The best pub in Powys has been crowned at The National Pub & Bar Awards 2022.

Nearly 100 pubs and bars across the UK are celebrating after a selection of venues were named the best in their respective areas.

The Sun Hotel, in Llansantffraid, collected the top prize for Powys.

You can find out more and book your next night out on their website here.

Manager Lindsay Steele said: "The Sun Hotel is delighted to announce that we have been named as the best pub in Powys, as part of the 2022 National Pub & Bar Awards. 
"Having only opened in June 2021, we are incredibly honoured to have our team’s hard work and achievements over the last year acknowledged by such a prestigious award. 
"We pride ourselves in supporting local producers and suppliers wherever possible, and our incredibly talented head chef is constantly developing and updating our menus to reflect the seasons, ensuring we are using as many seasonal ingredients in our dishes as possible."

The National Pub & Bar Awards aims to put exemplary on-trade businesses across the UK in the national spotlight, showcasing the hospitality industry’s diversity, creativity and vital importance to the UK economy.

The announcement of this year’s 94 County Winners, listed below, shows the level of quality being delivered to pub and bar visitors every day of the week.

The pubs, which have been selected on overall best practice across a number of operational categories, will be officially crowned at a red carpet celebration at 30 Euston Square on June 22.

At the grand final, 15 Regional Winners will also be announced, as well as the esteemed accolade – the overall National Pub & Bar of the Year, which was won by Galvin Green Man in Essex in 2021.

Tristan O’Hana, editor of Pub & Bar magazine, said: “With visitor numbers increasing, it’s more important than ever for operators to deliver a standout service during every visit – no matter the business in question.

“These 94 County Winners are wonderful examples of the brilliance of today’s modern on-trade. If you live near one of these sites, make sure you pay them a visit.”

These were the other Welsh winners at this year’s awards:

  • South Glamorgan – The Botanist, Cardiff
  • Mid Glamorgan – The Old House 1147, Llangynwyd
  • West Glamorgan – Britannia Inn, Gower
  • Gwent – The Greyhound Inn, Usk
  • Dyfed – The Stackpole Inn, Pembroke
  • Clwyd – The West Arms Country Inn, Llangollen
  • Gwynedd – Golden Fleece Inn, Porthmadog