Family-run inn in Crickhowell offering quaint rooms, free breakfast, bar, and restaurant. Close to Big Pit Museum & Black Mountains trails. Rated 4.4/5 from 858 reviews.
Guests appreciate the charming historic setting, well-prepared meals, and attentive staff, making it a popular spot in Crickhowell, though some note peak times can be busy and breakfast options are mostly cold.
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Set within a 16th-century building at the heart of Crickhowell, The Dragon Inn Crickhowell offers a blend of historic charm and local character. This family-run inn features quaint rooms and a restaurant serving cooked breakfasts, alongside a bar and a smoke-free environment. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, complimentary parking, and kid-friendly facilities, although the inn does not allow pets or provide a pool, fitness center, or airport shuttle.
The property is conveniently situated in the Brecon Beacons National Park, making it an ideal base for outdoor enthusiasts. Nearby attractions include the Big Pit National Coal Museum, Sugar Loaf mountain with its accessible trails, and the Black Mountains, all offering opportunities for hiking, biking, and exploring Welsh landscapes. The 12th-century ruins of Tretower Castle are just three miles away, adding to the cultural interest in the area.
Guests describe the rooms as comfortable and clean, with some noting the inclusion of modern touches such as Netflix connectivity. The dining experience receives positive remarks for quality and atmosphere, though some mention that the hot breakfast options require an additional charge and could be better communicated. The beer garden, complete with games like pool and darts, provides a social space during warmer months. Access to the car park can be narrow, as advised by some reviewers.
With a 4.4 rating from 858 reviews, The Dragon Inn Crickhowell suits visitors looking for a quaint, centrally located stay with straightforward amenities and access to countryside activities. It appeals to families and those seeking traditional Welsh hospitality in a setting rich with history and natural beauty.
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Came here for a birthday lunch. Food was lovely (visited on a Sunday so it included roast dinners). We had a table booked as we were a large group, and would recommend booking as the pub filled up very quickly and is very popular. Would recommend going here, lovely food and atmosphere
Lovely B&B in the heart of Crickhowell. Room was lovely, modern and clean. Pleased we could connect to my Netflix account! Plenty of tea, coffee and milk too. Friendly staff. We had our evening meal here too. Food was all really good! It was very busy and we were really impressed with how on the ball all the staff were throughout the evening. Lovely beer garden with a pool table and darts. Dog friendly. One thing to mention is access to the car park as it's so narrow! Apparently if you come from the square side so you're turning left into the alley it's easier than coming from the other side like we did. Overall 10/10! Thank you
Decent overall. Charming building with a delightful back garden overlooked by one of the castles sacked during Owain Glyndwr’s masterful campaign. Room was clean and perfectly comfortable and had a great bathroom. I do agree with the other reviews that the lack of hot breakfast could be better communicated but equally understandable with the perfect storm that hospitality businesses are facing. Had a decent selection of beers following a long hike in the mountains. Staff were helpful enough
My favourite, been here a few times and always had a great food and great service. Starters, mains and desserts all Amazing. Will always order the cod loin from now on.
Welcomed by enthusiastic young staff people. - Excellent coffee - Great tea / lovely pot - Bowl of roasties with gravy £4 (wollop)
Stopped at The Dragon Inn for a meal and it was excellent. The food was delicious, really well cooked and full of flavour. The staff couldn’t have been nicer – friendly, welcoming, and attentive without being overbearing. A lovely place to eat in Crickhowell, I’ll definitely be back.
Had a really lovely stay here for four nights. Food very good, room comfortable, plenty of tea and coffee in room, everything topped up regularly. Staff very friendly and helpful, great location for walking and hiking. Electric charging in large car park. Will definitely be back! I particularly like the fact that cold breakfast buffet is included but you pay extra for hot food, I didn’t feel pressured into having a full cooked breakfast every day.
Nice garden for summer drinks. Staff were great. It can get very busy, though. Food served outside arrives in a box, and the standard of that was okay. However, our portion size was small so we felt it was a bit pricey compared to other eateries in the area.
Set in a 16th-century building in the town centre, this quaint family-run pub with rooms is located in the Brecon Beacons National Park, 3 miles from the 12th-century ruins of Treetower Castle.
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