Harden's survey result
Summary
Long-established gastropub (one of the first to be so-named) in a former cider mill on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park that’s renowned as a “reliable” bet for good food, and is currently on top form with “absolutely delicious” cooking from chef Nick Evans (ex-Northcote and Tom Kerridge’s Bull & Bear). His menu of seven starters and seven mains changes almost every day; ingredients are mostly local and the fish, from Cornwall, “is always perfectly cooked”.
Summary
With a “lovely setting” in a “very relaxed” former cider mill betwixt the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons National Park, this rural gastroboozer-with-rooms “never fails to impress”. Over many years, the food (featuring Welsh beef and lamb, plus game from local estates) has been extremely consistent here.
Summary
“London food at Welsh prices” and a “great ambiance” (it’s set in a former cider mill) are the main draws to this veteran gastroboozer, praised for maintaining “consistently high standards year in, year out”.
Summary
“London food at Welsh prices” and a “great ambiance” (it’s set in a former cider mill) are the main draws to this veteran gastroboozer, praised for maintaining “consistently high standards year in, year out”.
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Restaurant details
The Felin Fach Griffin Restaurant Diner Reviews
"Such a great location. Food mainly great too but the odd howler (my baked celeriac main felt like the kind of vegetarian penance one pays in Paris)."
"Another excellent Sunday lunch at the Griffin. Super service and ambience and generous tasty portions of dinner!"
"The service was impeccable and considerate. A flawless meal with excellent selection of brilliant value wines with a lovely welcoming, characterful ambience. If only there were a lot more rural gastopubs working so hard on all aspects of the dining experience."
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Lunch | £20.00 | £25.00 |  |
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| Dinner | £37.00 | £45.00 | |
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| SundayLunch | £30.00 | £38.00 | |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
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| £9.00 | £17.50 | £4.50 | £9.50 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £25.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
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| Service | 12.50% |
Felin Fach, Brecon, LD3 0UB
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑11 pm |
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