Known locally as the 'Hotel', the pub has benefited from an impressive makeover during the last couple of years. The existing render has been stripped back to reveal the original brickwork. There is a smart restaurant, which serves the locally reared wagyu beef, and a spacious public bar. The Abermule has recently (2015) reverted back to a freehouse after a period under Hophouse Inns management. There is a small caravan park and camping area at the rear of the building. Now the only remaining pub in the village after the demise of the nearby Waterloo Arms.

The Horseshoe Inn, which dates from the 18th century, is a traditional country pub. The open lounge/bar area has two separate seating areas and three ales are on offer. The large fireplace is decorated with horse brasses and there are some interesting old photos of the area. There is a dining room and function room available. The inn has three en-suite bedrooms and is close to the Offas Dyke Path. The winter hours are shown but be aware in the warmer months, the pub is open all day from 12pm. Reopened after a short closure for refurbishment in December 2019. A number of pleasant outside drinking areas are available.

A Grade II listed pub/restaurant about 2 miles out of Welshpool with a large car park. The Horseshoes began life as a coaching Inn in the early 17th century and has been extended greatly over the years. The emphasis is on good value food however those who just want to drink are made most welcome in the small bar area. There are wooden floors throughout. Previously owned by a pubco but now thriving under private ownership. The restaurant has a fixed-price menu. There is a large beer garden and adjacent a enclosed childrens play area. To the rear of the pub is an old limekiln and the Montgomery canal. May close early at quieter times.

A new pub converted from the old village shop which has replaced the centuries old New Inn. The owners Bettws Hall have done a tremendous job in creating a pub that has something for everyone. There is a flag stoned floor throughout with a couple of fires in both bars. Food is served in well presented restaurant.

This Grade II listed Inn dates back from the late 17th century and likely emerged because of the proximity of the river crossing. The exterior is white painted brick with a slate roof and is one of the last pubs still owned and leased out from Powis Estates. The pub has been recently renovated and has an open plan layout inside. Situated on the Offa's Dyke path and close to the River Severn. There is ample room for touring caravans and camping with a large beer garden at the rear. There are home cooked meals served lunchtimes with booking recommended at weekends.

Stone building situated in the middle of this small village which was established as an inn in the 16th century. Originally the Cross Keys but renamed to avoid confusion with other local pubs. Upon entering the porch the bar is on the right whilst a smart 50 seater restaurant is opposite serving award winning food. The landlords are passionate about real ale and these are rotated on a regular basis. At least one of these are sourced from a local brewery. Please note there are seasonal hours before travelling and would be worth ringing ahead. Summer hours are shown. Please note, the pub only opens on a Wednesday by pre-appointment..

Popular Grade II listed rural pub with a good reputation for food. The Lion is a late seventeenth to early eighteenth century inn, which was known as the White Lion in the mid-nineteenth century, and marked on a map of 1833 as the 'Caerhowell Ale-House'. An inglenook fireplace takes centreplace in the bar area and makes a cosy atmosphere when lit. There is a former well located just off the bar area which was re-excavated and now has a glass cover over it. A additional feature is the faded Watney Red Barrel sign outside the pub. Conversation is king here so be prepared to be dragged into discussions with the friendly locals.

This popular two-roomed village pub which was formally part of the Hophouse Inns group has recently reverted back to a freehouse under management. Until recently, this was a long standing entry in the Good Beer Guide and it has had a smart makeover. Conversation is king here and there is always a good eclectic mix of locals to chat to. The beer festival held annually which took place on the August bank holiday weekend appears to have been discontinued.

The only pub in the United Kingdom with this name of which it's origins are still shrouded in history. There are various stories but the most likely is that the inn is named not after a ship, but a man - The Merchant Of Aleppo. The man was named John Matthews whose trade was in wool and linen in the Middle East who eventually settled locally and opened up the inn. According to legend, he was more of a pirate than anything else and could well have even named the inn after a ship that brought him so much wealth! There is a cosy restaurant by the smaller wood beamed bar and a larger locals bar which has been recently modernised.

