The Black Lion, Cardiff

The Black Lion is a pub at The Black Lion Cardiff Road, Llandaff, Cardiff, CF5 2DQ. The Black Lion's food hygiene rating is 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Cardiff council on 28 August 2025.

Food hygiene
1 out of 5, major improvement necessary
Given
Address
The Black Lion Cardiff Road
Llandaff
Cardiff
CF5 2DQ
Council
Cardiff
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 1 year 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.

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Questions about The Black Lion

What is the food hygiene rating at The Black Lion?

The Black Lion's food hygiene rating is 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Cardiff council on 28 August 2025. 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 The Black Lion Cardiff Road, Llandaff, Cardiff, CF5 2DQ, in Cardiff. Cardiff council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Kelvie Men's Salon, about 30 m away.

What pubs are near The Black Lion?

The closest pubs and bars to The Black Lion are Kelvie Men's Salon (30 m), Butchers Arms (100 m) and Heathcock (420 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 1 year 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, Cardiff council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.