large bar at front and large lounge to rear. Check out the original old style range in the front bar. There appeared to be a wedding or similar celebration on when we visited. 4/5 leather sofa's in bar to relax on. Worth a visit.

The Red Lion is a friendly pub in the heart of Llanidloes (the village can give off a distinctly…read moresnobbish vibe at times so the reception at this pub was very welcome and refreshing) and has lots to offer. There are lots of big flat-screen TVs, a jukebox, dartboard, pool table, outside seating area, two bars (one filled with lovely red leather sofas) and accommodation. On the Wednesday night I visited, there was a group of musicians in the sofa bar laying and singing folk songs and in the other room, the football was on the TV, there was a group of locals playing cards, others laying pool and darts and lots of people sat at the bar having a chat. A couple of them were speaking Welsh to each other, which was a treat for me, as a fellow Welsh speaker! There is a wide range of drinks on offer. I tried the award winning Golden Arrow pale ale and it was delicious. If I'm in that neck of the woods again, I will definitely make the Red Lion my base!

We happened upon this place on the off chance, as we made our way towards Porthmadog. Just on the…read moreedge of Snowdonia National Park, The Brigands Inn is a renovated 15th century Coaching Inn. A fantastic setting and an equally impressive dining experience. The Brigands Inn is a large place, with a variety of different types of areas to dine, including luxurious leather sofas, conventional restaurant tables and a 'Snug'. Probably the biggest snug I've ever been in though, with comfortable sofas, a great place to relax and wile away a few hours. The staff are friendly and helpful, and the menu is comprehensive with many daily specials. The food is freshly prepared and tasty, and of a reasonable price. But the best thing about the Brigands Inn has to be the feeling of space and relaxation. If I didn't live 100 miles away, I would definitely be a regular!