This popular village pub which is very much the hub of the local community is found off the beaten track on a road between Llanfair and Berriew. Started life as a coaching inn in the 17th century and once had stables at the back which have now been converted into a holiday cottage which is also owned by the current publicans. Enter via a small porch which leads into a large public bar which has a beautifully restored fireplace on the left. There are many original wooden beams still in place and in the small restaurant off the bar area there are quarried tiles making for a rustic atmosphere. On the right of the bar through a doorway is a much newer games room. The guest ale is usually sourced from a local brewery. Grade II listed.

Opening times may vary, please check their Facebook for changes.

A remote rural inn serving the scattered farming community of Cefn Coch high in the hills above Llanfair Caereinion. Formally a drovers inn it has a couple of small bar areas and a large function room. Stunning vista from the large beer garden that overlooks hills that are scattered with wind turbines. Open on Sunday afternoons at busier times of the year for lunches. The pub is active in local leagues such as pool and darts. The ale is normally rotated between Hancocks HB and Butty Bach!

Situated by Saint Nicholas church about 100 yards off the main road in a quiet village which was first established by the Anglo Saxons. The origin of the name of this former coaching inn is a mystery although it was a local meeting place for farmers to settle their disputes and the name could have derived from this. The pub has a public bar to the front and a lounge with a pool table to the rear. Both bars have areas of plaster removed to reveal the original stone walls. A lot of teams use the pub as their base and they are active in local leagues. Reopened under new ownership in 2020 after a lengthy closure.

This small rural community pub survives mainly on wet sales with a limited bar menu available. Extremely popular and due to it's size it can sometimes be a squeeze to get to the bar. Photos indicating the areas agricultural past adorn the walls and the intimate surroundings can make for a convivial atmosphere. Situated just off the road halfway up the hill the pub can be easily missed. A new car park has recently been built which is next to a smart beer garden at the rear.

A very old inn which according to a historical record contained in the bar dates back to the 14th century when it was known simply as "Ye Hande". The document makes interesting reading and is well worth a look. The interior of the inn has a wealth of exposed beams. The bar has an inglenook fireplace and a large open fire lit during the winter months. The carvery is open every lunchtime and although food led drinkers are more than welcome. The English border actually runs through the car park!

The Inn dates back to the mid 1700's and is a recently refurbished country pub. Named after Admiral Rodney who harvested local oak from this area for his ships and who was subsequently honoured by a pillar which was built on the adjacent hill. Indeed the pub is used as a base for walkers exploring this area to see the pillar and the breidden hills. There are two fireplaces on opposite ends of this large one roomed pub with a centrally placed bar. Oak beamed throughout with the restaurant area on the right. There is a notice on the front of the pub which reads "" Under these trees in sunny weather, just try a drop of ale however. And if in tempest, rain or storm a couple then to make you warm. But when the day is very cold then test a mug of twelvemonth old. Rest & regale yourself, 'tis pleasant. Enough is all the prudent need. That is due to the hardy peasant who tolls all sorts of men to feed. Then muzzle not the Ox when he treads the corn, nor grudge honest labour its pipe or horn.."

This former coaching inn which reopened after a long closure in September 2024 was named after the cock horse which was a name given to horses that were ridden to the base of large hills and then harnessed to the front of carriage horses to assist them pulling their carriage or coaches up. The local route traversed the local hills and ended up at Brockton in Shropshire. Incidentally this village also has a pub of this name. The pub has a Pan Asian and Welsh fusion menu, available for dine-in or takeaway. There is an large enclosed beer garden at the rear. Regular pub games are available.

A restaurant which is part of a 9 hole golf course, situated in the heart of the Powys countryside between Welshpool and Newtown. Open to the public, and serves food all day.

