The Three Tuns is one of the finest listed buildings in the town of Hay-on-Wye, reputed to be the oldest surviving house in the town and in recognition of its importance has a Grade II listing. The original building is believed to be a 16th Century three bay cruck truss timber frame building, now largely encased in stone. It has a huge central Inglenook chimney and a wealth of period features including the original dog leg staircase.

Famous for its unique charm and character, it became a popular haunt with all sorts of characters ranging from regular locals to famous personalities such as Jools Holland, Marianne Faithful, Neil Kinnock, Huw Edwards and The Great Train Robbers !

Unfortunately the property suffered a devastating fire in 2005.