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Old Black Lion Inn, Hay on Wye

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Lion Street, Hay on Wye, HR3 5AD (View on Google Map)
(01497) 820841
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Historic inn to the east of the town, near to the site of one of the original gates, known as the Lion Gate, when Hay was protected by walls in medieval times. It remains a popular place to stay, providing a cosy base from which to explore Hay and the surrounding area. The interior is charming, with low beams and scrubbed tables in the Lion’s Den, which serves as bar and dining room. The balanced and appetising menu attracts diners and whilst it has built a reputation as a gastro pub, there is certainly a welcome for those requiring just liquid refreshment. On the bar three hand pumps serve the house ale, Old Black Lion (aka Wye Valley's Butty Bach), plus guest ales that change occasionally.

Historic Interest

17th Century inn, with some parts believed to date back to the 14th. Oliver Cromwell is reputed to have resided at the inn while besieging Hay Castle with his Roundhead army, and one part is named after him. Grade II Listed, Historic Wales reference 7381.

Information for this venue is provided by the Brecknockshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Powys - Powys
Last updated
Last surveyed
01/03/2016
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
unknown
Pub ID
BRR/93
Asset of Community Value
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 9:00pm
Monday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Noon - 2:00pm & 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:30pm - 9:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 2:30pm & 6:30pm - 9:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Wye Valley - Butty Bach TasteMatch Prediction

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Wye Valley - Butty Bach
Wye Valley - Old Black Lion Ale - House Beer Wye Valley - Butty Bach Premium Bitter • 4.5% Butty bach rebadged
Wye Valley - Butty Bach
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Wye Valley - Old Black Lion Ale - House Beer
(Wye Valley - Butty Bach)

This beer is served regularly at Old Black Lion Inn, Hay on Wye.

Butty Bach rebadged

ABV 4.5%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Evan Evans - Cwrw TasteMatch Prediction

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Evan Evans - Cwrw
Evan Evans - Cwrw Session Bitter • 4.2% Spotted twice
Evan Evans - Cwrw
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Evan Evans - Cwrw

Spotted twice recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Old Black Lion Inn, Hay on Wye.

ABV 4.2%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan Yes
Gluten Free Yes

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Evening Meals Evening Meals
Live Music Live Music
Parking Parking
Accommodation Accommodation
Function Room Function Room
Restaurant Restaurant
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Transport
Close to bus routes

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