A traditional freehouse in the centre of the largest village in Powys. Bought by a local couple after a period of closure, the pub has developed a strong local following due to the home cooked food. The restaurant is situated in a room on the left upon entering with a smart bar directly in front. It has an atmospheric interior which boasts a wealth of period features.

The Herbert Arms was built as a hostelry around 1780-90 and is Grade II listed. A traditional village pub surviving just on wet sales. Formerly in the hands of a pubco but now safely in local hands. Can get very busy early evening with the after work crew. Pub games are very popular here with a lot of teams using the pub as their base. Music nights, with solo artists, bands & karaoke are also well supported. In the absence of a car park customers can use the (free)village one which is located next door.

Popular local situated in the middle of the village with a rustic locals bar on the left and the restaurant on the right serving Indian food. Well supported by local pub teams with the local Four Crosses football team using it as their base as well as the cricket team and various pool, dart and domino teams. The Punch was at serious threat in early 2014 as an application to convert to residential was submitted by it's Pubco owners. After a concerted local campaign to save this much loved hostelry the application was withdrawn and the Pub has now become a successful free-house and restaurant.

Established in the 19th century with a virtually unaltered public bar which has quarry tiled flooring and a brick inglenook fireplace. There a hatch on the side of the bar where locals end up congregating. Whilst other rooms in the pub have been knocked through it still retains a traditional atmosphere. Just the one ale available which is from the Purple Moose brewery. Only Sunday lunch is available at the moment but there are plans to introduce food at other times. An absolute boon for smokers is a covered smoking area which has it's own log fire!! Biker friendly pub.

Popular locals pub situated in the centre of Llanfair which is gaining a good reputation for home cooked food. The old pool room has been converted into a restaurant to cope with the increasing demand. In the centrally located bar there are a couple of ales to enjoy including one from the Three Tuns brewery. Accommodation is planned for the future as the property next door will be converted into holiday letting. Maybe worth ringing ahead as hours may sometimes vary.

The Plas yn Dinas dates from 1702 making it one of the oldest surviving pubs in Montgomeryshire. It actually started life as a court house which was subsequently converted into a public house. Grade II listed, it has a wealth of original features. The interior is two rooms, divided into separate areas by the use of settles and the timber framework. The bar has moved three or four times in the not too distant past and has recently been relocated again after a smart refurbishment. There is a tiled floor throughout with an extensive heavily beamed ceiling and timber supporting posts. After a lengthy closure the Plas reopened in May 2015 with a complete makeover and will be a food orientated establishment. It is located just off the Llanfyllin to Llansantffraid road in the centre of the village.

A rural timewarp high in the hills above Llanfyllin. One of the last traditional beer houses remaining in Wales where domestic properties were opened up to serve beer. Situated up a hill just off the main road this rendered building is only distinguished as a pub by a sign on the wall. Entry to the bar is via a smaller overspill room entering via a door on the right. The public bar has a bar counter and bar back shelves installed in c.1956, it already had an old fireplace and is otherwise unchanged with most of the seating consisting of settees, which have to be moved to play darts. The toilets are outside via a couple of small steps. Please note the pub is closed all day on Sundays and will close if there is a function on in the village hall. If calling outside of the advertised hours, just knock on the door and if there is anyone around, then they will open the pub and serve the thirsty customer!

The hotel was built in the 17th Century and was originally called the Wynnstay Arms. There is a staircase from the same era which dominates the centre of the inn. There is a public bar on the right as entering and on the opposite side there is a cosy lounge bar. Reassuringly old fashioned with various nooks and crannies and wooden beams throughout. The Birches restaurant is situated in a large room via the hallway. A 3rd ale is sometimes seen on the bar at busier times.

