The Lion, Colchester

The Lion is a pub at 11 High Street, Earls Colne, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2PA. The Lion's food hygiene rating is 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Braintree council on 20 January 2026.

Food hygiene
3 out of 5, generally satisfactory
Given
Address
11 High Street
Earls Colne
Colchester
Essex
CO6 2PA
Council
Braintree
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 8 months 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.

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Questions about The Lion

What is the food hygiene rating at The Lion?

The Lion's food hygiene rating is 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Braintree council on 20 January 2026. 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 11 High Street, Earls Colne, Colchester, Essex, CO6 2PA, in Colchester. Braintree council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Drum Inn, about 10 m away.

What pubs are near The Lion?

The closest pubs and bars to The Lion are The Drum Inn (10 m), The Five Bells Village Pub Limited (1.5 km) and Strike Shack at the Essex (2.2 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 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 Lion on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Braintree council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.