Castle Inn — Restaurant in Wales

5 stars doesn’t do full justice, such is how amazing our experience was. My wife and I flew over from the States for a nearby wedding, and the Castle Inn was an absolute delight.

The pub is so cozy; a classic country feel with a roaring fire and incredibly friendly locals. Mike and Michelle - the landlords - are some of the nicest people you could ever care to meet. They looked after us so so well, making us feel so welcome and were more than happy to seat 7 people for dinner at short notice on our first night. Their wider team were amazing as well: incredibly kind and attentive and always looking out for you.

The food then was brilliant (we heavily recommend the curry and burger offerings) - but our interest was piqued when Mike said that not only do they do a roast on Sundays, but if we wanted the lamb, we’d have to prebook…so we did. And my goodness, what a decision it was. I have legitimately not had a better roast in my entire life (travelled from the States but I’m English!) - beautifully presented and delicious, and I can see why the lamb is a hit! The roast chicken and vegetarian (Brie and Tomato pie) options had by family were also delicious, and the gooseberry and apple crumble for dessert was to die for as well.

Have to also shout out one of the the local lagers on tap - 1985 - which was delicious.

We stayed upstairs in one of the rooms for - it was incredibly spacious with a very comfortable bed, and a lovely bathroom and small common space as well. The location is beautiful, a short walk from the lake and a short drive from Brecon too.

Can’t recommend the place enough, be it for a country getaway weekend, a night in the pub, or a Sunday lunch. A genuine complete package.

Thanks again, Mike & Michelle. We will certainly be coming back despite...

My husband & I visited here whilst staying in the lakeside campsite and what an excellent find!!

On the Saturday we visited for food without booking, which they advised we were able to have a table in 45 mins. We opted to go for the £30 steak sharing platter & upgraded to surf & turf it by opting for the mussels. We were both blown away at the steak sharing platter, how much meat was provided, alongside garlic mushrooms, seasoned fries, "burnt onion" and peppercorn sauce. The peppercorn sauce was beautiful & creamy, just how I like it. The mussels were served with a side of garlic bread which was fantastic to soak up the amazing sauce leftover!! Tastiest mussels I have had in years.

Finished off with an apple & blackberry pie with a side of custard & ice cream - delicious!!

Because we enjoyed the food so much, we booked in for the Sunday lunch which again, was out of this world!! We both opted for the beef, which came with roast potatoes, beetroot, carrots, parsnips, greens and delicious Yorkshire puddings! My husband said it was the best Sunday lunch he has had. The beef was cooked perfectly, and we loved everything served with it!

Both meals were great value for money (especially the steak sharing platter!). We live just over an hour away, but will definitely be making the journey again just for the food!!

The service by the owner & waitresses were also excellent. Lovely friendly pub used by...

Dear Mike,

Do you know how hard it is to impress 12 women simultaneously? Well, the gang at The Castle Inn Llangorse managed it effortlessly.

Firstly, let's talk about the impeccable service. Your team’s level of attentiveness and friendliness was superb, if there was a prize for the world's most accommodating staff, they should all be polishing their acceptance speeches. We were made to feel special from the get-go, with nothing being too much trouble, this played a significant role in making our evening unforgettable.

Now, onto the star of the show: the food. Oh, the food! The ribs were so good, I've been dreaming about them. Perfectly cooked and seasoned like a love letter to my taste buds, and oh-so bloody tender. Hot crispy fries and onion rings without a hint of the flop, along with a varied selection of beers perfectly complementing our feast.

In summary, our evening at the Castle Inn was filled with fantastic food, delicious drinks, and a whole lot of laughs, thanks to the outstanding service and friendly atmosphere. We can’t wait to come back for another round (or three) next year.

Keep up the excellent work!

With warmest regards and full bellies,

Rachel, and the other 11 very...