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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

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Garden
Luggage storage

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

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Guest Reviews

8.6
Excellent904 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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MarkgbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 6, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0

Very convenient location. Lovely food and good service. All good.

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FDauAU
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in May 5, 2026

"Excellent location, warm welcome, and historic surrounds"

9.0

Comfy room with warm decor and fantastic old 17th C building. Good ale. Nice food and good customer service

Sadly the old pub has been almost entirely converted into a restaurant, with no actual public bar. A shame as it must have been a great pub.

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Andrew ReginaldgbGB
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extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in May 4, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0
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JamesgbGB
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in May 4, 2026

"A nice comfortable hotel with a charming atmosphere. this was my 2nd stay. I hope to stay again."

9.0

Very good food for both dinner x 2 and breakfast x 2.

Having to vacate my table for dinner early, but I appreciate it was a very busy evening for the restaurant.

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DavidgbGB
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in May 4, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0

Plenty of character. Excellent food.

Noisy floorboards but in a building that age its to be expected and adds to the character.

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AlisongbGB
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family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in May 4, 2026

"Have stayed several times and would again"

9.0

Great rooms and food, ideal location

Car park is small so parking can be difficult but staff try fit everyone in

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lucyusUS
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in May 3, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

Excellent breakfast and so great to have a fabulous restaurant under the same roof. Everyone was so accommodating. Room was super comfortable and cozy.

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JanetgbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in May 2, 2026

"Good"

5.0
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SiangbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 30, 2026

"Good value stay - lovely pub in great location"

8.0

A very traditional old world pub in a fantastic location. we were looked after very well indeed. Good food (slightly pricey) but allergies well catered for. Hay-on-wye was looking fabulous in the sunshine all the staff were v helpful.

I realise there is a limit to what they can do in such an old building (and you wouldn’t want to remove what makes it charming) but the bed being on such a slope caused us some difficulty and we became very well acquainted with the ‘mind your head’ sign in the bathroom entrance.

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KathryngbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Apr 29, 2026

"Ok but overpriced all round"

4.0

Location good. Friendly staff. Brilliant breakfast but not included in price.

Overpriced. Bit expensive for small plates. . Weren’t told that a band would be playing beneath our room .

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