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The Old Black Lion

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Lion Street, Hay-on-Wye
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Excellent location
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Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous
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  • Garden
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom

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Mon 3 Nov 2025
Tue 4 Nov 2025
Approximate prices in USD for a 1-night stay
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Facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant

Reviews

Scored 8.6
Rated fabulous
Location
Cleanliness
Value for money

Guests who stayed here loved:

Eliot
United Kingdom 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...”
Alison
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location. Friendly and professional welcome. We enjoyed the pub quiz. Good that parking was available.”
Laki
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very friendly and helpful staff, esp . Christy. Central position in village, but quiet. Good food and drink”
Caitlin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were amazing, they we all friendly and so helpful. We were there for a wedding and as we pulled up to their car park it’s started to rain, the staff member...”
John
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The atmosphere of this pub is exceptional and the staff and facilities are great. We stayed here while on a cycling tour of Wales and we were really well looked after. ...”
Trefor
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We were in the annex and I felt the room was better than those inside the main building. The next time we come we will try to get into rooms 7-10 rather than 1-6.”
Angela
Malta Malta
“Location excellent and very quiet. Dinner at the pub superb.”
Jane
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent location for the village of books! The food was wonderful and great care was given to my daughter’s food as she is a celiac!”
Ogechi
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was perfect, the room was so cosy and cute. Breakfast was great and easy to order.”
Frederic
France France
“Smiles, ambiance, rooms, breakfast, services are the very good points we noticed and that’s why we note at a right 10. We had the dinner too and what a good surprise to...”

Single Room

Fits: 1 adult
Bed: 1 single bed

Private bathroom Bath or shower Free toiletries Wardrobe or closet Flat-screen TV Tea/Coffee maker Electric kettle Free WiFi

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Double Room

Fits: 2 adults
Bed: 1 double bed

194 feet² Private bathroom Bath or shower Free toiletries Wardrobe or closet Flat-screen TV Tea/Coffee maker Electric kettle Free WiFi

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Twin Room

Fits: 2 adults
Beds: 2 single beds

301 feet² Private bathroom Bath or shower Free toiletries Wardrobe or closet Flat-screen TV Tea/Coffee maker Electric kettle Free WiFi

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Superior Double Room

Fits: 2 adults
Bed: 1 double bed

215 feet² Private bathroom Bath or shower Free toiletries Wardrobe or closet Flat-screen TV Tea/Coffee maker Electric kettle Free WiFi

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Property surroundings

Lion Street, Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5AD, United Kingdom
—Excellent location

Property description

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. ...

  • 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.
    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
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  • 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

    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The maximum number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the room you choose. Please check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

  • 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.

  • If you want to request something specific, you can do that after you choose your rate.

    Once you book, we'll provide details so you can contact the property directly.

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