Restaurant and bar at The Dragon Inn

Crickhowell
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Welcome to The Dragon Inn Restaurant and Bar

The Dragon Inn’s restaurant, bar and large garden are on Crickhowell High Street, serving residents, local visitors and day visitors. The kitchen cooks seasonal food with Welsh produce, including meat from a local butcher, fish landed off the Welsh coast and fruit and vegetables supplied near Crickhowell.

Menus change regularly to reflect the season. Breakfast, lunch, evening meals and Sunday lunch are served, with current menus and service times published on The Dragon Inn’s website. Booking ahead is advised for the restaurant, particularly for Sunday lunch.

The bar carries local Welsh spirits and ales alongside draught beer, wine, cocktails, alcohol-free choices and locally roasted coffee. Well-behaved dogs are welcome inside by the fire, and dogs are welcome throughout the outside areas.

Behind the inn is a garden more than 100 metres long, with views towards Table Mountain and seating for drinks and food. The garden is open year-round, while outdoor food service changes with the season. Tables for drinks in the garden are not reserved and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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enquiry@dragoninncrickhowell.com
01873 810362

The Dragon Inn, High Street, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1BE

Amenities

  1. Dog Friendly
  1. On-line Booking

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A very enjoyable stay with excellent food, well furnished clean rooms, and in particular helpful and pleasant staff. The Dragon is a well placed hotel for those…”

H Jones

How to book

Check the current menus and service times on The Dragon Inn’s website. Book a restaurant table online; advance booking is especially advisable for Sunday lunch. Garden tables for drinks are first come, first served and are not bookable.

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enquiry@dragoninncrickhowell.com
01873 810362

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