Gareth's Guidebook
Food scene
GUEST FAVOURITE
Excellent food venue in next village, great gastro pub with great reputation. Featured in Conde Naste, Vogue and The Sunday Times.
Don’t miss out on this place ! Booking recommended.
The Three Horsehoes Inn
Groesffordd
Brecon
LD3 7SN
Dog Fiendly
40 habitants recommandent
The Three Horseshoes Inn
GUEST FAVOURITE
Excellent food venue in next village, great gastro pub with great reputation. Featured in Conde Naste, Vogue and The Sunday Times.
Don’t miss out on this place ! Booking recommended.
The Three Horsehoes Inn
Groesffordd
Brecon
LD3 7SN
Dog Fiendly
Rosette winning food venue, twenty minute drive, booking recommended.
The Felin Fach Griffin, Felin Fach
Brecon, LD3 0UD
Dog Friendly
77 habitants recommandent
The Felin Fach Griffin
Rosette winning food venue, twenty minute drive, booking recommended.
The Felin Fach Griffin, Felin Fach
Brecon, LD3 0UD
Dog Friendly
Stunning restaurant in Hay-on-Wye
Chapters is dedicated to supporting small scale producers & other independent businesses from Hay-on-Wye and the surrounding areas. Creating a sustainable restaurant is at the heart of all decision making.
Advanced booking is essential
12 habitants recommandent
Chapters Restaurant
Lion StreetStunning restaurant in Hay-on-Wye
Chapters is dedicated to supporting small scale producers & other independent businesses from Hay-on-Wye and the surrounding areas. Creating a sustainable restaurant is at the heart of all decision making.
Advanced booking is essential
Dozens of gins, craft beer and tapas! What else would you want! Booking recommended.
Dog friendly
Hop In Beer & Gin House
37 Watton
Brecon
Powys
LD3 7EG
13 habitants recommandent
hop in beer and gin
37 WattonDozens of gins, craft beer and tapas! What else would you want! Booking recommended.
Dog friendly
Hop In Beer & Gin House
37 Watton
Brecon
Powys
LD3 7EG
Great Indian food, takeaway collection available. Highly recommended. Booking recommended.
Zeera Restaurant
103 The Struet
Brecon
Powys
LD3 7LT
01874 610746
19 habitants recommandent
Zeera
103 The StruetGreat Indian food, takeaway collection available. Highly recommended. Booking recommended.
Zeera Restaurant
103 The Struet
Brecon
Powys
LD3 7LT
01874 610746
Great place if to stop off on the way to or back from Hay-on-Wye for a drink in a beautiful setting
Dog friendly
30 habitants recommandent
Foyles of Glasbury
B4350Great place if to stop off on the way to or back from Hay-on-Wye for a drink in a beautiful setting
Dog friendly
Great selection of coffee and cakes as well as it’s famous Welsh Rarebit (Posh cheese on toast) .
The Old School ,
Defynnog,
LD3 8SL
01874 636843
15 habitants recommandent
THE INTERNATIONAL WELSH RAREBIT CENTRE
High StreetGreat selection of coffee and cakes as well as it’s famous Welsh Rarebit (Posh cheese on toast) .
The Old School ,
Defynnog,
LD3 8SL
01874 636843
Unbelievable burgers, people travel miles for this place. Booking recommended.
HILLS
BISHOPS MEADOW
HAY ROAD
BRECON
POWYS
LD3 9SW
01874 611714
29 habitants recommandent
HILLS
Hay RoadUnbelievable burgers, people travel miles for this place. Booking recommended.
HILLS
BISHOPS MEADOW
HAY ROAD
BRECON
POWYS
LD3 9SW
01874 611714
Country house hotel, walk in drinks and food often available. Dog friendly.
PETERSTONE COURT HOTEL
LLANHAMLACH, BRECON, POWYS, WALES, LD3 7YB
13 habitants recommandent
Peterstone Court Country House & Spa
Country house hotel, walk in drinks and food often available. Dog friendly.
PETERSTONE COURT HOTEL
LLANHAMLACH, BRECON, POWYS, WALES, LD3 7YB
Amazing beer garden! Hearty pub food in an old school proper pub. Good for real ale drinkers. Incredible garden. Dog friendly.
