The Black Lion, Bishops Stortford
The Black Lion is a pub at 10 Bridge Street, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2JY. The Black Lion's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire council on 18 January 2024.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- 10 Bridge Street
Bishops Stortford
Hertfordshire
CM23 2JY - Council
- East Hertfordshire
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Black Lion’s food hygiene rating
The Black Lion's rating is 2 years old.
We have checked The Black 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 The Black Lion
- 5Star Inn30 m
- 5The Dog Head70 m
- 5The Half Moon140 m
- 5Paisa Wine Bar190 m
- 4Age Concern230 m
- ExemptThirst Youth Cafe320 m
All 32 pubs and bars in Bishops Stortford
Questions about The Black Lion
What is the food hygiene rating at The Black Lion?
The Black Lion's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire council on 18 January 2024. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Black Lion?
The Black Lion is at 10 Bridge Street, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2JY, in Bishops Stortford. East Hertfordshire council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Star Inn, about 30 m away.
What pubs are near The Black Lion?
The closest pubs and bars to The Black Lion are Star Inn (30 m), The Dog Head (70 m) and The Half Moon (140 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Black Lion's hygiene rating up to date?
The Black Lion's rating is 2 years 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: The Black Lion on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, East Hertfordshire council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.