The Black Lion in Ceredigion

We visited the Black Lion whilst on holiday and staying in Ystrad Meurig. The pub has a lovely traditional feel and the staff and locals were very welcoming. We ordered pizza from the menu and they were beautifully cooked, tasty and very well presented. Well worth a visit.

What a lovely little find, very cosy pub, we had our meals in the childrens room which was brilliant for keeping the kids entertained. Meals were all freshly home cooked and absolutely delicious as were the desserts.

Great food at a good price. Pub has lots of traditional character and is set in a quaint village. Mixture of locals and tourists, with a friendly atmosphere. Well worth a visit if you are in the area.

A cosy and comfortable traditional pub with excellent food. Staff are friendly and accommodating. They cater for food allergies and vegetarians. (If you phone 24 hours before dining more choice would be available). Only disappointment was the cafetière was weak. Luckily the espresso was excellent. Dogs allowed, biscuits available. An unexpected little gem.

Visited this evening while on holiday locally having been recommended. From the outside, it doesn't look up to much, but inside is quaint and cosy, with a friendly welcome. From the varied menu, we had gammon, mushroom and red pepper stroganoff and pizza (made to order with choice of toppings). All fresh and very tasty. For pudding we had a rhubarb crumble, chocolate brownie and a waffle with peanut butter ice cream and Nutella. Again, all delicious. Helpful waitress offered suggestions for things to do in the local area. We hope to return during our stay for another meal.

Lovely friendly little pub, popular with locals but also very welcoming to visitors. Good above average very tasty food using locally sourced meat such as Welsh lamb and beef. Highlights for us were the Welsh lamb shank and gorgeous shepherds pie with plenty of nice chunks of local meat and the homemade apple crumble. Pizzas also hand done from scratch with toppings made to order which we didn't have but heard the impressed comments from the next table! You can order a 'pizza and a pint' which was very good value. The food is all very good value we thought. There are vegetarian options which also looked good such as mushroom and red pepper stroganoff. Dogs are welcome and they even have a jar of doggy biscuits on the bar. It's a small but cosy pub with a nice feel to it. It can get busy at weekends as there aren't a lot of tables as it's a small village pub, so would strongly suggest booking a table. Reasonable amount of parking space and a nice peaceful garden area which has one 6/8 seater wooden bench on the grass area and another plastic table on the tarmac area. Suggestion for the owners...it would be nice to have another one or two smaller tables or benches as well as the big long one on the grass area. We noticed a separate room off from the main pub which was set up as a children's play area with toys etc and looked like a nice addition. We were visiting the area and staying here so ate here on several nights as it was so good. Breakfast was also very good. One of the best we've ever had. Would highly recommend. They are trying really hard with this pub and deserve to do well.

I visited The Black Lion with 4 other girls on a Tuesday evening and we really enjoyed it! The man behind the bar was very helpful and friendly. I had the lasagne and it was delicious but unfortunately I couldn't finish it because it was such a generous portion which was very reasonably priced!! My friend has the 'Make your own pizza' and nonce of us were expecting it to be that big and she loved it! She couldn't finish it so we took the rest home. The atmosphere in the pub was a nice and friendly. I definitely would visit there again if I was staying in the area or even just passing through.

Very cramped eating area,left waiting at bar for a time as barman doubled as the waiter. When our Sunday lunch arrived meat was cold, left sitting on plate to long in kitchen, bowl of veg very sparing, certainly not enough for two people, and frozen Yorkshire puds!! Decided to have a pudding, as we were both still hungry😮😮 they only had a choice of two, plus ice cream, when I asked why they served only two, which by they way were the same two as most of the other pubs in the area serve, I was told it was for convenience, plus I only had the choice of cream with it. Will not be returning, was a poor show, I like to feel I've had a good Sunday lunch, not go home hungry.

Value for money is exceptional and the food is absolutely delicious. The menu is small but perfectly designed around the star attraction of the main meal. We always choose the beef which is perfectly pink and the accompanying veg is amazing. Great service and great food. On a good day, you can hear the chef singing from the kitchen ;)

We called in for Sunday lunch and had a fantastic meal. The place has got a lot of old photos lamps and various items in the bar as well as a log burner. The staff were very friendly and helpful nothing was too much trouble. Thank you we’ll be back to see you.

