Golden Lion, York
Golden Lion is a pub at 9 Church Street, York, YO1 8BG. Golden Lion's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York council on 20 November 2025.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- 9 Church Street
York
YO1 8BG - Council
- York
- 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 10 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.
Pubs near Golden Lion
- 5The Biltmore Bar & Grill40 m
- 5Vudu Lounge40 m
- 5Valhalla (York) Ltd40 m
- 5The Three Cranes50 m
- Awaiting inspectionThe Roman Bath50 m
- 5Duke of York50 m
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 York council on 20 November 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 9 Church Street, York, YO1 8BG, in York. York council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Biltmore Bar & Grill, about 40 m away.
What pubs are near Golden Lion?
The closest pubs and bars to Golden Lion are The Biltmore Bar & Grill (40 m), Vudu Lounge (40 m) and Valhalla (York) Ltd (40 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 10 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, York council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.