Seasonal food with a beautiful garden for al fresco dining

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A Taste of Wales

Herefordshire, the Brecon Beacons and the Welsh Marches are all known for their wonderful produce. Our Head Chef has created new modern, local menus, including seasonal Welsh dishes using produce from local suppliers. Our menus offer classic dishes, that are well executed, whilst our Garden Room Restaurant offers a truly luxurious experience in classical surroundings. We are open every day - lunch between 12 noon and 2.30pm and dinner 5.30pm 'til 8.30pm.

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Our kitchen team take pride in everything that they produce, and hope that our diners have a memorable experience.  Guests are free to choose between dining our stunning garden surrounded by fruit trees and pretty flowers or in The Garden Room, The 1812 Bar or The Market Bar. 

We are pleased to announce that we have introduced a brand new menu and concept at The Swan. Choose from a succulent rib-eye or sirloin steak or local lamb shank, plus many more tasty dishes. The choice is yours (available 12:00-14:30 & 17:30-20:30). Bring the little ones too - we've got a new children's menu to satisfy the hungriest! Oh, and we are very dog-friendly too, so feel free to bring the pooch.

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Festive Afternoon Teas

Celebrate the season with our indulgent Festive Afternoon Teas, served daily between 12pm and 5pm. Perfect for catching up with loved ones or simply treating yourself, our festive menu offers a delightful array of savoury bites, sweet treats, and traditional scones – all accompanied by your choice of tea, coffee, or herbal infusion.

Our Festive Afternoon Tea are £22.00 per person and Prosecco Festive Afternoon Tea are £27.00 per person. Gluten-free and vegan options are available with 48 hours' notice. Please note, all bookings require a minimum of 24 hours’ notice.

Join us this festive season for a truly memorable afternoon tea experience.

Festive Afternoon Tea Menu

Christmas Day Lunch

Join us at the Swan at Hay this Christmas Day for a special celebration between 12:00 and 14:00. Indulge in a festive feast with family and friends in a cosy, welcoming atmosphere. With limited availability, we recommend booking early to secure your table. Prices are £55 per adult and £35 per child.

A 25% deposit is required at the time of booking, and no pre-order is necessary. 

We look forward to celebrating with you!

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The Garden Room

The Garden Room

The perfect place to take breakfast, lunch and dinner in elegant but informal surroundings.

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The 1812 Bar

The 1812 Bar

The ideal place to unwind on our sofas and by the fire. Enjoy tasty offerings from the light bite menu in informal comfort.

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The Market Bar

The Market Bar

The informal bar for that perfect pint or glass of wine after that long walk. Dog-friendly and cosy with comfortable booths and casual seating, dine from the full menu or light bites.

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Private Dining

Private Dining

The Swan is the perfect venue to celebrate with friends and family in the beautiful Grade II listed Georgian building. Whether it be a wedding or private celebration, our talented chefs and front of house team will tailor everything to your specific requirements. Our fabulous walled gardens also provide plenty of variety for those special photos.

The Green Room is ideal for intimate gatherings of up to 16 people. 

The Garden Room is ideal for larger groups of up to 28 guests.

The Coach House can accommodate up to 80 guests.

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What Our Guests Say

“An absolute gem”

Fourth or fifth time staying here and never fail to be impressed by this wonderful friendly hotel.

Rimbaud11

“Relaxation at its best”

A beautiful, elegant hotel in the town of Hay-on-Wye. Our room was spacious and comfortable. The food and drink menus were extensive and very good value for money.

Judith Hunt

“A really lovely place to be”

From start to finish this hotel was brilliant. The room was cosy, clean and quiet.

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