Welsh cuisine: the best places to taste it in Hay-on-Wye

6 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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The Bean Box
The Bean Box
98/100 (572 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Restaurants
British
Cafe
Welsh
Cafe
British
Welsh
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Brunch
Drinks
Breakfast
Lunch
Cake
Cakes
croissant
Flat White
Coffee Cake
Burger
Vegan Dog
Original Toastie
Oat Latte and Vegan Cake
Brownie
Café
Welsh
Café
British
Seating
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
Breakfast
Cheap Eats
"Lush little spot, right down by the river with tables next to the river or up in the little garden, the toastie's are beautiful, we didn't have any..."
avalon ashdown
"Only had a takeaway flat white for my riverbank walk but it was beautifully made. So good had a second on my way back. Made with superb coffee..."
Lorian Nod
"The most delicious toastie I've ever had. This was perfect after a walk and to warm up after the rain. Would go..."
CJ O'C
"What a gem of a place! Lovely atmosphere right by the River Wye, great coffee and superb cheese toasties. Loved it, will return. (Fabulous garden..."
Susan Stone
"Best. Toastie. Ever. 🤤 Well worth the half an hour wait. Lovely coffee too. I'm not local but will definitely be returning to the area just for..."
Harley Phoenix
"Had two superb coffees (now four coffees). Excellent. The cheese toasties were also..."
Peter Smith
"Love this coffee shop. Johnny the owner is always welcoming and friendly, the coffees are great and homemade cakes delicious. I'm working my way..."
Fiona May
"Fabulous coffee, delicious bacon ciabatta rolls and hot dogs. Gorgeous garden. We went 3 times in 2..."
Sally Cater
"Wonderful place for a drink down by the river. Great toasties..."
Jan-Willem Ruys
"After wandering around Haye on Wye for nearly two hours trying to find a spot for Coffee & Cake that wasn't overrun by Wasps, stumbled upon this..."
Dave Cronin
Chapters Restaurant
Chapters Restaurant
97/100 (931 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
Gluten Free Options
Healthy
European
Vegan Options
Healthy
Contemporary
British
British
Welsh
European
Welsh
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Foie Gras
Wine
Scallops
Chocolate cake
Milk Chocolate Delice
Cured Loch Duart Salmon - Gooseberry - Golden Beetroot
Monkfish
Tasting Menu
Mackerel
Ice Cream Sandwich
Lamb
Sourdough
Fish
Hazelnut
Pork
Beef
Cured Salmon
Venison
Potato Pave
Panna Cotta
Sit down
Contemporary
Healthy
Welsh
British
European
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Gift Cards Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
Dinner
Mid-range
"Most important tip, MAKE RESERVATIONS!!! The food, service, and atmosphere are fantastic and as expected from a Michelin restaurant! The only issue..."
Brandon imsdahl
"Outstanding meal at this intimate restaurant for our first wedding anniversary. The tasting menu really showcased the local ingredients, many of..."
Tom Wilshere
"What a phenomenal experience! My husband brought me here for dinner on my birthday. Course after course of beautiful and delicious food. The pork was..."
Meghana Gavireddy
"Superb food, every course was excellent. Small but well selected drinks list. Lovely relaxed atmosphere but spot-on, attentive..."
C B
"A delicious tasting menu, full of subtle surprises. Gorgeous setting for a wonderful experience. Save room for the chocolate..."
David Croll
"A delicious tasting menu, full of subtle surprises. Gorgeous setting for a wonderful experience. Save room for the chocolate..."
David Croll (DCKyoto)
"Delicious food in a cosy little spot. I'm not a massive fan of tasting menus as they tend to be very expensive and I've had a few duds in my time but..."
Kuba Borucki
"I am a self proclaimed fussy vegetarian but have always wanted to experience a restaurant like this. I was so please to see their was a veggie option..."
Amy Doore
"Cosy and intimate setting. This was one of the best meals I have ever had. Original yet delicious dishes. Catered well for vegetarians and..."
