The Golden Lion, Winchester
The Golden Lion is a pub at 99 Alresford Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0JZ. The Golden Lion's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City council on 18 February 2025.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- 99 Alresford Road
Winchester
Hampshire
SO23 0JZ - Council
- Winchester City
- 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
- 5Willow Tree900 m
- 5St John's Community Room960 m
- 5Alfies1.0 km
- 4Crown and Anchor1.0 km
- 5The Broadway1.1 km
- 5Bishop on the Bridge1.1 km
All 49 pubs and bars in Winchester
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 Winchester City council on 18 February 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 99 Alresford Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 0JZ, in Winchester. Winchester City council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Willow Tree, about 900 m away.
What pubs are near The Golden Lion?
The closest pubs and bars to The Golden Lion are Willow Tree (900 m), St John's Community Room (960 m) and Alfies (1.0 km). 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, Winchester City council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.