Old Black Lion

Lion Street
Hay-on-Wye
Herefordshire
HR3 5AD
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The Old Black Lion is privately owned and personally managed by the resident proprietor Dolan Leighton who very much looks forward to welcoming you as her guest. This colourful 17th Century Inn, parts of which date back to the 1300's, is situated close to what was known as the Lion Gate, one of the original entrances to the old walled town of Hay-on-Wye. The original exposed timber beams exude historical charm and atmosphere and it is reputed that Oliver Cromwell stayed at the Inn whilst the Roundheads beseiged Hay Castle, which was then a loyalist stronghold.