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Pubs in Welshpool

Severn-valley locals — kitchen hours on wet Tuesdays.

Welshpool pubs mix town locals with rooms toward the canal — bar open does not mean the kitchen is serving. Saturday evenings fill the centre; this is not a Newtown high-street lock-in.

Source: Food Standards Agency — food hygiene ratings · Checked: 2026-08-20 · Pubs and food pubs in Welshpool, Wales

Wales law: food businesses must display their food hygiene rating at or near each customer entrance. Check ratings at ratings.food.gov.uk.
Hygiene rating must be displayed

What to know

Welshpool (Y Trallwng) is the Severn-valley market town under Powis Castle — Powys taxi table; English border close, canal basin.

Pubs in Welshpool

The Royal Oak's traditional bar is the coaching-inn centre. Bar open does not mean food. This is a border market evening, not a Hay Festival lock-in and not Brecon Jazz week.

What to check

From Welshpool station to the town / canal. Pub food and Sunday roast need a kitchen clock. Hygiene rating still applies.

Local markers for this chapter: Trallwng, Severn-valley, market, Castle.

Welshpool station to the town / canal — dog friendly; quiz night.

Recommended

The HorseshoesPub

FSA rating 5/5 — The Horseshoes Berriew.

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The Green Dragon Inn & Kitchen LtdPub

FSA rating 5/5 — Green Dragon.

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Welshpool Rugby ClubPub

FSA rating 4/5 — Rugby Club.

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The Cock of FordenPub

FSA rating 4/5 — The Forge.

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Common questions

What should I know about pubs in Welshpool?
Welshpool (Y Trallwng) is the Severn-valley market town under Powis Castle — Powys taxi table; English border close, canal basin. A typical hop is Welshpool station to the town / canal. Y Trallwng is the Welsh name for the same town.
What should I check before I book pubs in Welshpool?
Hours, price and pub food. Welshpool (Y Trallwng) is the Severn-valley market town under Powis Castle — Powys taxi table; English border close, canal basin. A typical hop is Welshpool station to the town / canal.
How do I choose pubs in Welshpool?
Use this page for the local checks, then confirm with the venue or operator. A typical hop is Welshpool station to the town / canal. People also mention dog friendly and quiz night.
Do you rank pubs in Welshpool?
No. Know Wales does not rank venues or call anything cheapest. We explain pub food and the local checks, then you decide. A typical hop is Welshpool station to the town / canal.

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