We all had the two course Sunday dinner and it was absolutely gorgeous. My son and I had the garlic mushrooms to start which were Devine,my partner had the Salmon pate which was also delicious. We all had the Rib of Beef for mains which was so moist it was like cutting through butter. The choice of veg that came to the table was also delicious,will definetly be going back.

Came here Sunday with friends and two young children. Small pub with very friendly welcome. Had one of the best roasts I've ever had, lovely lamb, delicious sides presented with care. Excellent value. Had a nice cider. Everybody in party very happy, we're here for a week so will probably visit again.

My dad, nan and myself visited this pub for the first night of our week away in a nearby cottage. It's a tiny pub with only about 5 or 6 tables to sit at so I'd recommend making a booking on a weekend. I chose the pint and pizza from the menu and can honestly say I've never been full up on pizza but this one was fab. Handmade not frozen and you get to chose your toppings so it's taylor made to you. Couldn't fault my meal and would recommend the pub, the staff and the food.

Firstly the barman is really very kind and help us to find an Hotel for the next night. Just for this five stars. ther 2 clients joined to help us in this search (nice Welsh guy) The Environment is nice and the food is a typical wells food with good ingredients. I loved the crumpled rhubarb dessert.

... lovely place, quick and open-minded service by the guy who runs it. One of the best and largest gammon steaks I've ever had in more than 20 years of British pub food experience. Actually joined tripadvisor because of this place. What more can I say?

Wow ! What can I say, fantastic pub excellent food and dog friendly. Had the local lamb shepherds pie and gammon! Staff were very helpful polite and welcoming, it’s well worth a visit !

The Black Lion was one of the recommended places from the guest house I was staying at and what a good recommendation it was. Nice pint off felinfoel whlst I reviewed the menu. I started with garlic mushrooms with welsh cheese which was amazing followed by lambs liver with mash which was very tasty. Would have loved to try the rhubarb crumble but I was too full. In addition to the regular menu there were specials and I hope to visit again soon!

We had a nice meal, a couple of drinks and some interesting company here. Barman and landlady were helpful, too.

I stayed here for one night when working locally and it really is a lovely place to stay. The room was adequate, it had all that I needed but no more, however as I did not go there to stay in my room this was not an issue. The pub is very characterful and serves good food, in February there was a warming fire that made me feel very cosy and welcome.

Ate here recently with a group of friends whilst on a walking holiday. I had whitebait as a starter and scampi for my main. Others had liver and onions or shepherds pie, all were very good, nothing left at all. Nice atmosphere and charming staff, I would eat here again.

We arrived at The Black Lion for a 2-night stay and were immediately made to feel very welcome. Our room was very comfortable and spotlessly clean and had everything you would expect. The food was delicious, the breakfasts and dinner were home cooked and made from locally sourced products (good portions as well) Tom the waiter was great, as were Alan and Heddwyn ( the owners). The regulars in the pub were all very friendly, We were made to feel so at home when we left it was like having stayed with friends. A return visit is a definite.

We are staying at a caravan site just down the road and pooped in to this pub. Really lovely food and great value. Service from Tom was great. The kids were welcomed and the children’s menu was perfect. Will definitely return again and again!

We stopped by at the Black lion on a freezing cold February evening, we pulled up in the car park and the place looked so cosy and inviting. We stepped inside to a warm welcome and roaring fire.

Great place to eat with a good selection of locally sourced food. Friendly staff, great service, great value. Well worth a visit, but book as it’s very popular.

We had a wonderful Sunday lunch here today. Food was lovely and so much of it!! The ambience was warm and friendly and a roaring log fire was just the thing on a chilly November day. We visited as a result of the excellent Trip Advisor reviews and have no hesitation in recommending it to others. Well worth a visit.

