Castle Coaching Inn, Brecon - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews

Menu

LIGHT BITES

Maple oat bread

with lightly whipped butter (V)

per person

£2.5

Fried chicken or fish

in a spiced crust with miso mayonnaise

£7.95

Pumpkin soup

with toasted goats cheese, puffed pumpkin seeds and herb oil served with a white roll (V)

£7.95

Cheesy garlic bread

(V) Gluten free bread available

£4

Malt pickled onion rings

(VG) (V)

£4.95

Dressed side salad

(VG) (V) (GF)

£3.5

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The Castle Coaching Inn is a bar & restaurant with rooms in the heart of the Brecon Beacons. Under new ownership since 2022 and fully refurbished between 2022-2024.

CUISINES

Bar, Cafe, British, Pub

Special Diets

Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options

Meals

Lunch, Dinner, Drinks

FEATURES

Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Table Service, Dog Friendly

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Michael P

2 contributions

One of the best places to eat in Brecon

Oct 2023 • family

The food at The Castle Coaching Inn is some of the best you'll find in the area, with clear attention to detail being given to everything. The ingredients taste and look fresh, and the presentation is similar to that you'd expect in a high-end city restaurant. The atmosphere within the restaurant is nice too, with a relaxed, informal feel that makes you feel immediately welcome. Service is great here as well, and you really get the feeling you're being looked after at each step of your visit. There are regular check-backs to ensure everything is okay with your meal, excellent table maintenance so you don't feel cluttered at the table, and offers of further drinks without having to ask. All in all, an amazing place to eat and drink if you're in the Brecon area and looking for something extra special.

Written 9 October 2023

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jepchelt

Cheltenham69 contributions

Sunday Lunch

Sept 2023 • couples

Absolutely delicious Sunday Lunch, quite the best we have had in many a year and we eat out a lot. Lovely traditional decor and very friendly staff, our lovely French waiter brought chef out to chat to us. Local young waitress also very pleasant and attentive. Only constructive feedback is service a little slow but well worth the wait given quality of food. Highly recommend and we will definitely return.

Written 17 September 2023

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Alex

7 contributions

Best meal in the area

Sept 2023 • couples

We drove to the CCI for a midweek evening meal. Going straight to the mains, we had the rump of lamb and pork belly. The lamb was lovely - grilled simply but with a concoction of wonderful, complimentary flavours. Toasty almonds intermingled with hearty stewed aubergine and salty capers cut through a mixture of yoghurt and herb dressings to help the elegant lamb show through. As for the belly pork, this was an inspiring dish that married perfectly cooked potato and juicy pork with piquant apply sauce and a beautiful salsa of ginger, apple and pomegranate that elevated the dish to another level. I was doubtful that the chargrilled hispi cabbage would match as well as it did. How wrong I was. For dessert, a rich chocolate mouse was well matched with crisp hazelnuts and cream. The cheeseboard was laden with Welsh delights, including a lovely cheddar and Perl-las all united by a sumptuous pear and walnut chutney. The wine list was good, the service was friendly and unpretentious and the atmosphere was as you might hope and expect from a foodie pub in Powys - hearty, convivial and very very pleasant. If it’s not clear… highly recommended.

Written 13 September 2023

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James H

Scaynes Hill32 contributions

Not quite King of the Castle

Aug 2023 • family

We visited the Castle Coaching Inn recently. On holiday in the local area and we were recommended to try the establishment. The pub has recently gone through some renovations which make the bar area clean and tidy. A good selection of beers on offer and reasonably priced. Going through to the restaurant area, we were seated and given menus. These were restaurant menus rather than pub food menus. No major issue there but can sometimes limit choice. Goujons for the kids pretty standard bought in type. The chilli was very good. Well presented, good flavour and size. Unfortunately the fish and chips was not enjoyed as much. The size of the fish was small and the batter was just not right. A 1mm oily and far from crispy fish coating was disappointing to say the least. We were asked if everything was alright and overall it was. Nothing that needed to cause an issue for a busy kitchen. Tempted by the desserts but we decided against. Took a while to get the bill bought to the table which oddly we had to pay at the bar that was busy with loud drinkers watching the rugby, not an ideal way to pay with 2 young children in tow. Would we go back - yes probably.

Written 17 August 2023

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Tony6058

7 contributions

Lovely food, nice people, will return for more!

Aug 2024 • family

We stopped for a brief lunch midweek and weren’t disappointed. I ordered the vegetarian curry and it did not disappoint; very tasty and a decent portion. My husband opted for the ribs, which were slow cooked to perfection. Our daughter chose the burger from the children’s menu, which was a good quality, homemade beef burger and there was plenty of food for a 12 year old who has hollow legs! The staff were friendly and helpful and it was good to enjoy some proper food. We will definitely be back for more!

Written 12 August 2024

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Anna Ffion Lodwick

Really glad you and your family enjoyed, we hope you enjoy your next visit just as much! Thank you very much for your review.

Written 5 October 2024

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Porthcawl4 contributions

Lucky find this place

May 2024 • friends

We hit upon this place whist out driving. We ordered spare ribs which were the best I’d ever tasted , vert tender and cooking to perfection with a lovely sauce. We were looked after by a young lady who made us feel very welcome . We made ourselves know to the chef and his sous chef all the way from Paris. Highly recommend this place for food and welcome, what a lucky find.

