We turned up during the Hay Festival and wondered if in the busyness of this the service or food would suffer - not at all! All of the Awards it has won are justified - we had two starters and mains and each was virtually faultless; perfectly cooked with a great array of flavours. Oh, and the service was really... More

I recently spent one night at the Old Black Lion, the room was very comfortable and quiet. Breakfast was good, with choices, and the staff were very helpful and courteous. A nice comfortable bar, and a good choice of food on the lunch/dinner menu.

A lovely b&b, pub and restaurant. The room was detached from the pub which was idea for a family with small children. The staff were exceptionally friendly and provided a high standard of service. The owner was friendly and welcoming especially with our 3 year old son who enjoyed the sweets! The evening meal was exceptionally good, especially the vegetarian... More

The welcome was very friendly, the owner found a vase and arranged the flowers I had brought with me. The bar staff were very knowledgable and persuasive! The food was very good, the stuffed peppers and hock terrine especially good. Wine and beer list extensive as well, with some interesting choices to tempt.

We stayed in a small room upstairs across a yard from the pub. The room was snug but okay for one night. The pub was nicely full with a smashing atmosphere. Our meal was okay but the service was slow. Another good breakfast but the tea had a rather chemically taste - yuk. A perfectly adequate place to stay on... More

Totally understand that dogs aren't always allowed. But it was the curt and unwelcoming manner from the staff that made this experience so negative. Not recommended and I won't be returning even if I don't have the dog. So antidog A bit tired looking Unfriendly staff Expensive food

This is a great place to stay in Hay-on-Wye. Tried quite alot on the menu and would recommend all the food including the breakfast. Service is very friendly and very helpful. Stayed in a twin room - very clean and importantly nice and warm. The main attraction to this lovely place is the owner - Dolan. Within no time you... More

The place was totally atmospheric. This is an Inn experience that we will return to. A 17th century building, it is a wonderful place to stay in and we were there in the snow! A few yards into Wales, you are aware which country you are in. We had the Cromwell Suite, it is believed Cromwell stayed in our room... More

What a magical place. The ale was excellent, the food was exquisite, the room was warm and comfortable, the staff were friendly and obliging, and the landlady was as nutty as a fruitcake. My wife and I stayed for two nights in March while attending a wedding nearby. We live only about half an hour away, but taxis are few... More