Went to the Black Lion 3 times and it just got better and better.Great atmosphere welcoming staff especially the barman and fantastic food.One of the best places for pub food we have found

We were staying in a nearby cottage while taking my son back to uni and went for dinner based on the reviews and were pleasantly surprised. Nice traditional pub, quite small so was nervous as my younger son has autism amd is sensitive to noise. We arrived just as a part of about 10 had sat down to order food, so barman warned us there may be a delay (we hadn't booked for a Saturday night) Even so the welcome was warm and friendly, the food was quicker than we expected and extremely good, a cut above normal pub fare. Would definitely recommend for an informal bite in friendly surroundings and are thinking of staying next time we go back which is probably the best recommendation I can give.

We popped in here as it was recommended by the B&B; where we were staying. The locals were extremely friendly and helpful, and the food was outstanding. We recommend the pizza and a pint from £7.50 !

La comida era buena, pero no carnes no hacen filetes. y de hecho Carne fresca no tiene cerca a todos en el menú. ! ! Pero la comida casera de congelados como gambas y pechuga de pollo, etc., estuvo bien. Doble Cerveza Dragon amargo era excelente. Dentro de pub. Era bonita fuera era muy, muy desaliñado. . . Sin entrar en detalle, si la mina me ordenado, de hierbas y cigarrito colillas,. Pero yo comí allí por 3 noches en una fila con quejas. La comida estaba bien preparado y probado genial después de un día en las colinas de las montañas. El servicio era bueno. Y el hecho de que perros en es ideal si un propietario de perro en vacaciones. ! Los locales que parecen usar el Pub a comer regularmente eran muy amables. . Me volvería a comer de nuevo de una noche si se hospeda localmente en ser y estar.

While we were staying in the area we had several meals here, food was absolutely delicious and so very reasonable.Highly recommend eating here

Aunque un poco ruidoso (creo debido a una despedida de soltero), he agradable recuerdo a nuestra cena. Los alrededores son geniales (parque natural, sendero, abadía)

Pequeño pub agradable, no hay problema para los vegetarianos. Estaremos felices de acomodar mi perro pequeño. Deliciosa comida que se sirve con una sonrisa. ¡Bien hecho!

Nos alojamos en el Black Lion durante unas horas después de una caminata de dos días. El personal era increíblemente servicial, especialmente dado el aroma que debe haber sido. Que el fuego iluminado para secar nuestra ropa, y nos distribuyó con su cena caliente que era justo lo que el doctor. Los precios eran excelentes y el personal hizo todo lo posible para ayudarnos con cosas como taxis y cargadores, que no esperábamos en absoluto, pero muy apreciado. Volveremos deberíamos estar en la zona.

Visitamos este pub ya que habíamos estado caminando todo el día y escuché que este pub era famoso por su cena con asado los domingos. No nos decepcionó, fue realmente perfecta 10 / 10.

My wife and I are enjoying the countryside and it was lunch time. We passed by the Black Lion Hotel and decided to go in for lunch. What a great decision!The food we ordered was cooked to order and was just like a home cooked meal.My wife had the steak sandwiches with grilled onions and mushrooms. The mushrooms were extremely fresh and tasty. Along with this entree came chips and lettuce with carrot cucumber and pomegranate seeds. It was delicious.I ordered the Gamin which was served with a ring of pineapple and chips and the same salad as my wife had. Normally it comes with a fried egg but I did not want the fried eggs so this was omitted. The size of the gammon steak filled the whole plate. It was not too salty and have wonderful fresh taste.All of the food was served hot.Highly recommended!

We have been to this pub every time we come on holiday this time we took my brother with us the food was still great and lots for vegetarians​.and the staff are as friendly as always.

