Guidebook for Hay-on-Wye
Drinks & Nightlife
Tomatitos Tapas Bar
38 Lion StFriendly relaxing Tapas Bar
The Blue Boar
Castle StreetGood pub grub and fine Ales
Shopping
World famous Bookstore, with added benefit of fabulous cafe.
32 locals recommend
Richard Booth's Bookshop
44 Lion StWorld famous Bookstore, with added benefit of fabulous cafe.
Hay Antique Market
6 Market StAntiques.
6 Market St Hay-on-Wye, Powys HR3 5AF
Bain & Murrin
4 High TownBest vintage and antique store in Hay
Hay On Wye Booksellers
13-14 High TownSecond hand books
There is only one dedicated poetry bookshop worth a visit. Naturally it's here in Hay.
The Poetry Bookshop
Lion StreetThere is only one dedicated poetry bookshop worth a visit. Naturally it's here in Hay.
The Old Electric Shop
Broad StreetArts & Culture
Richard Booth's Cinema
Brook StreetLuxurious independent Cinema in the centre of Hay.
Music, Arts venue that also serves food and drink.
globeathay.org
01497 821762
22 locals recommend
The Globe at Hay: Institute of Art and Ideas
Newport StreetMusic, Arts venue that also serves food and drink.
globeathay.org
01497 821762
Essentials
Hay Deli
41 Lion StFine food and drink
Food Scene
The Old Black Lion
26 Lion StNice old pub with good food
Great renovated Mill and bakery, do nice bread, cakes and lunch. Good after walk up Talgarth's witches pool.
33 locals recommend
Talgarth Mill
Great renovated Mill and bakery, do nice bread, cakes and lunch. Good after walk up Talgarth's witches pool.
Consistently good food, bit of a drive from Hay, but great for long Sunday lunch and a pint by their open fireplace.
77 locals recommend
The Felin Fach Griffin
Consistently good food, bit of a drive from Hay, but great for long Sunday lunch and a pint by their open fireplace.
Day time hours most days, good vegan and vegetarian options, nice coffee and cakes too.
19 locals recommend
The Old Electric Shop
Broad StreetDay time hours most days, good vegan and vegetarian options, nice coffee and cakes too.
Great Falafel and vegan delights, takeaway yummy and affordable lunch.
8 locals recommend
The Salad Project
1 Lion StGreat Falafel and vegan delights, takeaway yummy and affordable lunch.
Arts centre with good food and interesting calendar of events
22 locals recommend
The Globe at Hay: Institute of Art and Ideas
Newport StreetArts centre with good food and interesting calendar of events
Chapters Restaurant
Lion StreetShepherds Parlour
9 High TownThe Bulls Head
Fine local produce in the hills, great historic location.
Getting Around
want to canoe?
Local bike and Canoe hire
Oxford Road Car Park
Oxford RoadKeep in mind needs a day ticket first thing in morning.
Car park for Hay Bluff
Wye Valley Canoes
Anotherv local Canoe and Bike Hire company
Sightseeing
Drover Cycles
Forest RoadMountain and road bike hire.
Hay Bluff
THis is what this place is all about, a must see in any weather.
Hay Castle
Oxford Road22 Castle St, Hereford, United Kingdom 01497 822742
Begwyns - Brecon Beacons
Great walking with fantastic views
Freerein Riding Holidays
Great day out in hills with local riding company
National Trust - The Weir Garden
Local National Trust garden