The Star Inn
Talybont-on-usk, LD3 7YX
18 habitants recommandent
The Star Inn
Amazing beer garden! Hearty pub food in an old school proper pub. Good for real ale drinkers. Incredible garden. Dog friendly.
The Star Inn
Talybont-on-usk, LD3 7YX
Nice pub alongside the canal in a very close village. Lovely beer garden and nice drinks and hearty pub food. Dog friendly
Royal Oak, Pencelli, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7LX
12 habitants recommandent
Royal Oak
Nice pub alongside the canal in a very close village. Lovely beer garden and nice drinks and hearty pub food. Dog friendly
Royal Oak, Pencelli, Brecon, Powys, LD3 7LX
Country house hotel that was former abode of Laura Ashley great for a stop off cocktail, food is good. Booking recommended.
Llangoed Hall,
Llyswen,
Brecon,
LD3 0YP
01874 627545
9 habitants recommandent
Llangoed Hall Hotel
Country house hotel that was former abode of Laura Ashley great for a stop off cocktail, food is good. Booking recommended.
Llangoed Hall,
Llyswen,
Brecon,
LD3 0YP
01874 627545
Perfect for the real ale or craft beer fan also does decent pies! Located in the heart of Brecon normally a number of good veggie and vegan options. Dog friendly.
6a Bulwark,
Brecon
LD3 7LB
31 habitants recommandent
Brecon Tap
6 BulwarkPerfect for the real ale or craft beer fan also does decent pies! Located in the heart of Brecon normally a number of good veggie and vegan options. Dog friendly.
6a Bulwark,
Brecon
LD3 7LB
Treat yourself at this Michelin star restaurant, 35 minute drive. Booking essential.
The Walnut Tree
Llanddewi Skirrid
Abergavenny
NP7 8AW
01873 852797
81 habitants recommandent
The Walnut Tree
Treat yourself at this Michelin star restaurant, 35 minute drive. Booking essential.
The Walnut Tree
Llanddewi Skirrid
Abergavenny
NP7 8AW
01873 852797
Authentic Nepalese cuisine located in the center of Brecon
10 habitants recommandent
The Gurkha Corner
12 Glamorgan StAuthentic Nepalese cuisine located in the center of Brecon
This coffee and lunch venue has moved to Brecon Cathedral. Exceptional location, great hosts and amazing menu. Best coffee shop in Brecon!
Lots of veggie and vegan options. Pop in to the cathedral at the same time ( no charge)
14 habitants recommandent
The Hours Cafe & Bookshop
15 Ship StThis coffee and lunch venue has moved to Brecon Cathedral. Exceptional location, great hosts and amazing menu. Best coffee shop in Brecon!
Lots of veggie and vegan options. Pop in to the cathedral at the same time ( no charge)
Lovely coffee shop based inside an interior shop in central Brecon
Bentley & Co Home Interiors & Coffee Shop
Lovely coffee shop based inside an interior shop in central Brecon
Arabellas Artisan Eatery and Private Dining
Very good brunch and lunch in central
Brecon
Country Kitchen Brecon
Great deli in central Brecon
Award winning ice cream parlour. An absolute must for anyone with a sweet tooth. Highly recommend.
Llanfaes Dairy
19 Bridge St,
Brecon
LD3 8AH
01874 625892
16 habitants recommandent
Llanfaes Dairy Ice Cream Bar
19 Bridge StAward winning ice cream parlour. An absolute must for anyone with a sweet tooth. Highly recommend.
Llanfaes Dairy
19 Bridge St,
Brecon
LD3 8AH
01874 625892
Great little pizza shop in central Brecon.