Stayed here whilst in the area greenlaning with friends and was pleased with the choice Room was pretty much as expected for this type of establishment, warm, clean and comfortable.Breakfast was really good, you can choose what you want the night before and it appears not long after you arrive in the dining room We also dined in the pub on the Saturday evening and that food was really good too We didn't get the TV and Sky box to work but then we weren't there for watching the box, so didn't waste time asking about it but it would have been useful if there had been a "How to" sheet in the room folder.Staff and hosts were friendly and attentive during our stay and we would certainly use their facilities again if we need accommodation in this area again

IHave just spent a night away in The Black Lion whilst on buisness in the area.What a lovely little pub just tucked away off the main street. Cozy bar with a good selection of good home cooked food.Warm,clean and comfortable accomodation in the converted stables. Great walks on your doorstep and a wonderful cooked Welsh breakfast before my departure, all reasonably priced. Will certainly be using this place again the next time I'm in the area.

Went here for several evening meals. Nice pub menu. Garlic mushrooms lovely. Good value and nice quality food.Love the chef's music which you can just about hear when the kitchen door opens :)A cosy local traditional pub with extremely friendly and welcoming staff and locals!Was just a pity wasn't cold enough for the wood burner to be on, maybe next time!

Imaginative menu for us veggies. Tasty, well cooked dinner, at a popular price - well, we liked it! Thanks.

staying in the other pub in the town, daughter decided the black lion restaurant looked nicer... and she was right; 10 of us. no booking... no problem. service from the two ladies was fantastic and we all ate great food and drank (probably too much) lovely wine and beer. Didn't check the individual prices but overall the bill seemed good value given what we ate. My lamb shank was just divine. the pub atmosphere was cosy and friendly.

We found this restaurant pub by accident, thinking it was the hotel we were due to stay at and we were so glad we did. We came back for dinner as a group of 10. The staff were very helpful in getting us a table. The place is very small so a table of 10 is not easy. The food is fabulous, and some really interesting dishes. I had the courgette crumble which was amazing. We drank and ate way too much as it was all very good and very reasonably priced. It's unlikely we'll be back again as it's a 6 hour journey from London, but I really recommend visiting if you're in the area.

Traditional old fashioned pub. The staff are really friendly and so are the locals. The food is to die for! Superb good British fare. Advise to book a table as they get busy.

We had two very enjoyable evenings in the Black Lion, where we were made to feel welcome and everyone was very friendly towards usand owners, especially Tom the barman. The food and beer were both excellent along with the friendly staff.We were staying at the Red Lion for 2 nights on the 2nd and 3rd August 2016 and after travelling for over 250 miles we decided to ask for dinner in the evening, which we were served. There wasn't any tables available, so we had to sit at the bar to eat, we didn't mind that, but I ordered a sirloin steak to be cooked rear, and it came up well done, It said on the menu it was served with chunky hand cut chips peas mushrooms, onion rings and tomatoes. When it was brought up the chips were oil soaked in oil and were frozen chips, there were peas but no tomatoes or mushrooms, My husband asked where they were and the barman said he would speak to the chef, About ten minutes later when we had nearly finished our dinner the barman came and told us they had run out of mushrooms and tomatoes, it would have been nice to have been told when the food was served.My husband had originally ordered the Lamb Shanks, but they had apparently run out of those as well, another group of people tried to order the lamb shanks and were also told they had run out so they ordered burgers instead and without any surprise they had also run out of them too, the barman told them they had some lovely rump steaks (as he was the butcher that supplied the pub), but I have never eaten in a pub where the barman has to tell you what to order, because they have run out of everything.The interior of the Red Lion was very shabby and not inviting, so please don't make the mistake of staying at the Red Lion. BOOK THE BLACK LION AND GET THE STANDARDS YOU EXPECT.

Stopped by for a few drinks mid-afternoon. We received a warm welcome and were pleased to see the Black Lion has some well conditioned real ales on tap. We stayed a good long while and even enjoyed a couple of games of chess wiht the pub's chessboard. This is a traditional style pub and very well managed and maintained. High recommended!

... der normalen Route! Wir haben uns für dieses Hotel/Pub/Restaurant entschieden, da sonst der Weg in den Norden zu lang gewesen wäre! Wir haben es aber überhaupt nicht bereut! Hatten ein tolles Zimmer mit 3 Betten, im angrenzenden Haus. Wir haben im Restaurant gegessen, es war super! Kindermenue und top Burger mit super Chips! Frühstück auf Wunsch alles vorhanden!

