The Lyon, Edinburgh
The Lyon is a pub at 51 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2HT. The Lyon is waiting for a food hygiene inspection by City of Edinburgh council.
- Food hygiene
- Awaiting inspection
- Address
- 51 George Street
Edinburgh
EH2 2HT - Council
- City of Edinburgh
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Lyon’s food hygiene rating
The Lyon is waiting for a food hygiene inspection by City of Edinburgh council.
We have checked The Lyon'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 Lyon
- PassThe Alchemist10 m
- PassSupercube60 m
- PassThistle Street Bar70 m
- PassQueen's Arms80 m
- PassKitty O’Sheas80 m
- PassThe Standing Order80 m
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Questions about The Lyon
What is the food hygiene rating at The Lyon?
The Lyon is waiting for a food hygiene inspection by City of Edinburgh council. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Lyon?
The Lyon is at 51 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2HT, in Edinburgh. City of Edinburgh council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Alchemist, about 10 m away.
What pubs are near The Lyon?
The closest pubs and bars to The Lyon are The Alchemist (10 m), Supercube (60 m) and Thistle Street Bar (70 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Source: The Lyon on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, City of Edinburgh council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.