A grade II listed coaching inn which was established in the 18th century. The unusual name was probably part derived from a drinking vessel called a 'cann' and during the 18th century the inn was then used as a 'post office' namely a place for changing horses along the Banw valley. Situated on a bend in the centre of this small village the pub has retained it's original layout of four rooms and has barely changed over the last 40 years. The rooms are connected by a tiled passage. There is a central bar which serves the main bar, reception room and the passage. At the end of the passageway there is a small boarded room and beyond that a pool room. The pub has two dining rooms which can serve up to 90 people. In the summer the place comes alive with the influx of tourists on the way to the Welsh coast and in the winter months it reverts back to a traditional country local. Has recently expanded with up to four real ales in the summer with Purple Moose featuring regularly. Will drop back to two in the winter.

The inn was established in 1740 and was so named after the village green it was built on. Once the geographical centre of the village it ended up isolated as the houses were built further up the road leaving the inn half a mile away from the centre! There is a lawned beer garden, woodland area and a large car parking area. A large function room is available upstairs along with seperate bar and restaurant areas. Reopened in 2014 under new ownership and has been smartly refurbished throughout. It is pleasing to see such a commitment to real ale.

This Grade II listed building was converted into an inn in the late 19th century and contains many of its original features of which the highlight is a pair of old settles facing one another besides a fireplace range (gas fire). There is a slate floored public bar and adjoining rooms which include a restaurant and a pool table. For coast bound traffic this is the last pub before beginning the ascent over the Cambrian mountains. Real cider in seen on the bar in the summer.

Country pub/hotel set in the stunning Tanat Valley. The building despite it's name dates from 1751 according to a stone in the front wall. The half timbered interior is on several levels but there is wheelchair access to the dining room and lower part of the bar. Food served every day, booking advisable at busy times. Worth the long drive for the scenery and a well kept pint. There are areas to sit outside at the front and rear to enjoy the picturesque views.

A Grade II listed half timbered former coaching inn dating from 1748 with three rooms. Two of these until recently had remained unchanged for the last 40 years but a refurbishment has now sadly removed more of these historic fittings. The local Chartists once held their meetings here. Look out for the 'penny bar' when you are here in the right hand room. Food is available but is only served until 2 in the afternoon. A wooden decking area and marquee are present to the rear of the pub for outdoor drinking. The Angel is situated at the top of the high street.

The rugby club is housed in a Grade II Listed building near the centre of Llanidloes, built in 1845 as a National School House and bought by Llanidloes Rugby Club in the 1980s. There is a large open plan function room as well as various side rooms. The club is mainly used for Rugby club events and private functions. It is open to the public during the Rugby season on Saturday afternoons following a first team home match at the club’s ground half a mile out of town on the Newtown road. It is also open to show Welsh International Rugby matches on the large screen, and open from 6.30pm on Fridays. It occasionally sells a real ale from the Monty brewery and the bar has a range of Monty’s bottled beers.

A large Grade II listed three star hotel that started life as a coaching inn in the mid 17th century. There are two large rooms, one containing the main bar and in the other a cosy lounge bar with leather sofas and a wood panelled fireplace. The interior retains a timber frame, heavily beamed entrance hall. Various different floor levels and panelled doors of varying sizes are found throughout the hotel. Food is served all day up to 9pm. Note the imposing Red Lion that is situated above the front door. The guest beers are normally from local breweries.

A Welsh longhouse pub situated halfway up a bank from the centre of the village. A large inglenook fireplace dominates the bar area with low oak beams creating a pleasant atmosphere. It was built in the 16th century to serve travellers and even today it purely relies on drink sales alone. There is a large function room at the far end of the pub. There is also a covered smoking area outside and a public car park about 20 yards away up the hill. The village is only four miles from the Pistyll waterfall.

The Lion is an 18th century grade II listed building in an imposing position on the main road into Llansantffraid. It started life as a coaching inn and has now evolved into a comfortable village pub. The bar is to the right of the building and leads on to a games room with pool table, darts board etc. There is a raised step into the bar area so be wary upon entering! The lounge and dining room are to the left. An outdoor smoking/drinking area occupies a corner of the car park. The Lion has six en-suite rooms and is well placed for those wishing to explore the area.

