The DC Lion, London
The DC Lion is a pub at 282 Mare Street, Hackney, London, E8 1HE. The DC Lion's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hackney council on 7 January 2026.
- Food hygiene
- 4 out of 5, good
Given - Address
- 282 Mare Street
Hackney
London
E8 1HE - Council
- Hackney
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The DC Lion’s food hygiene rating
The DC Lion's rating is 8 months old.
We have checked The DC 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 DC Lion
- 5The Baxters Court10 m
- 5Old Ship Hackney90 m
- 5The Globe100 m
- 5The Cock Tavern120 m
- Awaiting inspectionThe Joiners Heart260 m
- 5Chesham Arms420 m
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Questions about The DC Lion
What is the food hygiene rating at The DC Lion?
The DC Lion's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hackney council on 7 January 2026. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The DC Lion?
The DC Lion is at 282 Mare Street, Hackney, London, E8 1HE, in London. Hackney council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Baxters Court, about 10 m away.
What pubs are near The DC Lion?
The closest pubs and bars to The DC Lion are The Baxters Court (10 m), Old Ship Hackney (90 m) and The Globe (100 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The DC Lion's hygiene rating up to date?
The DC 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: The DC Lion on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Hackney council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.