The Old Black Lion
The Old Black Lion
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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.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
Sarah
United Kingdom“Beautiful room, great location. Friendly staff Breakfast was amazing.”- Andrews United Kingdom“Well situated, lovely old building. Clean and comfortable. The bedroom decoration and set out are reminiscent of holidays we had in country lodges in Zimbabwe. A bit random I know.”
- Stephen
United States of America“Loved the overall experience and the pub itself. Loved the generous and delicious breakfasts and the friendly staff. We had two rooms and room 8 in particular was in all ways wonderful” - Larry United Kingdom“The inn has character, comfort, hospitality, and amazing food. The staff is friendly, the rooms very comfortable, and did I mention the amazing food? We were a party of 7, with 2 kids, and even with appetizers, mains, and deserts, we only averaged...”
- Samantha United States of America“The staff was very nice and helpful and the rooms and food were lovely!”
William United Kingdom“Food was excellent and location perfect for my visit to Hay on Wye.”
Yanksintheuk United States of America“The staff were welcoming, helpful and friendly. We ate dinner and breakfast in the restaurant and both were delicious. The room was clean and had all the essentials.”- Reichmann United States of America“This place was so cozy and cute. The staff is extremely kind, professional, helpful, knowledgeable. I highly recommend!”
- Kim United States of America“Great location. Wonderful staff. Excellent dinner and breakfast. Accommodations were perfect. Highly recommended”
- Sara United States of America“The bed was very comfortable and the facilities were adequate for my needs. The best part was dinner (not included in the cost). The food at The Old Black Lion is amazing. High quality restaurant food at pub prices. The management was proactive to...”
Area info
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Booking is recommended, please use our website or phone to book a table.
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of The Old Black LionGreat facilities! Review score, 8.5
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
Bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
Living Area
- Desk
Media & Technology
- Flat-screen TV
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
Food & Drink
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Tea/Coffee maker
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
ParkingFree public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Accessible parking
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Baggage storage
- Packed lunches
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Key access
General
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- English
House rulesThe Old Black Lion takes special requests – add in the next step!
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine printMust-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
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The Old Black Lion has 1 restaurant:
- Booking is recommended, please use our website or phone to book a table.
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The Old Black Lion is 1,150 feet from the center of Hay-on-Wye. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The Old Black Lion offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
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Room options at The Old Black Lion include:
- Single
- Double
- Twin
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Check-in at The Old Black Lion is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.
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The prices at The Old Black Lion may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
