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The Old Black Lion


The Old Black Lion restaurant reviews




Average rating: 4.5
We booked in for lunch and were not disappointed The food and service were fantastic, Has parking at the rear. A very friendly pub just out of the way of the bustle of the town centre. A gem of a pub for a relaxing lunch.




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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.
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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.