Old Black Lion in Hay on Wye, Powys among Wales' best

This Powys pub has been named among the best in Wales <i>(Image: Luca Francesco Giovanni Bertolli)</i>
This Powys pub has been named among the best in Wales (Image: Luca Francesco Giovanni Bertolli)
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A Powys pub is one of eight Welsh pubs up for a prestigious national award.

The Old Black Lion in Hay on Wye has been nominated for the prestigious 2023 National Pub & Bar Awards and will go on to the national final later this year.  

The Old Black Lion along with the eight other Welsh pubs are part of 94 pubs and bars across the United Kingdom that have scooped up a prestigious County Winner title as part of the awards.

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The National Pub and Bar Awards aim to “highlight the positive and inspiring work being carried out across the UK’s hospitality industry”.

According to a spokesperson for the National Pub and Bar Awards said: “The pubs, which have been selected on overall best practice across several operational categories.

"They will be officially crowned at a red carpet celebration in London in June, where 15 Regional Winners will also be announced, as well as the esteemed accolade – the overall National Pub & Bar of the Year.”

The top 8 pubs in Wales

  • West Glamorgan, Britannia Inn
  • Gwent, The Clytha Arms
  • Gwynedd, The Fairy Falls Hotel
  • South Glamorgan, The Heathcock
  • Powys, The Old Black Lion
  • Mid Glamorgan, The Old House 1147
  • Clwyd, Three Eagles
  • Dyfed, White Hart Thatched Inn & Brewery

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