The Lion, Billingham
The Lion is a pub at Marsh House Avenue, Billingham, TS23 3DF. The Lion's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees council on 9 July 2025.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- Marsh House Avenue
Billingham
TS23 3DF - Council
- Stockton On Tees
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Lion’s food hygiene rating
The Lion's rating is 1 year old.
We have checked The 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 Lion
- 5Smith & Jaques590 m
- 5The Merlin770 m
- 5The Half Moon Inn1.0 km
- 5The Astronaut & Galaxy Lounge1.1 km
- Awaiting inspectionThe Swan1.1 km
- 5Owington Farm1.3 km
All 18 pubs and bars in Billingham
Questions about The Lion
What is the food hygiene rating at The Lion?
The Lion's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees council on 9 July 2025. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Lion?
The Lion is at Marsh House Avenue, Billingham, TS23 3DF, in Billingham. Stockton On Tees council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Smith & Jaques, about 590 m away.
What pubs are near The Lion?
The closest pubs and bars to The Lion are Smith & Jaques (590 m), The Merlin (770 m) and The Half Moon Inn (1.0 km). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Lion's hygiene rating up to date?
The 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 Lion on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Stockton On Tees council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.