Golden Lion, Bideford
Golden Lion is a pub at 36 Cross Street, Northam, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1BS. Golden Lion's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge council on 27 August 2025.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- 36 Cross Street
Northam
Bideford
Devon
EX39 1BS - Council
- Torridge
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · Directions
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
Golden Lion’s food hygiene rating
Golden Lion's rating is 1 year old.
We have checked Golden 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.
Pubs near Golden Lion
- 1The Kingsley Inn90 m
- 5The Guillemot560 m
- 5Freaki Tiki1.7 km
- 5Waterfront Inn1.7 km
- 5Fairway Buoy1.7 km
- 5The Village Inn Pub1.8 km
All 40 pubs and bars in Bideford
Questions about Golden Lion
What is the food hygiene rating at Golden Lion?
Golden Lion's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge council on 27 August 2025. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is Golden Lion?
Golden Lion is at 36 Cross Street, Northam, Bideford, Devon, EX39 1BS, in Bideford. Torridge council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Kingsley Inn, about 90 m away.
What pubs are near Golden Lion?
The closest pubs and bars to Golden Lion are The Kingsley Inn (90 m), The Guillemot (560 m) and Freaki Tiki (1.7 km). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is Golden Lion's hygiene rating up to date?
Golden Lion's rating is 1 year 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: Golden Lion on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Torridge council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.