Fodor's Expert Review Old Black Lion
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Hay-on-Wye
British
This 17th-century coaching inn close to Hay's center is ideal for a lunch break after you're done ransacking the nearby bookshops. The restaurant's sophisticated cooking emphasizes local meats and produce—for example, the pan-roasted Welsh lamb rump with gratin dauphinoise. There are also some interesting hot sandwiches available at lunchtime. You can even opt for an overnight stay in one of the country-style rooms.
Quick Facts
Known For:
- Charming building
- Craft beer and local cider
- Live jazz on Friday night