The blue boar, a traditional country pub or inn in the typical english village of aldbourne, wiltshire, england,uk. The blue boar is, to put it simply, a proper traditional british pub. All info on blue boar in hay onwye call to book a table. The old black lion certainly has a colourful history and it is reputed that oliver cromwell stayed at the inn whilst the roundheads besieged hay castle. The 10 best restaurants in hayonwye, england restaurant pixabay as the bookshop capital of the uk, perched on the border between england and wales, hayonwye is steeped in fictional, as well as literal, oddities and unique examples of herefordshire culture. A number of good, traditional pubs and cafes serve food and drink id recommend the blue boar pub for a pint or three by the fire after a hard days bookhunting, and the granary cafe for food. Getting there involves a circuitous threeandahalfhour drive from london through. Blue boar, castle street, hay onwye, hereford, wales, hr3 5df 01497 820884.
The blue boar public house in hay on wye in powys, wales. Old traditional pub, comfortable and with some real ale. Old pubs of hayonwye,the blue boar 1775 to the present day. Due to the recent events regarding covid19, please be aware that pub opening hours and meal times may not be accurate. Jan 19, 2011 there all over the place, little tipsy by now. This month most shared the news lens international. Marys church the addymanannexe the book of wye the poetry bookshop blue boar boz books hay cinema bookshop hay on wye. View the menu, check prices, find on the map, see photos and ratings. Be sure to hit the like button and make blue boar the most liked pub in the country. Comfortable and friendly pub in the centre of the town famed for books.
Hay on wye coop girls performing saturday night youtube. May 14, 2006 the tiny town of hay on wye in southeastern wales seems like a curious place to hold a major literary festival. The street sign for the historic blue boar street in the city of oxford, england. Specializing in rare books, outofprint books, used books, secondhand books, and other hardtofind books. I was surprised how pricy some of the second hand bookshops were, but my book fanatic friend did say later that he doesnt get as many books as he used to in hay because of the prices. Our website has information for both visitors and residents. May 10, 2017 the brecon beacons national park lies to the southwest and the river wye runs lazily past the edge of town.
Dogfriendly pubs in and around hay on wye quality cottages. Restaurants near blue boar pub, hay on wye on tripadvisor. The unauthorized use of any material about blue boar menu violates laws and may be a subject to a court hearing and penalties. Food average staff excellent blue boar pub, hayonwye.
Its unique position on the border between england and wales makes hay ideal for visitors to explore and enjoy the beautiful border country. Lovely little pub on the edge of the town of hay on wye. The blue boar hayonwye hereford, herefordshire pub. Dogs are given a warm welcome and plenty of fuss the moment they walk through the door. This is a lovely place to stop in if youre visiting the lovely town of hayonwye. Of course there are the beautiful, amazing bookshops to while away your.
Hay on wye tourism hay on wye hotels bed and breakfast hay on wye hay on wye holiday rentals flights to hay on wye hay on wye restaurants. The blue boar hereford 2020 all you need to know before. From pubs the blue boar is literally ten strides away to tapas. We had a meal both s7nday and monday evening at the blue boar public house. Hay on wye is a destination for bibliophiles in the united kingdom, still with two dozen bookshops, many selling specialist and secondhand books, although the number has declined sharply in recent years, many becoming general antique shops and similar. Hay on wye, united kingdom more than thirty bookstores, many specializing in out of print or hard to locate titles, lure literary lovers to this market town of 2000, known as the town of books. You can use the additional services filter to find pubs offering takeoutsdeliveries. Blue boar, castle street, hay on wye, hereford, wales, hr3 5df 01497 820884. The menu of this bar is recommended to british and welsh cuisine lovers. Snack at lunch time blue boar pub, hayonwye traveller. The books on shelves around the ruins of the castle in hay are sold.
All info on blue boar in hay on wye call to book a table. Restaurants, pubs, takeaway, and local produce in hay on wye area. Great savings on hotels in hayonwye, united kingdom online. Stock is displayed over two floors, but due to space restrictions toys and electrical goods are not on. Review of blue boar pub, hayonwye, wales tripadvisor. Located in the historic market town of hay on wye on the englandwales border, the three tuns pub and restaurant is reputed to be the oldest surviving house in the town and in recognition of its importance has a grade ii listing. Hay on wye, or y gelli as it is in welsh, also has two norman castles, a plethora of pubs and a pleasant stream. More than thirty bookstores, many specializing in out of print or hard to locate titles, lure literary lovers to this market town of 2000, known as the town of books. Both hay castle and blue boar are recommended for visiting.
The pub has been owned and run by the same family for. Hay on wye tourism hay on wye hotels hay on wye bed and breakfast hay on wye vacation rentals hay on wye vacation packages. Dogs are allowed in the bar area and they have water bowls ready to share with your pooch. Jul 18, 2010 1992 a look around the book capital of the world, hay on wye, wales 1992 a look around the book capital of the world, hay on wye, wales skip navigation sign in. The 10 best restaurants near blue boar pub in hayonwye. Snugly nestled in the county of powys at the english border, hay on wye is most popular during the annual guardian hay festival. The blue boar public house in chipping norton stock photo. Stay with us book a room in one of our ten guest bedrooms each with its own unique character. Wood tables, wood chairs some of them church pews because thats the pub way and a proper fireplace with a mantle decorated with statuettes and a clock. Located at the top end of hay, close to the blue boar pub and only five minutes walk from hays main car park, the shop stocks a variety of gently used goods, including books, clothing and bricabrac. Blue boar serves nicely cooked pork sausages, sandwiches and leek soup. This is a lovely place to stop in if youre visiting the lovely town of hay on wye. Dec, 2015 obviously hayonwye is known for books and we explored most of the book shops.
Clyro derek booth addyman lion street murder and mayhem oxford road st. Off the beaten track we noticed the sign on the bypass offering real ales and pulled in after a day on the mountains. You can use the additional services filter to find pubs offering takeoutsdeliveries during this time blue boar. Generous home cooking in dualpersonality pub lowlit medieval bar, light and airy modern dining area.
That said, my favourite bookshop was the hay cinema bookshop on the edge of. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. The pub has been owned and run by the same family for many years. The 10 best hotels in hayonwye, powys cheap hayonwye hotels. The tiny town of hayonwye in southeastern wales seems like a.
In rural wales, a sundance for bibliophiles the new york times. Pretty lanes and castle, great and numerous bookshops, welcoming pubs and restaurants. Snugly nestled in the county of powys at the english border, hay on wye is most popular during the annual guardian hay festival during the last few. The blue boar is found in the centre of hay on the corner of castle street. Dont hesitate to try their sunday roast dinner, but make sure you book first. We ate at the blue boar one night and the swan the next. Apr 19, 20 so here i am, at their latest uk listing, the bear, in lovely hay on wye, breathing welsh mountain air and tripping round to the front door from the tiny car park.
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