Lion Hotel

17/03/2026

🐾 Dog-Friendly Accommodation in Mid Wales

Looking for dog-friendly accommodation in Mid Wales? At The Lion Hotel in Llanbister, you and your four-legged companion are both warmly welcomed.

Our traditional country pub with rooms is perfectly placed for exploring the Mid Wales countryside, with scenic walking routes across the Ithon Valley and quiet country lanes right from our doorstep. It’s the ideal base for a dog-friendly walking holiday in Wales.

After a day in the hills, enjoy a relaxed evening meal downstairs while your dog settles in beside you, then head upstairs to a comfortable, peaceful room for a good night’s rest.

Family-run by Ray and Janet for over 30 years, we pride ourselves on genuine hospitality and making both guests and their dogs feel at home.

🐾 Dog-friendly rooms available
🥾 Perfect for walking breaks in Mid Wales
📍 Traditional pub with rooms in Llanbister
📞 Book direct with us for the best rates

We look forward to welcoming you and your dog to the heart of the Welsh countryside.

14/03/2026

🚐 Stopping Over with BritStops?

We’re pleased to welcome Brit Stops members to The Lion Hotel here in Llanbister.

If you’re touring through the Mid Wales countryside and looking for a friendly, traditional stopover, you’ll find a warm welcome waiting. Our hard-standing car park provides a convenient place to settle for the night, and we also offer an electric hook-up for added comfort.

Enjoy a relaxed evening in our village pub, serving good home-cooked food and a cosy atmosphere after a day on the road.

Set in the heart of the Ithon Valley, we’re perfectly placed for a peaceful countryside stop, surrounded by beautiful scenery and quiet lanes.

Safe travels, and we hope to see you soon. 🚐

11/03/2026

🛏️ Stay With Us in the Heart of Mid Wales

If you’re planning a visit to the Mid Wales countryside, why not make The Lion your home from home?

Our comfortable, characterful rooms offer a peaceful place to rest after a day exploring the hills, visiting family, or simply enjoying a slower pace of life. Whether you’re here for walking, cycling or a quiet countryside break, you’ll find a warm welcome waiting.

As a traditional village pub with rooms in Llanbister, family-run by Ray and Janet for over 30 years, we take pride in looking after our guests properly, good food downstairs, a comfortable bed upstairs, and friendly faces throughout your stay.

For the best rates, we always recommend booking direct with us.

📞 Call us to check availability 01597840244
📍 The Lion Hotel, Llanbister – Mid Wales
🛏️ Comfortable rooms above a proper country pub

We look forward to welcoming you.

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📸 Alyn Wallace

08/03/2026

⭐ We’d Really Appreciate Your Support

If you’ve stayed with us, joined us for a meal, or called in for a pint over the years, we’d be so grateful if you could spare a few minutes to leave us a review on Facebook or Google.

As a small, family-run pub with rooms here in Llanbister, your kind words truly make a difference. Reviews help new visitors find us and give others confidence when choosing somewhere to stay or dine in the Mid Wales countryside.

If you’ve enjoyed your time at The Lion, please do share your experience, it means more to us than you might realise.

Thank you for your continued support over the past 25+ years.

Ray & Janet

Leave us a Google Review here - https://g.page/r/CUc1CNadPrwvEAI/review

4.6 ⭐ · Hotel

05/03/2026

🥾 Walking Holiday in Mid Wales – Explore the Ithon Valley

Looking for a peaceful walking holiday in Mid Wales? The rolling hills of the Ithon Valley offer miles of quiet lanes, open countryside and far-reaching views, right on our doorstep here in Llanbister.

From gentle evening strolls to longer countryside rambles, the area is perfect for walkers looking to escape busy trails and discover the quieter side of rural Wales.

Stay with us at The Lion Hotel, a traditional pub with rooms in Llanbister, family-run by Ray and Janet for over 25 years. After a day exploring the Mid Wales countryside, enjoy a hearty home-cooked meal and a comfortable night’s rest.

📍 Pub with rooms in Llanbister, Mid Wales
🥾 Ideal base for walking breaks in the Ithon Valley
📞 Book direct for the best rates 01597840244

We look forward to welcoming you to the heart of the Welsh countryside.

03/03/2026

🏆Winter Domino League Results 25/26
A big well done to everyone who took part in this year’s Winter Domino League here at The Lion.

It’s been another enjoyable season of friendly competition, good company and plenty of laughs on domino nights. Thank you to all the teams and players who travelled near and far throughout the winter months, your support keeps these traditional pub evenings alive and well.

Congratulations to this season’s winners and runners-up, a great achievement and well deserved.

🏆Winners of the 2025/26 Dominoes League - Peter Thomas and Stephen Bennett
🏆Runners up - Max Lewis and Martin Price (went home)
🏆Equal Third - Gerry Hughes and Martin Samuels & Gaz Bowen and Huw Bennett
🏆3's Winners - Gaz Bowen, David Grieve and Gerry Hughes
🏆3's Runners Up - Barry Bevan, Neil Jones & Andrew Lewis
🏆Newcomers this year Jennifer Lewis and Annette Watkins ended up as the "Strongest Team" in the league (b***y prize)

And tonight we kick off our Singles Dominoes Competition. All tables are currently full, but please do get in touch if you’d like to be added to the waiting list.

Most of all, thank you to all 44 players who came along week after week. The Lion has always been about community, and it’s evenings like these that remind us what a proper village pub is all about.

Ray & Janet

03/03/2026

The Lion Hotel is a traditional village pub with comfortable rooms, set in the heart of the Mid Wales countryside.

Ray and Janet Thomas have been proud landlords here for over 30 years, welcoming guests and locals alike through the doors of this much-loved country inn. Over the years, The Lion has become more than just a pub, it’s a meeting place, a resting spot for walkers and cyclists, and motorbikes, and a home from home for visitors returning to the area.

You’ll find local ales, good honest home-cooked food, and a friendly atmosphere where conversation flows easily and nobody is a stranger for long. In the colder months, there’s nothing better than settling in by the fire; in summer, the surrounding hills and views over the river Ithon from the pub garden provides the perfect escape.

Our comfortable, characterful rooms provide a peaceful base for exploring the beauty of Mid Wales, whether you’re here for the walking, the cycling, family visits, or simply a quiet break away from it all.

At The Lion, you’re not just booking a room, you’re staying in a proper country pub, run with care by the same family for a quarter of a century.

We look forward to welcoming you.

20/04/2025

08/04/2024

Tippitt running again tomorrow night Tuesday 9th.

Finishing off the competition from last week but new players also welcome to come have a game.