Golden Lion, Salford
Golden Lion is a pub at 136 Manchester Road, Clifton, Salford, M27 6PE. Golden Lion's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Salford council on 27 March 2023.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given 3 years ago - Address
- 136 Manchester Road
Clifton
Salford
M27 6PE - Council
- Salford
- 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 3 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
- 5Robin Hood90 m
- 2Oddfellows Arms300 m
- 5The Showboat580 m
- 5Windmill Hotel700 m
- 5The Lord Nelson Hotel830 m
- 5The Newmarket830 m
All 43 pubs and bars in Salford
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 Salford council on 27 March 2023. 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 136 Manchester Road, Clifton, Salford, M27 6PE, in Salford. Salford council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Robin Hood, about 90 m away.
What pubs are near Golden Lion?
The closest pubs and bars to Golden Lion are Robin Hood (90 m), Oddfellows Arms (300 m) and The Showboat (580 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 3 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, Salford council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.