Written 17 May 2024

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Pointissima2

London6 contributions

Our local- we're so lucky!

Oct 2024 • couples

We have always loved the Castle Coaching Inn and have enjoyed seeing it emerge in its new incarnation. It's lovely to step inside from the dark starriness of the Brecon Beacons into the welcoming bar, always buzzing with conversation. The food is really good, whether one wants something simple and hearty or something a bit more stylish and unusual. This time we both had the fishcake croquettes, which are light and crispy and creamy, accompanied by a little salad and lemon relish, then bavette with chimichurri and wonderful chips. Decent wine list, friendly service, sensible prices, local beer. What more could one wish for?

Written 29 October 2024

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Ffion Lodwick

Thank you for this fabulous review, we're glad you've enjoyed the journey with us so far ! Thank you from the whole team, we really appreciate your feedback, we hope to see you again soon

Written 7 November 2024

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Daniel M

Cardiff4 contributions

A great place to eat

Aug 2024 • couples

The setting is perfect, clean and well presented. Was a great venue for a quiet lunch. The food was really good, very well presented and extremely tasty, the portion size was spot on, I neither felt I'd had to much nor to little. The staff are very friendly and helpful and if I lived closer we would eat there more often.

Written 10 August 2024

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Anna Ffion Lodwick

Thanks so much for your thoughtful review, our team very much appreciates it. We hope you'll pop in again if your ever in the area.

Written 5 October 2024

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Hayley J

1 contribution

Waiting too long

Sept 2024 • family

Booked for 7pm arrived early shown to table early ..granted …given menu 30 mins later ..Many arrived after us served & eaten & left After waiting for 2 hrs for our meal not once did a member of staff inform us of delay We had to ask many times how long causimg distress and angry getting different reply’s won’t be going again Staff need training to inform customers of situations like this in future Many thanks PS -food over priced

Written 21 September 2024

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Ffion Lodwick

Hi Hayley, I'm sorry that you didn't enjoy your experience with us in September. Your party was booked in at 7 but arrived very early, unfortunately because our restaurant was fully booked we couldn't fit you in any earlier as we had to honour the bookings we had, we took the menus to the table at 7 and took the order by 10 past, as we were very busy that evening there was a longer wait than usual, but the food arrived to your table at 7.45 but the whole table wasn't actually at the table when the food arrived. When we had the opportunity we did explain to members of your family the situation but we were unfortunately and unexpectedly short staffed that evening, which is why we didn't get the chance to communicate the situation properly to you. I'm sorry you didn't receive our usually high standards of service and we hope you reconsider coming back to give us another chance in the future. All our best to you. Many thanks.

Written 13 December 2024

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TimL

Somerset142 contributions

Super helpful

Aug 2024 • friends

We had the unfortunate experience of my camper van breaking down opposite the Castle Coaching Inn. If your car car has to breakdown I can't think of a better place for it to happen. They were very busy and fully booked for meals, however they made us welcome in the bar and even though the kitchen was super busy they managed to find us something to eat while we waited for the RAC. The staff were super friendly which is always a great sign in a restaurant

Written 26 August 2024

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Anna Ffion Lodwick

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a nice review, I hope you got back to Cheddar safely and hope you pop back in if you're ever in the area again.

Written 5 October 2024

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Rebecca Ingleby D

2 contributions

Superb food, great atmosphere

Jan 2024 • friends

This place is everything a pub should be - warm and welcoming, with a cozy fire and friendly staff. And the food is superb, created with flair and passion. Have been several times and always enjoyed, a good mix of locals in the bar and people out enjoying a meal, can highly recommend.

Written 25 January 2024

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Travel03523217477

1 contribution

Excellent food, service, staff

May 2024 • friends

I had Sunday lunch with friends. It was probably the best Sunday lunch I've ever had...lean tasty pork, rich gravy, fresh vegetables etc. There was no fuss, service was great, and the staff were excellent. I will definitely return and recommend to all my friends. Thank you

Written 12 May 2024

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koalanowater

75 contributions

Well thought through food that is delicious

Mar 2024 • couples

This is grown up cuisine! The food and presentation is well thought through. The attention to detail in the food packs great flavours. Well worth a return visit (we have booked for the next two weekends)

Written 3 March 2024

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Rob M

Pontypridd37 contributions

Fantastic food and service

Oct 2024 • couples

We've passed this hotel/pub many times and it is great to see it has been beautifully restored and now open. We popped in for a lunch and it's very impressive. The food and service are excellent. We both had fish & chips and I must say the best we've had in years! Lovely crisp batter with triple cooked chips. It was so good we tried a couple of desserts and once again we were wowed by the superb homemade desserts. They obviously have a top patisserie chef working there! We'll certainly be returning and probably stay overnight as the rooms are now available and look great. So nice to see a building restored to such high standards and offering excellent food served by attentive staff. Well done!

Written 13 October 2024

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Ffion Lodwick

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this fantastic review, the whole team appreciates your kind comments. We look forward to welcoming you back as hotel guests in the future!

Written 13 October 2024

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koalanowater

75 contributions

Delicious Sunday lunch

Oct 2023 • friends

We met up with friends for lunch. Delicious roast. Very helpful and friendly staff and a great ambience in the place. Hot, full of flavour and well presented. If you want fast food then the coaching is not for you. It lets guests take their time and savour the food and atmosphere. We have already booked to go back

Written 1 October 2023

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