The Old Black Lion

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Scored 8.5
Rated very good

Excellent location!

9.5

Surrounded by beautiful scenery but just a few minutes' walk from Hay-On-Wye's center, this charming inn has a traditional wooden-beamed bar. Dating back hundreds of years, Oliver Cromwell is rumored to have stayed in the 17th century. The Old Black Lion was voted 'The Best Pub in Powys' and was in the Top 8 for Wales with the 'National Pub & Bar Awards' in 2023. Our award winning 2 AA Rosette restaurant also won the prestigious Good Food Award Gold Seal for 2024. We recommend booking a meal with us via the messaging service so you can enjoy our great food and service before retiring to your room. There is also an option to order a delicious, freshly cooked breakfast using locally sourced produce on arrival or via a message beforehand for just £10pp. Each room is traditional in style, with a carpeted floor and private bathroom. Each also has a flat-screen TV for guests to use, and facilities for making tea and coffee.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Free Parking Available On Site

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Lucy
United States United States
“Excellent breakfast and so great to have a fabulous restaurant under the same roof. Everyone was so accommodating. Room was super comfortable and cozy.”
Mccabe
United States United States
“Great location in a really cool historic building. Live music on the weekends, food was good, staff were great. Shower was hot and bed was comfortable.”
Kelsey
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Incredible staff - everyone was so wonderfully kind and helpful! Dinner at the hotel was delicious, the rooms were very comfortable and the location was perfect for walking to the centre of town. It was also very affordable for our family. We will...”
Melanie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Easy check in. Staff very accommodating, found us a ground floor room as we have an infant. Bar area lovely for a drink or some food. Lovely clean room and bathroom, big bath and shower.”
Gretchen
United States United States
“The staff was exceptional. James was delightful, as was everyone we interacted with. No request was too big, and they always went out of their way to meet any and all request. The restaurant was top of the line! The chef prepared our Hereford...”
Denise
United States United States
“Quaint hotel with great location. Friendly staff. Able to walk just a couple of blocks to the "downtown" area.”
Bruce
United States United States
“Room and pub excellent... wonderful dinner and breakfast...host/owner very accommodating and interesting to chat with!”
Timothy
United States United States
“Exactly what a pub should be. Menu was outstanding.”
Natasha
United States United States
“I liked the location and it was fairly quiet and peaceful.”
Erin
United States United States
“It was so comfortable and we really enjoyed our stay. It’s very homey”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Booking is recommended, please use our website or phone to book a table.
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Old Black Lion

Great facilities! Review score, 8.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar

House rules

The Old Black Lion takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
£5 per child, per night
3 - 15 years
Extra bed upon request
£40 per child, per night

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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

When booking [4] rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Please note that the restaurant is currently closed on Sunday evening and on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Extra beds in some rooms are available for children under 16, please contact the hotel directly to discuss.

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