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Red Lion Hotel Ltd

Stay at Red Lion Hotel Ltd in Llanidloes, offering free Wi-Fi, breakfast, parking, pet-friendly rooms, and easy access to Clywedog Reservoir and Hafren Forest.

7-8, Long Bridge St, Llanidloes SY18 6EE, United Kingdom View on map
8.8/10
Very Good Based on 480 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast Free parking Pet-friendly Kid-friendly
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable historic pub with tasty food and friendly service

Visitors appreciate the warm atmosphere, well-prepared meals, and attentive staff, making it a popular choice for casual dining and local ales in a charming setting.

Guests often praise

  • Cozy and historic pub atmosphere with wood paneling and period details
  • Friendly, welcoming staff providing attentive service
  • Delicious, home-cooked meals including well-regarded carveries and sandwiches
  • Good selection of local ales and beers served fresh
  • Ample seating options inside and outside, suitable for groups and solo visitors

Worth knowing

  • Does not offer air conditioning or a swimming pool
  • Free Wi-Fi, breakfast, and parking are available, but no airport shuttle or fitness center
  • Pet-friendly and kid-friendly environment
  • Food service available throughout the day until 9pm
  • Often busy, especially during peak times, so seating can fill quickly

Best for

  • Visitors seeking a traditional, historic pub experience in a small town setting
  • Travellers looking to enjoy local ales and hearty, home-cooked meals
  • Guests wanting pet- and kid-friendly accommodations
  • Those exploring nearby outdoor attractions like Clywedog Reservoir and Hafren Forest
  • Casual diners and anyone appreciating a friendly, informal atmosphere
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About this property

Welcome to Red Lion Hotel Ltd

Red Lion Hotel Ltd is a Grade II listed building located on Long Bridge Street in Llanidloes. The property blends traditional charm with functional facilities, featuring timber beams, varied floor levels, and historic wood panelled doors. Its setting includes two main rooms: a bar area and a cosy lounge with leather sofas and a wood-paneled fireplace, reflecting its origins as a coaching inn from the mid-17th century.

Guests can enjoy a range of practical amenities including free Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfast, and free parking. The hotel operates as both a pub and lodging establishment, with pet- and kid-friendly policies. While air conditioning, a fitness centre, airport shuttle, and pool are not available, there is a smoke-free environment and an on-site bar serving local beers, appreciated by visitors for their warmth and comfort during a stay.

Located conveniently for those interested in sightseeing and outdoor activities, this property offers access to well-rated local attractions such as Clywedog Reservoir, Hafren Forest, and Pumlumon Fawr. The Liverpool John Lennon Airport is about a two-hour drive by car, making it accessible for travelers arriving by air. Nearby accommodations offer alternative stays within a short distance, reflecting a variety of guest preferences in the area.

Guest feedback highlights the friendly staff, tasty home-cooked meals, and a welcoming atmosphere. Lunch and evening dining receive positive notes for quick service and quality, with some reviewers recommending the traditional Sunday carvery. While the property's historic character is a draw, some may find it lacks modern air conditioning and fitness facilities, making it a practical choice for visitors valuing atmosphere and local charm over contemporary luxury.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Free parking
Pet-friendly
Kid-friendly
Bar
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pool
Air-conditioned
Airport shuttle
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

GT
g t Apr 12, 2026
10

Nice old pub on the high street serving food and offering rooms. It’s got a couple of ales on. The main room seems to be the oldest part of the main building. There’s another lounge with spurts on and also outside sheltered seating. Only popped in for a half on my travels. Most enjoyable

BM
Barbara Morpheus Apr 05, 2026
8.0

Grabbed a quick lunch today....delicious hot beef in baguette.

MS
mark s Mar 30, 2026
10

Popped in for a drink on a cold January day. The pub was warm and comfortable. The beers were delicious.

LH
Lucy Helm Mar 20, 2026
10

Great little stop for lunch! Food came out quickly and efficient! Thank you :) ignore bad reviews not sure what they were talking about. Thank you!

SO
Steve Orton Mar 10, 2026
10

Lovely friendly staff. Breakfast and evening meals were very good.

CS
Christopher Smith Feb 28, 2026
10

Just had a superb, really tasty, filling Carvery from here sat out the back with the wet dog. And the price was even better, I’d happily have paid £10 each for it. It does get busy right from the off but plenty of seating inside and outside. Beers good too. If you’re in the area on a Sunday drop in for one!

M
Mick Feb 11, 2026
10

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.

CB
Carly Bennett-Wright Jan 17, 2026
10

Lovely little pub to stop off for some lunch. Very cosy, cheap prices and amazing home cooked food! Staff were very friendly too!

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Red Lion Hotel Ltd

Llanidloes, UK

Based on sightseeing, recreation, and getting around

  • Llanidloes Llangurig Road 6 min Walk
  • Red Lion Hotel 1 min Walk
  • Llanidloes Army Cadet Centre 6 min Walk
  • Liverpool John Lennon Airport 2 hr 4 Car · 4 hr 5 Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in United Kingdom. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Clywedog Reservoir 210 reviews

Clywedog Reservoir

United Kingdom

4.8 · Reservoir
Hafren Forest 93 reviews

Hafren Forest

Llanidloes SY23 3LE, UK

4.8 · Woods
Pumlumon Fawr 36 reviews

Pumlumon Fawr

Aberystwyth SY23 3LE, United Kingdom

4.8 · Mountain Peak
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