The Lion, Southampton
The Lion is a pub at 1 - 2 Bedford Place, Southampton, SO15 2DB. The Lion's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southampton council on 1 November 2025.
- Food hygiene
- 4 out of 5, good
Given - Address
- 1 - 2 Bedford Place
Southampton
SO15 2DB - Council
- Southampton
- 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 10 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 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southampton council on 1 November 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 1 - 2 Bedford Place, Southampton, SO15 2DB, in Southampton. Southampton council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Revolution Southampton, about 10 m away.
What pubs are near The Lion?
The closest pubs and bars to The Lion are Revolution Southampton (10 m), Popworld (80 m) and Orange Rooms (90 m). 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 10 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, Southampton council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.