Lion and the Lamb, London
Lion and the Lamb is a pub at The Lion and Lamb 46 Fanshaw Street, Hackney, London, N1 6LG. Lion and the Lamb's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hackney council on 1 November 2019.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given 6 years ago - Address
- The Lion and Lamb 46 Fanshaw Street
Hackney
London
N1 6LG - Council
- Hackney
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · DirectionsLocation is the centre of the postcode, so it may be a few doors out.
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
Lion and the Lamb’s food hygiene rating
Lion and the Lamb'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 Lion and the Lamb'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 Lion and the Lamb
What is the food hygiene rating at Lion and the Lamb?
Lion and the Lamb's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hackney council on 1 November 2019. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is Lion and the Lamb?
Lion and the Lamb is at The Lion and Lamb 46 Fanshaw Street, Hackney, London, N1 6LG, in London. Hackney council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Macbeth, about 120 m away.
What pubs are near Lion and the Lamb?
The closest pubs and bars to Lion and the Lamb are The Macbeth (120 m), George & Vulture (180 m) and Basing House (270 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is Lion and the Lamb's hygiene rating up to date?
Lion and the Lamb'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: Lion and the Lamb on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Hackney council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.