Sarah Wolman
"Just amazing food. Remarkable flavours. Small but perfectly formed old chapel..."
Susan Todd
Restaurant At The Old Black Lion
Restaurant At The Old Black Lion
92/100 (1116 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
British
Bar
Welsh
Pub
International
Gluten Free Options
British
Welsh
International
Bar
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Panna cotta
Lamb chops
Venison
Beef
Curry
Whitebait
Cheese Board
Fried
Roast Beef
Pasta
Bass
Salad
Cheesecakes
Crab
Duck
Cakes
Salmon
Lamb
Pesto
Fish
Cheesecake
Sunday roast
Burger
Pork
Puddings
Cake
Soup
Cod
Sit down
British
International
Welsh
Bar
Pub
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Jazz Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Drinks
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Such a nice, quiet inn with rooms. Beautifully clean and comfortable my only comment would be to mind your head and watch your step at times as it is..."
Beverley Mason
"Stayed one night at the Old Black Lion. Everything was lovely, I thought the service was particularly excellent especially from Rebecca. Very cozy..."
Lisa C
"We called in without a reservation for an evening meal. Although the restaurant was full the very nice manager said we could come back in an hour and..."
Lyn Place
"We made a last minute booking and we’re so glad that we did! We managed to get a table for 2 a few hours before due to a cancellation. A very kind..."
Danny Woods
"We've stayed in the Old Black Lion several times, eaten there often, and enjoyed an occasional beverage at the bar. The building is old, and the..."
Simon
"Have just had supper at The Old Black Lion and what a treat. The ambience and welcome took the chill off a cold October evening, the food was cooked..."
Joy Richards
"Stayed in Hay on Wye for two days. Ate at the Old Black Lion each evening. Food was exceptional. But even better was the service. Becca and Ruby in..."
Chris
"The staff couldn't have been more welcoming when we arrived for lunch on a sunny day with our dog. Food was delicious and a good selection of drinks..."
Geoff Stapley
"This is our third visit and the ownership has changed now, what lovely people, the man even waved us off from the car park. The location is perfect,..."
Christina Moores
"Fantastic service and food, very warm and friendly. Incredible breakfast. In almost all instances I would jump at a full English breakfast (which I'm..."
Philip Conway
The Cafe At Drover Cycles
The Cafe At Drover Cycles
86/100 (103 ratings)
Coffee & Tea
Coffee & Tea
Welsh
Healthy
British
Welsh
Healthy
British
Lunch
Breakfast
Café
British
Welsh
Healthy
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
American Express
Parking Available
Mastercard
Free off-street parking
Visa
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Breakfast
Lunch
Cheap Eats
Blue Boar Pub
Blue Boar Pub
80/100 (4218 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
British
Pub
Vegetarian Friendly
Welsh
Bar
Pub
British
Gluten Free Options
Welsh
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Baked Potato
Chilli Con Carne Nachos
Non Alcoholic Beer
Lasagne
Hake
Classic Cheeseburger
Beef
Tagliatelle
Fish and Chips
Welsh rarebit
Meatballs
Halloumi
Roast Beef
Beef Bourguignon
Pork Belly Sandwich
Salad
Lamb
Chilli Con Carne with Nachos
Chili
Fish & chips
Fish
Camembert with Chorizo
Salmon
Beer
Hummus and Olives
Irish coffee
Sunday roast
Brie
Soup of the Day
Cheese burger
Puddings
Curry
Venison
Cheesecake Slice
Sandwiches
Burger
cold brew
Cake
Sausage
Rack of Lamb
Fried
Maple Syrup
Soup
Chicken Pie
Real Ale
Nachos
Sit down
British
Welsh
Bar
Pub
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Drinks
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Such a lovely pub! Staff were so friendly, food was delicious and the atmosphere was really welcoming. Our first time in Hay-on-wye and was looking..."
Nicole Berry
"Breakfast at The Blue Boar is a very pleasant way to start the day. Cooked breakfast was excellent as were the pancakes with bacon and maple syrup...."