A Grade II listed 19th century two storey village regency period inn that reopened after a 6 year closure in 2018. Sympathetically enlarged over the years but retaining it's original character. The original part of the building has three upper windows of 16-pane hornless-sash type aligned with openings below. The ground floor has a central door with sash windows each side, similar to those above but considerably larger. The hotel sits on the east part of the village. The public bar has an open fire with comfortable seating and a separate restaurant area is present in the left hand room.

Serves a varying range of real ales from breweries such as Big Hand, Monty's, Purple Moose, Stonehouse and Three Tuns.

Built in 1784 the Wynnstay is the last of five inns the village once supported. The pub consists of a public bar, lounge and pool room. There is a separate dining room which can be used for small functions. The Wynnstay is named after the large estate of the Wynn family, Sir John Wynn inherited the Watstay estate in the 17th century and combined the names. The inn is close to several attractions including Pistyll Rhaeadr, Offa's Dyke and the Tanat Valley. The landlords are keen to promote real ale as can be seen from the two available, with a third on the bar at busier times. This Grade II listed inn is the hub of the local community. Reopened after a full refurbishment in August 2021 after a 19 month period of closure.

One of the oldest buildings in Llanymynech which evolved into a coaching inn in the 19th century. Some parts are actually dated way back to 1517. Originally called the Hollybush Inn the story goes that the pub was renamed after Sidney Godolphin who inherited the local Abertanat estate via marriage. Situated on the Welsh side of this border village the pub has recently had a smart refurbishment. There is a large bar at the front with a well appointed restaurant down a few steps at the rear. Both ales are sourced from a local brewery such as Stonehouse. For families there is a children's play area at the rear. Please note that Winter hours are shown and in the Summer the pub is open all day, every day. Outdoor seating is available at the front, and at the rear of the Inn.

A black and white timbered local situated in the heart of the village opposite St. Michaels Church. Established circa 1650 as a drovers inn and with original beams and settles throughout. Originally a lot smaller with other rooms brought into pub use over the years, the room on the right used to house a butchers shop! The pub benefits from the adjacent caravan site and is very busy during the summer months. The landlord has been here for over 30 years and is a fountain of knowledge on local history. Whilst visiting, be sure to ask him about the interesting story involving a tramp that once stopped here. Closed in January.

A stone walled village pub which was established in the 17th century as a coaching inn. There is a tiled public bar which is dominated by a large inglenook fireplace and a wood burning stove. Wall bench seating is present at one end of the bar. To the left of the entrance is a comfortable well appointed lounge/restaurant with various photos and a large mirror. At the rear is a covered smoking area and a grass drinking area with a wooden climbing frame for children. Meifod football club use the pub as their base and the ground is situated at the back of the pub. Reopened after a lengthy closure in December 2017 and now a free house after coming into local ownership. The pub has been renovated completely after many years of neglect from previous Pub Co owners, Admiral Taverns and is a much needed facility for this large village.

A country house hotel on the Welsh/English border, housed in an 18th Century Victorian Gothic Mansion. Set in 280 acres of Mature Gardens and tranquil parkland. Situated in this impressive building is the Offas Dyke Bar which serves real ale. Found on a private track just off the Pentreheyling to Bishop's Castle road.

Dating back to the early 19th century and located just yards from the English border this local pub formally doubled up as a Chinese restaurant. Named after Breidden hill, a extinct volcanic hill, which rises above the village. Now a free house, the Breidden reopened after a smart refurbishment in December 2023. Two real ales are sold with a guest ale planned for the future. The English border is only a short distance away.

On the road it seems to nowhere this small stone built pub serves the scattered community of Mochdre and is the last surviving with the New Inn and Lion Inn closing a long time ago. A prime example of a dying breed of village pubs. Whilst good homecooked food is served here it doesn't intrude. Food is available in the afternoons for parties of six or more if notice is given. In the winter months a roaring fire awaits in the small front bar. The owners are keen motorcycle enthusiasts and don't be surprised to see other bikers using the camp site. Until the 1970's this was the last pub locally to bring beer up in jugs from the cellar.