11 Lion Yard,
Brecon
LD3 7BA
01874 620036
15 habitants recommandent
The Proper Pizza Co Ltd
11 Lion YardGreat little pizza shop in central Brecon.
11 Lion Yard,
Brecon
LD3 7BA
01874 620036
La Belle Pizza
1 Church LnVery popular pizza takeaway.
1 Church Lane,
Brecon
LD3 7AS
01874 625685
E R East & Sons
Great independent butcher in the heart of Brecon
Sweeney P F
9-12 Market StGreat independent butcher in Brecon market arcade
9-12 Market Arcade, Brecon
Amazing old school bakery in central Brecon. Welsh cakes and bread are particularly good
St Mary's Bakery
4 St Mary StAmazing old school bakery in central Brecon. Welsh cakes and bread are particularly good
Award winning chocolatier in the heart of Brecon. Highly recommend
6 habitants recommandent
Brecon Chocolates
Lion StreetAward winning chocolatier in the heart of Brecon. Highly recommend
Silver Fish Bar
The better of Brecon’s four fish bars
Sightseeing
World famous town of books hosts the international literary festival. Quirky small town with book or antique shops on every corner. The castle has been renovated recently, exceptional spot with a great garden, dog friendly and free entry.
286 habitants recommandent
Hay-on-Wye
World famous town of books hosts the international literary festival. Quirky small town with book or antique shops on every corner. The castle has been renovated recently, exceptional spot with a great garden, dog friendly and free entry.
Market town a twenty minute drive, full of independent shops on a beautiful setting.
97 habitants recommandent
Crickhowell
Market town a twenty minute drive, full of independent shops on a beautiful setting.
Ardent Gallery
46 High StNice art gallery in the centre of Brecon
Found Gallery
1 BulwarkLovely gallery in Brecon town centre
The Regimental Museum of The Royal Welsh (Brecon)
WattonGreat museum in Brecon.
Day trips and private boat hire a short walk from the town centre located on the canal basin next to the towns theatre.
7 habitants recommandent
Dragonfly cruises and dayboats
Canal RoadDay trips and private boat hire a short walk from the town centre located on the canal basin next to the towns theatre.
Stunning scenes aplenty at this fabulous reservoir. Amazing waterfalls a further 5 minutes away. 15 minute drive.
25 habitants recommandent
Talybont Reservoir
Stunning scenes aplenty at this fabulous reservoir. Amazing waterfalls a further 5 minutes away. 15 minute drive.
The highest peak in Southern Britain. If you are up for it you can walk from the front door!
225 habitants recommandent
Pen-y-Fan
The highest peak in Southern Britain. If you are up for it you can walk from the front door!
Cariad
6A BulwarkLovely little graft and gift shop in central Brecon
Retro Cinema in central Brecon showing the latest box office smash
22 habitants recommandent
Coliseum Cinema
Wheat StreetRetro Cinema in central Brecon showing the latest box office smash
Amazing homemade award winning chocolate located in central Brecon
6 habitants recommandent
Brecon Chocolates
Lion StreetAmazing homemade award winning chocolate located in central Brecon
Large market town with a wealth of gift shops and good places to eat.
145 habitants recommandent
Abergavenny
Large market town with a wealth of gift shops and good places to eat.
Great theatre and art installation in Brecon, next to the canal basin. Coffee and cake served inside.
35 habitants recommandent
Theatr Brycheiniog
Great theatre and art installation in Brecon, next to the canal basin. Coffee and cake served inside.
Family-friendly activity centre with farm animals, an indoor play area, and horse/pony riding trips.
38 habitants recommandent
Cantref - Adventure Farm
Family-friendly activity centre with farm animals, an indoor play area, and horse/pony riding trips.
Brecknock Museum & Art Gallery
Glamorgan StreetBrecon cultural hub and museum.
There are ten attractions all covered on the one entry ticket – there is plenty to see and do for all ages. The 3 different caves Dan-yr-Ogof, Cathedral Cave and Bone Cave each offer a unique underground experience. In Dan-yr-Ogof you walk through the beautifully decorated, 30 minute drive.
133 habitants recommandent
Centre national des grottes pour le Pays de Galles
There are ten attractions all covered on the one entry ticket – there is plenty to see and do for all ages. The 3 different caves Dan-yr-Ogof, Cathedral Cave and Bone Cave each offer a unique underground experience. In Dan-yr-Ogof you walk through the beautifully decorated, 30 minute drive.
