Cygnet At The Swan - Powys

We called by on spec on the first Saturday of the Hay Festival, and although very busy and towards the end of lunch time, a table in the restaurant was found for us. The staff were coping very well, and we weren 't in any rush, so plenty of time to soak up the atmosphere of this busy country town hotel. Our choice of the Welsh cheddar and asparagus tart with new potatoes and salad was outstanding both in quality and value for money. So pleased, we booked a table for the following Saturday. Once again, the staff were excellent, choices were the Welsh Cheddar and Pearl Las ploughman 's and the Prawn and Crayfish salad as a main course which was once again excellent value for money. Sitting in the restaurant of hotels such as this watching the world go by no doubt provides wonderful material for novel writers. Will certainly visit again!

I came here to host my local management team and had dinner at the Swan. The bar is really nice and has a nice selection of beers and wines. We sat in a private room but the lighting in th room was very dark. I ordered the lamb spring roll and the ribeye main, both were not good. The spring roll was very dry and the steak was served cold. To their credit they didn’t charge me for the steak. The dessert was actually very good, so next time it will be beer and dessert.

We were told by a local it was a good place to eat. We booked for 5 in the bar and they put us in the restaurant with lovely garden views. The food was delicious and fairly priced. Loved the Lamb and Feta with roasties.

Of all the meals we've had this summer travelling around the country this Sunday lunch was the worst. Inedible cod and chips while my partner had to suffer the roast. I ate about 3 mouthfuls of frozen brown cod deep fried in gunk with undercooked peas and fat chips. Oh and the roast... Frozen potatoes hidden as roast potatoes and overcooked veg. We've had consistently an amazing meal here before and the venue is amazing but what has happened? Shocking

Very nice meal. Great decor. Very friendly and helpful staff. Full marks all round. My wife approves, so I can't get a better recommendation than that