Stay at The Black Lion Hotel in Cardigan, featuring traditional rooms, free Wi-Fi, a bar, and restaurant. Near Cardigan Castle and Poppit Sands Beach.
Guests highlight the combination of traditional charm, attentive service, and quality dining in this historic hotel with an adjoining pub in central Cardigan.
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Located in the heart of Cardigan on the historic High Street, The Black Lion Hotel occupies a circa-1770s redbrick building that blends traditional charm with practical amenities. The property features straightforward, comfortable rooms complemented by free Wi-Fi and a complimentary breakfast. While there is no onsite parking or fitness center, the hotel is smoke-free and welcoming to families, making it suitable for a range of travelers.
The adjoining pub and restaurant serve classic British meals, praised by guests for attentive service and hearty dishes, such as locally sourced meats and well-executed comfort foods. Visitors have highlighted the friendly atmosphere of the bar area and the quality breakfast options, contributing to an overall positive dining experience on site.
Set amid shops and historic sites, The Black Lion is well placed for exploring Cardigan and its surroundings. Nearby attractions include Cardigan Castle, Poppit Sands Beach, and the National Trust’s Cilgerran Castle, all within a short drive. Cardiff Airport is approximately two hours away by car, providing reasonable access for visitors arriving from farther afield.
Guest reviews generally commend the helpful staff, cleanliness, and inviting atmosphere of the property. Some find the street parking less convenient, but many note that the quality of rooms and the welcoming hospitality outweigh this minor drawback. Overall, the hotel offers a practical and comfortable base for those visiting central Cardigan and the nearby countryside.
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Absolutely superb meal. We only went in here as the other main restaurants were booked. I don't know Cardigan well so we just walked up the High st looking for somewhere. Excellent service, genuinely attentive and friendly. The food was superb. My partner had the burger and I had the cod on pulses and with a coconut curry sauce which was lush! The side dish of buttered greens was to die for. When I complimented the chef it came out that he was the chef at the Harbourmaster in Aberaeron for years. The food there would have cost more than double. The building is beautifully old. On the way out it was great to see that the tvs had screen savers with nice pictures rather than sport on them. Lovely touch. Will be back.
Excellent hotel rooms very nice staff brilliant and the breakfast 10 put of 10. Can't wait to return again.
Wonderfully friendly experience, bar staff were great. Ciara and Mat
Had a family funeral stayed here overnight. Staff are fantastic, so friendly and helpful. No problem at all when I needed an early check-in as we had to get ready for the funeral. Very nice clean rooms, good atmosphere downstairs in the bar. Breakfast was excellent.
I visited the Black Lion pub to check out the refurbishment and sample the food. The last time I visited the pub was in a sorry state of repair, reminiscent of JWTurner’s painting ‘The Fighting Temeraire’ which depicts a great old fighting warship being towed away. When the pub was.closed it felt like there was a huge hole in the high street and was missing a proper pub. Once upon a time the Black Lion was the focus of nightlife in Cardigan. Either the start, or end, or somewhere in the middle of a night out. We used to meet friends at ‘the Black’…It is great to see that it has a comprehensive range of cask and keg ales. It is a shame that only Cardigan Brewery are on keg, while both Mantle (brewed in Cardigan) and Bluestone have some great products. It requires a return visit to sample the evening atmosphere. The breakfast of bubble & squeak (accompanied by lava bread hash browns) was perfect. Meat is provided by the lovely local butcher Ken Davies. The young waiter was affable, and as he’d done well at his GCSEs and had a long shift (9 hours) he was appropriately rewarded with a generous tip. I look forward to returning to sample the lunch and evening menus over a good beer with friends…
A lovely pub/hotel with welcoming staff. We booked an overnight stay as exploring the area. Double ensuite, perfectly formed with a good bathroom. Bedroom coving needs some attention but didn't retract from the room. Very comfy bed and nice pillows. We ate dinner downstairs ... duck breast for me and a Thai chicken curry for my husband... both super nice. Desserts of tonka bean & pistachio profiteroles, and a honey parfait with a rhubarb compote... delicious. Couldn't fault the meal. Roaring fireplace..makes such a difference on a cold evening. Breakfast was included... multiple choices of dishes, and yoghurts and cereals to have aswell. A very nice stay...we would return.
On street parking is the only negative, but the rooms and quality of service from the staff more than make up for this minor inconvenience.
Lovely hotel. Very welcoming/ helpful staff. Rooms clean comfortable and have all u need. Bed was like sleeping on a giant mash mellow very comfortable. Lots to view on tv. Breakfast was super duper. Well worth stay well worth price
In a circa-1770s redbrick hotel, surrounded by shops in central Cardigan, this old-world hotel is 1.1 miles from St. Dogmaels Abbey and 3.2 miles from Cilgerran Castle.
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