Red Castle Tea Room — Restaurant in Wales

Really don't get it. We walked here specifically due to the good reviews. View wasnt anything special vs the Offas Dyke path. Owner has an annoying yappy dog they kept letting annoy our perfectly behaved one who was lying down in the corner. Staff were three literal kids, one didn't look old enough to be working legally. Weak cappuccino that was actually a latte, given a massive tablespoon when we asked for something to stir sugar in. My sausage baguette was literally 2 richmonds freezer sausages that I watched one teenager get out with her bare hands on a par baked baguette that they didnt even finish baking! Massive salad out of a packet, given without dressing or knives and forks.. the kids were nice enough but clearly haven't actually ever eaten out on their own to know what people will expect. Cakes were fine, nothing special - fudge cake was dry and I had nutella pie which was literally nutella poured onto a pre bought pie base. Massively overpriced - two coffees, baguettes and cakes came to over £30! Which I wouldn't mind paying if it was more than just edible. Such a shame when they could be using local ingredients. I wasn't expecting Michelin star and like to support family run places when I visit new places but prepare to be disappointed if you like to go to more than a greasy spoon once in a while - even Wetherspoon's is better! I rarely leave reviews but wish I'd seen something like this before choosing to go...

We just happened notice the sign on the side of the road/lane and stopped by on our motorbikes for a rest and ordered a pit of tea for two along with warmed welsh cakes and coffee almond cake. Very traditional tea service on a tray pot of tea, jug of milk, sugar cubes in bowl along with a jug of hot water (we had 2 cups of tea each with the additional hot water) all brought to our table with a smile and the cakes were delightfully delicious. The staff were super friendly and informed us that they're only open from Wednesday to Sunday for a traditional Sunday roast dinner with bookings being advisable. Our pot of tea and cakes cost us £7.50 which is why we call in again. The Red Castle tea room also cook hot food on the spot as three hungry men ordered cooked breakfasts as we placed our order. It's a really delightful peaceful country side establishment with plenty of parking space for cars and motorbikes in separate areas. Overall it is a gem of a place and a gem to just happen upon like a secret tea room in the middle of the countryside. Also they've been open for 10 years.. Amazing!! 😁 We left happy as Larry and continued on our way...

After seeing the reviews we were looking forward to our lunch here. It was okay but not as good as other reviews suggested. We had 3 filter coffees that were Luke warm felt like they had been on the stove for a while. The lady did make us some fresh ones after we drunk them which were much hotter. 3 of us had lasagne and chips and other had a cheese and onion sandwich. The lasagne was lovely and home made but chips were very soggy and greasy. Not an amazing selection of cakes they didnt look appealing. One of us had the fruit cake which he said was okay. Service was very good staff friendly. Felt it could have been a bit cleaner our outside table had crumbs on it, we actually moved inside due to wasps. The menus which were laminated paper looked a bit tatty. £36 for 3 hot meals and sandwich, coffee'a and 1 slice of cake, couldn't grumble at price but wouldn't rush back unfortunately. Coffee much better in Cotswolds and Devon which is...