The Black Lion, Leighton Buzzard
The Black Lion is a pub at 20 High Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1EA. The Black Lion's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire council on 12 March 2018.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given 8 years ago - Address
- 20 High Street
Leighton Buzzard
LU7 1EA - Council
- Central Bedfordshire
- Type
- Pub
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap · Directions
- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Black Lion’s food hygiene rating
The Black Lion's rating is 8 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 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
- 3Jean's Kitchen10 m
- 5The Golden Bell130 m
- 4The Picture House200 m
- 5The Red Lion210 m
- 5The Bald Buzzard240 m
- Awaiting inspectionThe Black Horse Pub (LB) Ltd270 m
All 9 pubs and bars in Leighton Buzzard
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 Central Bedfordshire council on 12 March 2018. 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 20 High Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1EA, in Leighton Buzzard. Central Bedfordshire council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Jean's Kitchen, about 10 m away.
What pubs are near The Black Lion?
The closest pubs and bars to The Black Lion are Jean's Kitchen (10 m), The Golden Bell (130 m) and The Picture House (200 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 8 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: 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, Central Bedfordshire council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.