Red Lion, York

Red Lion is a pub at 2 Merchantgate, York, YO1 9TU. Red Lion's food hygiene rating is 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by York council on 23 January 2026.

Food hygiene
3 out of 5, generally satisfactory
Given
Address
2 Merchantgate
York
YO1 9TU
Council
York
Type
Pub
Map
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Checked
Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026

Red Lion’s food hygiene rating

Red Lion's rating is 8 months old.

We have checked Red 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 Red Lion

What is the food hygiene rating at Red Lion?

Red Lion's food hygiene rating is 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by York council on 23 January 2026. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.

Where is Red Lion?

Red Lion is at 2 Merchantgate, York, YO1 9TU, in York. York council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Bohemian Bar, about 80 m away.

What pubs are near Red Lion?

The closest pubs and bars to Red Lion are Bohemian Bar (80 m), Piccadilly Tap (80 m) and The Blue Bell (90 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.

Is Red Lion's hygiene rating up to date?

Red Lion's rating is 8 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: Red 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.