Our Top Tips For Foodies - Eateries In & Around Llandrindod, Builth & Beyond.
Now more than ever we need to be championing our local eateries. Restaurants, café’s and pubs have been some of the hardest hit businesses during the COVID19 crisis, with many sadly having to close their doors.
Here in Mid-Wales, with our small towns and sparce population, it is even more vital that we champion these local food providers if we want them to continue to operate for years to come (and we really really do!)
I wanted to put this Eating Out Guide together to highlight what we consider some of the very best foodie places that Llandrindod, Builth and greater Powys have to offer.
Café’s & Lunch Spots –
1. Cwtch Café, Builth Wells – This family-run, independent café sits happily in the middle of the Market Town, with bright and welcoming window displays to tempt you in. Their classic café menu comprises of home-cooked cakes, sausage rolls, sandwiches and more. Welcoming and homey, there is a lovely little area for children (who are more than welcome) to explore. https://www.facebook.com/cwtchbuilthwells/
2. Herb Garden Community Café, Llandrindod – Tucked away in Station Crescent, this Community Café focuses on fresh, local produce and has a wonderful variety of Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten Free lunch options available. Soup and daily lunch specials run alongside their regular menu. Although a little dated, the staff are always friendly and the comfy sofas in the window are the coveted spot! https://www.herbgardencafe.co.uk/about/
3. Tomitatoes Tapas Bar, Hay-on-Wye – This Spanish-inspired tapas-restaurant-meets-pub is a perfect spot to while away time over a leisurely lunch. You’ll fall instantly in love with its warm and charming interior, perfect for cosying up by the fire in the colder months – although there is also a small courtyard for those sunnier days. The food comprises of Spanish tapas classics as well as mouth-watering daily specials and home-cooked desserts. http://www.haytomatitos.co.uk/
Family Friendly Evening Meals –
1. Cosy Corner, Builth wells – a café by day and restaurant by night, this popular local eatery is always humming with activity. Serving a varied home-cooked menu and featuring award-winning steak, this is a winning option for couples and families alike. There is a limited amount of outdoor seating, where dogs are welcome. https://www.facebook.com/cosycornerbuilthwells/?epa=SEARCH_BOX
2. Honey Café, Bronllys – a little gem in the Heart of the Black Mountains, this family-run establishment has a Mexican-inspired Menu – from Nachos to Burritos to their South West Sizzler Wrap, the food is filling and family-friendly. They boast a huge car park and a disabled ramp and toilet facilities. https://www.honeycafe.co.uk/
3. Spencer’s Brasserie, Metropole Hotel, Llandrindod Wells – As the large and very green hotel up the road in Llandrindod Wells, you really can’t miss it. Spencer’s is your classic Brasserie, offering up a wide selection of light lunch and evening meal options. My children would definitely recommend the Ice Cream Sundae’s as an extra special treat. It does get popular here – especially in their lovely conservatory that overlooks the town – so make sure you book if you need a large table. https://www.metropole.co.uk/food-and-drink/spencers-brasserie/
Special Occasion Meals –
1. The Stagg Inn at Titley – this award-winning fine dining restaurant is perfect for that special treat. With main meals such as ‘PARTRIDGE BREAST, BUTTERNUT SQUASH, PUMPKIN SEED, KALE, POTATO FONDANT’ it is a truly decadent affair. About a 40 minute drive from Three Wells, there is ample parking – booking is highly recommended. https://www.thestagg.co.uk/
2. Restaurant 1896 at Caer Beris Manor, Builth Wells – This beautiful tudor building is as spectacular as it is imposing, with a long driveway and well landscaped grounds. Having recently appointed an excellent new Chef, this restaurant now serves up some of the best food in the area. Booking advised. https://www.caerberis.com/dine-at-caer-beris
3. Chapters Restaurant, Hay-on-Wye – this wonderful small restaurant brings a focus to small scale local producers and sustainability and with exceptional six or seven course menus, created on a weekly basis, Chef Mark McHugo really shines. The interior is modern, fresh and welcoming and this is one place I can’t wait to check out! Not suitable for children, booking recommended. https://chaptershayonwye.co.uk/evening-menu/
For a Tipple –
1. Here at Three Wells - We have our welcoming Lounge & Bar Area downstairs full of cosy seating and with view out across our small lake – of course when the weather is nicer we also boast our long, south-facing terrace and picnic tables down by the waters’ edge. With a variety of locally brewed ale, white, red and rose wines and spirits galore – we hope you’ll be satisfied with us. https://www.threewells.co.uk/
2. Triangle Inn, Rhayader – Stocking a large range of beers, fine wines and spirits with real ales on tap including Rev. James & Hancock's HB, this is a local man’s pub. Traditional, cosy interiors and a small outdoor terrace with lovely picnic benches to enjoy in the sun, this dog-friendly establishment is a popular offering. http://triangleinn.co.uk/
3. Temple Bar, Llandrindod Wells – In this lovely redbrick, Victorian corner building, you’ll find a welcoming bar and eatery. Friendly owners and staff make this a lovely place to spend time – and the glistening bar is well stocked with locally brewed ales. http://www.thetemplebar.co.uk/
So there you have it! Where would you go?
I would love to hear from you all with any additional recommendations – Jonny and I love food and love to eat out so please do get in touch if there’s somewhere we should go check out (we’ll force ourselves…)