Best Restaurants in The Brecon Beacons

In total, there are 3 award winning restaurants in The Brecon Beacons, based on the combined awards from the leading UK restaurant guides.

Were you expecting to see more restaurants in The Brecon Beacons? Remember at Leading Restaurants we only list restaurants holding awards from major restaurant guides; currently less than 3% of all restaurants in the UK and Ireland hold an award from a major guide.

The best restaurant in The Brecon Beacons is The Walnut Tree in Abergavenny (based on our unique combination of the leading UK restaurant guides) where head chef Shaun Hill serves up award winning Modern British Cuisine. The Walnut Tree currently holds 1 Michelin Star and 3 AA Rosettes.

There is currently a single listed Michelin Star restaurant in The Brecon Beacons which holds 1 Michelin star. There is also 1 restaurant holding a standard Michelin Guide listing.

There are currently 2 listed AA Rosette restaurants in The Brecon Beacons consisting of 1 restaurant holding 3 AA Rosettes and 1 restaurant holding 1 AA Rosette.

Nestled in the heart of Wales, the Brecon Beacons is an area famed for its stunning landscapes, rich cultural heritage and distinctive local produce. The region is brimming with sheep-clad hills and babbling brooks; a rural haven for food lovers and adventurous palates. The agricultural tradition here is richly embedded in the local cuisine which utilises the bounty offered by both the land and sea. From succulent Welsh lamb and beef, reared on the verdant pastures of the region, to the fresh seafood from nearby coastal waters, the gastronomic offering here well and truly puts Brecon Beacons on the culinary map of the United Kingdom. The restaurant scene in the Brecon Beacons holds a robust culinary history, emanating trends and tastes that have evolved over centuries. As a renowned food destination, the region boasts family-run micro-bakeries, historical inns, and even Michelin-starred establishments, with each eatery narrating a story of Welsh heritage through their menus. The Felin Fach Griffin, for example, is a delightful gastropub which pays homage to traditional Welsh fare with its locally-sourced, seasonal menu. Not to forget, the Brecon Beacons is also undoubtedly a paradise for cheese lovers with its artisanal cheese, a testament to the region's dairy farming history. Indeed, the depth and breadth of the food and restaurant landscape here ensures each gastronomic journey through the Brecon Beacons a delightfully authentic, uniquely delicious experience.