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8.6 / 10 Guest Rating

The Old Black Lion

Lion Street, Hay-on-Wye, gb

The Old Black Lion - main view

About the Property

Charming Inn with Historical Significance

Award-Winning Dining Experience
The Old Black Lion boasts the title of 'The Best Pub in Powys' and holds a top spot in Wales. Indulge in our 2 AA Rosette restaurant's exquisite menu, honored with the prestigious Good Food Award Gold Seal for 2024.

Cozy Rooms with Modern Amenities
Retreat to a traditional room featuring a comfortable carpeted floor, en suite bathroom, and a flat-screen TV. Enjoy the convenience of tea and coffee making facilities in your room for a relaxing stay.

Book now to experience the historic charm and exceptional hospitality of The Old Black Lion.

Facilities & Amenities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Luggage storage
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Kid meals
Outdoor furniture

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out10:30 AM

Property Notes

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. A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

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Double Room

Features include free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and a hairdryer.

18 sqm
Sleeps 2
1 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVTelephoneFaxHair dryer

Double Room

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$249.84

$199.87

Includes taxes & fees
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Twin Room

Features include free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and a hairdryer.

28 sqm
Sleeps 2
2 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVTelephoneHair dryerRadio

Twin Room

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$249.84

$199.87

Includes taxes & fees
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Superior Double Room

Features include free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and a hairdryer.

20 sqm
Sleeps 4
1 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Amenities
Coffee/tea makerShowerTVTelephoneHair dryerRadio

Superior Double Room

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$285.01

$228.01

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

8.6
Excellent876 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the friendly staff and frequently praise the excellent food.

Categories

Cleanliness8.0
Service9.0
Location8.6
Room Quality8.5
Amenities8.6
Value for Money8.4
Food and Beverage9.0
Overall Experience8.8

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CarolgbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 20, 2026

"Perfectly Placed."

8.0

We stayed here for one night due to filming in the area. We didn’t get to eat breakfast unfortunately. The accommodation was perfectly situated and the staff member very welcoming. The shower was great!

Nothing! The floors were uneven but that was to be expected with such an old property.

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RawlinsgbGB
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 18, 2026

"The breakfast debacle was the final nail, and the lack of follow-up on the VAT receipt frustrating."

4.0

The room was Ok, but nothing special, and not particularly clean around the shower and toilet area. It was located in an annexe across the way from the pub.

I was locked out of the pub on the second morning, along with other guests from the annexe. We were let in by other guests staying in the main hotel/pub, but there were no staff present, and we were locked out of the pub/restaurant area and standing around in the corridor for 20 minutes or so wondering what the hell was going on. When a staff member did arrive, they said they were having issues, but didn't explain what. Breakfast was therefore very late and I was late for work, and I have never eaten 2 poached eggs on toast so quickly - and was then charged £12 for the pleasure! Because I was running late, I forgot to ask for a VAT receipt when I checked out and I called and left messages with staff several times in the three weeks after, asking them to send me a copy so I could claim back the cost of the stay from work. Despite promising to do so, they never did, and eventually my worked processed the claim without a VAT receipt, but they were not happy.

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SimongbGB
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 18, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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FrançoisefrFR
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 17, 2026

"Very Good"

7.0

Rien de particulier Parking pratique

Chambre petite

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DavidgbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 16, 2026

"Best avoided"

4.0

Convenient for Town Centre Parking ok

Difficult access to room Awful bathroom Charged extra £25 for booking through booking.com Bed linen had numerous black specks on It . Had we seen this before retiring would have asked for the bed linen to be replaced. Restaurant over described on web site. Just pub grub.

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ColingbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 16, 2026

"Good location for exploring Hay-on-Wye."

7.0

The location was perfect for exploring Hay-on-Wye

The room in the annex was quite tired and the breakfast was not well cooked.

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FionagbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 15, 2026

"Lovely evening meal. Great stop on Offas dyke"

9.0

Great location on Offas dyke

Shower tray filled up and overflowed

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AlisongbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 14, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

Good parking, close to town

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ElizabethgbGB
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extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 14, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0

Room small but clean and comfortable. Bathroom floor rather slippery. Breakfast was excellent.

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JoegbGB
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jun 14, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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