Called in for evening food on recommendation of our B&B. Food was decent if a little basic. Good welcome and service was great.

A great choice on the menu, all our selections of locally sourced produce was served piping hot and cooked to perfection. We ate in the restaurant area but food is also served in the bar (we retired there for dessert and to watch the final minutes of the Germany v Italy game). A great selection of beer and cider, a comfortable bar seating area and great service make this a "to do" place to visit for a meal - one we will be visiting again.

The Black Lion is everything a good pub should be, great food, great staff and a great selection of beers and ciders. We have recently moved into the area and have been trying out all the pubs , and i think this tops the list so far. we didn't have to wait too long for our food at all. I went for the Gammon ( which was pretty much the same size as my plate ) while my wife chose the Lamb shank. both plates were cleared which cant be a bad thing.We will definatley be back

At about 6.30 pm we stopped at this 450 year old pub for a couple of ales and two meals. We knew this pub from earlier visits in 2012 and were loooking forward to a beer and a meal there. Parkng is not always easy especially when it is busy. There are only a few parkingplaces along the road. The pub was rather busy tonight. We found ourselves one of the three picknicktables outside, in front of the pub in the sun. We hadn't booked en were told that it should take some time to order tonight. After an hour staff came to take our orders. The food (the homemade beefburger and the vegetarian dish) arrived in another 40 minutes. It looked nice and the taste was very good indeed. Desserts took another 30 minutes to order so al together it took a long time for two rather simple meals with dessert and coffees. A good meal en dessert but you must not be short of time.....

Found this place while looking for somewhere to eat as we are staying in the area for a week. So glad we found this place as they were very friendly and the food was beautiful! Will be visiting again if I come back to the area.

This is a pub with a restaurant attached. You can dine in either room. Menu and prices are the same but you can take a dog into the bar. There are rooms available but we were only dining. The car park is a mess with a derelict caravan and a couple cars that, I think, were not going far if anywhere,but that is the only criticism. A friendly pub with a new landlord who managed to serve drinks at the bar and food from the kitchen at breakneck pace without tripping over dogs or spread out legs and taking orders at the same time. The food was staple pub food - well cooked and plenty of it. My gammon covered the plate and came with egg, pineapple ring and a mountain of chips. The other customers were pleasant and chatty. This pub deserves to do well. Thank you to all at the Black Lion

Highly recommended! We had a lovely meal at The Black Lion. Food is REALY good, staff were friendly and welcoming and it is a really nice traditional country pub. We will be back!

We first visited the Black Lion for Christmas dinner in 2015 -this was a truly wonderful experience, the pub has a cosy warm feeling with very friendly staff and localsOur second visit was in March 2016 where we were in the area for a week. We tried a variety of meals from the menu including the Sunday dinner and were not disappointed, the portions are excellent the tastes superb.I would suggest booking to avoid disappointment and be sure to try the creamy garlic mushroom starter as this as exceptional.

We like the Black Lion and its food and have also recommended it to many friends and aquaintances. On this visit, the food was of the usual good standard but the room was so cold that we almost froze to our seats, which spoilt the whole experience and resulted in a heavy cold 3 days later. As it was mid-week I think they only opened in the late afternoon so the fire might not have been on for long. And as it was not busy, maybe there was no motivation to put some more coals on the fire. So I guess we will postpone our next visit until it is significantly warmer outside.

The black Lion came highly recommended and in most did not disappoint, the beer was fantastic and the food was tasty..... BUT ...... I ordered the Game Pie, now I might be wrong but I was expecting a pastry base and top, filled with dark game meats in a rich thick brown gravy. What I got was totally different, it was in reality an orange stew in a bowl with what resembled a bath sponge on the top. I lifted the lid to find the orangey/red filling complete with what I think was Kidney beans. It seemed more like a Chilli to me that a Game Pie as I expected. The meat seemed to be white and not much of it and the taste was not what I was expecting at all, for me it was a big let down. The price was also at the top end of the pub food scale.

