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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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DeborahgbGB
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 16, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0

Great location, fabulous service, great bar menu. Rooms were well appointed and very comfy.

It wasnt clear that breakfast was an additional cost - needs to be explained.

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MelaniegbGB
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extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 14, 2026

"Great stay at the old black lion"

10.0

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.

Nothing

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AlisongbGB
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 12, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0

Friendly, helpful, straightforward and professional staff. Wonderful cooking. Great bar.

Warning about low beam at stairs to room toilet needs to be earlier and more visible in some way.

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SharmangbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 11, 2026

"We will be back - had such a great welcome, super food and service and excellent location"

10.0

Olde Worlde and delightful low ceilings but comfortable and well furnished for a great stay

Nothing!

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ScottgbGB
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 10, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0
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stephengbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 9, 2026

"Very Good"

7.0

Great location for access into the town. Amazing shower and comfy room.

The carpet in the room and the stairs in the annex were very dirty and really need an urgent deep clean. This was the only bad thing at the hotel. Otherwise all good.

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DewigbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 5, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0
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KathleengbGB
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 2, 2026

"Hay days..."

8.0

The Old Black Lion is extremely well placed to explore Hay. The staff were very friendly and accomodating, expecially with my various eating disorders. I was there for 2 nights and both of my evening meals were excellent. I only had very small, ( non-cooked) breakfasts so can't really comment on them. My room was comfortable. I would stay again....indeed l plan to next year.

Only a little thing, which didn't impact on my enjoyment of my stay..... l'd have liked my shower water to have been hotter. Everything else was fine and dandy...

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MARIKAgbGB
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solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Mar 2, 2026

"Excellent"

8.0
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LucygbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Feb 28, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0

Location, staff,quality of the food, they history of the buliding

Just a little limited on veggie/vegan options of food, but what I had was delicious

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