Golden Lion, Dover

Golden Lion is a pub at 11 Priory Street, Dover, Kent, CT17 9AA. Golden Lion's food hygiene rating is 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Dover council on 17 December 2025.

Food hygiene
1 out of 5, major improvement necessary
Given
Address
11 Priory Street
Dover
Kent
CT17 9AA
Council
Dover
Type
Pub
Map
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Checked
Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026

Golden Lion’s food hygiene rating

Golden Lion's rating is 9 months 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.

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Questions about Golden Lion

What is the food hygiene rating at Golden Lion?

Golden Lion's food hygiene rating is 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Dover council on 17 December 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 11 Priory Street, Dover, Kent, CT17 9AA, in Dover. Dover council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Prince Albert, about 130 m away.

What pubs are near Golden Lion?

The closest pubs and bars to Golden Lion are The Prince Albert (130 m), The Dizzy Donkey (140 m) and The Eight Bells (180 m). 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 9 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: Golden Lion on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Dover council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.