The Dragon Inn Crickhowell Reviews Summary

Atmosphere and Setting

Pros:

• "A delightful pub, tasteful interior and lovely gardens behind."
• "Lovely pub with the most amazing beer garden."
• "What a beautiful and expansive garden!"
• "The Dragon Inn was a lovely and quaint pub & restaurant."
• "Lovely old building with a comfortable feel and extensive garden area plus small sheltered courtyard for drinks and dining."
• "Has to be one of the best beer gardens in the country, with some stunning views."
• "Beautiful pub, restaurant and hotel."

Cons:

• "The room looks very photogenic but not practical at all, window above the garden and you can see exactly what is being served and hear the entire conversation until late."
• "What a shocker, £120 for a box room, we live in a terraced house with bigger bedrooms."
• "Some rooms are up steep steps and very small rooms with sloping ceilings and beds! I had to swap ends to get to sleep."
• "Entrance to carpark exceedingly narrow! Don't attempt if nervy."
• "The narrow entrance to the car park at the rear will scare some, but the garden at the back is a treat itself."
• "The car park entrance is very tight so just be aware if planning to use it."

Service

Pros:

• "I found the staff to be very friendly and helpful and the check in/out process was quick and easy."
• "Staff were very knowledgeable regarding allergies and the menu was marked with allergens."
• "Beautiful setting, warm welcoming staff who couldn't do enough for us."
• "All of the staff members were friendly and helpful which we appreciated."
• "Best venue and fantastic staff a very special thanks to Steve, who was working behind the bar on Saturday night who went above and beyond to assist one of our party who had mobility problems a heartfelt thank from us all."
• "The staff were all really friendly."
• "Every member of staff very friendly and welcoming - from reception to dinner and breakfast as well as housekeeping."

Cons:

• "They are rude, arrogant and speak to people as if they have wiped them off their shoes."
• "On arrival in the bar the member of staff was pouring drinks, we stood for some minutes before being acknowledged by her in a slightly off-hand manner, not a great start."
• "Service was poor, no-one asked if our meal was ok or if we required any more drinks."
• "Service was lacking."
• "As much as the service was courteous and polite, the actual orders taking ended up to be a very slow process and the waiting staff seemed to run in circles without actually doing much."
• "At no point did anyone check back on us and it took over 2 hours for our plates to be cleared."
• "Service was hit and miss."

Food and Drink

Pros:

• "The food was all served together and everyone enjoyed it, very tasty and good price."
• "Fantastic dinner in the rain! The weather wasn't on our side but we had a lovely table with an umbrella which kept us mostly dry."
• "The food portion was huge and arrived piping hot!"
• "The menu was superb with plenty of choice and local produce."
• "Most of the food was really enjoyed."
• "The food was delish and very well priced."
• "Had lots of Welsh lamb and venison on menu, which was delicious and evening meals were beautifully cooked."

Cons:

• "Food average service poor!"
• "Chicken Thai curry was pretty poor (watery bland sauce and overcooked chicken)."
• "Three portions of simple ice cream for £18 seemed pretty excessive too."
• "Our only complaints were the two rump steaks were so tough they were inedible."
• "The menu has changed totally and was not as expected, and as that offered previously, just your average pub grub and was not the cheapest for what it was."
• "Poor evening meal, we cook better steak in the house, wife's rice pudding was cold."
• "The mustard mash was so overpowering, that I was unable to finish it."

Accommodation

Pros:

• "We stayed two nights in one of their Superior Doubles £99 per night for two and their pictures of the rooms are accurate; comfortable and clean."
• "Rooms clean and tastefully decorated and with good amenities."
• "We have stayed at the Dragon Inn on several occasions. We have always had beautiful rooms with huge comfy beds and lovely bathrooms."
• "The room itself was nice, clean and tidy, spacious."
• "Our rooms were comfortable and well equipped."
• "No views from our attic room but comfy and well maintained."
• "Lovely staff, room was spotless, very comfortable and tastefully appointed."