The Red Lion

Lovely pub! Brilliant venue to hold a party at - we hired the back room and had a band and DJs in the main pub area. It was a brilliant night and the staff were so welcoming, hospitable, and helpful. The back room is a lovely space for a function, with nice tables and chairs. Also taken family on a meal out here and the food and welcome was excellent. Highly recommended.

Excellent food (sea bass, steak pie, burger, kids nuggets and a panini) good variety of options, at a reasonable price with very friendly service. Pool table kept the bigger kids entertained and connect 4 provided for the little one. The pub itself is looking a little tired, but that's not so important!

The food and service here is incredible, the staff are very kind and friendly, and the food is very well presented and delicious. Only nit-pick would be that the beer garden could use some serious TLC, fabric sofas probably isn't the best choice of material for outdoors as they looked a little worn and mouldy, and there seems to be an array of random furniture, packaging and other items scattered around. However the indoor area is very clean and well organized.

If you find yourself in Machynlleth I recommend you visit the Red Lion for a meal. I called in for a meal and I'm glad I did. Mine Host was the friendliest Landlord I've met in a very long time. The place itself is like a proper old pub but spotless. There is a garden to the rear but I stayed inside. I ordered Buttered Chicken with Rice, Poppadom, Naan Bread and Mango Chutney. Coffee was the drink of choice and it was brought to my table while I waited for the chef to work his magic. It didn't take long and it was very well presented. When it arrived it tasted absolutely gorgeous. I will definitely return to try the Chicken Katsu next time I am in the area.