Black Lion, Ellesmere

Black Lion is a pub at Black Lion Hotel Scotland Street, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 0EG. Black Lion's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire council on 2 March 2026.

Food hygiene
5 out of 5, very good
Given
Address
Black Lion Hotel Scotland Street
Ellesmere
Shropshire
SY12 0EG
Council
Shropshire
Type
Pub
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Checked
Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026

Black Lion’s food hygiene rating

Black Lion's rating is 6 months old.

We have checked Black Lion's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.

The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.

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Questions about Black Lion

What is the food hygiene rating at Black Lion?

Black Lion's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire council on 2 March 2026. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.

Where is Black Lion?

Black Lion is at Black Lion Hotel Scotland Street, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 0EG, in Ellesmere. Shropshire council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Market, about 30 m away.

What pubs are near Black Lion?

The closest pubs and bars to Black Lion are The Market (30 m), The Market Hotel (30 m) and The Vaults (50 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.

Is Black Lion's hygiene rating up to date?

Black Lion's rating is 6 months old. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.

Source: Black Lion on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Shropshire council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.