The Lion, West Berkshire

The Lion is a pub at The Lion 39 West Street, Newbury, West Berkshire, RG14 1BD. The Lion's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire council on 2 January 2025.

Food hygiene
5 out of 5, very good
Given
Address
The Lion 39 West Street
Newbury
West Berkshire
RG14 1BD
Council
West Berkshire
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.

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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 West Berkshire council on 2 January 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 The Lion 39 West Street, Newbury, West Berkshire, RG14 1BD, in West Berkshire. West Berkshire council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Monument, about 160 m away.

What pubs are near The Lion?

The closest pubs and bars to The Lion are The Monument (160 m), Bacon Arms (260 m) and The Lock Stock & Barrel (280 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 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, West Berkshire council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.