The Golden Lion, Barnard Castle

The Golden Lion is a pub at 30 Market Place, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NB. The Golden Lion's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham council on 23 January 2025.

Food hygiene
5 out of 5, very good
Given
Address
30 Market Place
Barnard Castle
DL12 8NB
Council
Durham
Type
Pub
Map
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Checked
Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026

The Golden Lion’s food hygiene rating

The Golden Lion's rating is 1 year old.

We have checked The Golden 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 Golden Lion

All 12 pubs and bars in Barnard Castle

Questions about The Golden Lion

What is the food hygiene rating at The Golden Lion?

The Golden Lion's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham council on 23 January 2025. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.

Where is The Golden Lion?

The Golden Lion is at 30 Market Place, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NB, in Barnard Castle. Durham council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is CroBar, about 50 m away.

What pubs are near The Golden Lion?

The closest pubs and bars to The Golden Lion are CroBar (50 m), Castle Tap (60 m) and Raby Arms (80 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.

Is The Golden Lion's hygiene rating up to date?

The Golden 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 Golden Lion on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Durham council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.