A small, cosy and extremely friendly pub, with great food and beer. Menu a good cut above usual pub fare, and well prepared. Be prepared to book, it gets full quickly. Attentive service, children welcomed.

Small and yet to be chi-chied, this a real Welsh country pub with a great welcome and low-cost homemade food with the odd twist - such as veal in the vindaloo (and a vindaloo that is as it should be - full of flavour but not so hot you can't eat it. Spotted dick is cooked in a cup and served with great custard; banoffee roulade manages meringue roulade. Definitely good cooks in the kitchen - and their lovely daughter behind the bar tops it.

Not far from Brynarth Guest house and in a convenient location for travelers. Our guest house phoned at the last minute and booked for us and we enjoyed a good meal from a varied meal on a Saturday night. Good selection of wines and spirits with friendly staff and other customers. The bar and rooms have typical original features and settings

Great Dining in the countryside east of Aberystwyth...They feared they would get swamped with BBC crew filming in the area, but they no showed...lucky for us! Dining and atmosphere friendly and appreciative..

We were staying locally and were recommended here as we wanted to bring our Labrador out with us. We were made to feel very welcome so returned the following night for dinner. I wasn't particularly hungry so had a piece of pizza from my sons and husband's pizza and a pint choice. It was a proper pizza cooked in a pizza oven. Very tasty and at only £6.95 with £1 extra per topping a cheap evening out.Our dog was exhausted afer his day of swimming and walking so slept on their floor. Bless them they were happy to walk round him and didn't ask us to move him; "let sleeping dogs lie" lol. Thank you for the welcome.x

Came here for dinner with sis and sister in law. I have been before but not for a year and it's just as fab Cosy and atmospheric, the food is gorgeous and the staff are wonderful. I recommend the Halloumi with chilli sauce (starter) and the chicken tikka massala was the best I had ever had! 3 of us, all having 2 courses and a drink and it was £65. Bargain! Keep up the great work

Was greeted with a warm welcome from the landlady, we had a lovely clean family room in a quaint covered barn. The bed was very comfy, kids beds (bunks) did not creek once - surprising as this has been my experience with other places. Food was fantastic cooked by the landlord he makes one mean pizza - cracking deal pizza and pint from £6! Lovely relaxing place highly recommended! Diolch!

This was a random pick from a booking site on the 'net' as we travelled across Wales (2 adults and 2 kids). It all worked out though as the staff are excellent and the food delicious. The pub has a really good old fashioned Welsh atmosphere, and is a pleasant spot to wind down after a long drive. We stayed in the recently renovated rooms out the back - excellent. They were nice and quiet too despite that the pub was full and the rooms all booked. Breakfast (incl with the room) was excellent - cooked to your pre-order!Both food and accommodation was very reasonably priced. Seemed like it would be an excellent place to catch up with friends.

We found the Black Lion by mistake as we arrived late to the area on a Sunday. The young lady working the bar was really lovely and helpful and managed to get us a table for a gorgeous meal. The Chef done a great job and both my fiance and I left the establishment very content.

We had a lunch in the Black Lion which proved to be hot, tasty and very reasonable in price.I opted for the chicken roast whilst friends had the beef. Plenty of food and veg which catered for 4 adults and two children at the very reasonable price of £45.00.

Nous avons goûter des plats assez épicés mais très bons. Dessert excellent : le sticky toffee pudding à tester absolument ! Ambiance chaleureuse dans cet établissement historique et très typique, fréquenté par des locaux et des randonneurs.

Went into the bar (four of us) . Wanted to order food and drinks. We were told all the available tables were reserved!! Had to eat in the lounge. Went back into the bar later and reserved tables still vacant. Place looks good outside but that's all. Difficult to recommend anything else.

Relatively new owners who now seem to have got a grip on the place and are making an excellent effort to produce good quality food with a speciality in home made enormous pizzas

First rate evening meal in a really convivial atmosphere.Food was first rate and especially liked the wine that had been sourced not 'off the shelf'.Well Done

Had 3 courses and everything was well cooked, but the highlight was the pancake with golden syrup and ice cream to end a very good meal

I've eaten here at least four or five times, never disappointed and this time was no exception. We were cheerfully served up a fine meal and the staff coped with our drunken demands admirably! Fine food, good beer and a pretty good selection of wines and spirits. Worth booking as it can get busy at times. Especially nice in the winter with the fire roaring.