A Michelin star restaurant in a historical Grade II listed timber clad building situated in the centre of Montgomery. Formerly a coaching inn and until about 2014 an old fashioned boozer, the Checkers has been transformed into a high class restaurant with a lounge bar and gained a reputation for fine dining with patrons coming from far and wide. It should be noted that drink prices are a lot higher than the rest of the area. Casual drinkers are no longer welcomed as of early 2017.

2022 opening times are not precisely given but open for dinner Wednesday to Saturday and lunch Thursday to Saturday. Check website for updates.

A Grade II listed former coaching inn dating back to the mid 1600s. This was once the principal coaching inn of the Powis estates, which was sold into private ownership in 1975. The exterior has a distinctive 'late Georgian black and white' half-timbered fascia and is a prominent feature in this market town. The interior has been much altered over the years. and the bar has recently been located to the rear of the hotel in a much larger room. There is an indoor pool, sauna and a large conference room.

Situated in a five star holiday home park in the heartland of Mid Wales and set in over 45 acres. The pub welcomes customers from the general public. Two local ales are normally served. Opening times may vary with the pub likely to be open all day during the summer so it is always worth ringing ahead.

Bar and grill situated in the old Woolworths building which opened in June 2021.

Newtown's first cafe bar with one cask on handpump and eight craft taps, three of which are bag in box.Two ciders are also available. A number of excellent whiskeys, rums, brandies and gins are also on offer. The bar has table seating in its front half and wall benches and stools to the rear. An outdoor covered area is present to the rear. The premises has seen many uses over the years including a hairdresser's, a health food shop and a patisserie. Bar snacks are planned for the future.

The building was the towns Flannel Exchange built in 1832 when the town and district was prosperous off the back of this trade the building now trades as the Regent Centre also hosting the town’s cinema and night club. The pub itself is situated in the basement of the building and is semi subterranean. In March 2019 after a period of closure it underwent a refurbishment, creating an open plan sports bar. The new look is dominated by a large number of TVs showing a host of different sporting events. The main drinking areas are set with high tables, benches and stools, but there are a couple of raised areas to the left and right of the main entrance where comfortable, lower seating can be found. At the far end of the pub is a spacious games room with pool tables and dart oches. At present one ale is on offer from the Salopian brewery.

This was a hotel (the Unicorn) up to 1918 and then became the British Legion, the date 1696 is prominent above the main entrance. A few years ago the declining membership decided on a rebrand and rename to reflect modern times. Despite its club name it does function as a public house and is used by all ages. Its location right in the centre of town and with a taxi rank outside makes it popular with the older members of the community. A pool room is to be found to the right of the main entrance with a long lounge to the left the bar is some way back in the middle of the building a large function room is to be found to the rear and upstairs there are small rooms which can be used for meeting and further pool and snooker tables. Pictures, paintings and other wall furnishings reflecting the clubs military associated heritage are prominent throughout. The club has been shortlisted for a GBG entry a few times. However, in the past with only one ale on and the odd poor quality pint reported it has been marked down. A recent makeover has improved the interior with fresh paint and new wooden flooring, and two changing guest beers may soon be on offer.

Social clubhouse next door to the bowling green. There are 3 full size snooker tables available.