Why not take alpaca trek within the Brecon Beacons National Park. Amazing Alpaca walks with incredible views. Reg the Alpaca is a star!, h07880712756
12 habitants recommandent
Alpaca my Boots
Why not take alpaca trek within the Brecon Beacons National Park. Amazing Alpaca walks with incredible views. Reg the Alpaca is a star!, h07880712756
Why not hire a bike? Taylbont on Usk is only 4 miles away has stunning canal paths and why not visit The Star Inn on your return for a well earned beer.
10 habitants recommandent
Bikes + Hikes
Why not hire a bike? Taylbont on Usk is only 4 miles away has stunning canal paths and why not visit The Star Inn on your return for a well earned beer.
For beginner mountain bikers through to seasoned downhill pro’s, BikePark Wales will offer you an incredible experience unlike anything else in the UK.
They have the longest green and blue graded descents in the UK offering unbelievable fun and a perfect opportunity to progress for beginner and intermediate riders.
With over 40 trails to choose from even the best riders will spend several blissfully adrenaline filled days exploring their hugely diverse trail network.
128 habitants recommandent
Bike Park Wales
For beginner mountain bikers through to seasoned downhill pro’s, BikePark Wales will offer you an incredible experience unlike anything else in the UK.
They have the longest green and blue graded descents in the UK offering unbelievable fun and a perfect opportunity to progress for beginner and intermediate riders.
With over 40 trails to choose from even the best riders will spend several blissfully adrenaline filled days exploring their hugely diverse trail network.
Phoenix is the world’s fastest seated zip line, with 4 parallel lines in 2 separate zip zones. This zip line will see you flying across the Welsh countryside. The Tower Coaster is the only of its kind in Europe, boasting a side-by-side kart, making it possible for two people to ride at once.
105 habitants recommandent
Tour Zip World
Phoenix is the world’s fastest seated zip line, with 4 parallel lines in 2 separate zip zones. This zip line will see you flying across the Welsh countryside. The Tower Coaster is the only of its kind in Europe, boasting a side-by-side kart, making it possible for two people to ride at once.
Lovely art gallery and cafe in former village train station, nestling next to the River Wye
11 habitants recommandent
Erwood Station Gallery
Llandeilo GrabanLovely art gallery and cafe in former village train station, nestling next to the River Wye
Llangorse Lake is the largest natural lake in the southern half of Wales and was created by glaciers during the last Ice Age.
With a wealth of wild fowl and a cafe on site this place is particularly dreamy.
87 habitants recommandent
Lac Llangorse
Llangorse Lake is the largest natural lake in the southern half of Wales and was created by glaciers during the last Ice Age.
With a wealth of wild fowl and a cafe on site this place is particularly dreamy.
For a great day out why not take a trip on a vintage steam locomotive across this narrow gauge heritage railway that runs beside Pontsticill and Pentwyn Reservoirs a 45 minute drive
84 habitants recommandent
Brecon Mountain Railway
Pontsticill RoadFor a great day out why not take a trip on a vintage steam locomotive across this narrow gauge heritage railway that runs beside Pontsticill and Pentwyn Reservoirs a 45 minute drive
Discover Wales mining heritage at this award winning mine with interactive and underground tour.
174 habitants recommandent
Musée national de la mine de charbon de Big Pit
Discover Wales mining heritage at this award winning mine with interactive and underground tour.
Charming market town full of cafes and quirky shops, 55 minute drive.
152 habitants recommandent
Monmouth
Charming market town full of cafes and quirky shops, 55 minute drive.
The National capital is just over an hours drive away. An abundance of things to do in a vibrant city.
218 habitants recommandent
Cardiff
The National capital is just over an hours drive away. An abundance of things to do in a vibrant city.
Hereford
The charming cathedral city is only an hours drive away.
Tenby
A two hours drive this stunning costal town is worth a visit.
The land has boasted churches on the site as far back as Celtic times, located within the town. Amazing cafe The Hours located on site in The Pilgrims, highly recommended
27 habitants recommandent
Brecon Cathedral
Cathedral CloseThe land has boasted churches on the site as far back as Celtic times, located within the town. Amazing cafe The Hours located on site in The Pilgrims, highly recommended