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.
“As always, I had a wonderful stay at my favourite hotel in the Uk.
The staff were amazing and the evening meal was stunning.
We booked breakfast for the Sunday, which was also good value for money.
My favourite room is usually the Cromwell...”
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Mark
United Kingdom
“Staff were great food was excellent staff were accommodating too our needs and found room for us to have dinner”
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Frances
United Kingdom
“We recently had a family dinner at The Old Black Lion the night before our wedding, and many of our guests stayed at the hotel for the weekend. From start to finish, everything was absolutely perfect.
The food was incredible, everyone commented...”
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Eliot
United Kingdom
“Lovely pub with superb food and drink, our evening meal was absolutely tremendous! The staff were very attentive and friendly. The room was well appointed, clean with good bathroom and amazing views from the bedroom window. Good private parking,...”
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Imj
Netherlands
“The dedicated staff, the general atmosphere, the service, the location, the building and we had an excellent breakfast and dinner”
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Ian
United Kingdom
“The accommodations presented a charming, rustic aesthetic, creating a welcoming atmosphere. Its strategic location offered convenient access to various points of interest, ideal for exploration. Each morning, the provided breakfast was...”
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Marion
United Kingdom
“Food was good, staff great, good location
Proper old inn, comfortable
Would return”
Parker
United Kingdom
“That it was close to the centre had a car park and twin bedded rooms”
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Catherine
United Kingdom
“Lovely location, easy to check in & parking available. Staff were amazing & breakfast was very tasty!”
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Ellen
United Kingdom
“It was central so easy for walking around the town. The beds were comfortable, and breakfast was excellent!”
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, 8.5
Most popular facilities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bar
House rules
The Old Black Lion takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:30 to 21:00
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.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
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.
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