Golden Lion, Hereford
Golden Lion is a pub at 36 Grandstand Road, Hereford, HR4 9NF. Golden Lion's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Herefordshire council on 26 February 2020.
- Food hygiene
- 4 out of 5, good
Given 6 years ago - Address
- 36 Grandstand Road
Hereford
HR4 9NF - Council
- Herefordshire
- 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 6 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection.
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
- 5The Grandstand440 m
- 5The Oxford Arms870 m
- 5The Plough Inn920 m
- 3The Herdsman1.0 km
- 5Beer in Hand1.1 km
- 5Horse and Groom1.1 km
All 76 pubs and bars in Hereford
Questions about Golden Lion
What is the food hygiene rating at Golden Lion?
Golden Lion's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Herefordshire council on 26 February 2020. 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 Grandstand Road, Hereford, HR4 9NF, in Hereford. Herefordshire council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Grandstand, about 440 m away.
What pubs are near Golden Lion?
The closest pubs and bars to Golden Lion are The Grandstand (440 m), The Oxford Arms (870 m) and The Plough Inn (920 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 6 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection. 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, Herefordshire council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.