Whilst visiting family in Wales, we were booked in for a Sunday lunch at the Black Lion.Good choice of food on offer, with a selection of meat/fish main courses available. I plumped for the roast sirloin of beef - and it was served up medium - just how i like it. Vegetables were fresh and tasty......and the individual apple crumble dessert.....well that just topped off what i thought was a fabulous overall meal - and at only £11.95 for 2 courses (with a free child's meal along with two full paying adults)...i just wish they were closer to Coventry. I certainly wont moan if i am told we are going here again next time we visit.

Occasionally, chance comes up with an absolute Ace. Looking for somewhere to stay, and eat, in close proximity to Tregaron, good old Google came up with The Black Lion. The room was cosy, clean and comfortable. The bar had a welcoming feel to it, with a woodburner in the hearth casting a warm glow over the place. On the food side, my wife ordered the the Salt & Pepper Squid, which she pronounced 'excellent' (no mean achievement!) I had the home made Vegetable Soup (very tasty and warming on a freezing cold night). For mains we both were tempted by, and succumbed to the Sirloin Cottage Pie. Fabulous. Real chinks of meat in a rich sauce, topped with cheesy (Welsh, of course) Mash. Deffo the best Cottage Pie I have ever tasted. Good selection of cask and keg beers available. I settled on 'Scrooged' from Cottage Brewing, whilst 'her indoors' decided to give the Welsh Whiskey a tasting. If you're travelling in the area, it is well worth a visit.

Friendly bar and glad that we visited. Got there at 5.40pm no menu available but by 6pm all on the board and good to go. Curries were the order of the day we ordered 2 which were ok. I had scampi which was very nice. Beer was good. Nicely presented good portions and cheap. Probably would not re-visit but overall ok

We had a lovely meal at the Black Lion on our final day of a week's holiday. The pub is quite small and cosy, but there is a larger restaurant area at the back for busy days. The starters were delicious and just the right size, an appertiser rather than a meal in their own right. There was no meat curry on the menu the night we visited, but they produced 2 different ones when asked; all the main courses were full of flavour and perfectly cooked. A variety of desserts rounded off the meal, the carrot and apricot pudding was unusual and delightful. Thoroughly recommended.

I was told when I moved to the area that The Black Lion had good food. Despite a change of ownership this year they seem to have maintained the high standards as I've eaten twice here this week, burger then lamb. Both have been outstanding especially for the price. My Dad had the best cottage pie in his life and my mum a delicious curry. Impressed all round and would recommend anyone come here. Staff have been friendly as a bonus and dogs are welcome. Wood burner keeps the place nice and cosy

i stayed here with a friend after a ill thought out mountainbiking trip to ride the raven trail in mid november, due to the fact that the trail was strewn with leaves and we couldnt see where we were going we ended up riding the nearby abergorlech trail. after having endured the conditions until we completed the trail we still had to get through some immense puddles along flooded country roads in to reach pontrafendhydigaid, where our lodgings for the night at the black lion were. it was a long trip but when we reached the black lion all the bad stuff was forgotten. Dominic showed us to our rooms which were very nice and in a separate building behind the pub, and after a quick shower and a coffee, we entered the bar where an open fire was burning, BB king was on the jukebox and a real fine ale was on tap, we ordered our food and took our seats next to the fire to talk about how good the riding had been today, even though about three hours earlier it was the worst mtb trip wed been on. we had a three course meal for tea and the food was great, and very reasonably priced, it was served quite quickly as well the same goes for breakfast the next day, which was served at 8 on the dot which was good cos we were up early so we could hit the syfydrin trail and salvage the weekend.all in all id recommend this place to anyone wholeheartedly, its definitely one of the best places ive stayed on a mountain biking excursion