The Black Lion, Reading
The Black Lion is a pub at Greenmore, Woodcote, Reading, RG8 0RB. The Black Lion's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire council on 12 June 2024.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- Greenmore
Woodcote
Reading
RG8 0RB - Council
- South Oxfordshire
- 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
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
- 4The Red Lion650 m
- 5The Highwayman Inn890 m
- 3The Black Horse Pub2.9 km
All 103 pubs and bars in Reading
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 South Oxfordshire council on 12 June 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 Greenmore, Woodcote, Reading, RG8 0RB, in Reading. South Oxfordshire council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Red Lion, about 650 m away.
What pubs are near The Black Lion?
The closest pubs and bars to The Black Lion are The Red Lion (650 m), The Highwayman Inn (890 m) and The Black Horse Pub (2.9 km). 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, South Oxfordshire council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.