Formally the Monty’s Brewery tap. The Sportsman became a free house in 2020 when the brewery's lease ended. There are always 4 ales on, making it a real ale Mecca for quite some distance, certainly on the Welsh side of the border! Not surprisingly this is the HQ for CAMRA Montgomeryshire! A former Good Beer Guide regular which featured in the first guide in 1972 the pub suffered a long decline in the late 90’s and closed in the mid 2000’s. Fortunately when Monty’s Brewery wanted to set up a brewery tap the building was boarded up and for sale, a complete refurbishment followed and re-opened in April 2010 with an experienced landlord on hand. The pub has gone from strength to strength which it needed to as it can only really do wet sales due to the small kitchen. With 15 licensed premises within a 5 minute walk for a town of 18,000 there’s plenty of competition. Its success is down to quality and offering something different. The building itself is a Georgian three story brick affair and a pub calling itself the New Inn was recorded in 1800. A comfy lounge area is to be found to the right of the entrance with the main public bar and log fire to the left. Through the archway toward the back is a pool table and TV screen and to the rear there’s a small outside drinking area mainly used by smokers. It was voted Montgomeryshire branch pub of the year 2013 and Welsh cider/perry pub of the year 2014 but, sadly the real cider has now been discontinued. Vaping is welcomed!

Situated in an older residential part of town the opposite side of the River Severn to the town centre approximately three quarters of a mile walk. The building was originally the canal agents office for the nearby Montgomery Canal terminus, the last couple of miles of the canal was closed and filled in back in the 1930’s however restoration work has taken place and a pathway/cycle way now exists along the old canal bed all the way to Welshpool – the canal itself starts again 2 miles or so from the Pub but is not currently navigable. The Waggon as its known, is part community local and part Restaurant with the best beer garden in the town by a long shot. The left hand bar has a television, photographs and trophies with strong emphasis on sport and a games room with pool table leads off from it. The right hand bar is now used more as a reception room for the restaurant which is located at the rear. The restaurant and the landlords cooking have a good reputation locally and booking is recommended. Its known as the restaurant in the garden and overlooks the beer garden which is fairly large, flat and child friendly with play areas, its also a sun trap on better days which makes it a rarity in the area. Will also open on a Monday evening if the domino team is playing at home.

Club house situated aside the golf course where Ian Woosnam made his name before turning professional. Boasts a unique claim to fame in that you can play one round of golf in two separate countries, courtesy of Offa’s Dyke running through the course.

Very pleasant village pub in the lower Tanat Valley. Well maintained and very comfortable lounge and separate pool room and bar. The bar has a large screen tv for sports fans. No regular public transport but worth the drive. Deceptively small on the outside, the interior is almost tardis like in comparison. There is a large car park at the rear with the back of the pub accessed via an arched wooden structure. Converted from a smithy to a pub in the middle of the 20th century. It replaced the much older New Inn which could be found just over the bridge aside the river Tanat. The guest ale is usually sourced from a regional brewery.

Dating from the 18th century this friendly Grade II listed village pub has many original features including a slate floor and settles in the bar. The pub consists of a lounge/dining room, public bar and a small snug (known as the farmers room). The menu features locally sourced food wherever possible. Gets very busy with the influx of tourists during the summer months and when ever the six nations rugby is on! Even though the pub does not have a car park there is a free village one about 100 metres away. Named after the nearby Cambrian railway line which closed in the 1950's.

Small classic country local hidden deep in the countryside and very much off the beaten track. The pub can be found via a small road just off the Meifod and Llanfair road. Situated along the Glyndwr way, the pub is a haven for walkers exploring this beautiful part of Mid Wales. There has been a pub on this site since the 17th century. Upon entry via saloon style doors there are two bars which are accessed via a small hallway with a games room just off the larger of these rooms. The beer is usually sourced from the Purple Moose or Stonehouse breweries. Please note to ask for the real ale as sometimes the badge is not placed on the pump! The building next door once upon a time housed a Lloyds bank! No food.

The Powis Arms is an 18th century coaching inn located in a historic hamlet. The sign reflects the name(The Quay) by which the pub has been nicknamed locally. Pool Quay was a major port on the River Severn before the demise of river transport due to the evolving rail industry. Saved from closure in 2007 when it's then owners Powis Estates tried to get permission to convert into two houses. Located on the Montgomery canal, the Powis Arms is popular with walkers using the towpath. The pub sign is a joy to behold and is well worth a detailed look. Worth ringing ahead as opening times may alter and pub may open earlier than the advertised hours. Under new management from February 2024.

