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The Old Black Lion
The Old Black Lion, 26 Lion Street, Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5AD



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1 AA Rosette: These restaurants achieve standards that stand out in their local area. They serve food prepared with care, understanding and skill, using good quality ingredients. The same expectations apply to hotel restaurants, where guests can eat in with confidence and a sense of anticipation.
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The Old Black Lion guide awards history
Date | Guide | Old Award | New Award |
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February 2025 | AA Guide | ![]() ![]() |
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August 2022 | AA Guide | ![]() |
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April 2017 | AA Guide | No Rosettes | ![]() |
April 2017 | AA Guide | ![]() |
No Rosettes (rosettes reduced to zero) |
The Old Black Lion FAQs
The Old Black Lion is not currently listed in the Michelin Guide.
The Old Black Lion currently holds 1 AA Rosette, which was awarded in February 2025. Before the AA Guide update of February 2025, The Old Black Lion held 2 AA Rosettes.
The Old Black Lion, 26 Lion Street, Hay-on-Wye, HR3 5AD.
01497 820841.
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Our most recent description of the cuisine type served at The Old Black Lion is Modern British.
No, according to our records The Old Black Lion does not currently serve afternoon tea.
Our last recorded head chef at The Old Black Lion is Mark Turton.
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