Dave Roberts
"Had the best pie in my life here! We came here for 2 meals in a row and wish we knew how good the pub is earlier. Everything we ordered were so..."
Guan-Yi Song
"Enjoyed a quiet pint at the blue boar. I sit outside in the lovely beer garden. I went on a Friday and it wasn’t too busy. Nice place I would go..."
Edward Heywood-Everett
"Fantastic food and good atmosphere. Didn't have to reserve but there were a few people in there (a Tuesday). Food felt freshly prepared. Bar tender..."
Christian
"We came here for dinner, and received a warm greeting - order at the bar, so no table service. Not much of a selection of wines, but I was very happy..."
Minkykiwi
"Great pub, relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Superb lunch of faultless pigeon breast salad, black pudding, roasted tomatoes, baby potatoes, fried..."
Emma van Woerkom
"We were a party of six...I believe 5/6 had the Fish (Hake) and Chips and was really good. Probably the best fish and chips we've had on the British..."
Robert Johnston
"Great food, fabulous atmosphere with friendly..."
Paul Kavanagh
"The Blue Boar is an adorable pub with incredible food. Not sure who the chef is, but they really know how to cook! I got the Soup of the Day (which..."
Jacqueline Schultz
"Me and my wife went into the Blue Boar Inn for a drink on Sunday the 17th of September, it was about 4 pm, the two young gentlemen behind the bar..."
daniel o
"Amazing place. My husband and I popped in for lunch on our mini moon and had the most incredible food. The fire was lit and they played some lovely..."
Kirsty Davies
"Nice and friendly staff, Had the lamb and was cooked perfectly and tasted gorgeous would definitely recommend a..."
Keith Best
"We just walk-in today. But the foods really impressed us. My family did enjoyed the food especially the Lamb Cawl and the crusty..."
tung grace
"Called in 'on spec' with a party of 5 + dog for an evening meal. They were more than happy to accomodate us. Great food, great ambience, great..."
Stephen Williams
Rose And Crown
Rose And Crown
78/100 (460 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
British
Welsh
"The Rose and Crown public house, in the centre of Hay on Wye, is a short walk down from the clock tower towards the river. It has a bar serving..."
William Johnson
"Great food and staff were really pleasant and welcoming. The food was delicious and sorted us out before our canoe..."
Luke Robey
"Had a lovely meal I had the curry witch was amazing and my girlfriend had the fish and it was massive portion very nice cider selection highly..."
Alun Hughes
"Stopped here for lunch yesterday assuming it would be cheap and easy pub grub that merely fills a hole. If this had been the case, we wouldn't have..."
Asloem A
"Here's a pub with lots of good things going for it. General vibe is," come and enjoy yourselves, , that's what our pub is for " Excellent bar menu ,..."
Melanie Owen
"Their food is second to none I can honestly say it was the best fish and chips I have ever had all fresh and hand cut chips. The staff are friendly..."
Louise Evans
"Pool room plenty of tv's for all the sport spread around cocktails yeh I like it here does food as well haven't tried it yet..."
Martin Shannon
"Locals pub. Very welcoming, great food. Home Made chips and Wednesday night steak and pint is a..."
Steve Nightingale
"Lovely, cosy pub. Very friendly staff and patrons. Would recommend for a very warm..."
Michalea Whittingham
"Nice warm atmosphere, literally, sunshine outside log burner inside. Staff where organised, knowledgeable and helpful..."
Oliver Handy
"Friendly pub. Good place to go for a drink plus there's also a juke box! Plus pub..."
Mathew Thornhill
"Great place to stop great food warm and friendly, dog friendly lovely pint of doom..."
Paul Tarrant
"We went to Hay on Wye on the off chance and went to the Rose and Crown for Sunday lunch, what a great meal and plenty of it,will be back..."
Paul Hatch
"They serve really great food here, and we enjoyed the..."
Joel Mosca
"Great food,beer,and super staff.would recommend this pub to..."
Terrence Trickett