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Golden Lion, Brecon

The Golden Lion was once a prominent inn in Brecon and was located on Lion Street and until recently the site of the Breconshire Coal and Lime Company.  It had stalls to cater for 50 horses and over 50 acres of land in the vicinity.

The Old Black Lion, Hay-on-Wye

It is said that parts of the building dates back to 1300s and Oliver Cromwell whilst besieging Hay Castle in the 17th century is said to have stayed there.  The Old Black Lion is located close to the Lion Gate which was the original entrance to Hay-on-Wye. 

William Seward, a friend of the reformer Howell Harris, was tragically killed outside the inn in 1740 while remonstrating to a crowd.

The pub has been featured in ITV’s Great Pubs of Wales.

Serving real ale.

The Three Tuns, Hay-on-Wye

The Three Tuns dates back to the 16th century and is one of the oldest standing buildings in town which is located in the beautiful Brecon Beacons National Park.  It can rightly claim to be the ‘first and last’ pub in Wales.  Before being damaged by fire in 2005 the Three Tuns had hardly changed in a hundred years where beer was hand-drawn from casks and served in pitchers.

Bear Inn, Crickhowell

The Bear, CrickhowellThe building reputedly dates back to 1432 and is located in the heart of the Brecon Beacons National Park.  Has an 18th look with cobbled forecourt, archway leading to inner courtyard and dark beamed ceiling.  Pewter mugs and brass plates hang from the dresser shelves. 

Griffin Inn, Llyswen

The whitewashed Griffin Inn dates back to the 17th century and located in the Brecon Beacons National Park.  Being so close to the river Wye the inn naturally has a fishing theme within the premises.  Fishing permits may be purchased from behind the bar.  Other sporting pursuits can be easily pursued from the inn including canoeing, clay pigeon shooting and horse riding.

Plas y Dinas Inn, Llanfechain

Located close to the Parish Church is the Plas y Dinas Inn and is a fine example of a 16th century timber framed building.  Originally a Court House located in the small village of Llanfechain.  The village is best known as the birthplace of Gwallter Mechain the Welsh poet who was born in 1761. 

At one time part of the inn was used as a butcher’s shop.  Refurbished over the years which included removing the central stone chimney

The Cwmdauddwr Arms, Cwmdauddwr

A popular and charming farmhouse-like public house located in Cwmdauddwr in the beautiful Elan Valley which dates back to the 17th century.  The building is a fine example of local style architecture which includes thick stone walls, large fireplace and chimney.  Back to back inglenooks can be seen inside.

Not a particularly spacious inn but can still boast a pool room. 

The Triangle Inn, Cwmdauddwr

One of the oldest pubs in Powys which dates back to the 16th century.  A former drovers inn which overlooks the river Wye.  Has low ceiling with a stone inglenook at one end of the bar. 

Serving real ale.

The Buck Inn, Newtown

The Buck Inn, NewtownThe once private timber framed house dates back to the 17th century.  Located on the High Street and is easily one of Newtown’s oldest buildings. 

The Royal Head, Llanidloes

Located in the heart of Llanidloes and dating back to the early 17th century and the royal head on the inn sign is that of Edward III commemorating his victory at Crécy and Poiters in the 14th century.  The pub is known locally as the Kings due to the merging of two pubs – the Royal Oak and the Kings Head. 

The interior is divided by a central chimney stack with many of the original features still intact with the bar lounge little changed little over the centuries.  A stone inglenook can be seen in the lounge. 

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