Golden Lion, Newcastle under Lyme

Golden Lion is a pub at 87 High Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 1PS. Golden Lion's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme council on 7 January 2025.

Food hygiene
5 out of 5, very good
Given
Address
87 High Street
Newcastle Under Lyme
Staffordshire
ST5 1PS
Council
Newcastle-Under-Lyme
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 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.

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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 Newcastle-Under-Lyme council on 7 January 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 87 High Street, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 1PS, in Newcastle under Lyme. Newcastle-Under-Lyme council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Darwin and Bear, about 10 m away.

What pubs are near Golden Lion?

The closest pubs and bars to Golden Lion are Darwin and Bear (10 m), Hogarths (10 m) and Slug and Lettuce (10 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 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, Newcastle-Under-Lyme council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.