Felin Fach Griffin, Brecon Review

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Welsh Foodie's Review of Felin Fach Griffin, Brecon

14th Aug 2007

Overall Rating

4.5 stars
  • Value for money
    4.5 stars
  • Average cost per head
    £10 - £25
  • Atmosphere
    Quiet/Refined
  • Quality of food
    5 stars
  • Food Type
    British
  • How often do you eat here?
    Once or twice a year
  • Quality of service
    5 stars
Good Points

This is a truly stunning gastro-pub / restaurant, with its own organic garden, stylish decor, great staff, comfy sofas, Sunday papers, blazing fires and excellent local food.


Bad Points

They shut on Mondays (I think).


General Comments

I often try and call at the Felin Fach Griffin in Brecon when I'm on business, and I time my journey accordingly - so I can only really comment on lunch experiences. I know they grow their potatoes, tomatoes, garlic, onions, salad stuff, and source their meat locally too.

On arrival at its gravel car park, you just know you're in for a treat. The heavy wooden door leads to an airy and light dining area with mis-matched antique wooden tables and chairs. The bar area is my favourite bit though, and I can admit to enjoying a pint of real ale in front of the fire with a newspaper. You almost don't want to get up and eat!

Dishes are seasonal and freshly produced, so there will be a slight wait, and the menu changes regularly, which is something else I love about the place. I hate visiting a pub or restaurant following a long absence to find that the menu has remained exactly the same!

I recently only had time for a quick snack, and I enjoyed their cawl, which I almost just described as "home made" - but of course it is - all of their food is home made!!

The cawl, which is a clear broth of lamb, leeks, swede and potatoes, was delicious, and came with a hunk of soda bread and some good local cheddar cheese. It was priced appropriately - I think around £5 - £6, and was delicious and filling, and plenty for a working lunch. Washed down with a half a pint of real ale, I left more than content, but wishing I lived closer.

Somewhere like this is never going to be cheap, and nor should it be, but it's a real treat. Staff are always helpful, and I look forward to my next venture through Mid Wales!

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