The Old Black Lion Inn
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"Well-judged, appealing cooking in a historic inn."
Overview
Dating from the 17th century, the whitewashed inn has bags of character, with beams, low ceilings and stone fireplaces. You can eat in the bar or in the dining room. The kitchen proudly sources all their meats from organic farms in the foothills of Hay Bluff.
Ratings & awards
1 Rosette Award for Culinary Excellence
Features
- Facilities
- Seats: 40
- Private dining available
- On-site parking available
- Food and Drink
- Wines under £30: 20
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About the area
The largest unitary authority in Wales, Powys covers an area of approximately 2,000 square miles. Much of that is mountainous because it actually has the lowest population density of all the Welsh counties
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