Established in 1884 this small village pub is the hub of the local community. Sarn is a Welsh word meaning a 'causeway' and so it is possible that the village takes its name from the road built along the valley which passes from Churchstoke to Kerry over the flat, somewhat marshy area between Sarn village and Gwern-y-go. Purchased from Admiral Taverns by Claire Austin Hardy Plants Limited in late 2017. The pub reopened in August 2018 after an extensive refurbishment and has been restored to it's former glory. It has now been renamed 'The Sarn'. Food service expected to restart late 2023.

Beamed village pub with a pleasant view across the valley. The public bar is wood panelled and has an impressive stone inglenook and wood burning stove. The pool room is situated via a couple of steps off the bar and there is a restaurant area to the right as you enter. The pub attracts a mixed clientèle and has a relaxed feel to it. There are outside drinking areas at the front and rear. The building directly to the left was once the other inn in the village, the Belle Vue Tavern which closed in the early 20th century.

Extensively enlarged and modernised town centre pub. Small snug to right of main door as a reminder of how it was. Large number of tv screens(more than Dixons) showing sport, rather then music videos later at night. Drink prices are reduced between four pm and eight pm during the week. Smoking area/ beer garden at the rear. The ale range appears to have been recently reduced.

A micro pub that opened in the site of an Old Bakehouse in the town in September 2021. Local real ale, traditional cider, craft ales, wines and a small selection of Welsh spirits are sold. The aim of this micro pub is to be a small bar selling traditional drinks in a traditional way with no TV’s, no fruit machines, no jukebox but just good old fashioned conversation. There is a relaxed, chilled out environment where you can unwind and meet friends or just come and sit with a quiet drink and a good book. The emphasis is to sell local and Welsh products to drink on the premises or take home and enjoy. Although no food is served, basic pub snacks are on sale. There is a smart, enclosed outside drinking area. An upstairs room is present with tables, a comfortable sofa and a selection of books.

The Pheasant is a Grade II listed building in a terrace of 18th century former town houses, a document dated 1747 noting it was newly built. The false exterior timbering added in the early 1980's has been removed greatly improving the look of the pub. Much modified internally the pub is now one room with pool and darts in the middle. A door towards the rear gives access to the outdoor drinking/ smoking area. In the latter part of the 20th century twice weekly discos were held in an upstairs room, now no longer in use. In days gone by this wet let local was The Upper Pheasant, this was because the Westwood was also know as the Pheasant.

The building was the manor house of Earls of Powis and has been a hotel in the centre of the market town and former administrative capital of Montgomeryshire for many years. The hotel part now trades under the Coaching Inn Group name but is still family owned, it offers 25 rooms starting at 60 per room per night. Visit Wales 3 star rated. The hotel has a large function room available for weddings and its own secure car park. The ground floor is multi roomed with the main bar to the left of the main entrance, armchairs and tables are available along with coffee and cakes. There are numerous smaller rooms that can be used for eating in or meeting. Another bar named the Ostlers is to be found to one side of the establishment away form the main reception and hotel customers more pitched at the local market though you won't find the choice of real ale in here. The Oak is most unusual for a 3 star hotel in that it does have a choice of real ales albeit at hotel prices. The whole place is adorned with photographs of old Welshpool and newspapers including the sports section of the Telegraph hung above the urinals!

Wet sales & sports focused house in town centre. The building frontage has black and white timbers. As stated on a plaque on the pub-"The timber frame on the left end is probably 16th century. In the 19th century the entrance was flanked by a pair of marbled Tuscan Columns". In the early years, it was called the Corner House Inn! Right hand bar has jukebox and tv showing live sport, left hand side there is a games room. Pub has active dominoes and darts teams. To the rear there is an extensive outside drinking are with many tables under cover as well as covered smoking areas – probably largest outdoor drinking area in town. Grade II listed. Reopened as a freehouse in April 2024.