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Surrounded by beautiful scenery but just a few minutes' walk from Hay-On-Wye's centre, this charming inn has a traditional wooden-beamed bar. Dating back hundreds of years, Oliver Cromwell is rumoured 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 en suite bathroom. Each also has a flat-screen TV for guests to use, and facilities for making tea and coffee.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
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Guest review summary
Guests loved the <b>friendly staff</b> and excellent <b>location</b> of The Old Black Lion. <b>Breakfast</b> received praise, though some found it pricey. Rooms were comfortable and clean, with a charming historic feel. The bar was appreciated for its ambience, though some found the <b>bed comfort</b> varied.
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Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.4
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
6.1
Low score for Hay-on-Wye

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

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

Facilities of The Old Black Lion
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Packed lunches

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access

General

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:30 to 22:30
Check-out
From 08:30 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print
Need-to-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.

FAQs about The Old Black Lion

  • Check-in at The Old Black Lion is from 14:30, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • The Old Black Lion is 400 yards from the centre of Hay-on-Wye. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at The Old Black Lion include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Twin
  • The prices at The Old Black Lion may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • The Old Black Lion has 1 restaurant:

    • Booking is recommended, please use our website or phone to book a table.
  • The Old Black Lion offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):